Sagnik Das Gupta - Page 2
Sagnik is a tech aficionado who can never say "no" to dipping his toes into unknown waters of tech or reviewing the latest gadgets. He is also a hardcore gamer, having played everything from Snake Xenzia to Dead Space Remake.
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Pixel 9 vs Galaxy S24: The Compact Showdown
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If you're trying to look for a good reliable compact phone under $800, the Galaxy S24 beats the Pixel 9 to emerge victorious. From a better LTPO-backed display to way more power with the Exynos 2400 and even slightly better cameras, the Galaxy S24 has got you covered on all fronts. It's a much more versatile device than the Pixel 9, thereby making it an easy suggestion. The only things that the Pixel 9 has going for it are a refreshing new design and those cool new AI features.
Google Pixel 9 Review: Is It Finally There?
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The Pixel 9 is easily one of the best Pixels we have received. However, when you start looking at the big problems that Pixels have been infested with, it just feels like a phone that's the best of the worst. The slightly improved connectivity, better design and slew of AI features are just not enough to overlook the miserly upgrade in performance and underwhelming cameras. For more details, read our in-depth review here!
Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Is Merely an Overclocked Two-Year-Old Qualcomm Chip
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The Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 has silently released as a slightly overclocked successor to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1. The difference lies in the fact that the 6 Gen 3 uses performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz instead of 2.2GHz. It still uses the same four efficiency cores as the 6 Gen 1. Besides that, there's nothing extra that it brings to the table. What makes it all the more convoluted is that the 6 Gen 3 is also very similar to the 7s Gen 2 from the Snapdragon 7-series.
The Play Store Now Lets You Update Multiple Apps in One Go, Finally!
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Google Play Store has finally rolled out the ability to update multiple apps simultaneously! However, the limit is currently set to three, from the looks of it. In addition, we also found out that the Play Store now allows downloading four new apps at once instead of the previous limit of two.
How to Delete a WhatsApp Contact on Android & iOS
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To delete a WhatsApp contact, you need to use the Android or iOS mobile app instead of the web and desktop app. On Android, open the WhatsApp chat with the contact you want to delete -> tap contact name at the top -> three-dot icon -> view in address book -> three-dot icon in Phone app -> Delete. Meanwhile, on iOS, once you access the profile details of the WhatsApp contact through the profile bar -> tap on Edit -> Delete contact. Note that this deletes the contact from your phone's address book, and there's no way to directly delete the WhatsApp contact from the messaging service itself.
How to Use the Google Pixel Screenshots App
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The Google Pixel 9 series has launched with a bunch of AI features, of which the Pixel Screenshots app is one of the highlight tools. Using this app, you can easily describe a screenshot and it will show the one matching the description best using Gemini Nano. All you have to do is head to the Pixel Screenshots app and use the floating search bar on the home screen to type or voice the description. Right now, it's only limited to the Pixel 9 phones though.
How to Use the Add Me Feature on Pixel 9 Phones
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The latest Google Pixel 9 series of phones have arrived with a new Add Me feature that uses on-device AI to add you to group photos efficiently. If you don't have a tripod or are too shy to ask a stranger to capture the photo, this can work wonders. To use the feature, head over to the native Pixel camera app -> tap on Add Me from the bottom panel -> capture a group photo without you in the frame and keep an empty space to fit yourself in -> have the second shot captured with just you in the frame filling that empty space. And, just like that, AI stitches the two pictures together to add you into those group photos.
Meta Quest 3 Just Became a Lot More Versatile with This New Feature!
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Meta has rolled out a new app called HDMI Link for its Quest 3, which allows the headset to connect to any HDMI or DisplayPort output-supported device. This way, users can make use of the big screen of the headset to play games, watch movies or simply work by connecting their devices to it. The app is available to download for Meta Quest 2, 3 and Pro headsets.
How to Clear Your Queue on Spotify
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If you want to clear your Spotify queue on the web or desktop, click the queue icon from the Now Playing bar at the bottom. Then, click the Clear queue option to remove all songs in one go. Or, you can click the three-dot menu icon next to specific tracks and click Remove from queue option. On the Android and iOS app, play a track and tap on the Now Playing bar to see the queue icon. Then, tap on Clear queue to remove all songs.
These Cheap Earbuds from India Are Worth Every Penny!
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After testing out a bunch of earbuds, the boAt Nirvana Space turned out to be all-rounder cheap earbuds in India for Rs 2,500. From ANC and customizable EQ to Spatial Audio, these earbuds are feature packed. To back it all up, there's a battery that lasts for days, which is chef's kiss. When you consider the price tag, all that seems more enticing!
Paywalled Subreddits Are Coming to Reddit and I’m Worried
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Reddit's recent hint at introducing exclusive paid subreddits into the platform has taken the community by storm, causing users to question the integrity of the platform. The information popped up during Reddit's Q2 2024 earnings call, when CEO Steve Huffman talked about the future of the platform. While Reddit's open-source nature is what has been allowing it to onboard more and more users every year, this move is a bit alarming.
How to Convert PDF to Google Docs (2024 Guide)
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In order to convert your PDF files to Google Docs, you can easily upload said PDFs to your Google Drive and then open them with Google Docs directly from there. But, this doesn't retain the formatting of your PDF files. So, if you want to retain the original formatting, convert your PDF files into editable Word files using tools like iLovePDF and then upload them into Google Drive. We've outlined the steps in detail here, so if you need the extra help, take a look!
How to Find Archived Emails in Gmail
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To find archived emails on gmail, you can simply use the "in:Sent -in:Draft -in:Inbox has:nouserlabels" search filter when on either of the versions and it will show you all your archived emails. Once you locate the archived email that you want to unarchive, you can simply right click on it (web) or long press (Android and iOS) and select Move to inbox.
How to Add or Change a Gmail Signature (2024 Guide)
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To add a Gmail signature on the web, you will need to navigate into Settings -> General -> Signature. Meanwhile, on the Android and iOS mobile app, you can head over to Settings via the hamburger menu at the top left and then, select Mobile signature from here. On iOS, the Mobile signature appears as a toggle under a Signature settings panel.
That’s It, I Think I Have Found My New Favorite Android Tablet
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The OnePlus Pad 2 offers solid performance with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a superb multimedia viewing experience with its impressive display + speaker combo, and a commendable battery backup to support it all. There's barely any room left for complaints, allowing it to easily be one the best all-rounder Android tablet I've used in a long time. The starting price of Rs 39,999 is also not that big of an ask taking into consideration all that it has to offer.
Does Facebook Notify When You Screenshot? Answered
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No, Facebook doesn't notify you when someone screenshots your Facebook Profile, Stories, or Messenger Messages. However, you can turn on disappearing messages on Messenger to be notified when someone grabs a screenshots of the chat.
How to Mirror Your Android Phone to Your TV (2024)
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In order to mirror your Android phone's screen to a TV, the TV needs to feature in-built Chromecast, or you need to get an external Chromecast. Then, from your Android phone's quick access panel, tap on Screencast, give it the necessary permissions if you haven't already and select your TV from here to mirror onto it. You can also use the Google Home app to find and mirror your Android device to your TV.
I Tried the New Pixel Weather App, and It’s a Breath of Fresh Air
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The new Pixel 9 Weather app strikes the perfect blend of minimalism and functionality. So, while it may not be the more aesthetic weather app in comparison to its predecessor, it's the more useful one. The big and bold font, interchangeable weather panels and a super easy way to search and save locations make it one hell of an app that I'm really looking forward to using on the upcoming Pixel 9.
How to Set Up Your Alexa Device (2024)
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To set up your Amazon Alexa device, you will need to download the Alexa app that's available for both Android and iOS devices. Once downloaded, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up and get to the Home screen. Next, to add a device, tap the plus icon at the top right of the home screen, select the device and on-screen instructions.
How to Subscript and Superscript in Google Docs
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You can subscript and superscript in Google Docs using both the web version or Android and iOS mobile apps. On the web, simply select the text -> Format -> Text -> Select Superscript or Subscript. On the mobile app, select the text -> A icon at the top -> tap on the Superscript or Subscript icons to apply. You can also use the Ctrl + . or Ctrl + , keyboard shortcuts to superscript or subscript, respectively. On Mac, use Command instead of Ctrl in combination with full stop and comma to apply the respective formatting.
How to Strikethrough in Google Docs (2024 Guide)
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To strikethrough in Google Docs on the web, navigate to Format -> Text -> Strikethrough. Or, you can use the Alt + Shift + 5 (Windows) or Command + Shift + X (Mac) keyboard shortcuts to apply the strikethrough formatting. On the Google Docs mobile app, double tap to select the text -> A icon -> strikethrough icon.
OnePlus Open Apex Edition in Crimson Color Goes Official; Here’s What’s New!
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The OnePlus Open Apex Edition brings a new Crimson Shadow color variant to the device, sitting right beside the Emerald Dusk and Voyager Black color options. Alongside the new color, this new edition brings VIP mode integrated within the alert slider which is decorated with an orange accent now, and a 1TB storage. However, other key specs like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, the 6.3-inch inner display, 7.8-inch internal display, a 4,805mAh battery with 67W fast charging and more remain same.
Steal Deal: Moto Razr 40 Ultra Drops to Rs 45,000 in Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale
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The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is now available for as low as Rs 45,249, thanks to the Amazon Great Freedom Festival Sale 2024. Originally launched for Rs 82,999, the price of the phone was later cut down to Rs 69,999. Now, the sale brings it further down, which you can avail using an SBI Bank Card for the additional Rs 1,500 off.
A new WSJ report has highlighted that ChatGPT has had AI-detection tools with 99.9% accuracy in place, ready to release to the public, for a year now. However, the report also suggests that the company has been internally divided on whether or not to make it publicly available. The text watermarking method that OpenAI uses can accurately detect text that's straight away generated by ChatGPT without going through paraphrasing or any such external modifiers. Meanwhile, ChatGPT is also working on detecting the origins of a text via its metadata, which is a bit more complex to achieve. There have also developed C2PA Metadata for AI-generated Images that provides a reliable history of such images. All things considered, OpenAI should really stand its ground and release these tools to the public, and finally stay true to its promise of using AI responsibly.
How to Unsend Emails in Gmail (2024)
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You can easily unsend an email in Gmail by hitting undo in a notification panel that appears as soon as you send an email. This panel appears on both the mobile app and web version. By default, this unsend window stays open for just 5 seconds. But, you can extend it using the web version, and then clicking on the settings cogwheel icon at the top -> See all settings -> Undo Send drop down menu -> select up to 30 seconds.
How to Add Headings and Collapsible Headings in Google Docs (2024)
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On the web, simply place your cursor to the body of text that you want to make a header -> from the toolbar select Normal text -> select desired heading. On your Android or iOS device, bring the cursor to the body of text -> tap on A icon at the top -> Normal text -> select heading. Meanwhile, to add collapsible headings in the web version, head into pageless mode and all headings become collapsible.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Review: Well, That Doesn’t Add Up
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The Nothing Phone 2a Plus is just a glorified Phone 2a, with a couple of upgrades that just don't hit the spot. The slightly better processor and design changes don't make it the upgrade that we have been eagerly waiting for. Since the competition offers a better display, bigger battery with faster charging and significantly better performance at that price segment, it makes the Phone 2a Plus lose out to those very phones as well.
Nothing Phone 2a Plus vs Phone 2a Comparison: Is Plus Really an Addition
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From the looks of it, the Nothing Phone 2a Plus will not be remembered as a device that left its own unique mark in the segment. It's simply not a good upgrade over the Phone 2a. The design changes, although aesthetically pleasing, are not enough to justify its existence as an upgrade. It offers the same display size and resolution, same battery capacity with only 5W more of fast charging, and a processor that's only ever so better on paper.
How to Clean Your Laptop Screen without Damaging It
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To clean laptop screen the right way, you need a microfiber cloth, distilled water and a dedicated screen cleaning solution. Firstly, switch off the laptop and unplug it. Then, use a dry microfiber cloth to gently wipe the dust away from the screen, in circular motion. Then, dampen the cloth a bit with distilled water or screen cleaning solution. Then, wipe the screen again in circular motion. Wait for it to dry up a bit and then, use the dry end of the cloth to wipe it again.
How to Find AirTag With Your Android Phone
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You can track an AirTag using your Android phone as well, and to do so, simply head over to Settings -> Safety and emergency -> Unknown tracker alerts -> Scan now -> select AirTag -> Play sound. Apple also offers a third-party app called Tracker Detect on the Play Store itself, which works similarly.
Galaxy Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Battle of the Ultras
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The new Galaxy Watch Ultra comes super duper close to levelling the field and butting heads with the Apple Watch Ultra. However, some miss-outs like the absence of a bigger display, depth sensor and anything extra ultra to set it apart from the Galaxy Watch 7 holds it back into reaching its complete potential.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Review: Durable Squircle Wonderboy
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Samsung's new Galaxy Watch Ultra is as ultra as it can get, bringing you a titanium build, IP68, 10 ATM water resistance and solid health tracking with the new BioActive sensor. However, the Rs 59,999 price tag may seem a bit pricey, especially since it doesn't set itself apart much from the Galaxy Watch 7. For extreme fitness enthusiasts and adventure sports lovers, the Galaxy Watch Ultra is the way to go. For the rest, Galaxy Watch 7 is more than enough.
How to Use Amazon Prime Reading to Get Free eBooks
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Prime Reading is one of the perks of an Amazon Prime membership. It lets you read thousands of free eBooks through the Amazon Kindle app. To access it on your Android or iOS device, head over to the dedicated app -> Discover -> Prime Reading -> Select title -> Read for free. Meanwhile, on the web, you will have to head over to Amazon and sign in -> search for Prime Reading -> click on Prime Reading panel in search results -> select title -> Read for free.
How to Connect Xbox Controller to Phone (2024)
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All you have to do is press your Xbox controller's Home button once to turn it on and then enter pairing mode by tapping on the dedicated button in the bumper. Once that's done, you will find the controller listed as "Xbox Wireless Controller" on your Android phone or iPhone's Bluetooth panel.
How to Transfer Spotify Playlists to Apple Music (2024)
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Both Spotify and Apple Music don't have the native functionality of allowing you to transfer playlists. So, if you're planning on doing so, you will need to take the help of a third-party tool like Tune My Music. To use the service, simply head over to the website via your desired browser, sign in to both the services, select the playlists and tracks you want to transfer and do so at one go.
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best Gaming Laptop Deals
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If you have been saving up to get a great gaming laptop, the ongoing Amazon Prime Day Sale is definitely your destination. From entry-level to mid-range ones and even high-end gaming laptops, there are some impressive discounts to grab. We have handpicked the best ones to make things easier for you. See the complete list here!
Amazon Prime Day 2024: Best Phone Deals with Big Discounts
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The Amazon Prime Day Sale has started and will go on till July 21. The sale brings a bunch of impressive discounts on phone and we have handpicked the best ones for you to get your hands on. You will find the complete list of deals right here!
Flipkart Sale 2024: OnePlus Pad Gets Never Seen Before Discount!
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The OnePlus Pad has received a big price cut, bringing its usual Rs 36,000 starting price down to Rs 27,999. To bring this price further down, buyers can use select bank cards to get an instant Rs 1,750 discount. Key specifications of the tablet include the Dimensity 9000, 11.6-inch 2.8K 144Hz LCD display, 9,510mAh with 67W fast charging, and more.
Amazon Prime Day Deal: Galaxy Watch 4 Discounted to Lowest Ever Price
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic is going for Rs 8,999 as part of the Amazon Prime Day early deals. The main sale is scheduled to start from July 20. Usually, the Watch 4 Classic's 46mm variant costs Rs 12,500. You can further cut the price by availing a Rs 900 off via an ICICI Bank or SBI card, bringing the total discount to around an impressive 35%.
OnePlus Watch 2R vs Watch 2: What’s the Difference?
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The OnePlus Watch 2R has launched for Rs 17,999 in the Indian market, making it Rs 7,000 cheaper than the OnePlus Watch 2. However, it renders the Watch 2 pointless in the subcontinent, since it arrives with the same health sensors, OS and processor. The only difference lies in the design, where the Watch 2R shines as well due to its chronographic dial. However, the Watch 2 sports a more superior build quality, thanks to being made out of stainless steel and undergoing military-grade testing.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs Realme GT 6T: Which Should You Buy?
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The newly launched OnePlus Nord 4 certainly seems like a better option over the Realme GT 6T. That's just not because of the superior all-metal design, but better performing cameras and an impressive 6 years of software updates. The display of the Realme GT 6T is its only worth-it redeeming quality which, if you want an entertainment-centric phone, will make more sense. For the most part, the Nord 4 is the more versatile device.
OnePlus Nord 4 vs Motorola Edge 50 Pro: Mid-Range Battle Winner?
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If you're in the market for a smartphone under Rs 30,000, the Nord 4 is definitely the practical choice. From a better display to a significantly superior processor, it's a very versatile device. However, if you're looking for a cleaner software experience and slightly better cameras, Moto Edge 50 Pro is the way to go. Both are good phones, aimed at two different userbases.