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POCO X5 Pro 5G review: Value-for-money smartphone with X-factor for novelty

Though it lacks Android 13 OS and OIS in camera, the POCO X5 Pro 5G smartphone delivers a good multimedia experience and optimum performance with good on-battery time

POCO C50 review: Good smartphone for users to experience Android on budget

Barring occasionally snags, the POCO C50 smartphone works smoothly and has a good on-battery time. It is a basic smartphone good for first time buyers to experience Android on budget

Saregama Carvaan Mini+ review: Novel portable wireless speaker on budget

Priced at Rs 3,990, the Saregama Carvaan Mini+ is unlike any other Bluetooth speaker available in the market. It is a standalone speaker with support for multiple input modes

What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices?

The Connectivity Standard Alliance, in consultation with tech majors, has introduced Matter - a common standard for the interoperability of IoT devices. Find out how the interoperability will work

Explained: What is ray tracing, how it works, and future of mobile games

Ray tracing uses lighting techniques to bring more realism in video games. By using algorithms, this technology traces and imitates the path of light that it would take in real world

Explained: What is Matter, the new standard for smart home IoT devices

Developed by CSA in consultation with member companies such as Apple, Google, Samsung, and Ikea, the Matter is a common standard for the interoperability of Internet of Things

Nokia 8210 4G review: A good feature phone with mix of old and new features

Priced at Rs 3,999, the Nokia 8210 4G is powered by 1,450 mAh battery and supports dual-SIM

OnePlus Nord Watch review: Not perfect, yet makes a good budget smartwatch

The One Nord Watch is not perfect, yet it makes a good purchase at Rs 4,999 because the smartwatch covers the fundamentals right in terms of design and features

Lava Blaze Pro review: Made in India smartphone good for basic everyday use

Powered by the MediaTek Helio G37 processor, the Lava Blaze Pro is priced at Rs 9,999 - at par with rival smartphones powered by the same chip such as Motorola Moto G22 and Techno Spark 9