Author: Nivedit Majumdar
Nivedit Majumdar
An engineering student pursuing a degree in Electronics and Telecommunication, Nivedit is passionate about tech and gadgets. He loves writing articles, poems and short stories. In his free time, he plays the piano and watches movies. You can follow him on Twitter here.
Whether you are a student or a professional, you rely on certain portable electronics and paraphernalia to get you through the week. Of primary importance are the computing devices – the laptop and the smartphone, obviously. Then come portable chargers, wearables (including Bluetooth headsets) and a host of other things which vary according to the profession. But one thing is almost always constant – the pen drive. Portable storage at its best, the pen drive has undergone a host of evolutions through the years, coming in a wide variety of storage capacities and designs. I recently got hold of…
The Redmi 1S from Xiaomi (now rebranded as Mi) is one of the hottest phones (pun unintended) in the market right now. With mid range specifications being offered at a Rs. 6000/- price point, it truly raises the bar for existing budget offerings in the country. And we at Yaabot are, without a doubt, impressed by all the features this device has to offer! READ OUR REVIEW OF THE REDMI 1S HERE. Now while the phone truly has great specs under its hood, there are a few places where it could be improved upon. Most consumers don’t really know the…
Update: Xiaomi has recently released an update for the below mentioned issues. If you haven’t received it yet, read on. We recently posted the Redmi 1S Review, wherein we mentioned the key issues (overheating, poor RAM management and sudden battery drainage) of the device. These issues are unfortunately present in most Redmi 1S handsets out there, and is persuading most consumers to shy away from this device. A simple look at the reviews on the Redmi 1S Product Page will give you an idea. While Xiaomi has heard the woes of Redmi users and are planning to push an update to…
A couple of months back, I wrote about Chinese smartphones in India and what impact they might have on the market here. To get a clearer understanding of the kind of products Chinese companies – specifically Xiaomi – has to offer in India, I tinkered around with the Redmi 1S for a week. And I must say, I am mighty impressed! IN THE BOX First things first, what came in the box. With the Redmi 1S came two freebies – a pair of MicroSIM adaptor trays and a screen guard. Both were accessories which I would have undoubtedly purchased…
About a year ago, we showcased The Future of Wireless Charging in an article. This time, we have updates. Wireless charging has been a part and parcel of our lives for quite some time now. Be it in the form of Oral-B rechargable toothbrushes that were first popularised in the 1990s, to the more recent phones which support wireless charging docs – wireless charging is definitely the in thing now. However, the modes of wireless charging existing till now rely mostly on “inductive charging” , implying one would have to keep the device on a charging dock and this would…
The Indian smartphone market is a booming atmosphere. Evolutions occur here on a daily basis, and the trends observed up until now in 2014 do hint at bigger and better things to come in the future – be it in the form of sheer processing capability, to increased memory capacity, to better camera sensors and improved multimedia features: smartphones in India are truly upping their game. Smartphones In India – Upping Their Game Now, let’s deviate from all the technical aspects for a bit, and focus on the major manufacturers. We have the usual suspects – Samsung, Apple, Sony, HTC, LG, Nokia…
Read Part One of this article here. In the previous part, I covered the hidden meanings behind the logos of car companies such as Toyota, Chevy and Mitsubishi. Here, we take it up a notch, and look at the stories behind logos of the uber luxury car brands. Take a look! AUDI The Audi logo is comprised of four interconnected rings, and these rings represent the four companies that were part of the Auto – Union Consortium in 1932. These companies were namely DKW, Horch, Wanderer and Audi. MERCEDES BENZ A simple logo, but it actually indicates the confidence…
Probably one of the most important aspect of any company is a well-designed logo. And without a doubt, a lot of process and thought goes into designing a logo – aesthetics, kerning, symbolism and a ton of other factors! More often than not, a logo denotes much more than merely the company’s name; it might also carry some deep significance – which may be the company’s history, inspiration, or the ideologies behind the company’s working. [quote_center]MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, A LOGO DENOTES MUCH MORE THAN MERELY THE COMPANY’S NAME[/quote_center] In this article, we take a look at the hidden meanings…
So in the first part, we discussed upon the various Types of civilisations that might exist in the universe. We concluded with the various types of propulsion systems that might be needed to achieve the particular Type. Here, we discuss the types of propulsion systems, and delve into the concept of wormholes. Also Read: Alternatives to Living on Earth At the outset, we must understand that propulsion systems are the most essential part of interstellar travel. Because, well, we wouldn’t have rockets without propulsion systems! PROPULSION SYSTEMS ARE THE MOST VITAL FACTOR TO CONSIDER IN INTERSTELLAR TRAVEL There are two…
While discussing the probability of interstellar travel, there exists a “giggle factor”, basically signifying how many scientists scoff upon the idea of travelling light years to reach other stars. In fact, according to Einstein’s Theory of Special Relativity, no usable information can travel faster than light locally, and hence it would take centuries to millennia for travel to occur between stars. Interstellar travel, simply put, is manned or unmanned travel between stars. We’re going to focus on the manned aspect. Nonetheless, like many sci-fi fanboys, scientists have always considered theories and means by which interstellar travel might be possible. Regardless…
How important are fonts and layouts? They influence you without even making you realise it. They can directly manipulate your interest level in something. They can make a serious article seem childish and invitations to a bachelor party seem formal. In fact, as you’re reading this, your attention level is being controlled. What are we talking about? Why, fonts of course! The right amount of spacing and the right font, used as per the content can go a long way in influencing your decisions. Especially in the design aspect of websites, the layout of the article with respect to the…
They say big things come in small packages. Well, looking at the scenario of budget android phones in India, this adage can be modified further by stating that big things come in small packages and at cheap prices! And the Karbonn A1+ Duple stands testimony to the fact that for many people today, great technology can come easily. At the dirt cheap price of Rs 3600/- , this is a great phone for people who want to experience Android 4.2 Jellybean without burning a hole in their pockets. Looks & Build Prima facie, the phone seems to be cheaply built…