Logitech Pop Key Keyboard

The Pop keys make this keyboard undeniably a cute little one. It comes with excellent features like multi-year battery life and easy cross-device compatibility. Besides, you can find a TikTok-friendly aesthetic and novelties-like keys on this keyboard. These Pop Keys' typewriter-style keycaps may seem to you eye-catching on social media, but in real life, these are hard to type on. Recently, pop keys have been available in the United States, and they will be available in Europe soon.

Basic Specification:

If you consider the basic specifications, there is something not right. The keyboard is not rechargeable, but it offers three years of battery life. An included pair of AAA batteries make the keyboard special. Using this, you can connect a maximum of 3 devices via Bluetooth. If you use Logitech's Bolt USB receiver, you can connect a maximum of two Bluetooth devices plus one. There are F1 to F3 buttons that allow you to switch between these. It is available in three different colors in the market: pink, yellow and black; or purple and yellow.

Pop Keys:

Due to the pop keys, you can see a 75 percent keyboard layout. It indicates that the keyboard is more compact compared to a full-size keyboard. Besides, it is equipped with a function row and arrow keys. You are capable of changing this in Logitech's settings.

An Fn key is there, using which you can access the more standard F1 - F12 buttons. You can see five programmable keys at the right side of the keyboard, where the keys are specially designed for typing different emoji symbols.

A key enables you to open up the emoji selection menu. The company is now adding keys with additional emoji symbols. These pop keys are compatible with both Mac and Windows. The function is quite fine, but it may look messy to you.

Emoji Keys:

The critical fact is that the pop keys have wasted five valuable keys on the emoji section. Instead of using these, the keyboard could have some useful buttons such as dedicated Home / End keys or Print Screen. Four emoji keys don't work until you install and configure Logitech's Options software. The key that helps open the OS-level emoji select menu does not need the software.

There is a tactile brown switch available under every key. If you want, you can remap the buttons to more useful keys, and it is possible with the help of Logitech's software. An option can remap these to separate keys or key combinations. If you are a Windows Operating System user, you can see that the F5 key is set up completely for launching the Snip & Sketch tool by default.

Functional Keys:

The key remaps don't remain saved to the keyboard. Therefore, you need to remap it whether you are willing to connect it to an alternative PC. Besides, the keycaps don't match the function if they are not emojis. In this case, third-party keycaps may be a solution, but you have to purchase them. Buttons from F1 to F3 allow you to switch between 3 paired devices. No problem is there with the switches below every button. TTC generates these tactile Cherry MX Brown clones.

The keycaps consist of ABS plastic. Other shapes don't seem to be well made, apart from the circular shape. These come with a coating with a UV-resistant finish. It makes the product idea and long-lasting. The plastic can become shiny over time and wear down too. It is one of the reasons also due to which it is recommended to use PBT plastic.

Pros:

• It offers users a decent typing experience. This feature makes a huge difference from a laptop keyboard. 
• The keyboard enables you to connect up to 4 PCs, tablets, or phones. Bluetooth and/or the included Logi Bolt receiver are useful in this case. 
• The batteries can be replaced and offer a battery life of up to three years. 
• This battery features a Software-customizable function and emoji keys. 
• As it is a reliable Bluetooth mechanical keyboard, the $100 price is acceptable. 

 Cons:

• It may seem to you that the TTC Brown switches are fine, but these can't match the level of Cherry or Gateron switches. However, it is not for you if you want to use linear or clicky switches. 
• You are unable to wear ABS plastic keycaps with printed-on legends in time. 
• You should know one thing that all keycap sets don't fit comfortably but can be replaced. 
• Some people may not prefer classy color schemes and emoji buttons. 

Extra Observations:

• No height-adjustable feet are available on the keys. 
• When you are going to use this, a smallholder can be seen. It is for the included Bolt receiver that is available in the battery compartment. 
• You can find a small LED on the Caps Lock key. 

Having emoji keys is an excellent idea to add to the keyboard. But it is not beneficial practically because multiple people don't use these. Rather than adding the emoji keys, it would be better if some functional buttons were included.

Google Pixel 6A

Google Pixel 6A is going to be released on 21st January 2022 (unofficial). The price expected of the model is Rs. 43,490. It comes with a feature Tensor GS101 chipset that has similarities with the recent Google Pixel. Where People in India are still waiting for the previous 5A version to release, this latest version is already out.

The Pixel 6A model comes with features such as a punch-hole display, dual rear cameras, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has the same design language as other versions 6 and 6 Pro. Besides, this one has a glass back and offers a dual-tone finish. A mid-range Tensor processor of type Tensor Lite SoC or Snapdragon 778G exists here. In addition, it may contain a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 primary sensor. Users get up to 3 years of version upgrade guarantee along with security updates for up to 5 years. It will come with a 12.2MP Sony IMX363 sensor for the primary camera. It is codenamed “Bluejay” internally. The type of OS is Android v12.

Google Pixel 6A Specification:

Performance:

It comes with an Octa-core CPU of 2.8 GHz, Dual-core, Cortex X1 + 2.25 GHz, Dual-core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad-core, Cortex A55. 64 bit is the architecture whereas the Co-Processor is Titan M2. 5 mm is the fabrication and the graphics are Mali-G78 MP20. 8 GB is the memory power of the device.

Display:

The screen size of the mobile is 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) of type OLED. It comes with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and the Pixel Density is 424 ppi. 84.93 % is the Screen to Body Ratio of the model. It has a Bezel-less display and Capacitive Touchscreen.

Design:

The height of the device is 152.2 mm whereas the width is 71.8 mm and the thickness is 8.7 mm.

Rear Camera:

It comes with a dual rear camera. The primary camera is 12.2 MP whereas the secondary camera is 12 MP. This model comes with an autofocus feature and Dual LED FlashImage. Besides, the resolution is 4032 x 3024 Pixels. It features ISO control and is equipped with a shooting mode that is Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR). The model offers the Digital Zoom feature. With this rear camera, you can record video 1920x1080 @ 30 fps.

Front Camera:

The device comes with an 8 MP primary camera along with a video recording capability of 1920x1080 @ 30 fps. In this case, the type of sensor is Exmor RS.

Battery:

The battery capacity is 5000 mAh and its type is Li-Polymer. It is non-removable and allows you to charge quickly. The USB Type-C is available.

Storage:

It comes with a 128 GB internal memory. But the memory is not expandable.

Google Pixel 6A Network & Connectivity:

The mobile has a dual SIM port where the SIM1 is nano type and SIM2 is eSIM type. It is compatible with the 5G network, but can't be used in India. However, Indian brands support 4G, 3G, 2G, etc. It features VoLTE also. The sim 1 port supports 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE. In this case, the 4G bands support TD-LTE 2300(band 40), FD-LTE 1800(band 3). The 3G bands are compatible with UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz whereas 2G Bands support GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz.

The SIM 2 port is also compatible with 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE. The features of different network bands are similar hence. It comes with Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n, and Bluetooth v5.2. The device is equipped with A-GPS, Glonass as well as NFC. It uses the Mass storage device for a USB connection.

Multimedia:

The smart mobile phone comes with a loudspeaker and USB Type-C Audio Jack.

Sensors:

There is a fingerprint sensor on the display of the mobile device. The type of sensor is optical. There are other sensors available in this upcoming device such as a Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope.

Color: 

The model is expected to be available in Black, Gold colors.

Conclusion:

The Google Pixel 6A Smartphone allows capturing several moments and enables users to store plenty of media files. Its 5000 mAh battery power is sufficient to last for a whole day.

BoAT Iris SmartWatch

BoAt, the leading brand in the earwear segment in India, becomes very famous when it comes to the availability of new launches. This association has got plenty of tractions also in the smartwatch segment. To boost the strength further, Boat company has just released their new premium smartwatch, Boat Iris budget smartwatch. They have made the model available for India officially. The AMOLED display, leather & silicone strap features have taken the model to another level. Take a look at its availability and price.

Boat Iris Features:

The smartwatch has a 1.39-inch round-shaped dial that contains a 462ppi high-definition AMOLED screen. The pixel density of the watch is 462ppi. With the help of this screen, users can get a sharp and graphic display. The special thing about this model is that it is compatible with many cloud-based watch faces. If you are using this smartwatch, then you need to navigate to the boAt Hub app first on the mobile that you have. Thereafter, your task is to match the watch face as per OOTD. There are different health features available also that are like a 24x7 Heart Rate, SpO2 level monitoring, sleep monitoring, sedentary reminder, pedometer, and many more.

The material used in design is leather or Silicone. It comes with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. You can connect this watch with your mobile phone through bluetooth. But it can be connected via GPS. The product comes with Gyroscope sensor. Besides, the accessories included in the package are Watch Iris, USB Magnetic Charging Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card. You can use this as Alarm clock, Stopwatch, etc.

This model from the famous wearable brand boat is equipped with multiple spots mode and activity trackers. These record how much you burn calories every day, how many steps you have taken, and how long distance you have covered. It comes with an 8 built-in Active Sports feature that can work in the following eight modes: walking, running, cycling, skipping, badminton, basketball, football, and swimming. As the watch comes with an IP68 rating, therefore it can offer worry-free workouts.

The most beneficial feature of the product is its battery life. BoAt Iris offers a 7-day battery life that allows you to have a worry-free experience. People can get notifications like calls and messages from different social media platforms. One thing to note here is that the battery life relies on the usage of the watch.

Boat Iris Price and availability:

In India, the model is available at Rs 4499 price. The product started to be available from the boAt website already from December 23, 12 pm. However, it is available in the Flipkart site. People can get this model in different types of colors such as Active Black, Flaming Red, and Navy-Blue.

You can control the music and camera on the display of the smartwatch just using a single tap. It enables you to play, pause, stop and navigate tracks. You are capable of capturing any moment just using a simple tap.

Keep your mobile in your bag now and don't need to get it out as the smartwatch can receive all notifications. Don't worry about reliability as it is tested before leaving the factory. Most people will prefer to use the watch for sure due to its awesome quality. As it is sweat, splash, and dust resistant, therefore you must want to have it as your fitness partner. The model has a one-year standard guarantee.

Aman Gupta who is the Co-Founder and CMO of Imagine Marketing Pvt. Ltd said on its launch, “Smartwatches have become the fastest growing wearable category this past quarter as per the latest IDC data and we are happy to be announcing the brand’s very first AMOLED smartwatch. boAt Iris is our most premium smartwatch in the market and we are looking forward to positive reception from all our boAtheads." 

Conclusion:

There are some things also that you have to know are such as audio gear if different product portfolio ranges, smart wearable, personal grooming, mobile accessories, and many more. The portfolio of BoAt Company provides lifestyle-oriented products.

Oppo Air Glass- AR Smart Glass

Oppo Air Glass, an AR device, is going to be released next year. Oppo Company defines it as an “assisted reality” product. We have given here its details, availability, and features.

Oppo Air Glass Features:

Processor: 

The device comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 4100 processor. If you consider the weight of the device, you find it is only 30g (about 1oz). According to the company, the device should work 3 hours continuously and 40 hours on standby.

Design: 

This product has two frame designs that are a silver half-frame and a black full-frame. Every frame comes in two sizes. This frame is produced in a CNC technique. There is a magnetic port inside of the frame, which is used to connect more conventional glasses. Due to the unique and attractive design, this device becomes a stylish tech accessory for regular wear.

When it comes to the feasibility of the glass design, you get to know that Oppo is also releasing spectacles frames in Black and Silver colors. When it comes to the Black color option, you will get a full-frame design. But the Silver variant is available in half-frame. The product comes with a design that can easily get stuck on the temple. People who wear spectacles can use the device with ease.

Display: 

It comes with a tiny projector with Micro LED tech. The real brightness is up to 1,400 nits in average conditions. Users can operate this through touch, voice, hand tracking, and head tracking. Besides, it can be operated using the Smart Glass application and is available in Oppo’s ColorOS 11 or above.

According to the company, people can use this for notifications and directions. The device comes with features such as teleprompting and real-time translation. Its screen is monochrome and contains 16 or 256 levels of grayscale, but it relies on the type of device you are using. The company said that the product would receive a “limited release” in mainland China. They released their first in-house NPU chip also for enhancing machine learning-related imaging performance. We call this the MariSilicon X.

Projector: 

The company launched the product as a portable, and practical device that you can access with ease. This reality glass is equipped with a Spark Micro Projector with advanced micro-LED. It is a very compact projection system. This projector with micro-led throws the details on two layers of a scratch-resistant Sapphire Crystal. The device's projector consists of a five-lens projection system. On the flip side, oppo Air Glass comes with a Sapphire Crystal which uses a bespoke diffractive optical waveguide.

Connectivity: 

The Air Glass is capable of setting a strong connection with Oppo smartphones and smart watches. As soon as you connect the device, you are capable of managing settings like brightness and sound volume. If you want, you can disable notifications wirelessly. Besides, you can use the control app to launch and disable apps.

When it comes to controlling the notifications, head gestures, voice, and touch are examples of some ways. When you use the device, you merely have to nod your head to open a notification. If you want to dismiss the notification, then you have to shake your head side-to-side. If you're willing to see the notification in full, you need to tap the Air Glass' touch bar that is available on the side. With the help of the glass, you can switch between multiple apps. If you are considering real-time notification alerts, you can use the product for checking weather updates and calendar meetings.

If you talk about other features, these include a teleprompter mode and a translation mode. If you want, you are capable of tapping the touch bar for moving translated text on the glass. The device enables users to enjoy hand gesture tracking features with the Oppo Watch. Through this process, you can move the text. The product can help you to convert the voice into text and then it helps you to translate into a preferred language.

Air Glass Supported Language: 

The device is compatible with the translation between Chinese and English. However, the company said that the device is going to be compatible with Korean and Japanese languages also.

Oppo Air Glass Price & Availability:

Oppo has not yet revealed the price of the Air Glass. According to the virtual conference on Tuesday at Inno Day, this glass will be a limited-edition device. People can get this available in the first quarter of 2022 in China.

The product provides a navigation feature that you are capable of using while walking, running, and cycling. You can enjoy the Baidu Maps because of the collaboration between Oppo and Baidu for the navigation feature.

It is compatible with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity support. Besides, the product contains a speaker and dual microphones. According to the company, after mobiles, and smartwatches, this glass is going to be the third screen for consumers.

How to Use Laptop as Monitor for PS4

If you are a gaming lover, you can't deny the power and experience provided by PS4. PS4 is an excellent console for gaming, offering amazing experiences to all gamers.

With PS4, one can enjoy high-resolution Gameplay, multiple options to choose from, and freedom to play for hours. The PS4 console is for all the gaming fans whether they want to play action games, strategies games, etc., all are covered here.

It happens that sometimes other members use TV or it's for repair. Then this might come to mind to replace the screen with your laptop. Or if you are looking for how to use your laptop as a monitor for PS4. Then you are at the right place.

We will discuss different ways to use laptops as monitors for PS4 and many more. So, read the article till the end.

Without further due, let's begin.

How to Use Laptop as Monitor for PS4

It's not a cakewalk to use a laptop as a monitor for PS4 as plugging in an HDMI cable. Neither PS4 nor laptop is designed for HDMI input, and they both have an HDMI output. But no need to be upset; you can still use your laptop as a monitor. It's a bit complicated but possible.

There are so many ways to do so, but the most straightforward ways are via capture card and Remote Play. Here are the easy steps, which take only a few minutes to set up. So, let's check them out:

Using Remote Play To Play PS4 on Laptop

Sony itself offers streaming service/ Remote play to meet the portability needs of every gamer. Remote play provides Mac and PC users the benefit of PS4 Gameplay on their laptops and monitors. It's an effective way to use a laptop as a PS4 as no third-party application is required.

For Remote Play, you will need:

• Laptop 
• Stable internet 
• USB cable 
• PS4 Console and, 
• PS4 Account 

 

Step 1: Update & Download

The very first step is to update your PS4 to version 3.5 or above. Then go to the Sony website and download the updated version of the Remote Play app. Make sure the version you have chosen is compatible with your Mac or Windows operating system. It's not hard to download the application as it comes with the installer.

Step 2: Enable

After successful installation, the next step is to enable the Remote Play connection. For this, first, turn on your PS4 and go to settings and enable the Remote Play connection.

Settings → Remote Play connection settings → Enable

It's needed to keep on your console to use Remote Play. It's even better to run in rest mode with "Enabling Turning on PS4 from the network" to save power.

Settings → Power saves settings → Set features in rest mode → Enabling Turning on PS4 from the network.

Step 3: Customize The App Settings.

For optimal performance, you can customize the Remote Play app based on your laptop and PS4.

Step 4: Connect The Controller.

With a USB port, connect the laptop to the PS4 controller. And if you want to connect it wirelessly, hold Share and PlayStation buttons simultaneously on the controller.

After flashing LED lights, connect the controller to the laptop via the USB port. It only takes a few seconds to do so.

Step 5: Playstation Network

The final step is to open the Remote Play app on your laptop then login details related to your PlayStation Network account. But don't forget to turn on your PS4 even in rest mode to connect the console to the laptop.

That's it; now you can enjoy playing pS4 games on your laptop.

Using a Video Capture Card to Play PS4 on Laptop

A video capture card is a mini-sized device that allows users to look at content on any other device from your console and record footage. This device is not that expensive and is available online and offline.

Video capture cards are used by many gamers while streaming and recording Console games, and it's one of the most reliable options.

You will need:

•  Laptop 
• Video Capture Card
• PS4 Console 
• HDMI Cable 
• S- Video Connection Cable 

Step 1: Broadband Setup

You can share files and games via broadband, and that's why Your PS4 should be online for making file sharing work. Despite the wireless connection, you can also connect the router with physical cables to laptops and PS4.

Step 2: Video Card Capture Setup

Connect a video capture card with your laptop via a USB port to install the software that comes with the device. High-quality VCCs that support USB 3.0 should be considered as they are less prone to lagging and provide capture resolution set to full HD.

Next, with the help of S- Video cable, connect VCC to PS4. Now, connect HDMI- into video capture card and HDMI-out to PS4 using dual-function HDMI cable.

Step 3: Run the Software

Turn on your console, run a video capture card on your laptop, and see the magic. Your console displays on the screen, and now you are ready to have fun and play.

Will the PS4 run smoothly on a laptop?

Use Remote Play, video Capture Card, or HDMI cable to run PS4 on your laptop smoothly. A strong internet connection is required for smooth running and less lagging between controller and laptop. Also, if the laptop model is low-end, it may struggle to run nicely. To overcome it, adjust resolution settings and fps.

How do I know if the laptop is HDMI input or output?

Most laptops have an HDMI output. It's hard to find one who has HDMI input, and the HDMI output laptop couldn't be connected with other output devices.

Check its specifications to know whether your laptop is HDMI input or output. If it's HDMI input, you can directly connect your laptop to PS4, and if it's HDMI output, you can't directly connect it.

Conclusion

We have discussed the two most effective and easy methods to follow. These methods are less complicated and take a few minutes to set up. Try out these ways when your TV is occupied or you want to play PS4 on your laptop. Video capture cards and remote play are reliable and secure. Don't think twice and try them out.