Samsung, a prominent player in the semiconductor industry, is set to start mass production of high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for artificial intelligence (AI) applications later this year. The company is determined to close the gap with SK Hynix, a key competitor that currently leads the AI memory semiconductor market.
Market Dynamics: SK Hynix’s Lead and Samsung’s Ambitious Plans
As per reports from Korean media, Samsung plans to start mass-manufacturing HBM chips specifically designed for AI in the second half of 2023. In 2022, SK Hynix commanded approximately 50% of the HBM market, while Samsung held around 40% market share, with Micron accounting for the remaining 10%, according to TrendForce via The Korea Times. It is worth noting that the HBM market represents only about 1% of the entire DRAM segment.
However, with the anticipated growth of the AI market, the demand for HBM solutions is projected to rise. Samsung aims to catch up with SK Hynix by ramping up the production of its HBM3 chips, which boast 16GB and 24GB capacities. These advanced chips utilize a vertical stacking technique to combine multiple DRAM chips and can achieve speeds of up to 6.4Gbps.
While the term “AI” has garnered significant attention, the increasing adoption of AI servers underscores the need for high-bandwidth memory solutions. Samsung’s strategic move to mass-manufacture HBM3 chips aligns with the market’s shifting demands and positions the company to compete effectively in the evolving landscape of AI supercomputing.
With Samsung’s entry into mass production and its commitment to memory semiconductor-centered supercomputers by 2028, the race for dominance in AI memory semiconductors is expected to intensify.
WhatsApp is set to introduce a new update that includes a darker top app bar. The upcoming version, 2.23.13.17, currently in the beta testing phase, will feature this change to enhance the app’s interface. The introduction of a darker top app bar aligns WhatsApp with the Material Design 3 style, giving it a modern look. The aim is to refresh the app’s appearance, as it hasn’t received interface updates in quite some time.
Aligning with Material Design 3: WhatsApp’s Style Refresh
Although this change is appreciated by many users, some still hope for a new type of dark theme on Android, similar to the one available on WhatsApp for iOS. This would involve a darker theme with grayscale and black colors, particularly suitable for devices with AMOLED screens, providing improved performance and aesthetics. However, there is no evidence yet to suggest additional enhancements beyond the darker top app bar.
WhatsApp is actively working on developing and refining this feature. While it is currently unavailable to beta testers, a preview screenshot reveals the distinct difference between the current version and the upcoming one. The darker top app bar demonstrates WhatsApp’s commitment to improving the overall user interface.
Realme unveiled its latest number series in China last month, with the introduction of the Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+. These models have also recently made their international debut, starting with a launch in India. Both phones offer an appealing design and impressive specifications at an affordable price. In the most recent update, these Realme smartphones are now available for purchase across Europe. Here’s what you need to know.
Realme 11 Pro series price in Europe
Realme 11 Pro and Realme 11 Pro+ are now available for pre-order in Italy and France. Shipments for these countries are scheduled for June 30 (Via GSMArena). However, Realme Spain will ship the phones as soon as the order is complete. There are also various discounts that you can avail of, depending on your region.
Talking about the price, the Realme 11 Pro can be purchased in Europe for €400. It will be offered in Black or Beige with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. The Realme 11 Pro+ with 12 GB RAM and 512 GB storage costs €520. Color options are the same as the vanilla model.
Both Realme 11 models are excellent smartphones in their category. In case you’re planning to purchase the phones, you may check out our review of the Pro model and the Pro Plus model. To remind you, Realme 11 Pro+ comes with a large 200MP primary camera sensor, a curved AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and MediaTek Dimensity 7050 chipset.
The Realme 11 Pro features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the same processor as the Pro+ model. However, it settles for a 108MP primary camera and slower 67W charging.
Motorola X30 was unveiled in China towards the end of 2021. The handset debuted with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood, running Android 12 out of the box. Now, the company is receiving a major update in the form of MYUI OTA9 based on Android 13. The update brings various new features and improvements.
The Android 13 update for Moto X30 brings a slew of new changes; however, one might argue that it is a little late. This argument wouldn’t be wrong, as many manufacturers are even planning to roll out their Android 14 beta versions soon. In any case, the latest version of MYUI introduces changes to the UI and overall software experience. You can find the details in the hefty changelog below:
Changelog
system
Update: ThinkShield|Moto Smart Service|Moto App Moto Operation|Moto Display|Moto Guide|Moto Switch Moto Note|Moto Widget|Clock|Calendar| Direct Access | Device Help | Health Check | Live Caption | Dolby Atmos
Optimization: System Settings Menu | Automatic Brightness Algorithm | Power Saving Mode Experience System Scheduling Improve Performance Balance Power Consumption
Optimization: control center interaction | cloud service experience | global small window experience | Lenovo account experience
Fix: Some detail issues and optimize stability
privacy security
Update: Mobile Manager
Added: One-key optimization function | security defense function | privacy space widget mobile housekeeper widget | privacy access record widget network protection function (path: Settings-Security and Password-Network Protection) lock network and security function (path: Settings-Security and Password-Screen Lock Settings)
Fix: Some detail issues and optimize stability
personalise
Update: Moto Personalization, Material You Color System (Path: Personalization-Tints-Basic Colors/Wallpaper Colors)
Added: Moto change theme, theme color icon (path: personalization-color-theme color icon)
Removed: some built-in icons (online icon area)
Optimization: Adapt to more third-party application icon redrawing
The automobile industry is undergoing a major transformation. For over a century, it has relied on petroleum, but it is now slowly transitioning to electric vehicles. Companies like Tesla and BYD are selling more and more EVs every day, and their market share is growing. However, it seems China has not yet had the last word on this matter. The Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) has unveiled the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia. Here are the details…
China’s GAC Unveils World’s First Ammonia Car Engine
China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group has unveiled the world’s first car engine that runs on ammonia. The engine was developed by GAC’s research and development center, and it is said to be able to burn liquid ammonia more efficiently and safely than previous attempts. Ammonia is a potential alternative fuel for vehicles because it is carbon-free and can be produced from renewable sources.
However, it has also been criticized for its toxicity and low flammability. GAC says that its engine has overcome these challenges and can achieve a 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels. The engine is still in the early stages of development, and it is not yet clear when it will be available in production vehicles. However, GAC’s announcement is a significant step forward in the development of ammonia as a viable alternative fuel for transportation
Ammonia is a potential clean fuel for vehicles because it is carbon-free and can be produced from renewable sources. However, it has also been criticized for its toxicity and low flammability. GAC says that its developed a 2.0-litre engine that can burn liquid ammonia more efficiently in a safe manner, achieving 120 kilowatts of power and a 90 per cent and engine has overcome these challenges and can achieve a 90% reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels.
The engine is still in the early stages of development, but it is a significant step forward in the development of ammonia as a viable alternative fuel for transportation. It remains to be seen whether ammonia will become a mainstream fuel for cars. However, GAC’s announcement is a sign that the company is committed to exploring alternative fuel options and reducing its carbon footprint.
Budding Chinese brand Oppo has signed a deal with supermodel Maye Musk, the mum of the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. The arrangement will see the supermodel will be the brand face of the flagship Oppo Find X6 Pro. The global ambassador position for the 75-year-old dietician will see her appearing in commercials and other events to promote the flagship.
The Oppo Find X6 Pro comes with a powerful camera setup. Indeed it is touted as the best camera smartphone in the world. There is a sprinkling of photos from the official photo shoot of the smartphone leaked via YouTube. Maye Musk was seen in the commercial holding a toy plane and talking about her childhood. She is also seen stressing how she had an adventurous childhood and her three children inherited her perseverance.
The commercial is yet to be officially released by Oppo. It is however an enthralling and incisive intervention by the senior Musk. How Oppo was able to land the big fish of Maye Musk as its global ambassador will be an interesting read. Oppo will leverage Musk’s popularity as an effective promotional tool. Maye Musk is an icon on her own, but this has been further accentuated significantly by her billionaire son, Elon. She has had an illustrious modeling career for the most part of 5 decades and the brown-colored Find X6 Pro spotted by Maye further accentuated the supermodel’s looks in a maroon dress.
The Oppo Find X6 Pro was unveiled in China in March 2023 and comes with an impressive spec list. The smartphone is signposted by its impressive camera setup. The Oppo flagship has been recognized by DXOMARK as the world’s best camera smartphone with a total camera score of 153 points. It was ahead of the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google Pixel 7 Pro to nick the top position. It has a 50MP main camera with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. It is equipped with a 6.82-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Apple’s iPhone 15 is almost here, and anticipation is very high. The phone is rumored to be a major upgrade over the previous generation, with a new design, a goodbye to the notch, and a number of innovative new features. Apple’s sales expectations are also high, and the company has reflected this in its orders to its business partners. One of Apple’s suppliers, TSMC, is projected to see a revenue increase of 11% in the third quarter of this year due to A16 and A17 Bionic. Here are the details…
TSMC to See 11% Revenue Growth in Q3 on Strong iPhone 15 Demand
TSMC, is projected to see a revenue increase of 11% in the third quarter of this year due to the A16 and A17 Bionic chips. TSMC will exclusively produce Apple’s A17 Bionic for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max using its advanced 3nm process. The company is expected to generate $17 billion in revenue in the second quarter, and Apple may ask the company to increase its orders for 3nm chips in preparation for the iPhone 15 launch event. This would help TSMC to achieve its growth target.
While no exact numbers have been disclosed regarding how much business TSMC will acquire from its profitable client, previous reports stated that Apple secured 90% of the 3nm chip capacity, and it is set to be one of the first clients for the 2nm chips. According to the latest reports, Apple remains TSMC’s largest customer, accounting for 23% of the annual revenue.
The iPhone 15 is expected to be a big seller, and that’s good news for TSMC. The company is already making the A17 Bionic chip for the iPhone 15, and they’re expecting to make a lot of money from it. TSMC is expecting to make 11% more money in the third quarter of this year than they did in the same quarter last year. This is because Apple is expected to sell a lot of iPhone 15s.
OnePlus has officially announced the launch date of the Nord Summer launch event. It is set to happen on July 5 at 7 pm IST. The brand is confirmed to unveil four new devices including the Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 3 5G smartphones, Nord Buds 2r, and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC at the upcoming event.
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord Buds 2r are already confirmed to be available for purchase from Amazon. The Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 3 5G will arrive as the successors to the last year’s Nord 2 and Nord CE 2. The brand has put up a microsite of the upcoming offerings on its official website. It gives us an official look at the upcoming devices.
The OnePlus Nord 3 5G and Nord CE 3 5G have two rings on the back panel housing three camera sensors. The former is confirmed to feature the brand’s iconic alert slider. On the other hand, we could spot an IR blaster at the top edge of the Nord CE 3 5G. The Nord 3 5G will come in Temptest Grey and Misty Green colors with the former likely having a leather textured back panel. The Nord CE 3 5G will be offered in Aqua Surge and probably more options at launch.
As for the OnePlus Nord Buds 2r, they are confirmed to come in Deep Grey and Triple Blue colors. They will retain the same semi-in-ear design as the Nord Buds 2 with a stem and silicon ear tips. OnePlus is yet to reveal details about the Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC. As the name suggests, it could feature active noise cancellation and be similar to the Bullets Wireless Z2.
OnePlus will be revealing more details about the upcoming devices on its microsite in the days leading up to the launch event.
iQOO has scheduled a big launch event in China on July 4. The event will see the launch of iQOO 11S, the company’s latest flagship smartphone with powerful specifications. It will share the stage with iQOO TWS 1 and the brand’s India wing will also unveil the iQOO Neo 7 Pro on the same day. While we wait for the launch, a tipster has shared some interesting details about iQOO 11S’ processor and cooling.
No Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2 in sight
Tipster Digital Chat Station claims on Weibo that the iQOO 11S will continue to use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC clocked at 3.2GHz, rather than opting for the overclocked 3.36GHz version. This comes as no surprise, as both the iQOO 11 and 11 Pro also employ the same processor with identical clock speeds. Additionally, DCS has confirmed that the handset will feature VC cooling. However, reports have claimed the iQOO 11S will get the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 2 under the hood.
The iQOO 11S is said to get a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED Quad HD+ display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It could also get a dedicated display chip for enhanced graphics and gaming. The device will pack a 4,700mAh battery inside a metal frame. It is expected to come with a maximum of 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. On the software front, it will likely run on the OriginOS 3.0-based Android 13 out of the box.
For photography, it is expected to get a 16MP front-facing camera, while the rear may boast a three-camera unit, headlined by a 50MP Sony IMX866V main sensor. It is reported to support 200W fast charging.
Huawei is set to unveil its highly anticipated Pangu AI model at the upcoming Huawei Developer Conference 2023 (Cloud) on July 7th. This new model is expected to bring significant technological advancements to the cloud community.
Clear Positioning: Pangu Model’s Focus on Industry Applications
During the event, several keynote speakers will address the audience. Zhang Pingan, Executive Director of Huawei and CEO of Huawei Cloud will deliver a keynote speech titled “Everything is a Service, AI Reshape Thousands of Industries.” Additionally, You Peng, Director of Huawei Cloud EI Service Product Department, Tian Qi, Chief Scientist of Huawei Cloud Artificial Intelligence, and Yao Jun, Director of Huawei Noah’s Ark Laboratory, will share insights on the Pangu model.
The Pangu model will be positioned as “born for the industry,” marking a clear focus on industry-specific applications. Huawei will also announce the full-stack innovation of the Pangu basic model, along with the introduction of the “refining technique” for the industry model.
Notably, the Pangu AI model boasts impressive specifications. It is the first Chinese pre-training large model with 100 billion parameters in the field of natural language processing (NLP). Furthermore, the computer vision (CV) large model reaches a groundbreaking milestone of 3 billion parameters, enabling both discrimination and generation capabilities. The CV large model also demonstrates exceptional small sample learning ability on ImageNet, making it a pioneering achievement in the industry.
Moreover, Huawei’s Pangu meteorological large model provides second-level weather forecasts, while Zidong Taichu stands as the world’s first map, text, and audio three-modal large model.
The unveiling of the Pangu AI model at the Huawei Developer Conference 2023 (Cloud) is expected to bring forth significant advancements in AI technology, setting the stage for enhanced applications across various industries.
Baseus, an established Chinese electronics manufacturer, has launched two new affordable charging accessories. One is a T-Space docking station, specially designed for Tesla vehicles, which offers additional charging ports. The other is a mini travel power strip that allows you to charge your phone and laptop on the go. Here are their detailed pricing and specifications.
Charging on the go
The Baseus T-Space docking station is crafted using 1:1 original car scanning and mold opening, ensuring it doesn’t interfere with the opening and closing of the storage box. The docking station utilizes a combination of metal and plastic materials, with space gray and star black color matching, providing a texture comparable to Tesla’s original car center console.
The expansion dock features two USB-A and one USB-C interface. Additionally, it includes a retractable USB-C cable with magnetic suction functionality, enabling iOS device charging through the C-to-L adapter. The docking station comes with an adapter storage slot, allowing you to conveniently insert the adapter when not in use to prevent loss. The retractable cable supports a powerful 45W PD output, while the USB-C interface offers fast charging output of up to 30W, and the USB-A interface provides a maximum output of 12W.
Talking about the mini travel power strip, it boasts a 1-meter cable length and supports power transmission specifications of 250V10A (2500W Max). It is also equipped with conversion plugs for European standard and British standard outlets, ensuring compatibility wherever you go. It is designed to be compact and fits easily with your luggage.
The expansion dock supports Tesla Model 3 and Model Y models, and it has been priced at 299 Yuan ($41). The mini power strip costs 27 Yuan ($3.7).
The Rogbid Tank M1 smartwatch has been announced. The new Rogbid smartwatch comes with MIL-STD-810 military-grade specification as well as IP69 protection. The Rogbid Tank M1 adopts a new color scheme and design from its predecessor. The new colors make the Rogbid Tank M1 stand out from previous iterations.
The Rogbid Tank M1 has a unique appearance in addition to its eminent features. It is made of high-grade aluminum-zinc alloy material with high resistance against corrosion. It has a rotating crown for home and return functions, as well as other shortcut keys for convenient use. The watch also offers water resistance for increased durability and MIL-STD-810 certification. The Rogbid Tank M1 is well-suited for intense workouts and outdoor activities. The watch has a 1.45-inch HD display that offers clarity of visuals.
The new Rogbid smartwatch offers a bouquet of health and fitness monitoring features including blood oxygen (SpO2), heart rate, sleep, and menstrual cycle for females. There are more than 100 sports modes on the gadget, offering a variety of options to choose from. The smartwatch features a built-in speaker and dial pad for calls. The watch supports Bluetooth calling and the voice assistant enables seamless interaction. Smart notifications are also available with the Rogbid Tank M1, as well as camera and music control. You can also get real-time weather updates, alarm notifications, and other features. The Rogbid Tank M1 has a 680mAh battery that provides usage times up to 40 days.
The Rogbid Tank M1 is originally priced at $89.99 but Rogbid is offering a 50% discount on the product. It therefore currently costs $45 with a discount coupon. The product can be purchased from the official Rogbid website and on Aliexpress.
Asus is set to unveil its latest smartphone, the Asus Zenfone 10, on June 29. Building upon the immense success of its predecessor, the Zenfone 9, this new device is expected to retain the winning combination of a compact design and top-of-the-line specifications. Anticipation among tech enthusiasts and users alike is high as they eagerly await the launch of the Zenfone 10. Here is a roundup of all the information currently available about the upcoming smartphone.
Design & display
According to leaked renders, the design of the Asus Zenfone 10 shows minimal changes compared to its predecessor. The device appears to retain a similar body design, featuring two prominent cutouts on the rear for the cameras, enclosed by metallic rings. The edges of the phone remain flat, with a slight curvature, aimed at enhancing the ergonomics and grip of the device. The smartphone is expected to sport a metal frame and plastic rear construction.
Similar to its predecessor, the Zenfone 10 is anticipated to have the volume rocker and power button positioned on the right side of the device. Asus seems to be retaining the smart key feature for the power button, enabling users to access shortcuts such as app opening, Google Assistant, and notification shade pull-down by utilizing the power button. However, the side-mounted fingerprint scanner is apparently gone.
Up front, the device is said to feature a 5.9-inch AMOLED display that supports Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. Like last year, the selfie camera is tucked away in the top corner, however, the device has a considerably slimmer chin bezel compared to its predecessor. Lastly, the display is rumored to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Performance
The Zenfone 10 is expected to deliver impressive performance, thanks to its utilization of the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset from Qualcomm. This chipset stands as the most advanced and powerful option currently available to consumers. Built on TSMC’s 4nm process, the chipset incorporates a Cortex-X3 prime core running at 3.2GHz, along with four performance cores clocked at 2.8GHz and three efficiency cores operating at 2.0GHz. Leaked Geekbench scores of the Zenfone 10 showcase the prowess of this chipset, with the device achieving a single-core score of 2008 points and a multi-core score of 5454 points in the Geekbench 6 tests.
Asus Zenfone 10
Reports claim that the device will ship in 8 GB / 16 GB of RAM variants, accompanied by 256 GB / 512 GB of native storage. To the surprise of many, Asus has successfully incorporated a sizable 5,000mAh battery into the compact 5.9-inch Zenfone 10. It has also been confirmed that the device will support wireless charging. However, exact details regarding the charging capabilities of the device are currently unavailable. In the previous model, Asus offered 30W fast charging technology, so it is reasonable to anticipate a similar or slightly improved charging solution for the Zenfone 10.
Software-wise, we can expect a pretty clean and near-stock Android 13 with some quirky customization. Additionally, the Zenfone 10 will boast an IP68 rating, indicating its dust- and water-resistant capabilities. Noteworthy features of the Zenfone 10 include dual speakers for an enhanced audio experience, a 3.5mm audio jack for convenient headphone connectivity, and a USB-C port for charging and data transfer.
Camera
Major upgrades are allegedly coming in the camera department as the Zenfone 10 is jumping straight to a 200MP primary camera from the 50MP sensor on its predecessor. Allegedly, the sensor used will be the same ISOCELL HP2 sensor featured in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This sensor impressively houses 200 million 0.6-micrometer (μm) pixels within a 1/1.3-inch optical sensor size.
Similar to the S23 Ultra, the sensor on the Zenfone 10 is likely to capture pixel-binned photos at 12.5MP (using 16-in-1 binning) or 50MP (using 4-in-1 binning). It remains to be seen if Asus will also offer the option for capturing 200MP raw shots. Other than the 200MP camera, the back will also feature an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Stabilization while filming and shooting videos will be handled by a six-axis Gaimball stabilizer. Lastly, a 32-megapixel selfie camera will be housed in a corner punch-hole.
Pricing
A leak last month revealed that the pricing of the device will be increased by $50, meaning that the phone will have a starting price of $699, while the 8GB RAM/256GB and 16GB RAM/256GB configurations will cost $749 and $799, respectively. However, we advise readers to take this information with a pinch of salt and wait for the official reveal on June 29.
The electric vehicle market is heating up. Young companies like Tesla and BYD are leading the way, but century-old car manufacturers are trying to catch up. One such manufacturer is Aston Martin. Most recently, the company has struck a deal with Lucid Group to gain access to its “high-performance” EV technology. Here are the details…
How the Aston Martin and Lucid Partnership Will Benefit Both Companies
Aston Martin is partnering with Lucid Group to get its hands on the U.S. company’s high-performance electric vehicle technologies. Aston Martin will pay Lucid $232 million in cash and shares, and in return, it will get access to Lucid’s battery technology, electric powertrains, and software. Aston Martin plans to launch its first EV in 2025, and this partnership with Lucid will give it the technology it needs to develop a competitive product. So, why does Aston Martin need such a merger?
Aston Martin needs a merger to help it afford the transition to eco-friendly vehicles. The transition is costly, and car manufacturers worldwide are pledging billions of dollars to develop low-emission technology. Smaller manufacturers like Aston Martin don’t have the resources to make this transition on their own, so they need to partner with other companies. This allows them to share the costs and risks of developing new technologies.
The deal was welcomed by investors, who sent Aston Martin’s shares up by nearly 15% on Monday. According to the latest reports, the shares are now trading at their highest level in over a year. Lawrence Stroll, executive chairman of Aston Martin, said the deal with Lucid was “a significant step forward in our electrification strategy.” He added that the partnership would “allow us to accelerate our plans to bring to market a range of highly competitive electric vehicles.”
Apple is set to debut more products later this year. Earlier this month at WWDC, the company unveiled the Vision Pro headset, M2 Mac Pro and Mac Studio, 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, and made a host of other software announcements. Now, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has revealed the Cupertino tech giant’s plans for the second half of this year and the first half of 2024.
Apple’s product roadmap for the second half of 2023 and early 2024 tipped
Gurman in his latest ‘Power On’ newsletter reveals that Apple is planning to unveil the second iteration of its rugged Apple Watch Ultra that debuted last year. It will tag along with two new Apple Watch Series 9 models. The second generation Apple Watch Ultra is codenamed N210 whereas the Watch Series 9 models have codenames N207 and N208. The wearable devices are expected to debut alongside the iPhone 15 series in September this year.
Gurman’s newsletters also mentions that new iPad Pro models with OLED screens codenamed J717 and J720 could launch this fall at iPhone 15 event. The Cupertino-based tech giant has traditionally announced iPad Pro models in September. Apple could also announce new Macs with 24-inch screens codenamed J433 and J434 later this year. Gurman adds that he is told Apple is working on a new iMac with a 30-inch display.
As for MacBooks, devices in the pipeline include M3-powered 13-inch MacBook Pro codenamed J504, 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M3 Pro and M3 Max codenamed J514 and J516 respectively. There are also expected to be new MacBook Air modes codenamed J613 and J615.
Apple is also working on a new iPad Air codenamed J507 that could replace the current M1-powered Air model that debuted last year. Gurman adds that there are a few other products in development including the third-gen AirPods Pro and Apple TV set-top box. The next generation will reportedly not arrive until 2025.
LG Electronics has started the sale of its new XBOOM series of portable tower speakers in the US. The company’s new portable tower speakers offer a long battery life and impressive speakers. So here are all the details.
LG XBOOM XL7 & XL5 portable tower speakers specifications
The South Korean giant had announced the XBOOM series of portable tower speakers earlier this year. Now, these models have gone on sale, with one of their highlight features being their long 20 hours battery life when running on 50 percent volume levels. As the name suggests, the tower speakers are built to be portable without sacrificing sound quality and power since XBOOM was built for outdoor events as well as party rooms, workshops and other applications.
Talking about its design, the portable tower speakers offer is even equipped with wheels and handles that lets you wheel around the speaker. It even features a unique pixel LEDs that adds to its retro styling. Since it is built with outdoor events in mind, it even offers IPX4 rating for protection against water. Among the new XBOOM speakers, the XL7 is the higher end model with a 2.1 channel system with a maximum output of 250W. On the other hand, the XL5 houses 200W speakers and offers up to 12 hours of battery life.
The new LG XBOOM speakers can be controlled remotely via an XBOOM application from partner smartphones. This even allows users to display text or animated characters on the LEDs at the top of the speakers. The LG XBOOM XL7 portable tower speaker has gone on sale for 499.99 US Dollars, while the XBOOM XL5 is available for purchase for 349.99 US Dollars. Both models will be sold via LG Stores and other partner retailers.
Huawei is apparently planning on launching a new generation of Mate series of flagship smartphones. The company’s Mate 60 series launch could be right around the corner, so here are all the details.
Huawei’s supply chain begins moving for the Mate 60 production
According to a new report, the Chinese tech giant’s supply chain has begun supplying the company for the production of the next gen flagship series. In other words, the Mate 60 could be announced in the market soon. Notably, the brand announced the P60 lineup of flagship phones earlier this year. So if the Mate 60 series is launching soon, it would appear that the traditional dual flagship launch cycle of Huawei might be returning.
Huawei Mate 50
If this report is accurate, the Mate 60 series is expected to launch sometime in the second half of this year. As of right now, finer details regarding the upcoming Mate 60 like its specifications are still unclear. However, it is believed that the Mate 60 will also arrive with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ series processor, although this chip will be lacking the 5G modem. In other words, it could be limited to 4G networking, similar to the P60 series that was announced previously.
The P60 model featured the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the higher end P60 Pro and P60 Art variants were powered by the more powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. So we can expect the Mate 60 to possibly arrive with these same chips or maybe even a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 series chipset. Keep in mind that this is still just an unconfirmed report as of right now, so stay tuned for more updates regarding this matter.
Samsung is confirmed to launch the Galaxy M34 5G smartphone in India soon. The device bagged FCC certification earlier today. The upcoming M-series phone is set to arrive as the successor to the last year’s Galaxy M33 5G. The smartphone is already confirmed to be available for purchase from Amazon. Now, the e-commerce platform has updated the microsite of the Galaxy M34 5G that reveals vital details of the device.
Samsung Galaxy M34 5G key features teased
The Galaxy M34 5G microsite on Amazon reveals that Samsung conducted a survey to ask users which are the most preferred smartphone features. 2 percent said OIS camera whereas 5 percent mentioned more than 5,000mAh battery unit. 10 percent of users said sAMOLED screen while 20 percent voted for extended OS upgrades and security updates. Lastly, 23 percent of users preferred a fast processor. 40 percent of users said that they prefer all of the above specifications in a smartphone.
Below the poll, the microsite has text that says ‘We heard you’, and then below, it says introducing the all-new Galaxy M34 5G to meet all your needs. This suggests that the upcoming smartphone may come with all the aforementioned features. As per the microsite, the device is confirmed to feature triple rear cameras stacked vertically on the back panel. The rest of the details of the Galaxy M34 5G remain under wraps for now.
As per leaks and rumors, the Galaxy M34 5G is expected to come with a 6.6-inch sAMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will reportedly be backed by a 6,000mAh battery with support for 25W charging as per FCC certification. The upcoming offering is tipped to be powered by a Dimensity 7050 SoC which is a rebranded Dimensity 1080.
TSMC is the world’s largest chipmaker. They make chips for a wide range of industries, from smartphones to cars to data centers. Their chips are in almost every piece of technology we use in our daily lives. This makes TSMC very busy, and they are constantly producing chips. However, even this is not enough, as the production capacity of their new Kumamoto factory is already fully booked before it has even started mass production. Here are the details…
TSMC and Sony Partner to Meet Growing Demand for Automotive Chips
TSMC is always looking for ways to meet the ever-increasing demand for its chips. To do this, the company not only upgrades its existing production facilities, but also builds new ones. One of these new facilities is the Kumamoto factory in Japan. The Kumamoto factory cost TSMC more than $8.6 billion to build. It is scheduled to start mass production in 2024 and will employ around 1,700 people. The project is so big and important that it was a collaboration between TSMC and Sony Semiconductor Solutions.
Sony and TSMC has indicated that the demand for semiconductors will outstrip the supply that can be provided by the TSMC Kumamoto plant. This news has been revealed by Terushi Shimizu, President and CEO of Sony Semiconductor Solutions. The plant has already received a large order from Honda, and the increasing interest in electric vehicles is expected to lead to even more orders. Industry experts believe that the partnership between Sony and TSMC will help the plant reach its full capacity early on.
Moreover, this isn’t the only possible solution. One possibility is that TSMC will build a second wafer production facility in Japan. TSMC’s chairman, Mark Liu, has said that the company is considering this option, but no final decision has been made. If TSMC does decide to build a second plant in Japan, it would likely be located near the current plant in Kumamoto. The Japanese government is eager to attract more investment from TSMC, so it is expected to offer the company substantial subsidies.
Oppo is set to launch the Reno 10 series in the Indian market soon. But ahead of its official release, the company has teased the upcoming Reno 10 Pro+, showcasing its new camera technology. So let’s have a look.
Oppo Reno 10 Pro+ features new periscope lens
The Chinese tech giant’s top end Reno 10 model will feature a new periscope lens to its rear camera module. This new lens also enables the device to be thinner and lighter than the traditional telephoto shooter found in smartphones in the industry. But apart from just its design, it even offers new functionality as well. The periscope lens can offer up to 3x optical zoom that can take portrait shots as well.
In other words, one can take portrait shots from not only the primary wide sensor, but the telephoto lens as well. Portrait shots offer a soft bokeh effect and can compress distant elements in a scene that involves a monument, mountain, or building in the background. To avoid the camera lens being thicker, Oppo used a method of arranging the telephoto shooter in a periscope design with the lenses stacked and turned sideways.
The telephoto portrait camera offers a 64 megapixel resolution, which is the highest in the industry for a 1/2 inch image sensor. The 3x optical zoom can hit a whopping 120x magnification with hybrid zoom technology. On the other hand, the sensor also has a minimum focus distance of 25cm. With the Reno 10 series, the brand aims to offer a flagship grade mobile photography experience.
The Reno 10 Pro+ model has a 50 megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor, which has a 1/1.56 inch size and optical image stabilization as well. Alongside this camera, there is even an 8 megapixel Son IMX355 ultra wide angle lens that has a 112 degree field of view. Meanwhile, the front houses a 32 megapixel Sony IMX709 selfie camera that comes with autofocus support and facial recognition even in low light scenarios.
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