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Best wireless chargers for phones and wireless buds

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Best wireless chargers for phones and wireless buds

Wireless chargers are also much more affordable than a decade ago. A round-up of some of the best wireless chargers for your smartphones and wireless buds.

Best soundbars for your den, from Rs 4,499 to Rs 2 lakh

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Best soundbars for your den, from Rs 4,499 to Rs 2 lakh

No messy wires, space-saving benefits, seamless connectivity make soundbars a solid option for urban homes. Our pick of bars across budgets, some with additional subwoofer for low-frequency sounds.

Father's Day 2022 | Best gadgets to gift to technophile Dads

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Father's Day 2022 | Best gadgets to gift to technophile Dads

A round-up of the coolest gift ideas for the coolest Dads. From the gaming Dad and the space geek Dad to the fitness fanatic Dad, we’ve got them all covered.

Book review: 'After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul'

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Book review: 'After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul'

'After Steve' is a fascinating peek into one of the world’s most influential companies.

Trip planner | Australia's Great Ocean Road lives up to the hype

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Trip planner | Australia's Great Ocean Road lives up to the hype

You can drive anywhere in Victoria with a valid Indian driving licence, and the good thing is you’re on the same side of the road as in India.

RIP iPod, you changed the way we listen to music

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RIP iPod, you changed the way we listen to music

I still remember tossing a stamp-sized iPod Shuffle into the washing machine (it was in the watch pocket of my jeans). It survived...

How big global brands are cashing in on the metaverse

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How big global brands are cashing in on the metaverse

Welcome to the metaverse, the new playground of big global brands that are still figuring out the ropes of Web 3.0 as they get creative.

4 wearables that help you track and manage stress

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4 wearables that help you track and manage stress

Most smartwatches and activity bands use heart rate variability (HRV), or the interval between heartbeats. A higher HRV is good while a lower HRV is usually an indication of fatigue and stress.

All-American road: Cruising down California's Highway One

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All-American road: Cruising down California's Highway One

You can drive anywhere in California with a valid Indian driving licence. Reserve three to four days to explore Highway One.

Robot vacuums for Indian homes: uses, features, prices

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Robot vacuums for Indian homes: uses, features, prices

Plus, 5 robot vacuum recommendations for your home.

Wordle and free games like Wordle that we just can't stop playing

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Wordle and free games like Wordle that we just can't stop playing

Like Wordle, these games don’t need you to download an app, register or share any information to play. Plus, they are a welcome throwback to what seems like ages ago.

Content got even more global during the pandemic months

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Content got even more global during the pandemic months

Antonio Banderas' "globalisation of visual spectacles" concept, and how it will colour the entertainment industry in 2022.

Are tablet computers making a comeback?

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Are tablet computers making a comeback?

A quick review of the premium tab segment with devices that are pitched as serious laptop alternatives, and flit between work and play effortlessly.

Wearable tech: Best sleep trackers in three price bands

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Wearable tech: Best sleep trackers in three price bands

Sleep trackers in the sub-10,000, Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 and over Rs20,000 price range, and relevant features of each to help you choose.

Which smartwatches have the best SpO2 blood oxygen and ECG monitors currently?

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Which smartwatches have the best SpO2 blood oxygen and ECG monitors currently?

5 smartwatches that offer an SpO2, or blood oxygen saturation, sensor; a couple of them also offer ECG monitoring.

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