2016年7月24日星期日

Xiaomi Unveils Light 20,000mAh Power Bank

Xiaomi Unveils Light 20,000mAh Power Bank

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi announced that its latest power bank called the MI Power Bank 20000 is now available in the market for the price of INR 1,699 (USD $25.71). The latest power bank features a huge 20000mAh capacity battery storage, big enough to fully charge your devices on the go.

he new powerbank is even lighter than the 16,000mAh power bank unveiled last year weighing 350 grams. The latest Xiaomi 20,000mah battery power bank only weighs just 338 grams and made up of plastic body structure. Just like other devices from Xiaomi, the device will be available through flash sales on their official website mi.com starting on April 6.

The device comes with a nine layer of circuit protection and a ditched aluminum body. For the first time, Xiaomi has changed the design with a more innovative appearance by opting an ABS Plastic body as it provides better grip and prevent scratches as well.

The device bears a standard LEDs light to indicate the battery level of the power bank. The device proffers a 5.1V / 2.1A (3.6A max) output and supports fast charging functionality  (5V/2A 9V/2A 12V/1.5A) feature, which will enable the power bank to get fully charge in just 3 hours up to 11000mAh. Xiaomi reported that they had used LG and Panasonic batteries inside the power banks to acquire a conversion rate up to 93 percent.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi also unveiled another device during the launch of the Mi power bank 20,000. The company has also announced the Mi In-Ear headphones (INR 1,399 or USD $21.17), Mi LED USB Portable USB Light (INR 249 or USD $3.77) and Mi USB (INR 149 or USD $2.25) cable in India.

2016年7月17日星期日

Intex Launches 11,000 mAh Power Bank At Rs 1,099

Intex Launches 11,000 mAh Power Bank At Rs 1,099

Homegrown smartphone maker Intex has launched its latest power bank PB11K in the Indian market on Tuesday, Sept 29.

With a price tag of Rs 1,099, the power banks comes with a capacity of 11,000 mAh and is said to be available for purchase via Paytm, Snapdeal and Amazon.

Speaking about the technical specifications, the PB11K comes with 3 USB 2.0 output ports and a USB cable. The power bank has a power button to power the device on/off.

Along with this, the power bank has 4 LED indicators which helps users to know how much actual power is remaining in the power bank. Also, the power bank equips a built-in torch much like many power banks out there in the market.

While the power bank segment is becoming overly populated with every other smartphone company trying to bombard it with a variety of devices with different capacities at different price points, it looks like the Intex PB11K is definitely worth the money.

To recall, Micromax sub brand YU recently launched a power bank dubbed as Yu Jyuice with 10,000 mAh capacity at Rs 1,099.

However, looking at the power capacity and the USB ports, it seems like the Intex PB11K definitely wins the face-off.

Also, to conclude with, it is being said that Intex is giving one-year warrant for the latest power bank.

While we are quite familiar with the power banks nowadays, you can also go through a list of solar powered power banks which can actually help you out to keep your phone full charged up using natural resource!

2016年7月13日星期三

Zebronics introduces new age power strip

Zebronics introduces new age power strip
Zebronics, India’s leading supplier of IT peripherals, consumer electronics  and Surveillance products have updated its power strip range with new models with 4 USB ports. The new power strips ZEB-TS102 and ZEB-TS202 comes with multiple ports for power and 4 USB ports.

The USB ports can be used to charge devices like mobile phones and tablets without the need of an adapter. Zebronics range of power strip, which is called “Power Grip” is very popular among consumers because of high quality components and long lasting built quality. The design of these power strips is done keeping in mind ease of use and for space saving, these also comes with top handle. They support input voltage of 110-250v and maximum current of 10A. The extension cable length is 2meters. ZEB-TS202 is priced at Rs 1249/- and ZEB-TS102 at Rs 1349/-.

2016年6月26日星期日

iPhone Speed Test Compares iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s And Every Apple iPhone Model Ever

iPhone Speed Test Compares iPhone SE, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s And Every Apple iPhone Model Ever

One of the most comprehensive iPhone speed tests to date has been published on YouTube. It puts perspective on the nearly decade-old iPhone family, while proving that the iPhone SE belongs on the leading end of the lineup.
In the latest edition of its iPhone speed test, EverythingApplePro compared all nine generations: iPhone SE, 6S Plus, 6S, 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, 4, 3Gs, 3G and 2G.
On the first challenge, apple phone cases the iPhone SE bursts out of the gates and powered on ahead of the rest of the pack. All of the phones had been plugged into a USB hub, awaiting a flick of the "On" switch.
The 6S and 6S Plus were right on the heels of the iPhone SE as it reached the finish line, the home screen. While

the 4S, rocking iOS 9, brought up the rear.
For the next challenge, all 13 iPhones were tasked with completing a GeekBench benchmark. The 2G and 3G had to run

an older version of GeekBench.
The iPhone SE was the clear winner of the GeekBench test. However, it was edged out, just slightly, by the 6S and

6S Plus in the Wi-Fi challenge that followed. For the HTML5 & Browsing challenge, all of the devices running iOS 9

tied for first place. Similarly, the iPhone 5 and higher were virtually in sync in loading their camera in the next challenge.
Other challenges included speaker output, heat and camera quality. The iPhone SE continued to hold its own and stand out.
The test was more than a testament to the performance of the iPhone SE, which rocks the same processor and co-processor as the 6S and 6S Plus. Though it should certainly be a feel-good experience for those who have bitten or will bite on the 4-inch phone.
With the iPhone family turning 10 in January 2017, the test puts into perspective just how far the lineup has come

despite the occasional feeling that new releases are incremental upgrades.

2016年6月6日星期一

Featured Review: ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20,000mAh Power Bank

Featured Review: ZeroLemon SolarJuice 20,000mAh Power Bank

Power Banks are very popular. And that’s for two reasons. One is due to the non-removable batteries in most smartphones these days. And two because battery tech hasn’t really evolved like the rest of the specs inside our smartphones. Because of that, not every smartphone can last the full day, of course that depends on how much you use your phone and how you use your phone. We’ve reviewed a number of power banks recently, from Anker and Aukey. Now we have a new power bank here, this one is from ZeroLemon and can actually be charged from Solar Energy, hence the name. Many of you likely know ZeroLemon from their huge extended batteries for the LG G4, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy S5, and other smartphones. But they also make a few power banks – currently just the SolarJuice line, though – as well as battery cases. In fact, they just announced one for the Nexus 6.

The SolarJuice is available in a few sizes. There’s the 6000mAh, 8000mAh, 10,000mAh and the 20,000mAh which is what we have here. It’s priced at $79.99 right now on Amazon and the 20,000mAh version is only available in yellow. ZeroLemon includes 2 USB ports here on the SolarJuice, which allows you to charge both your smartphone and smartwatch at the same time. Making it very convenient. Additionally, there is a flashlight between the two ports, which is a big help when you’re stranded or in the dark, or both. On the left side is the power button, which you can press to see how much juice is left. That is shown by the four LED lights on the bottom of the solar panel. Press and hold the power button to activate the flashlight. The Flashlight is somewhat small, but still is bright enough to use to see things in the dark. On the opposite side there is the micro USB port. As you’d expect, that’s how you’ll charge the SolarJuice.

On the top of the SolarJuice is the solar panel, offering another way to charge your power bank. Obviously charging this using the sunlight is going to take a bit longer than just plugging it into the wall, but it is still a really cool feature. Sitting it on my desk, which is situated in front of a window, I was able to get enough sunlight to charge up the SolarJuice while still charging the Galaxy Note 5 from the SolarJuice. However, the light inside my house was not enough to charge up the SolarJuice power bank. Not too surprising though. Charging via Solar made for an interesting experience. For those of you that live in a sunny place, this is a great battery pack to pick up.

As you can tell from the pictures of the SolarJuice, this is a pretty big battery pack, and much larger than the Anker Astro E7 which has a higher capacity – 26,800mAh for those that are wondering. It’s much larger, and thicker, than any smartphone we’ve ever seen. Including the new 7-inch smartphones from Lenovo. One of the downsides for that, at least for me, is the fact that it can’t fit in the pocket on the inside of my backpack or my Timbuk2 Messenger bag that I typically take when traveling. Which is where I normally leave my power banks with a micro USB cable hanging out so I can quickly plug in my phone and get some extra juice. However the reason for the SolarJuice being much bigger isn’t just because of it being Solar Powered, but also because it’s a rugged power bank, as well as being rain resistant. So if you drop the SolarJuice, you don’t have to worry about it being damaged. Definitely a nice thing to have added here. It’s also water-resistant.

So the SolarJuice is a big and heavy battery pack, but how does it perform when it comes to charging your devices? Well it was able to charge my Galaxy Note 5 and Droid Turbo about 6 times (about 3 times each) before needing to recharge it. Which is about what you’d expect, as each phone is over 3,000mAh. With the Galaxy Note 5 coming in at 3000mAh and the Droid Turbo at 3900mAh. The first USB port charges at about 1A with the second port charging at 2.4A. The Solar Charger is rated at 5V/200mA, which is slightly slower than the microUSB.

ZeroLemon keeps the packaging pretty light here. Inside the package you get a micro USB cables to charge up your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or whatever you are looking to charge. We also have a carabiner so that you can hook it onto your backpack or something like that. And that’s it. Nothing too fancy here, which does help to keep the price down a bit. Unfortunately there is no mesh bag here with the SolarJuice like we’ve seen with many of the other power banks we’ve reviewed recently. However, I can’t say that I have ever used those mesh bags found on the power banks like the Anker Astro E7 or the PowerCore 20100, to be honest.

Currently, ZeroLemon is only selling the SolarJuice 20,000mAh power bank over on Amazon, and it’s available for $79.99. The smaller 10,000mAh version is going for $59.99, the 8000mAh going for $49.99 and finally the 6000mAh is going for $39.99. While they are a bit more expensive compared to many of the other power banks from Anker, Aukey, RAVPower and the many others out there, it’s definitely worth it if you’re a fan of solar-powered battery packs as well as a rugged power bank. It’s always nice to be able to throw stuff around and not worry about whether it’s going to break or not. I’d definitely recommend this to those that like having a rugged battery pack, as well as plenty of power to keep all of your devices charged up.

2016年5月31日星期二

India seeks Rs 3300 crore loan from China's AIIB for solar power projects

India seeks Rs 3300 crore loan from China's AIIB for solar power projects

India has sought $500 million (Rs 3326.3 crore) from the newly created, China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for solar power banks projects.

"We have applied for $500 million funding from AIIB. Besides, $1 billion loans each from the World Bank and ADB has also been sought energy projects," Tarun Kapur, joint secretary at the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy told PTI.

India, one of the founding members of the AIIB, has been elected to the board of directors of the China-sponsored AIIB which is expected to begin loan approvals before the end of this year. The government is also negotiating $250 million loan from New Development Bank.

All these are at advanced stage, he said. Last year, the Cabinet approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Germany to expand bilateral development cooperation in the field of Solar Energy by increasing use of solar energy in India through technical as well as financial cooperation.

Under the agreement, Germany would provide concessional loans in the range of one billion Euros over the next five years through KfW. The funds of KfW will also be utilised for providing soft loans to the end-users through partner banks. The MoU will help in strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two countries. India has set an ambitious target of having 100 GW solar power generation capacity by 2022 under the National Solar Mission.

2016年5月15日星期日

2 men each sentenced to 2 years in iPhone scam

2 men each sentenced to 2 years in iPhone scam

IERRE–U.S. Attorney Randolph Seiler says two New York men have each been sentenced to two years in prison after being convicted in a scheme to sport armband  usurp cell phone accounts to steal iPhones.

Seiler says 20-year-old Wilton Santana and 22-year-old Charlie Aquino were sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roberto Lange on charges of using or trafficking in an unauthorized access device and aiding and abetting.

Prosecutors say Santana, Aquino and another man in 2014 posed as AT&T customers looking to upgrade by adding new lines or phones to their plans. The trio was provided confidential subscriber information while outside an AT&T store. The phones were then mailed to an address for payment.

The men were arrested after officers found 14 new, in-the-box iPhone 5s in the trunk during a traffic stop.

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2016年5月11日星期三

APC 10,000 mAh mobile power bank review: Reliable


European electrical equipment giant Schneider Electric has joined the list of countless brands selling power banks in India. Schneider Electric through its brand APC is offering two power banks with 5,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh capacities at around Rs 2,000 and Rs 3000 respectively. The 10,000 mAh version offers two charging ports- 1A USB port to charge mobiles and 2.4A usb cables to charge tablet PC. The power bank comes with a 1.5A micro USB port for charging. The device has a button LED display to show available battery life at a glance along with a power button on the side. It is accompanied by a short cable.

The APC battery power bank looks like a portable hard drive. It is bulky and you cannot carry it in your pocket while charging your smartphone. Both the output ports can be used simultaneous to charge two devices. The battery pack doesn’t gets much heated while charging or discharging. The fully charged power bank can be used to charge a smartphone powered by a 2,500 mAh battery at least twice and can charge a tablet PC once, when used individually. APC 10,000 mAh battery pack takes around 5 hours to get fully charged from zero. It can charge a 3,100 mAh smartphone from 0 to 60% with 40% juice left on it in around two hours. The APC power bank performs just like any other power bank. It’s a quality product from a trusted brand. One of the major highlight of this power bank is that it comes with multiple safety features like over-charging protection, over-discharge protection, short circuit protection, ultra low dark current, overload protection, among others. Should you buy it? If you are looking for a reliable power bank for charging your precious devices, the APC power bank can be considered.

2016年5月4日星期三

Best Quick Charge 2.0 & 3.0 Supported Power Banks to Buy in the USA & UK

Smartphones are getting faster, bigger and smarter every year, but what doesn’t seem to be getting any better is the battery life. Of Course, there are some exceptions, but those smartphones are not for everyone, especially if they weight heavy. Not just carrying them in pockets would be uncomfortable but they would not be ideal for holding the device in one hand for power bank for iphone long periods. If you need to keep your smartphone, tablet or any other USB powered device, to be alive all day, then you need a power bank.

If you’re not familiar with what a power bank is, let us get you into a loop with a just brief explanation. A power bank is a portable charging unit that comprises of a special battery in a special casing with a circuit to control power flow. They allow you to store electrical energy and later use it to juice up your mobile devices. They have become increasingly popular among smartphone users as they offer an easier way to charge the device on-the-go. Currently in the international market, specifically in the United States and the United Kingdom,solar power banks there are varieties of power banks available, but in this article, we are listing the products that at least support Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 2.0 or 3.0 technologies. The Quick Charge as the name suggests allows faster charging of the device, below we have listed products supporting such technology.

Note: The power banks listed below could fast charge your devices only if they support the technology.


With its iSmart technology, RAVPower even manages to offer 2.4V current, thus charging it faster than the proprietary charger. Using Quick Charge 2.0 technology it charges devices 75% faster, thus, allow your device to get juiced up in emergencies when the battery is close to zero percent. Meanwhile, with USB Type-C support for handsets and Apple MacBook, this large power bank can be your best travel companion. The 20100 mAh battery is charged within just 5 hours, which is quite amazing. It offers protection from overcharging and shuts down automatically in short circuit situation. There are to variants available; second one is with Quick Charge 3.0 support.

Charging Capacity: 20,100mAh Quick Charge 2.0/3.0
Price: $44.79, $69.99
Buy: Amazon

The Quick Charge 2.0 supported power bank from Anker promises to give up to 8 hours of phone usage within just 15 minutes of charging. Of course, it will depend upon phone to support such feature as well. But these days many flagship handsets are offering such features. The product can charge your iPhone 6s almost four times and also has support for lightning cable for iPhone/iPad, which is sold separately, though. It offers 18 months of worry-free warranty and claims to have friendly service support. The technology used to safeguard usage includes PowerIQ and VoltageBoost.

Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon


Perfect for small distance travels, the BasAcc power bank offers a 5200mAh capacity battery, with two ports offering, one supporting quick charging and other normal charging you can juice up two devices at times and prioritize according to need. The product uses various technologies apart from Quick Charge 2.0; it has certification for FC, CE, and RoHS. The battery inside this power bank is Li-ion. There is an LED indicator showing the power level available in the battery pack.

Charging Capacity: 5200mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: N/A
Buy: Amazon


The Dual output port design allows it to offer separate charging; one is for Quick Charging supported handset while other is for non-Quick Charging supported handset. The quick charging is done at a 75% faster pace than any standard wall charger. There is an LED indicator that showcases remaining power available on the product. The company has used Samsung 18650 2600mAh battery cell for their power bank, it is certified by various institutions like FCC and has certificates for CE and RHoS, thus offering multiple safe guards such as protection from overcharging and overheating. It comes with a 12cm USB charging cable in the box, as well as offer 18 months of warranty. It weighs 356 grams and should be easy to carry when you’re travelling international or domestic.

Charging Capacity: 15,600mAh Quick Charge 2.0 & 10,400mAh Quick Charge 3.0
Price: $29.99
Buy: Amazon

Aukey Power Bank



The most popular brand on Amazon, the Aukey Power Bank listed here comes with Quick Charge 2.0, which Qualcomm’s Technology for fast charging. Thus, it offers charging 75% faster than any average travel adapter. It uses premium Sony cells that support usage of 1000 cycles, as well as built-in safeguards it fully protects you against the over-current, overcharging and overheating. With 18 months warranty, company puts its faith in the product. Weighing around 250 gram and measuring just 0.63 inches in width, the product is easy to carry around in your bag.

Charging Capacity: 10,000mAh Quick Charge 2.0
Price: $21.99
Buy: Amazon

The above-listed power banks are some of the best Quick Charging supported power banks. We have tried to list a variety of power banks,phone holders  thus, catering to everyone’s different needs. If you want a small capacity unit, it’s listed above, or if you have a USB Type-C handset, then you should be getting the USB Type-C supported power bank. Hope, this list was helpful to you.


2016年4月25日星期一

Premium Bluetooth Wireless Speaker Incredible portable sound doesn't have to cost a fortune!

Premium Bluetooth Speaker with Optional 3.5mm InputAs the size and price of laptops, tablets and media players plummet, the first thing to go is typically audio quality and volume, and it's not always practical to plug in a pair of headphones or run a larger sound system
 

That's why we love our Premium Bluetooth Wireless Speaker. It offers great quality music for hours on end and can be paired with just about any audio source.

Powerful 40mm Driver.

The upwards-facing Neodymium speaker is pointed directly into a soft cone which spreads audio in 360 degrees for maximum clarity no matter your position. Solar panel chargers This 3 Watt RMS driver has a very good mid-range and just enough bass to give your music the kick it needs.

Volume to spare.

All speakers of this size go louder than they should, so cranking the volume will introduce some distortion, but at regular listening levels on a solid surface the results are impressive. If headphones give you a headache and the speakers in your PC or monitor can't handle your tunes, this is a great low-cost upgrade for home and office environments.

Wireless / Wired / Card Reader.

Bluetooth v4 pairing delivers quality compressed audio without any wires at all. That takes care of pairing with your smartphone, tablet PC or just about any other Bluetooth-enabled device.

If you don't have Bluetooth or want to avoid compression altogether, the included 3.5mm cable supports a direct connection to any auxiliary output or headphone jack. That takes care of all the MP3 players and stereo systems.

Finally, if you just want an all-in-one MP3 player, you can load your own Micro-SD card (up to 32gb) into the TF slot and play your music directly using the control pad on the top of bluetooth selfie sticks the dome.

Trendy, modern design.

Light Pulse EffectThis white orb looks at home on any desk, with a slender, elegant neck and soft-touch controls. Hidden in the diffuser cone is a pulsing light which cycles colours whenever it's active. It has enough weight to tablet holders keep itself steady on any flat surface, with a non-slip base for extra grip.

The on/off switch on the bottom of the unit ensures you can keep charge as long as possible, and the whole unit measures just 10cm cubed so taking it with you on holidays or business trips is entirely possible.

Isn't it time you upgraded your portable audio?

2016年4月17日星期日

Coalesse Power Pod: When is a Power Strip Not a Strip?

Coalesse Power Pod: When is a Power Strip Not a Strip?

Most of my power strips look the same. They are made to basically hide away under a desk or in a corner, so that the resulting cable mess doesn’t take over your desktop. That’s not what Coalesse’s Power Pod is for. This handsome power strip is circular and begs to be placed in a place of prominence on your desk.
It’s circular and has room for six plugs, and its round design easily can accommodate multiple AC adapters at the same time. The Pod includes surge protection and an on/off switch. When it’s not being used, you can hide it away and make it look like a pen holder.

t might make sense for certain uses, like in corporate environments, but my usb power strip are always in use, so the pen caddy would never get used. Still, the Power Pod could look good on a nice desk – until you start cluttering it up with ugly cables and power packs.

The Coalesse Power Pod sells for $99 (USD).

2016年4月11日星期一

Apple officially ends sales for the iPhone 5s and the first iPad Air

Apple officially ends sales for the iPhone 5s and the first iPad Air

Even as Apple introduces the new iPhone SE and the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, the company is also retiring two more products. The Apple Store is no longer selling the iPhone 5s and the first version of the iPad Air.


It's not exactly a surprise to see that Apple has decided to say good-bye to these two devices. The iPhone 5s. launched in 2013, is much less powerful than the new iPhone SE, while keeping the same 4-inch display size. The first iPad Air was also released in 2013 and was already supplanted by the newer iPad Air 2, which launched in the fall of ipad cables2014. Apple will continue to sell that tablet, starting at $399, tablet holderswhile also selling the 9.7-inch iPad Pro for a starting price of $599 starting on March 31.

2016年4月5日星期二

Poweradd Pilot 2GS 10000mAh Power Bank

Poweradd Pilot 2GS 10000mAh Power Bank

Poweradd Technology’s Pilot 2GS  Power Bank with 10,000 mAh capacity and dual USB outlets is now available in Malaysia.


10000 mAh Power Bank

Poweradd Pilot 2GS power bank comes in four colors – Black,Silver, Golden,Rose Gold. It has 10,000 mAh charge capacity and two 2.1A USB output for charging two devices simultaneously. You can charge Pilot 2GS with the included micro-USB cable while charging your devices.


The Pilot 2GS0 comes with multiple safety features to protect the battery and your devices. If Pilot 2GS is idle, disconnected from device, or device is fully charged for 20 seconds, it will automatically turns off itself.