Evidson Audio launched their Audiowear B2 in India few weeks ago. Evidson Audiowear B2 are a in-ear style headphones with a rugged look with a with almost a touch of a premium headphones. According to Evidson, Audiowear B2 earphones are crafted from a lightweight metal alloy with a combination of glossy & matte finish and are capable of delivering a power packed performance when plugged in. Read on to find out if it is really the case.
Design and Build
Evidson designed the Audiowear B2 earphones from a lightweight metal alloy with a combination of glossy and matte finish is absolutely true. The earphones are quite stylish as a result to the metal alloy Evidson build them with. They is a bit of gloss look on the sides with matte finish in the remaining part and the back. Evidson branding follows on both the earpieces with a distinct 'R' and 'L' marking to separate them out.
The cable has a rugged look to it and is coated with some kind of elastomer as a result giving it a premium feel in hand while attracting attention at the same time. According to Evidson, the cable is made with heavy-duty thermoplastic elastomers which make it more durable.
The earphones have a standard 3.5mm jack at the end compatible with most of the devices in the market. The jack is gold plated to provide it durability as well as complementing the whole look of the device.
The Audiowear B2 has overall a very appealing design with matte black metal connectors and a rugged looking cable. Thee Audiowear B2 earphones are aimed to be extremely durable. For most of the people build quality durability is the most important factor. Rest assured with the Audiowear B2 it is not going to be a problem. Although the Audiowear B2 dosen't have microphone jack which is what something that shouldn't concern the general masses.
Performance
These earphones, powered by 9.2 mm dynamic drivers, which have impedance rated at 15.8Ω. Frequency ranges from 20Hz ~ 20kHz. The sensitivity is 106dB at 1mW with a noise isolation of 24db. All this technical specifications are a theoretical proof of how good these earphones are. In day to day usage they sound pretty great, with rather balanced highs, mids and lows. The bass is pretty good. One little problem was the lack of in-built microphone. During listening to music and watching movies, they performed pretty great. During phone calls, an in-built microphone really comes handy. Noise cancellation works like a charm. You would like to try on different ear tip sizes to see which work for you well.
Conclusion
Priced at ₹1,299 Evidson Audiowear B2 are probably one of the best available in the market. The sound loud and plain brilliant. The only complain being it was a little uncomfortable with the silicon tips. The included foam tips make up for that. The earphones are perfect for someone who enjoys listening to music and watching movies. Not so convenient for making phone calls.
Flickr Introduces Similarity Search: A Brand New Way to Search and Discover Photos
New Delhi, March 08, 2017 – Yahoo today announced a new feature on Flickr – ‘Similarity Search’ to make finding photos easier. With billions of photos on Flickr, finding the ones users want by searching based on tags and descriptions only gets them so far. The new search uses advanced technology to allow users to discover visually similar photos without much work on their end.
Here is how it works: after your initial search, whether you’re looking for your favorite succulent or the perfect image of a ‘67 Mustang, just click the “...” in the upper right of the photo you are looking for. We’ll surface similar images for you.
If you are looking for pictures of tabby cats. You can search for the keyword “cat” and filter by color, but you’ll likely have to scroll through pages and pages of images before manually picking out the photos that match what you’re looking for.
Now with the Similarity Search feature, you can simply hover over an image of a cat and click the “...” menu. From there, Flickr will show you photos that look similar. No more guessing the search terms that would give you the most relevant results.
Do an image search and give this new similarity tool a try!
Brainwavz BLU Delta Bluetooth Earphones Launched in India
The Brainwavz BLU Delta brings together the iconic Delta earphones with their award winning design, sound signature and the wireless freedom of Bluetooth.
The Brainwavz BLU Delta is designed for easy mobility and tangle free. It offers 8 hours of continuous audio playback, 100 hours of standby and can be fully charged in under 2hrs. With a range of 30ft (10m), you can comfortably be away from your audio source with no disruption to audio quality or performance.The low profile in-line remote sits comfortable to one side and the comfy fit of the earphones make them versatile while on the move or being active. The included cable cinch and clip provide for an even more secure fit.
The Brainwavz BLU Delta comes with 3 sets of silicone eartips in small, medium and large sizes and 1 set of Comply™ foam tips for added comfort and enjoyable listening.
Features
Award winning Delta sound signature and design.
Wireless Bluetooth earphones.
8 hours of continuous playback, fully charged in under 2 hours.
Instruments and vocals reproduced with clarity.
Specifications
Transducers/Drivers: Dynamic, 8mm
Rated Impedance: 16 ohms Closed Dynamic
Sensitivity: 100dB at 1mW
Frequency range: 20 ~ 20000Hz
Bluetooth 4.1 (CSRBC8645) with aptX
Operation max distance: 30ft (10m)
Battery: 8 hours of continuous playtime, 100hrs standby, 2hrs for full charge (Micro USB charging)
CVC echo and noise cancellation
Supports voice prompt for MMI: Power on / Paring / Connecting / Battery low / Power off
Supports HFP, HSP and A2DP
3 Button Inline Mic/Remote, works with Apple iOS products, Android & Windows phones & PC
The price of the product is 3699 INR. The product carries a 2 year warranty and is available at Brainwavzaudio.in and at Amazon.in
High-quality Bluetooth earphones have been a market unconquered
Sports and wired earphones absolutely don't go hand in hand. Rather they get stuck in places you never imagined. So we look for a pair of Bluetooth earphones. Just reading this you go, Bad quality, hassle to own and most more expensive than 10 wired earphones combined. Well, I would like to believe people at Brainwavz who were facing the same problem took matters into their own hands. Brainwavz BLU 200 are wireless earphones which demolish some of the prejudice about wireless earphones. Brainwavz, are a pioneer in developing good quality earphones at an affordable price. That is what they did with the BLU 200.
Brainwavz BLU 200 Bluetooth Earphones
Design
The product is designed for people to use every day, doing whatever you like to do. Go for a walk, Go for a Run or just listen to music during work. Earphones come in a nice small hard case, inside you get 3 sets of silicone tips, a pair of comply foam isolation tips. You also get a pair of ear hooks, to keep them in place when exercising and a USB charging cable to juice it up. The comply tips are definitely the tips to go for, the comfort is unreal and you can wear them for hours with the comply tips. The earphones are heavy because of the battery, which is directly housed inside the earphone bullet.
Earphones come with flat, tangle-free cable with the microphone and control console, which does its job to near perfection.
Specification
The earphones run on a 9.2 mm dynamic drivers with the Impedance rating of 160 Ohms. The sensitivity of the earphones is rated at 96 dB with a frequency range of 20Hz-to-20kHz. The battery on the earphones is a solid 60mAh battery which gives near about 4 hours of playback time. The earphones also have quick charging and because of a small battery gets a good amount of charge very quick. The company also claimed that these earphones can pair with two devices at the same time, but it is not that fluid on connection with 2 devices.
Comfort
The earphones are surprisingly very comfortable, on first look, the earphones look unnecessarily big and heavy but using them you realize the earphones are quite comfortable and can be used for long hours. We wore the earphones casually and during some long walks. The earphones didn't slip out of fall off while running or were uncomfortable, which was a surprise looking at unusually large housing.
Performance
We tested the earphones on Android, Blackberry, Apple smartphones and a Windows laptop with different kind of music genres. The Brainwavz BLU 200, have the right amount of Bass to satisfy you and do justice to the song. There are noticeable Bass and high treble which sometimes overpowers other sounds. Sound staging or sound imaging lacks a bit. Rock enthusiasts will sure love them because of so much emphasis on Bass but people who are more into classic and instrumental songs will be a bit bothered about detailing. The Noise-cancellation of the earphones is also very good, Comply foam tips sure help a bit to achieve that.
Battery life
Battery life is a solid four hours when connected and used at all times. The earphones take around two hours to charge back up from 0 to 100%. You can sadly not see the amount of battery remaining in the earphones and will only come to know of the low battery when shouted in the ear. There is also an ever-present LED which does nothing but comes on when the device is on power or charging and start flashing when you connect to a device.
Pros
Great Bass capabilities
Offers good battery and charging also does not take a lot of time
Good price for the product
Comfortable to wear for long hours
Cons
A bit Bulky and heavy
Lacks at sound staging and detail
Connection gets messed up at time
Sometimes messes up the sound and video harmony for a second or two
Verdict
Brainwavz surely has a winner on their hands here. The Brainwavz BLU 200 offer great quality and good value for its buck. Brainwavz BLU 200 offers great Bass and provide good highs, but lacks to provide with top-notch sound staging and detail. Earphone are comfortable to wear for long hours but that does not take away the fact that they are a bit bulky. Sometimes the earphones have some issue with the connection and sometimes lags behind the video for a second or two. But for a price tag of Rs.3,499, these earphones do a job very well and are decent earphones which we definitely suggest.
Amitabh Bachchan Joins OnePlus as its First ‘OnePlus Star’
Bangalore/ India, March 6, 2017:OnePlus, a global mobile technology company, today welcomed Amitabh Bachchan into the OnePlus family as the first-ever OnePlus Star, a select group of distinguished OnePlus users. Association with the living legend reiterates the brand philosophy of ‘Never Settle’ and the company’s pursuit of perfection. OnePlus has always strive to deliver nothing but the best to its community and the association with Mr. Bachchan is the natural extension of the brand’s promise.
Mr. Bachchan resonates well with the brand personality of OnePlus. Mr. Bachchan is not only the finest and the most admired actor but also a person of immense credibility. Likewise, for OnePlus, the latest flagship OnePlus 3T is rated as the best smartphone based on consumer ratings on Amazon India, showcasing the love and trust placed in the brand.
“We are delighted to welcome Mr. Amitabh Bachchan as our brand representative in India. As the brand grows to the next level, we aim to continue to bond with our community in a more meaningful and engaging way. Our association with Mr. Bachchan will further strengthen this bond, give our users a greater sense of purpose and help the brand scale to new heights.”
Pete Lau, CEO and Founder of OnePlus
“It gives me immense pleasure to be working with the most exciting technology brand in India, OnePlus, a truly disruptive technology company known for its premium quality and craftsmanship. Being a OnePlus user myself, I am thrilled to represent the brand in India and become a part of the passionate community of OnePlus fans to take the brand legacy ahead.”
Mr. Amitabh Bachchan
The association with Amitabh Bachchan is yet another milestone for the brand’s growth story in India. Mr. Bachchan is a great representation of the “Never Settle” spirit at OnePlus; as an iconic personality, successful actor and someone who has been instrumental in pushing the envelope in the Indian entertainment industry. Mr. Bachchan has redefined what can be done as an actor with each of his performances, something that OnePlus endeavors to achieve with every new product they launch.
The new flagship A series range of smartphones to target Selfie focused consumers globally
Barcelona, February 27, 2017- Gionee announces A1 & A1 Plus at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 today. The brand new products carry on Gionee’s product DNA with a long-life battery, while also focusing on enhanced photo quality for selfies.
William Lu, President of Gionee, said at the launch event: “We have noticed that more and more people are regarding selfies as an expression of themselves and they tend to share their photos through various social channels whenever and wherever they are. As a consumer-oriented smartphone manufacturer, we hope to set up the evolution of the selfie experience and provide the best portfolio at the best price.”
Gionee announces A1 & A1 Plus at MWC
Super Selfie
The A-series will remain Gionee’s core product line for the first half of 2017 and continue to focus on selfie performance. Featuring a 20 MP selfie camera and powerful 13MP+5MP rear dual cameras, the A1 Plus allows users to take bright, beautiful and natural-looking selfies and photos in any light.
To ensure an excellent selfie experience, a customized selfie flash is used to spread light onto faces more evenly and softly. The soft lighting effect is able to enhance facial complexions, giving users a natural glow and rosiness. Gionee’s independent facial enhancement algorithm automatically detects a user’s face and applies custom beauty settings.
Other key features have also been developed to guarantee a high quality selfie, for example, Gionee’s facial recognition system and advanced algorithms have gone into the bokeh-selfie mode, which allows users to blur backgrounds with an artistic bokeh while still allowing their faces to stand out. Users can enjoy studio-quality depth and background bokeh effects.
Super Battery
Continuing the brand’s legacy, both the A1 and A1 Plus feature long life batteries and seamless user experiences. An integrated solution of the software and hardware was developed to guarantee that the device always has power.
The A1 Plus sports a 4550 mAh battery, while the A1 has 4010 mAh, providing enough power to get users through the day and beyond, even though video streaming, graphic-intensive gaming or GPS navigation.
Gionee provides 18W ultrafast charge and dual charging chips within the A series so that users can enjoy a faster, safer and worry-free charging experience. The phone is able to be fully charged in 2 hours* (Lab data). In addition, a tailor-made charger kit in the brand’s unique color was exclusively designed for the phone.
Gionee’s R&D team independently developed a super power-saving system, which integrates data analytics into the device operation and enables the device to optimize performance under minimum power usage.
Super Experience
The seamless interplay between hardware and software allows A series devices to work quickly and save power. The A1 Plus runs on a MTK Helio P25 processor, while the A1 runs on a Helio P10. Both devices are based on the up-to-date Android 7.0. Featuring 4 GB RAM and 64GB ROM, the A1 Plus can handle multi-tasking, including resource-intensive apps and games, without delay or lag.
Gionee has embedded Waves MaxxAudio processing in the A1 & A1 Plus series by collaborating with Waves Audio, the world-leading developer of audio DSP technologies and a recipient of a Technical GRAMMY Award, coupled with A1 Plus’ stereo speaker system, delivering a more powerful and lifelike sonic experience to users.
Price and Availability
A1 and A1 Plus will be available for 349 € Euro and 499 € Euro respectively starting March 2017 and April 2017.
And also the iconic Nokia 3310 was launched at the MWC 2017, Barcelona.
HMD Global said that they will launch all the 4 phones globally from the first day rather than rolling them out in batches. The company also announced that they will be launching the phones in Q2 of 2017.
All the phones that were announced at MWC 2017 will also come with the snake game that we loved so much.
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Nokia is coming back in 2017 to conquer the consumer market, and that too with a bang with the smartphones launched at such a low cost they will make it big in no time. And we wait for them to launch here so that we can get the smartphones and review them for you.
Leave your thoughts and memories about the company in the comments section below also tell us what do you feel about them now as they have launched in the market and soon will be available worldwide.
Recently there have been developments and, the mobile devices namely 3, 5, and 6 will be launching extremely soon in the Indian market as the launch date has been set. We also know that the company is working on various other Android smartphones that it will slowly introduce and might take back the crown of the most sold phones ever from Apple and Samsung. However, we will have to wait and see how the company's comeback fairs.
The world is large and scary but when we were kids we did not know that and were amazed and inspired by the imaginary movie and television world that we saw everyday. Here we have gathered a list of some gadgets that were inspired by television and movies.
Flying Cars
Everyone wanted a flying car that could be folded into a briefcase after watching the Jetsons in their childhood. Now we have advanced so much that we are able to have flying cars in the tests which will be available for public consumption in no time. Though the briefcase thing still needs to be worked upon.
Mobile Phones
Though Mobile Phones have been a reality for long long time, but there was a time it was only a concept and shown in cartoons and movies like star trek. Then only landlines that were stationary were there. We don’t know how the millennials would have survived then.
Laptops
Laptops are now a very common thing everyone has them, and most cannot live without one but cartoons like dragon ball, jetsons, etc. only put up a concept of such devices, and now we use them in our daily lives and would not be able to live without one.
Tablets
Tablets were a thing that were used in star trek to analyze data and monitor the ships, etc. but as technology advanced and every tech company got a chance to develop these like iPads, Nexus, etc. everyone in the block has them. Moreover they now are not used for analysis, instead we now use them for entertainment purposes.
Smartwatches
The new frontier now for all the tech companies like Apple, Google, Moto, etc. now after the smartphone, pc, and tablet wars are smartwatches. But, we all saw them first in cartoons like the Flintstones and the simpsons. And we hope that everyone in the near future is rocking them.
Portable Projectors
Cartoons like Spongebob inspired us a lot, and made us buy a lot of merchandise when we were kids, but do you know it also inspired the tech insiders to start working on portable projectors which then were only a story plot point for them but now are a reality. And now anyone can have one for cheaper than a LED TV in their own homes.
Bluetooth And Wi-Fi
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi now everyone is utilizing to transfer files, wirelessly commune with gadgets, talk in your car, etc. but do you know it was just a fantasy dreamt up by the dreamy heads over at the cartoon network shows. And now without Wi-Fi people start complaining, so just chill and think about if you were born in that time when you don’t have a connection.
Self Driving Cars
Self Driving Cars were seen in many Sci-Fi films, TV shows, etc.. But did you ever wonder that you would ever be able to see one on the road. Well now the dream has turned into a reality thanks to companies like Tesla, Google, GM, etc.. We are seeing a role of more and more self driving cars being made. Now thanks to these cars your travel is more smooth, easy and tireless.
GPS
Travel has become the most pleasuring activity these days. People love to travel and visit new destinations and get away from their lives. And it is not easy to know every place that you go to. Here comes to the rescue the GPS it is one of the best inventions a traveller could carry with him.
Drones
Drones have now become easily accessible to everyone, that too at a reasonable price. Before only the governments were able to afford and use them. And before that they were only in the imagination of the film and cartoon makers.
3D Printers
Who would have thought that we would be able to print out anything that we want. Now if you want a model car you can just go to the printer and print out the model. This all could just have been a dream just a few years back now it's reality.
If we missed something be sure to leave it in the comments below.
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So If you are thinking of starting a new business, these quotes might inspire you and help you in starting a good business. A startup is a business that you have to grow from its infancy till its old enough to let you sit back and relax, these quotes are from world-renowned people who made it big by starting a small business, and they didn't have the luxury of the internet, where they could have read such quotes and motivated themselves to make it big. Earlier it was just the drive from inside that helped them succeed.
We hope that these quotes helped you grow as a person, and motivated you enough to start a new business and make it big. Remember, none of these guys mentioned above was from rich families who bankrolled their startup ideas. They were from poor or middle-class families and just had the drive in themselves that they had to make it big or just return home. Also, they took huge risks in their lives where they could have lost everything, just because of the drive.
We all are aware of the fact that 2-in-1 laptop market is ruled by Lenovo, thanks to their YOGA lineup. Lenovo has recently launched their new offering in the 2-in-1 laptop market, namely the YOGA BOOK.
Lenovo has stayed true to the flip around design but nothing else is similar to anything on the market. Yoga Book is a very good looking ultra-portable device which necessary is not a tablet nor is it a laptop.
Design & feel
Out of the box, the device is well made, you will be amazed too as for how compact and thin it is. The device is very lightweight and the matte black finish looks slick but isn't slippery. It also sports a watchband hinge, which is Lenovo trademark and enables the device to rotate 360 degrees. The whole design is a magnesium - aluminium alloy which houses a 10.1 - inch, HD multi - touch display. Because of the device being really thin there are not many ports to put, even though it has an AUX and a USB 2.0 for fast charging and a Hybrid Sim slot, makes it poor in the connectivity department. The device has a 2MP webcam and also an 8MP on the back when the Yoga Book is in tablet mode.
The most stand out part of the Yoga Book is the "Create Pad", which replaces the conventional keyboard with a Halo keyboard, which transforms a touchpad into a full keyboard. Even with a compact design, the keyboard layout is clean and conventional. The backlight makes every Tony stark inside to feel alive, even though it is a very little thing to have. Tap the pen button on the top right of the Create Pad and the keyboard vanishes and you have a blank slate which acts as a drawing tablet, thanks to the Lenovo's real pen stylus you can draw as accurate as it comes.
The real pen stylus works as a normal pen on any paper you want and changes the tip of the pen with a stylus and you are good to go.
Specification
Unlike other markets, Lenovo launched the Yoga Book only with a Windows option and no Android option of the device has been announced in India. The root of the Yoga Book is an Intel Atom x5-Z 8550 processor which is quad-core running at 2.4 GHz and Integrated Intel HD 400 graphics. This is bundled with 4GB of DDR3 RAM and 64GB of SSD storage, you also get expandable storage if 64GB isn't enough for you.
Yoga Book has a 10.1 - inch screen with a sharp resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The battery capacity is 8500mAh which supports fast charging through a USB 2.0. Yoga Book supports WiFi, Bluetooth and cellular support.
Performance
This is the part where the Yoga Book doesn't shake up the market because the Atom processor is not crazy fast, there is a bit of lag on the system and sometimes on heavy usage, the processor just gives up on everything. Now because of Lenovo making the device amazingly compact and unbelievably light that have turned down the specs on this device. But asking it to perform like our average laptops seems wrong as the whole idea of this device is portability and style, where it does the job.
User experience
I felt that the touchpad mouse on the Yoga Book is a bit off, as there is not that amount of smoothness that you get from a regular laptop touchpad and it requires some time getting used to that new touch. The real pen stylus is also a thing you need to get used to as you need to continuously keep changing the tip of the pen if you want to work on the device directly or if you want to use it as a real pen.
The keyboard is beautifully placed unlike other small laptops and the haptic feedback also runs effectively but there is this annoying sound whenever you touch the keys and it gets annoying very fast and only way of stopping it was to mute everything all together.
While using it in tablet mode, Windows 10 is not flawless there are some issues here and there but that doesn't take away the fact that the whole experience is good, although I would have preferred to use the android in Tablet mode. When rotated 360 degrees the capacitive button used to turn on/off the Halo keyboard keep on switching on again and again because of getting in contact with the hand unknowingly. Dolby speakers are very good which came as a surprise to me because the speaker grill is small, but the sound is loud and crisp and there is no breaking of sound.
Connectivity
You cannot charge the device while any other USB device is plugged in. Transfers at USB 2.0 is plain painful and there are not many ports for connectivity. I would have preferred if Lenovo would have gone with a USB Type -C to power the device and at least added another OTG port.
Pros
Lightweight and compact
Halo keyboard is a great addition and works without any issue
Display is bright and sharp
Real pen stylus makes making note hell of a lot easier
Speakers are very good and the sound is clear, crisp and loud
Battery life is very good giving around 6hrs of life
Cons
Real pen stylus works only when you change the tips for the screen or the paper
Processor is a letdown
Very less storage space
Cellular data never really connects to LTE even though company said that it runs LTE
Halo keyboard need some time to get used too
Verdict
The Lenovo Yoga Book is a new territory where it does not have any competition. It is an exciting product in computer territory but it has its flaws. The screen is vibrant but I feel it is small to enjoy any viewing experience. The Halo keyboard is a great feature but it takes some time to get used to and sometimes fluffs up the input. This is absolutely not a primary laptop for anyone as it cannot replace our conventional laptops but it is a great secondary device to have if you travel a ton and need something light with you at all times. It is not for hardcore design works but it can handle a casual bit of work on the digitiser.
The device is the proof that we are moving in the right way and this product too will be a hit as it is different to what the market has to offer, and the device can be a show off anywhere you set foot.
