News for 'Bluetooth'

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy Buds for Rs 9,990?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

They are lighter and cheaper than their older sibling, the Gear Icon X, says Khalid Anzar.

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Gujarat polls: 1st phase ends with 68% voting, complaints of EVM tampering

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

Voting in the first phase began with reports of multiple faulty electronic voting machines at various booths, prompting Congress leaders to request quick action from the poll body.

Police recruitment scam: K'taka to conduct re-exam; main suspect held

Police recruitment scam: K'taka to conduct re-exam; main suspect held

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Assuring a fair probe and strict punishment to those involved in the alleged scam, he said the government is also thinking of bringing stricter laws to control such malpractices.

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ann L Mason, Ruth Holmberg, Shareen J Kitterman and Jennifer Bywaters love to go around in their black and pink three-wheelers, driving themselves for all their work, including 'official trips'. These diplomats have taken to the common man's commute not just for fun, but also to set an example.

Can Sennheiser Momentum take on Bose QC 30?

Can Sennheiser Momentum take on Bose QC 30?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Considering the features, and the fact that it costs only 14,990 -- compared to the 27,000 price tag of the Bose QC 30 -- the of the Momentum in-ear wireless headphones can be a good buy

#GadgetReview: Is the Skullcandy Venue worth Rs 18,999?

#GadgetReview: Is the Skullcandy Venue worth Rs 18,999?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

This pair comes with quick-charging technology, which is unusual for earphones, says Khalid Anzar

Congress entrapped in Blue Whale game, final episode on Dec 18: PM

Congress entrapped in Blue Whale game, final episode on Dec 18: PM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

Modi targeted Congress's president-elect Rahul Gandhi, saying he was born with a "golden spoon" and has not seen poverty.

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rakhi Special: The best gifts you can buy under Rs 20,000

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Your sibling will thank you for these, says Ashish Narsale.

How chip shortage is impacting automakers, other industries

How chip shortage is impacting automakers, other industries

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Time was when you turned on your car's ignition, all that happened was that the mechanical system fired up your engine and made it run. Today, the moment you do so, your stereo system probably lights up, connects to the Bluetooth on your smartphone, and lets you make calls through an audio assistant or play music from your phone, which you can hear on the car's speakers. All these smart features in a car are powered by semiconductors, or chips, as they are commonly called.

GoCoronaGo: IISc, IITians develop apps to fight virus

GoCoronaGo: IISc, IITians develop apps to fight virus

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

From "GoCoronaGo" to "Sampark-o-Meter", the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore and four Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have developed several mobile applications to aid the fight against coronavirus in the country.

5 must-have wireless audio devices for music lovers

5 must-have wireless audio devices for music lovers

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Abhik Sen & Kakoli Chakraborty draw up a checklist for audiophiles.

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Party time? This Sony speaker will steal the show

Party time? This Sony speaker will steal the show

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

A rich sound quality notwithstanding, the SRS-XB22 looks like any other device in its segment, but the SRS-XB32 stands out with its noteworthy additional features.

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Is the Saregama Carvaan Mini meant for you?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The most impressive thing about the speaker is that you can raise the volume to a level adequate for a party without it crackling, says Khalid Anzar.

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

CES 2020: 4 dream gadgets for your home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

These consumer-friendly gadgets are designed to make your life simpler.

Party animals, here's the speaker you were looking for!

Party animals, here's the speaker you were looking for!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

The top panel has built-in tweeters that help in spreading the sound wider, says Erick Massey.

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Have you seen Huawei's COOL new gadgets?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Huawei not only unveiled its Huawei Mate 30 series phones in Munic, Germany 19th September 2019 but also launched the Watch GT 2, FreeBuds 3 and Huawei Vision.

How Tata Motors plans to tackle chip shortage

How Tata Motors plans to tackle chip shortage

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Tata Motors is looking at various measures, including direct buying from stockists and making changes in the product configurations, to offset the impact of semiconductor shortage on its production activities and sales, a top company official has said. The auto major, which sells models including Nexon, Harrier and Safari in the domestic market, is also looking at different kinds of chips which could be used in components where the supply situation is severe. The automaker expects the situation to remain challenging in the ongoing quarter and some improvement in supplies only in the second half of the fiscal.

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Is the upgraded Google Daydream View VR better?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2018

Only a handful of VR headset makers deliver consistently.

First look: Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play are here

First look: Moto G6, Moto G6 Plus and Moto G6 Play are here

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Motorola's affordable new series gets cool upgrades.

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

'Aarogya Setu is ahead of anyone else in privacy'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'The information is used only to fight the COVID-19 virus and the privacy terms explicitly state that information will be used only for this purpose.'

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Raksha Bandhan gift ideas under Rs 6,000

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Gift your brother/sister something smart, useful and trendy, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

Free your wired ears: Here's how

Free your wired ears: Here's how

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

Bluetooth speakers are elbowing their way in and we are saying this because of the recent launches that will spoil you with choices.

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

At 42k, this powerful speaker has a problem

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Priced at Rs 42,500, this speaker unit might seem a bit overpriced, but you are for experience, this one is a perfect choice for you, says Khalid Anzar

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

What's unique about Vivo X21 UD's fingerprint scanner?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The sensor lies embedded underneath the OLED display which is almost invisible.

#GadgetReview: Logitech Z607 5.1 speakers deliver crisp, clear sound

#GadgetReview: Logitech Z607 5.1 speakers deliver crisp, clear sound

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Even on full volume, there is hardly any distortion in the overall output, says Erick Massey.

Centre makes it compulsory for staff to use Aarogya Setu app

Centre makes it compulsory for staff to use Aarogya Setu app

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

All central government employees were on Wednesday asked to immediately download the 'Aarogya Setu' mobile application and to come to office when the application shows "safe" status for commuting, an order issued by the personnel ministry said.

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Why these earphones may be just what you are looking for

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The easy-to-wear Jabra Elite Bluetooth earphones offer superior sound quality, active noise cancellation and a trio of microphones, say Dhruv Munjal and Veer Arjun Singh.

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Gujarat records 68.7% turnout in second phase voting

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The EC received complaints from five places that EVMs were connecting to external devices via bluetooth, but after inquiry, it was found that there was 'no substance' in the complaints.

#GadgetReview: Want to make some noise?

#GadgetReview: Want to make some noise?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Your boring sound tracks may not get much attention, but a speaker playing music while floating on water will surely do, says Khalid Anzar.

Aarogya Setu IVRS launched for feature phones, landlines

Aarogya Setu IVRS launched for feature phones, landlines

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The IVRS is a toll-free service, where citizens are asked to give a missed call to the number 1921 and they will get a call back requesting for inputs regarding their health.

Automakers staring at lacklustre festive season

Automakers staring at lacklustre festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Automobile dealers' body FADA on Tuesday expressed concern that the chip shortage issue could derail passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales during the festive season, as automakers are struggling with an adequate supply of vehicles to dealers due to production challenges. Terming semiconductor shortage as a "full-blown crisis", the industry body warned of a lacklustre festive season, especially for the passenger vehicle dealer fraternity, with low inventory levels and non-availability of the fast-moving model variants ahead of the peak festive period.

Chip shortage pulls down passenger vehicle sales in September

Chip shortage pulls down passenger vehicle sales in September

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

The global semiconductor shortage hit passenger vehicle sales in September, with major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a decline in sales on Friday. Kia India and Honda Cars also reported a dip in wholesales last month as compared with the year-ago period. Carmakers like Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Nissan and Skoda, however, reported an increase in passenger vehicle dispatches last month despite supply chain issues.

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

New 'smart' ring sends smartphone updates to your finger

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A new bluetooth-enabled wearable ring allows users to check smartphone alerts and manage incoming calls right from their finger.

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Skullcandy fan? What you need to know about Riff headphones

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

The Riff gets grace marks for charging so quickly - 0 to 100 in less than an hour - and giving a competitive 9-10 hours of playback, says Veer Arjun Singh.

5 speakers that will make your party rock

5 speakers that will make your party rock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

Not all party speakers are alike.

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Is the Amazfit Pace smartwatch worth Rs 10,000?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Is it a smartwatch or an upgraded fitness band? Veer Arjun Singh finds out.

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

CES 2022: Awesome Gadgets

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you amazing gadgets and mobile devices from CES 2022.

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Is the Acoosta Uno speaker worth Rs 11,999?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

It has quite a few plus points but the price could be a deterrent, says Khalid Anzar.