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The latest phones and gadgets tested and reviewed in our labs

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Review — Studio headphones you can count on

Sennheiser is a German audio equipment manufacturer which is well-known for premium audio gear including headphones, microphones and soundbars. Over the years, Sennheiser has become synonymous with professional audio quality, making their equipment the preferred choice in most professional environments.  Sennheiser has launched the HD 490 Pro and Pro Plus India recently.

We have had the chance to test these headphones for quite some time now and these are one of the most interesting studio headphones in the price range. The Sennheiser HD-490 PRO Plus open-back headphones is targeted at musicians, producers, and content creators and aims to offer professional monitoring headphones which are reliable yet comfortable to wear. Are they worth considering? Lets dive into our review.
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Redmi Note 13 Pro Review: Prime mid-range contender

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 13 Pro series, the company’s latest mid-range 5G smartphones, in India earlier this year as the successor to last year’s Xiaomi 12 Pro series. These were launched in China last year, and the company has launched the phones in the same name in India without changing any features. Continue reading “Redmi Note 13 Pro Review: Prime mid-range contender”

Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Minor yet worthy upgrade

Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 smartphone earlier this year. This has a slightly bigger 6.2-inch and brighter 120Hz LTPO panel, new Exynos 2400 SoC for the Indian market, and a slightly bigger 4000mAh battery. Even it is minor, is this a good upgrade to the Galaxy S23? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S24 Review: Minor yet worthy upgrade”

OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Review

OnePlus is no stranger to special edition smartphones. Over the years, the company has partnered with companies such as Marvel, McLaren, CD Project Red, etc. to launch special edition version of their smartphones. They have now partnered with video game publisher miHoYo, to launch a new limited run OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition smartphone.

Genshin Impact is an incredibly popular video game that has amassed over over 150 million downloads till date on iOS and Android. It was launched back in September 2020, and has grown in popularity by leaps and bounds. The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition is launching in celebration of the game’s success, and it is themed on an in-game character, Keqing. Let’s see what and all you get in the box when you purchase the Genshin Impact Edition of the OnePlus 12R.

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iQOO Z9 5G Review: Budget Powerhouse

iQOO launched its Z9 5G smartphone in India earlier this week as the successor to last year’s Z7. This has an improved AMOLED display, faster Dimensity 7200 SoC, better camera with OIS and a bigger battery. Is this the best phone in the market in the Rs. 20,000 price range? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “iQOO Z9 5G Review: Budget Powerhouse”

CMF Neckband Pro Review: Good ANC, Great value

Alongside the CMF Buds, Nothing also launched the CMF Neckband Pro, the company’s first neckband headset, last week. This has up to 50db ANC, features Smart Dial, and has 5 mics for call noise cancellation. Are the best neckband headset under Rs. 2000? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “CMF Neckband Pro Review: Good ANC, Great value”

iQOO Neo9 Pro Review: Worthy successor to Neo7 Pro

iQOO launched its Neo9 Pro smartphone in India last month as the successor to last year’s Neo7 Pro. This has a better LTPO display, faster SoC, better camera and a slightly better battery while retaining the 120W fast charging. Is this the best gaming phone in the market under Rs. 40,000? Let use dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “iQOO Neo9 Pro Review: Worthy successor to Neo7 Pro”

CMF Buds Review: Budget-Friendly ANC Earbuds

After the CMF Buds Pro last year, London-based consumer tech startup Nothing under its CMF by Nothing sub-brand launched the CMF Buds, a cheaper model earlier this week. This has ANC, new models and even has dual-device pairing. Are these good for the price? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “CMF Buds Review: Budget-Friendly ANC Earbuds”

Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Bridging the Mid-Range Gap

The Nothing Phone 2a is now official in India. In a scene where flagship smartphones often steal the limelight, it’s rare to see a mid-ranger spark as much curiosity and anticipation as the Nothing Phone 2a. The lighter version of Nothing Phone 2 piqued the interest of tech enthusiasts thanks to several prototype leaks, a unique marketing strategy, and the so-called rumors about the price point. Continue reading “Nothing Phone (2a) Review: Bridging the Mid-Range Gap”

HONOR Choice Watch Review

HTech launched the HONOR Choice Watch in India last month alongside the HONOR X9b smartphone. This has an AMOLED screen, comes with GPS, has Bluetooth calling and promises up to 12 days of battery life. Is it worth the price? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “HONOR Choice Watch Review”

HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X5 Review

 

The HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X5 that was launched in India earlier this month have garnered attention for their budget-friendly price tag and promising features. Available in just white color, it is available for Rs. 1,999. Continue reading “HONOR CHOICE Earbuds X5 Review”

OnePlus Watch 2 Review: All-Rounder for Fitness, Style and Smarts

OnePlus has finally launched the most expected OnePlus Watch 2, the company’s latest smartwatch, which has seen a complete revamp. This runs Google’s WearOS and also has RTOS offering a dual architecture since it uses dual chips. It has a stainless steel body, and promises 100 hours of battery life. Is this the best WearOS smartwatch in this range? Should you get it? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “OnePlus Watch 2 Review: All-Rounder for Fitness, Style and Smarts”

OnePlus 12 Review: Killer Flagship Reborn

OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 12 smartphone in India last month. It has several upgrades from last year’s OnePlus such as improved display, faster SoC, bigger battery, improved camera, and brings back the wireless charging support which was removed last year. However, the price of the phone has increased. Is the phone a good upgrade to OnePlus 11? Let us dive into the review and find out. Continue reading “OnePlus 12 Review: Killer Flagship Reborn”

moto g04 Review: The ‘Go-to’ budget phone?

motorola launched the moto g04 last week, which replaces the moto e13, so this is the first phone from the company in the new g0x series.  This has several upgrades, such as a 90Hz screen, thinner design, full Android 14, while retaining the same SoC. Is this the best budget 4G smartphone? Let us dive into the review to find out. Continue reading “moto g04 Review: The ‘Go-to’ budget phone?”