Abhik Sen &Amp;Amp; Kakoli Chakraborty

Stories by Abhik Sen &Amp;Amp; Kakoli Chakraborty

Want to become a social media video star?

Want to become a social media video star?

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2017

Clips, a new app available on iTunes for making fun videos, is a wonderful addition to the social media scene and a handy tool for iPhone owners, says Abhik Sen

Fighting crime, Lego style

Fighting crime, Lego style

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

Lego City Undercover is packed with humour, references and your favourite Lego bricks says Kakoli Chakraborty.

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Do Prime subscribers really need that Amazon Fire TV stick?

Rediff.com   6 Jun 2017

Abhik Sen believes it's a must-have.

In the right frames: Cameras that up your photography game

In the right frames: Cameras that up your photography game

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

Want to move a step up from using your smartphones for clicking photographs and shooting videos? Abhik Sen lists some cameras that can help you up your photography game

Is Oppo F3 Plus worth Rs 31k?

Is Oppo F3 Plus worth Rs 31k?

Rediff.com   10 Apr 2017

Selfies won't be going out of fashion anytime soon. And smartphone makers are cashing in.

Should you buy the Galaxy C9 Pro?

Should you buy the Galaxy C9 Pro?

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

Is it good for gaming? Multimedia? What's the camera like?

HTC U Ultra: Should you spend Rs 60k?

HTC U Ultra: Should you spend Rs 60k?

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

'It is a great phone,' says Kakoli Chakraborty, 'but...'

Is the Vivo V5 Plus worth a buy?

Is the Vivo V5 Plus worth a buy?

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Almost all smartphones are focusing more on the secondary or the 'selfie' camera.

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Is this the best gaming rig in the market?

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2017

ASUS ROG GT51CA Pascal is a beast of a PC, discovers Abhik Sen.

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

The Billionaire Club: How to blow up a crore on gadgets

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2017

Now that you've ticked off that island, private jet and French cottage, how about splurging on technology? Abhik Sen lists some of the finest gadgets money can buy for your home and office

How good is the Honor 6x phone?

How good is the Honor 6x phone?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

At Rs 15,999, it's quite a steal, but does it offer anything extraordinary?

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Review: Samsung Gear S3 Classic, the Star Trek watch

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

With a lively screen and fabulous watch faces, this is Samsung's best effort at a smartwatch yet, says Abhik Sen.

Should you buy the HTC Desire 10 Pro?

Should you buy the HTC Desire 10 Pro?

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2017

HTC's new offering gets the basics of a premium smartphone just right and if you're not too picky or flashy, this phone is for you.

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

MacBook Pro Review: The new standard of touch

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2017

The Touch Bar in place of the function keys brings the convenience of the touchscreen (of iPhones and iPads) to the MacBook. And that's not all. Abhik Sen lists the many reasons why he considers the Apple MacBook Pro a great notebook computer to have.

Final Fantasy XV Review: Is it worth the 10-year wait?

Final Fantasy XV Review: Is it worth the 10-year wait?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

Final Fantasy XV features a real-time combat system, instead of the turn-based one the Final Fantasy series is known for, which makes the game more fun. But after putting in close to 17 hours into it, Kakoli Chakraborty clearly sees the shortcomings.

How good is the Lenovo Yoga Book?

How good is the Lenovo Yoga Book?

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2017

While great to sketch and draw, the Yoga Book's keyboard remains an issue.

Rs 2.5 lakh for a laptop! Are you game?

Rs 2.5 lakh for a laptop! Are you game?

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2017

Priced at Rs 247,990, the ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) G752VS laptop sports an unlocked 6th generation Intel i7 processor.

With Asus ZenBook 3, who wants the MacBook?

With Asus ZenBook 3, who wants the MacBook?

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2016

Given its price, the Asus ZenBook 3 isn't for everyone. But if you want an ultraportable packed with features, don't mind carrying along adapters and don't want a MacBook, this one's a no-brainer, says Abhik Sen.

Huawei's Honor 8 An All-rounder

Huawei's Honor 8 An All-rounder

Rediff.com   28 Nov 2016

Kakoli Chakraborty checks out the memory-loaded smartphone that will sit well with photography enthusiasts

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Sony Xperia XZ is a standout phone

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

Despite being steady, the Sony Xperia XZ has room for improvement.