TecQ Wrap: Zuckerberg on Net Neutrality, Nexus 5X Review, and More

This week’s tech-talk also includes the big Apple vs Samsung fight-off, and more.

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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Facebook. (Photo: Facebook)
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What We Learnt From First Facebook Townhall in India

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, was at IIT Delhi for his first ever Townhall Q&A in India. The event generated a lot of buzz earlier this year, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited US and Zuckerberg had him over. But how did Mark fare with his Q&A session? Were the critical questions answered?

Find out more about the event and one audience’s Candy Crush plea to him.

Google Nexus 5X Is a Good Phone but Not the Best

Google LG Nexus 5X. (Photo: The Quint)

Earlier seen as the value-for-money flagship, Nexus somehow lost its way last year when it released the Motorola-made Nexus 6 which was a costly affair. LG has made its way back into the Nexus arena with the Nexus 5X, which seeks to redeem Google’s vision to provide Android in its purest form. Has LG pulled it through with this one? Find out in this review.

HP Makes a Dorky Laptop for the Star Wars Fanatics

HP Star Wars laptop. (Photo: HP)

HP is targeting the geeks and pop culture fanatics alike with its new Star Wars edition laptop, priced at Rs 73,000. Loaded with Star Wars content, the laptop is sure to get fans excited. The laptop boasts a Galactic Empire-inspired design and a keyboard inscribed with Aurebesh letters instead of English. But despite it’s coolness, it is a laptop so we do have to talk about its features. Read more about this unique piece of machine. Also, check out the new Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens trailer.

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Apple iPhone 6s Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note 5

(Left) Apple iPhone 6s Plus and (right) Samsung Galaxy Note 5. (Photo: The Quint)

This is something people cannot resist. The rivalry between the two brands is big and both have their loyal followers too. Both companies work together on many levels, but when it comes to their flagship devices, they are cut-throat rivals. So which one is better, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 5 or Apple’s big bad boy iPhone 6s Plus? Read more to know which one is the better buy.

Watch: Review of Samsung Galaxy A8, a Phone With a Lost Identity

Samsung’s been heavily advertising the Galaxy A8 these days. They believe that the A8 is a winner for them in the premium mid-range smartphone category. But is the phone really worth all that hype at a price tag of Rs 32,500?

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Published: 01 Nov 2015,08:51 AM IST

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