Author: Arushi Chaudhary

Nokia that ruled the mobile industry for years and became a household name with a domineering market presence had to shut shop in 2014 after selling its business to Microsoft, following a string of failed smartphones and internal struggles. Nokia’s brand of phones re-emerged in the market earlier this year under the aegis of the Finnish company, HMD Global. Installation numbers for Nokia Mobile Support app on the Google Play Store suggest that the brand name still evokes a sense of credibility among users. The recently released figures suggest that the installation number for Nokia-brand smartphones are between one and…

The panic triggered by quickly draining batteries of smart devices have made battery pack a constant companion for most tech-savvy users. From clunky brick-like pieces to sleeker variants with greater charging capacities, battery packs have surely evolved in keeping with their growing demand. Here are the best ones to look out for if you are planning to buy one: RAVPower 26800 Portable Charger This Amazon bestseller comes with a colossal 26800mAh battery capacity, capable of giving your smartphone more than six full charges and running for an average of 9 days on a single full charge. The 2A input iSmart…

This week, we reviewed the recently unveiled luxury coupe, Lexus LC 500 2018, and here is all you need to know. While key auto giants are focusing on treading the path less traveled with their hypercars, super SUVs, automated car, hybrid supercars and more (and all that’s very well), the Lexus LC 500 goes on to show us that a classic never goes out of style. Slated to be pegged against the BMW 6 Series, the newest offering in the Lexus range is the quintessential luxury vehicle – large, fast, and elegant – with some sprinkling of fairy dust to…

While his fans may remember him as the rock sensation who took the music scene by a storm as a Rock with the Heartbreakers mainstay through the 1970s and beyond, Tom Petty was an artist who donned many a creative hat. The 66-year-old, who died of a cardiac arrest on Monday, October 2, was a rock musician, songwriter, singer and multi-instrumentalist all rolled into one. Apart from his passion for music, the Hall of Fame rocker also made several eclectic TV appearances over the past few decades, from appearing on the HBO comedy ‘The Larry Sanders Show’ to Kevin Costner’s…

Given the interesting line-up of celestial events, the year 2017 has been a delight for skywatchers the world over. First, there was the total solar eclipse of August 21 that had people craning their necks and admiring the once-in-a-lifetime wonder in all its glory, and now it is time for the Harvest Moon. The much-anticipated annual phenomenon has been particularly delayed this year, but it is finally here to dominate the skies this Thursday. Weather Gods willing, you’ll be able to spot the glowing orange moon is all its glory tonight. The Harvest Moon – the full moon falling closest…

The latest Android version – Android Oreo – was released a little more than a month ago and Google’s Android distribution numbers for the month of October reveal that the new operating system has recorded a 0.2 percent adoption rate with the first month of its release. Now, 0.2 percent doesn’t really say impressive on the numbers charts, especially when compared to the 17.8 percent adoption rate of Android Nougat. However, given that the Android Oreo is a fairly new entrant in the OS realm, the development is quite significant. In fact, certain industry experts are even calling this adoption…

The OnePlus 5 limited edition JCC+, announced in collaboration with popular designer Jean-Charles de Castelbajac a couple of weeks ago, is now available for purchase across Europe. The funky-looking handset is only available in the 8 GB RAM variant at no additional cost. The OnePlus 5 JCC + is priced at €559 or £499, which is same as the standard version of the device. The handset was unveiled at a special pop-up event hosted in Paris on September 22. A limited number of handsets, along with other merchandise such as caps, bags, holsters, and t-shirts – signed by Jean-Charles de…

THIS electric bike from Delfast boasts a longer range than the Tesla Model 3. It offers 236 miles range on a single charge. The startup is currently raising funds from a Kickstarter campaign, and has already raised over $115,000 against the pledged $50,000 goal. The world is finally waking up to the numerous hazards of conventional fuels on the environment, and the auto industry is responding by rolling out a string of alternatives running on cleaner, greener energy. Joining the league is Ukraine-based company Delfast that unveiled its new electric bike, capable of scaling a top range of 236 miles,…

THIS utterly distasteful, (un)family-friendly animated sitcom is apparently the reason why McDonald’s is bringing back their legendary Szechuan Sauce. It was the year 1998, when most centennials were still waddling about in their diapers, when McDonald’s had introduced a special Szechuan Sauce as part of a promotional campaign for the Disney movie, Mulan. The sauce was on the menu only briefly and seemed to have been quickly forgotten after the film hit theatres. However, there is at least one man who has been craving it for almost two decades now – Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. And the multi-national…

Embrace Anime fans, a wave of new series is all set to hit Netflix next year! Anime content seems to have hit quite a few right chords with the audiences. With a handle on the pulse of its viewers, Netflix is showing no signs of slowing down when it comes to commissioning and distributing anime shows. The streaming giant already boasts of shows like Fullmetal Alchemist, Death Note (the series), and Naruto, besides the original series Castlevania and Ajin, and is gearing up to release 13 (yes, you heard that right!) new series over the next one year. Here is…