Daily Archives: February 28, 2016
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February 28, 2016 Lenovo Vibe X3 Review
Lenovo has been on a bit of a spree, launching a number of new smartphones in quick succession. The company is good at creating models that cater to specific needs, such as the Vibe P1 (Review | Pictures) with its oversized battery, the Vibe Shot (Review | Pictures) for camera lovers, the Vibe S1 (Review […]
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February 28, 2016 Gionee Marathon M5 Lite Review
Gionee’s mission in the budget smartphone segment has been all about delivering the best battery life possible. Its Marathon series really took off after the company launched the Marathon M4 (Review |Pictures) and more recently, the Marathon M5 (Review | Pictures). Following up on the success of the latter, we now have the Marathon M5 […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Homido Mini Is a Cheap VR Headset That’s Even Simpler Than the Google Cardboard
The Homido Mini is a small, easy to use, and extremely portable virtual reality ‘headset’ for mobile devices that works with apps that support Google Cardboard. It’s reasonably cheap, and you can use it to very easily showcase VR experiences without having to carry around a large boxy cardboard headset, which makes it a great […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Audio Technica ATH-WS770iS Review
When it comes to good personal audio, few brands have the same reputation and stature as Japanese manufacturer Audio Technica. The company’s microphones and headphones are widely used the world over by professionals and audiophiles. Furthermore, major events and showcases, including the Grammy Awards and the Olympic Games, have relied on Audio Technica for audio […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Creative Sound Blaster FRee Review
Singapore-based Creative is an industry expert when it comes to audio, whether its sound cards for PCs, headphones, or portable speakers. The iconic Sound Blaster series of products has a formidable reputation itself, and now even covers the company’s personal audio range, including the excellentSound Blaster Jam and Sound Blaster Roar. The latest wireless audio […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Le 1s Review
LeEco (the company formerly known as LeTV) is the latest to join the long, long list of Chinese smartphone manufacturers trying their luck in India. The company doesn’t have any of the advantages of being an early mover, and no matter how shockingly low it can push prices, it won’t be the first to be […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) and Galaxy A5 (2016) First Impressions
Samsung, at its Southwest Asia Forum 2016 in Kuala Lumpur, announced details of its new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 2016 edition smartphones for the Indian market. The handsets were first unveiled last year in China, though the company had not disclosed anything about the availability of the two refreshed models outside China at that […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Asus ZenFone Zoom Review
Innovation tends to reach a saturation point after a while, which bogs down pretty much ever facet of technology. What do you do when those eureka moments start drying up and you find yourself looking for something new to wow your audience with? Putting a fresh spin on old technology seems like one way to […]
NEWS February 28, 2016 Jaybird X2 Review
Demand for wireless headphones is growing, and music-focused stereo Bluetooth headsets are all the rage right now. Thanks to a vast improvement in the quality of Bluetooth audio transmission over the years, it’s now possible to effortlessly stream high-quality sound without any of the typical issues that plagued the early years of wireless audio. Jaybird, […]
ALL DEALS February 28, 2016 Honor Holly 2 Plus Review
Honor recently added two new smartphones to its roster, the <a=”” href=”<http://gadgets.ndtv.com/huawei-honor-5x-3069″>Honor 5X (Review | Pictures) and theHolly 2 Plus, to counter aggressive moves by Lenovo and new entrants like Coolpad and LeEco. The Holly 2 Plus will replace the older Honor Holly (Review), which launched in 2014 and will compete with offerings such as […]
NEWS February 28, 2016 Philips SHE1360/97 Review
Headphones can get really expensive, depending on which brand you’re buying and what kind of performance you’re looking for. You could end up spending upwards of one lakh rupees on a pair such as the Audeze LCD-3, or if you’re really serious about personal audio, there’s the $55,000 Sennheiser Orpheus. But if your needs are […]
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February 28, 2016 Amkette Evo Gamepad Pro 2 Review
Delhi-based Amkette has a number of Android-focussed devices, such as the Evo TV which is an Android set-top box; it’s also launched the Evo TV MC, which is cheaper and puts the focus mostly on media playback. In August, the company also launched the Evo Gamepad Pro, a controller for Android devices that can be […]
