Top 5 Fitness Trackers available right now

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May 29, 2018

Fitness bands are ever growing in popularity. In this day and age of ultra-busy schedule, people need to keep a track of their exercising and sleeping habits. Users need to maintain a track of their exercise to stay fit. And who doesn't want to stay fit? However, in this growing world of gizmos people usually find themselves stranded with what wearable technology to use for these purposes. So we have compiled a list of Top 5 fitness bands available right now.

Moov Now

The Moov Now is one of the best fitness trackers available right now. It is cheap compared to its alternatives. It offers a minimalistic design. It tracks all sorts of activities. Most important of all, it sports a six-months-long battery life.

It also sports extensive sleep monitoring features. It also comes with boxing and rep-based training with a dedicated swimming feature. All of these are on the top of basic sleep and steps tracking features.

One compromise you make is the GPS tracking through the phone. However, considered the capability and price, this is something you can adjust.

Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

The Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro hasn't made any major improvements to the gear fit 2. However, the Gear Fit 2 was already a great device from the beginning.

The Gear Fit 2 Pro sports a great design has a great design. On the top of it, it sports a small yet good enough AMOLED display. This makes checking all the stats and other things on the device itself.

It also sports an inbuilt GPS Tracker and the whole device is waterproof. Hence you can leave your phone at home and go for exercise if you wish to. Also, it sports a heart rate sensor, which gives accurate enough readings from the hand-worn sensor. Plus it can track activities like swimming also.

TomTom Spark 3

The TomTom Spark 3 is one of the most feature-rich fitness trackers out of the bunch. One of the most unique features of this tracker is you can upload music directly to the device and listen without the help of your phone. Just pair Bluetooth headphone with the device and its good to go.

More of less impressive features include the GPS tracking, heart rate monitor and route navigation.

Huawei Band 2 Pro

Huawei Band 2 Pro is a small fitness tracker boasting a lot of features for a lot of less price than usual.

The Band 2 Pro sports a heart rate monitoring, VO2 max, GPS, step and sleep tracking and a seriously impressive battery life. The slim and small design means it can be easily hidden inside something like a business suit. However, the small display makes it a problem for reading anything on it.

So if you want a slim device with precise metrics, here you go.

Garmin Vivosmart 3

The Garmin Vivosmart 3 is one of the expensive ones, but one of the most intense fitness tracker. It sports a six-day battery life, a heart rate monitor and fitness age feature. This is mainly designed for more of gym junkies than normal exercise people. This is evident by this device not sporitn an inbuilt GPS sensor.

Vivo X21 launched in India: Price, Specifications, Availability and Alternatives

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Brahmjot Singh

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May 29, 2018

Vivo X21 the smartphone with under display fingerprint sensor has been launched in India at an event the company held in New Delhi. The Vivo X21 is priced at Rs. 35,990 and will sell exclusively on Flipkart in India. It was first showcased to the world two months back in China. Interestingly, the X21 is also one of the first smartphones that are eligible for the Android P Beta, which was released by Google back in its developer's conference, Google I/O 2018. The device is now available for pre-bookings at Flipkart.

Vivo X21: Specifications

The Vivo X21 sports a 6.28-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED display with an aspect ratio of 19:9. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor clocked at 2.2GHz. The smartphone features 6GB of RAM along with 128GB of internal storage expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. It sports a dual SIM hybrid setup, so you can either use two SIM cards or one SIM card along with a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Google’s Android 8.1 Oreo with Vivo’s FunTouch OS 4.0 skin on top and is backed by a 3,200mAh non-removable battery.

As for the camera, the Vivo X21 sports a dual camera setup on the back featuring a 12-megapixel Samsung S5K2L8 sensor paired with a secondary 5-megapixel sensor. On the front, it features a 12-megapixel camera sensor for taking selfies.

Also Read: Xiaomi to launch the Mi Band 3 alongside the Mi 8: Here’s what you need to know

Vivo X21: Price in India

Vivo has decided to price the X21 at Rs. 35,990 in India. The first sale will happen on May 29 at Flipkart. The device will go on sale in the Black colour variant. Whereas, a gold option will surface later.

As for the launch offers, the company will include an extra Rs. 3,000 off on exchange, along with that the company is also offering 5 percent extra cash back to SBI credit card owners. The device is also available on no-cost EMI on all credit cards up to 12 months.

Also Read: Top 4 Reasons why to buy the HTC U12+

Vivo X21: Alternatives

OnePlus 6

The OnePlus 6 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone also features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080×2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio resulting in a notch. The smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner at the back and also has Face Unlock feature. The OnePlus 6 starts at a price of Rs. 34,999 at which it can give a tough competition to the Vivo X21.

Samsung Galaxy S9

If you want much more premium specifications, and can afford a much pricy smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S9 can be a much better option. The Galaxy S9 is powered by the Exynos 9810 and features a 5.8-inch AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy S9 starts at a price of Rs. 54,990.

For More Alternatives, you can read our article - Top 5 alternatives to the Vivo X21.

Xiaomi to launch the Mi Band 3 alongside the Mi 8: Here's what you need to know

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Tech Desk

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May 28, 2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 featured an OLED display up front

Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, is gearing up to introduce the MIUI 10 alongside the Xiaomi Mi 8. The company's senior vice-president Wang Xiang recently confirmed that they will also be unveiling the Mi Band 2 successor, Mi Band 3. The launch is set for May 31 and it will take place in Shanghai, China.

Mi Band 3 is also coming on 31 May, along with #Mi8 and #MIUI10. Do stay tuned! #Xiaomi pic.twitter.com/xIGRBW0Z42

— Wang Xiang (@XiangW_) May 28, 2018

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 might offer a better display, a more accurate step counter, sleep tracker and heart-rate monitor. In looks, the Mi Band 3 will look more or less similar to the Mi Band 2. The Mi Band 2 is currently available for Rs. 1,799 and Xiaomi also has a Mi band HRX Edition which retails for Rs. 1,299.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets a new OTA update: Here’s how to get it

Alongside the Mi band 3, the Chinese manufacturer is also gearing up to unveil the Mi 8 and MIUI 10 software.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi 8 will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone is rumoured to feature a 6.2-inch full-HD display with a 19:9 aspect ratio due to the notch. The device will be available with up to 6GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. However, few reports claim that there might be an 8GB RAM variant as well.

The Mi 8 will come with a dual-camera setup at the back positioned just like the Redmi Note 5 Pro and Mi Mix 2s.The dual-camera setup is tipped to consist of a 20-megapixel primary and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor.

BlackBerry Ghost to launch in India next month: Here's what you need to know

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Tech Desk

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May 27, 2018

BlackBerry KeyOne 3 — BlackBerry KeyOne was launched in India last year

BlackBerry is planning to launch their first smartphone with an 18:9 display. The smartphone is currently being referred to as BlackBerry Ghost. The handset first surfaced online back in February 2018.

The BlackBerry Ghost is expected to launch in India first and then make its way to the other markets. The smartphone is being designed and manufactured by Optiemus Infracom. For those who are not aware, Optiemus Infracom manufactures and sells BlackBerry smartphones in India.

After nothing new on these BlackBerry Ghost handsets from Optiemus for awhile, finally hearing that a summer release is expected. (Also told that the dual rear cameras feature low light enhancement and optical zoom.)

— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 24, 2018

Renowned tipster Evan Blass recently tweeted confirming that the BlackBerry Ghost will be launching this summer. By this, we can say that the smartphone will be unveiled sometime in June or July. As the devices are being manufactured by Optiemus Infracom, the BlackBerry Ghost will be first made available in India.

Also Read: BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Review: The Business Smartphone?

Meanwhile, BlackBerry is also gearing up to launch the BlackBerry KeyOne successor soon. So, we might see two or more phones from the company this quarter. Both the smartphones will sport a dual-camera setup at the back.

Renders of the Key2, also known as Blackberry Athena

As far as the specifications are concerned, the BlackBerry Key2 (KeyOne successor) is said to feature a 4.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD display. The smartphone is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SoC. The dual-SIM handset will run on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The smartphone will also feature a dual-camera setup at the back.

Realme 1 sold out in seconds, Next sale on June 2: Here are the alternatives you can buy right now

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Brahmjot Singh

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May 27, 2018

RealMe is the sub-brand of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo

Oppo recently launched the RealMe 1 smartphone in India. The smartphone went out of stock just after 2 minutes of going on sale. RealMe took this opportunity to announce that this sale helped them to achieve the bestseller tag on Amazon India.

Madhav Sheth, CEO, RealMe, said, “We want to thank Indian consumers for their immense trust in us”. ”Though we didn’t plan a flash sale, the response from the Indian consumers have been way beyond our expectations. We have increased our production capabilities to ensure we the customer demands,” he further added.

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi 5 is the perfect alternative to the RealMe 1. The specifications of the Redmi 5 are either similar to or better than that of the RealMe 1. However, there is no 128GB variant of the smartphone available. The Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC and starts at a price of Rs. 7,999.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is a better offering from Xiaomi when compared to the Redmi 5. The Redmi Note 5 is powered by a much powerful Snapdragon 625 SoC. The smartphone features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display. The device packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus recently launched the Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 to create a tough competition in the budget category. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The dual-SIM handset is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 chipset. The RealMe 1 competitor Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 starts at a price of Rs. 10,999.

Meizu M8c launched: Price, Specifications and Alternatives

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Devesh Arora

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May 27, 2018

Meizu M8c is a budget handset that comes with an 18:9 display

Meizu, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has launched a new budget-friendly smartphone with an 18:9 display. The Meizu M8c is currently available in Russia and the company has not shared any information on when the smartphone will make its way to the other markets.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Meizu M8c features a 5.45-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1440×720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 SoC. The device packs in 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The smartphone runs on Android Nougat and it is backed by a 3,070mAh battery.

On the optics front, there is a 13-megapixel with a LED flash. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Meizu M8c is currently priced at RUB 9,990 (roughly Rs. 11,000) and it is available only in Russia. Here are some alternatives that you can get in India right now.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is currently one of the best budget smartphones available in India. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM. The device features a 5.99-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is available at a starting price of Rs. 9,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) also serves as a great alternative to the Meizu M8c. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch 18:9 display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636. The device packs in 3GB or 4GB of RAM coupled with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box. The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) starts at a price of Rs. 10,999.

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi 5 offers similar specifications as seen on the Meizu M8c at a much lower price. The Xiaomi Redmi 5 features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1440 pixels. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset. The device is available in three variants, 2GB+16GB, 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. As for the pricing, the 2GB+16GB variant is available for Rs. 7,999 while the 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB variants retail for Rs. 8,999 and Rs. 10,999 respectively.

Vivo X21 pre-bookings start: Here are the Top 5 alternatives you can buy right now

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Devesh Arora

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May 26, 2018

Vivo recently unveiled the Vivo X21 that comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. The smartphone is set to launch in India on May 29. A few days ahead of launch, the company has announced that interested buyers can now pre-book the upcoming smartphone by paying an advance of Rs. 2,000.

Interested customers can head over to Vivo's official website in order to pre-book the device. The customers can also take advantage of the offers like a five percent cash back and no-cost EMI options.

As the smartphone is not available for an instant purchase, here are some alternatives that you can consider.

OnePlus 6

OnePlus recently took the wraps off their much-awaited flagship OnePlus 6. The OnePlus 6 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. The smartphone also features a 6.28-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x2280 pixels and a 19:9 aspect ratio resulting in a notch. The smartphone comes with a fingerprint scanner at the back and also has Face Unlock feature. The OnePlus 6 starts at a price of Rs. 34,999 at which it can give a tough competition to the Vivo X21.

LG V30+

LG V30+ was one of the most under-rated smartphones of 2017 and it can be a great alternative to the Vivo X21. The LG V30+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone sports a 6-inch OLED display. The smartphone packs in 128GB of onboard storage. The LG V30+ is priced at Rs. 44,990.

Samsung Galaxy S9

Samsung Galaxy S9 is the latest and greatest offering from Samsung. If the Vivo X21 is priced higher than Rs. 50,000, the Samsung Galaxy S9 can be a much better option. The Galaxy S9 is powered by the Exynos 9810 and features a 5.8-inch AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy S9 starts at a price of Rs. 54,990.

Google Pixel 2

If the camera is your priority then you should pick the Google Pixel 2 over the Vivo X21. The Google Pixel 2's cameras were rated as one of the best in 2017. The Pixel 2 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM. The smartphone currently runs on Android Oreo will always get the latest OS updates faster than other smartphones. The Pixel 2 is priced currently at around Rs. 48,000.

Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8 is the most expensive smartphones on this list but it is worth a look before buying the Vivo X21. The smartphone features a 4.7-inch display and it is powered by the Apple A11 Bionic chipset. The smartphone packs in 2GB of RAM coupled with either 64GB or 256GB of onboard storage. The Apple iPhone 8 starts at around Rs. 61,990 in India.

OnePlus 3/3T gets Face Unlock in the latest public update: Here is how to get it

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Lalit Wadhwa

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May 26, 2018

OnePlus 3T updating — The new FaceUnlock feature for the OnePlus 3/3T from the OnePlus 5T should make the 3/3T users rejoice.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 5T last November. With it came the blazing fast FaceUnlock feature. The Company promised to roll out the FaceUnlock to its older devices as well. The beta ROM confirmed this few months ago. However, now the company has rolled out a global public update regarding the same. The new Update enables the FaceUnlock feature on the OnePlus 3/3T.

What does new Update Brings

OnePlus 3T update — The new update brings in a lot of things

The new update for the OnePlus 3/3T brings many new features and software improvements. Here is a list of all the changes it brings.

Updates the Android Security Patch to May 1st, 2018
Adds FaceUnlock
Refined Self UI Design
New design for App shortcuts
Supported more options while long pressing an icon
Places: a map view of photos by location added in the gallery
Added a recently deleted collection in the gallery
Added Large Files Category in the File Manager
A new weather widget fo launcher
Improved position accuracy in the weather app
Adjusted refresh rate for the weather update

Features of New Update OnePlus 3T — The most noteworthy of the new feature is the FaceUnlock

How to get the Update

The update is available to all via the OTA. However, you may not get a notification or your region may not have got the update yet. As OTA updates can take time to roll out. To check for updates go to Settings->System Updates->Check for updates. If it says your system is up to date. Then your region might not have got the update yet.

Also Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets a new OTA update: Here’s is how to get it

We know for a fact that the India and United States has not got the update yet as of writing this post. However, The Canada region is receiving the update. You can wait for your region to get the update. However, if you wish you can download it from Canada Region. Here is how to do it.

Firstly you will need a VPN to mock your internet connection from Canada. You can use any Free VPN from the play store. We used the "Turbo VPN"(Not a paid promotion). Use the VPN to connect to Canada. Now your internet traffic will be redirected via Canada. Now you can go to Settings->System Updates->Check for updates. You should get the update. Start the update download and then turn off the VPN. The update should continue to download and install like normal.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro gets a new OTA update: Here's how to get it

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Devesh Arora

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May 26, 2018

Xiaomi has finally rolled out the MIUI 9.5.6 software update for the much popular Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro. The MIUI 9.5.6 is based on Android 8.1 Oreo and will be soon hitting the devices in India soon. The company has pushed out the OTA (Over-The-Air) update and users should soon receive a notification for the same.

The new MIUI 9.5.6 software update on Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro brings Android 8.1 Oreo to the table. The new update also brings some bug fixes and improvements to the UI. Here is how to download and install the latest update:

Head over to the Settings of your Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro
Click on About Phone>System Update
Tap on Check for Updates
If the update is available, tap on Download Now/Install Now
Once the update is downloaded, your smartphone will prompt you to restart the device in order to finish the installation.

Specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. The smartphone features a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080×2160 pixels and 18:9 aspect ratio. The device packs in either 4GB or 6GB of RAM coupled with 64GB of onboard storage. The smartphone runs on Android 8.0 Oreo out of the box. Under the hood, there is a 4,000mAh battery powering up everything.

As for the optics, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel and a 5-megapixel sensor. Up front, there is a 20-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is currently priced at Rs. 14,999 for the 4GB RAM variant while the 6GB RAM variant retails for Rs. 16,999.

Top 4 Reasons why to buy the HTC U12+

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Lalit Wadhwa

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May 25, 2018

HTC recently unveiled their latest flagship, the HTC U12+. The smartphone packs an Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 6GB of RAM with 64GB of storage or 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage depending on your variant. The smartphone also comes with a expandable storage, which is a plus. The U12+ sports a 6-inch Quad HD+ (2880×1440) Super LCD6 with an 18:9 aspect ratio display.

For the optics, the smartphone packs a quad-camera setup. It has dual camera setup both on the back and the front. On the rear, it has a 12-megapixel “UltraPixel 4” camera with a f/1.75 aperture with OIS and EIS. This is coupled with a 16-megapixel telephoto camera with f/2.6 aperture. For the selfies, it sports dual 8-megapixel front-facing cameras with f/2.0 aperture. All of this is backed up by a 3,500mAh battery. The U12+ runs on Android 8.0 Oreo with HTC Sense skin on top.

So here are the Top 4 reasons why you should but the U12+

No Notch

After Apple introduced the iPhone X, the trend of Notch is gone famous with almost every smartphone manufacturer copying them. All the recently launched flagship phones except the Galaxy S9 duo sports a Notch. The U12+ doesn't have a notch which makes it instantly better in looks.

Price

The HTC U12+ comes with a starting price tag of $799(~Rs 54,000). This makes it cheaper than the Galaxy S9+ and the iPhone X. Its hardware is almost similar to both of these phones with it having an edge with dual front cameras. This makes it better and cheaper.

Also Read: Top 3 alternatives for Xiaomi Mi 8

Camera

The smartphone packs a dual front and rear camera setup. Also, the sample image qualities already put it ahead of the Galaxy S9+ and iPhone X. Also, Verge reports that "HTC’s U11 and U11 Plus both feature one of my favourite mobile cameras, inching close to Google’s outstanding Pixel devices, and the U12 Plus immediately impressed me with the first couple of photos I shot with it." This makes the HTC U12+ camera comparable to Google Pixel devices.

Edge Sense 2.0

The HTC U11 was the phone to feature a squeezable frame. This technology was called Edge Sense. HTC improved it with the launch of U11+. The Google Pixel devices also sport this technology with the name of Active Edge.

Where are the Pixel devices use it to open only Google Assistant, the HTC U12+ can program it to do anything with software. Users can customize it to make it open camera, your favourite app, anything you want. This is so convenient.

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Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

TomTom Spark 3

Huawei Band 2 Pro

Garmin Vivosmart 3

Vivo X21: Specifications

Vivo X21: Price in India

Vivo X21: Alternatives

OnePlus 6

Samsung Galaxy S9

Xiaomi Redmi 5

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1)

Xiaomi Redmi 5

OnePlus 6

LG V30+

Samsung Galaxy S9

Google Pixel 2

Apple iPhone 8

What does new Update Brings

How to get the Update

Specifications

No Notch

Price

Camera

Edge Sense 2.0