In recent years, smartwatches have become increasingly popular among consumers. These wearable devices offer a range of features and functionalities beyond traditional timekeeping, such as fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and even mobile payments. With the rise of smart assistants like Siri and Google Assistant, users can also perform tasks like sending messages, making calls, and setting reminders through their smartwatch without having to take out their smartphones. The convenience and efficiency of smartwatches have made them a popular choice for people on the go who want to stay connected and stay on top of their health and fitness goals. Google’s very own smartwatch, the Pixel Watch, was released back in 2022 after a long speculation period. As per the latest news, sources have stated that the company shipped 880,000 Pixel watches in the final quarter of last year.
It is essential to note that there is a difference between the number of units “shipped” and units “sold.” The number of units shipped refers to the number of devices sent to retailers for sale, not the number of devices sold to consumers. However, it is still quite impressive to note the fact that despite an 18% drop in the wearable market compared to Q4 2021, Google was able to secure the second position in terms of smartwatch shipments. This is attributed to the hype of the newly released Pixel Watch and a significant decline in sales for Samsung’s Galaxy Watches. While Google’s numbers may be small compared to the 12 million Apple Watch units shipped in the same period, it is still commendable for a new device launched in the last quarter.
The Pixel Watch has a domed, circular glass display that is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and a stainless-steel housing. The watch is comparatively smaller than most premium smartwatches, making it ideal for folks with small wrists. Its case measures 41mm and is 12.3mm thin. It’s also lightweight, weighing only 32g (without straps). As for processing power, the watch runs on Samsung’s older Exynos 9110 chip, which was last seen on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. However, it also packs an additional Cortex M33 co-processor to optimize battery life. It also comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. There are high chances that Google is working on a sequel to the Pixel Watch with enhanced specifications, and fans will definitely be looking forward to that one.
After launching the Realme GT Neo 5 in China, the brand is gearing up to launch another model under the GT Neo banner called the Realme GT Neo SE. Key specifications of this upcoming device have already leaked, and it was also recently spotted on 3C certification. Now, the device has made an appearance on the TENAA certification database hinting at its imminent launch.
Spotted my tipster Mukul Sharma, the Realme GT Neo SE bears the model number RMX3700. The listing does not reveal any information regarding the specifications, so let’s take a look at the previous leaks for more details.
Realme GT Neo 5 SE specs (rumored)
Realme GT Neo 5
The Realme GT Neo 5 SE is anticipated to be a more affordable variant of the Realme GT Neo 5. It will lack the flashy C-shaped RGB lighting unit found on the GT Neo 5’s back panel. However, it is speculated to sport a large 6.74-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2722 x 1240 pixels and a refresh rate of 144Hz. The phone is expected to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 chipset, and it may come with a sizable 5,500mAh battery that supports 100W charging.
On the front, the GT Neo 5 SE will likely feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, while the rear camera system is said to consist of a 64-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The device may run on ColorOS 13-based Android 13 operating system.
Apple iPhones have been one of the best-selling smartphones in the world, and the company has been trying to add new features to the device with each iteration. However, the company still lags in some technologies and features compared to some flagship Android offerings.
While most of the premium Android smartphones come with under-display biometric authentication to unlock the device, Apple has still been unable to add such technology to its devices, and it appears that it isn’t happening anytime soon.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro
According to the latest report coming from Ross Young, Apple is unlikely to implement the under-display Face ID technology on its smartphones until 2025. So, if you have been waiting for iPhones without a display notch, you would have to wait a few more years as the Cupertino-based tech giant isn’t prepared to implement under-display technology anytime soon.
Earlier, it was reported that the Apple iPhone with under-display Face ID could be officially launched in 2024, but the timeframe appears to have been pushed back because of sensor-related issues. Going by the new timeframe suggested, the Apple iPhone 17 lineup could be the first to have Face ID components hidden under the display.
Even when Apple adds under-display Face ID technology to the iPhones, it is said that the phone will still have a hole for the front-facing camera sensors. While we expect major changes to the smartphone, it is too early to speculate what changes will happen to the iPhone’s design as the company implements new technologies.
For the upcoming iPhone 15 series, Apple will add Dynamic Island to all four models, which is currently limited to iPhone 14 Pro models only. We expect a few other major changes with the upcoming iPhone lineup, especially the adoption of a USB-C port instead of the company’s proprietary Lightning port. The company is also rumored to launch an Ultra model in the iPhone lineup, but it’s not yet clear if the device is getting launched this year or next year.
Electric motorbikes, also known as e-bikes, have been growing in popularity in recent years as a more sustainable and efficient mode of transportation. With the limited amount of options available in the market as of now, e-bike enthusiasts are usually forced to compromise on either performance or aesthetics while choosing their vehicle. With zero emissions and lower operating costs, electric bikes have the potential to revolutionize the transportation industry and reduce carbon footprint.
California-based manufacturer Zero is at the forefront of this trend. The company’s latest concept, the SR-X, has been developed in collaboration with Huge-Design to create a motorcycle that not only features a futuristic and sporty look but also boasts exceptional performance. The clean lines and aggressive stance of the Zero SR-X highlight its high performance, making it an exciting prospect for anyone looking for a sleek, powerful electric motorcycle. The first impressions of the model and design of the bike make it look like something out of a Mission Impossible movie.
Based on the chassis of the Zero SRS and powered by the ZF75-10 engine, the Zero SR-X packs a punch with its 110 horsepower and 190 Nm of torque. Since the bike is powered by an electric motor, one can expect the bike to have impressive acceleration. The lithium-ion battery provides a capacity of 17.3 kWh, giving riders a significant amount of range. While it is uncertain whether this concept will ever make it to production, fans of electric motorcycles can still enjoy the impressive video teaser that Zero has released. The Zero SR-X is a glimpse into the future of electric motorcycles, and it’s certainly an exciting prospect.
I want to share with you an innovative companion robot integrated with a lot of new technology. It’s the Enabot EBO X. This little guy is the most innovative and heartwarming robot I have seen so far this year. If you are looking for a gift for your child’s upcoming birthday or want to give extra care to the elderly in your family, trust me, the EBO X can be one of the coolest options.
Design
The cute robot is designed as a movable guardian to provide home security, health warnings, communication, and entertainment for families.
When I first saw EBO X, it reminded me of two of the most famous robot characters in movie history, BB-8 in Star Wars and Eva in WALL-E, It has a very cute spherical body, with a pair of flexible wheels as its feet underneath the body. It’s pretty funny to see the little guys rolling around the home. And the big eyes make it look both futuristic and intimate, like really keeping an eye on things, though it doesn’t actually see the world through the ‘eyes’.
It has a very cool set of speakers on both sides and the bottom of its body, and the clever thing is that they just look like the ears of EBO X. Working with the built-in microphones, it builds up a two-way audio system for real-time communication, working as a movable voice assistant.
When you pick it up you can feel its heavy weight and solid build quality. This black cover makes it look mysterious and you can’t imagine how many sophisticated components and advanced designs are hidden under the cover.
When you press the top of it, a very compact spherical HD camera will pop up, through which EBO X can see the world and recognize the humans around him. On the top of the camera, we can see some buttons that allow you to adjust the volume of the robot or pause the music.
EBO X has only a few buttons on its body. Since it has a high level of intelligent control system, you can command it and control its behavior in many ways, such as phone control and voice commands. In addition to these buttons on top of the gimbal, we can also see a power switch at the bottom of the robot. Now let’s try to wake this little guy up.
Connection & auto charging
Setting up your EBO X is very simple, it will automatically stand by when it is first activated, all you need to do is open the EBO APP, click Add Device and show it the QR code. Once the robot is bound to your phone, enter your home WIFI password and you can access and control it at any time. You can also sign in to your Amazon account to complete the binding to activate the Alexa voice assistant, so you can talk to EBO X to control the IoT devices at home.
There is also a compact charging station with a refined design in the package. You can place it at the corner, and just make sure there are no obstacles within 1.5 meters in front and on both sides of the charging station.
When you have finished all the preparations, you can customize the appearance of the robot in the APP, there are many fantastic lighting themes for options. You can also adjust the brightness of the RGB light and the rhythm of the waist light. These special lights give the robot a visualized expression so it feels like we can actually feel its emotions.
Mobility
The first thing I’d like to show you is the robot’s incredible motor function. As you can see, the robot is not a self-balancing structure. If you turn off its power, it cannot maintain a stable standing position on its feet. When you start it, the robot is actually self-balancing in real-time by adjusting its own posture through its internal fine sensors and motors.
Even if you intentionally push it, the body can still maintain balance after all kinds of impact. To achieve that, it’s actually much harder than we thought. What’s more amazing is the EBO X can achieve high-speed movement, you can control its movement through the real-time viewport in the app. I’m curious if this looks like a racing game if we put two or more EBO X models together.
EBO X can not only move on flat surfaces but also cross some uneven ground. With the help of responsive design and highly sensitive sensors, the robot can always maintain its balance. When trying to pass some relatively high drop, the robot may fall because of the crash, but nothing has to worry about. It will immediately recognize its own posture and then quickly and steadily stand up again.
But most of the time, when recognizing a high drop ahead, it will stop moving forward to prevent itself from falling from a height, so you can safely let EBO X stay in any room of the house even if the room is on the second floor.
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Patrol guardian, smart detection & Alert
As a companion robot, EBO X has many practical and heart-warming features. Thanks to the powerful motor capabilities and the HD camera on the gimbal, EBO X can serve as the most flexible guardian in your home.
When you are out, you can always use the APP to see what is happening at every single corner through the movable EBO X. Control the virtual joystick to let the robot reach and monitor every corner, and if you have a baby or a pet at home to look after, EBO X provides you with an additional safeguard.
For those elderly people with limited mobility, an accidental fall can be a serious emergency without timely assistance from others. Therefore, engineers developed a posture recognition function for EBO X. Once there is a suspected human fall in its field of view, it will immediately recognize and send you a warning, and you can click on the real-time notification from the app to view the live situation.
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As a companion robot, EBO X also puts some effort into enhancing the connection between each family member. It is a truly smart device that can be shared. You can send an invitation to each family member to become an administrator of EBO X to access and control it. After the family members have joined, you can also make video calls to them through the EBO X. It supports two-way video calls for up to five people, so everyone can experience the cozy sight of family through the eyes and ears of EBO X.
Entertaining
In terms of home entertainment, once you activate the Alexa voice assistant, everyone can have the EBO X play popular music from Amazon via voice commands, By the way, while the EBO X sings for you, you can also have it follow you, so the music will always be around you.
While the robot has a very compact body, its built-in speakers are much more powerful than I expected. I don’t think anyone would say no to a true home mobile sound system like this.
Battery life
The EBO X comes with a 2500mAh battery and supports automatic recharging, or you can send it back to the charging station via app or voice commands, It completes the process more accurately and quickly than many robot vacuums I’ve seen. So basically you don’t have to worry about its battery life.
Verdict
So that’s all about the EBO X, a very advanced and humane companion robot, it is a completely new category of consumer electronics that can bring joy and surprise to anyone. I really appreciate the Enabot team, especially for the intelligent features designed for children and the elderly.
Compared to those traditional smart speakers or security cameras, it has a much more powerful guarding ability and delivers warmth to the whole family, I think this is a product with great potential, and now I am more looking forward to the brand bringing natural conversation ability like ChatGPT to the robot in the near future, making it a more human and loyal companion. The EBO X now is available on Kickstarter, you can click here to check out more information.
Oppo is expected to unveil the Find X6 series of smartphones on March 21. The series is expected to include the Find X6 and Find X6 Pro, which will be powered by the Dimensity 9200 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipsets, respectively. Last year, the Find X5 and X5 Pro were made available in China and on the global market. However, it appears that this year only the standard variant will release in markets outside of China.
In a new tweet, tipster Ice Universe said that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be released globally, but the Find X6 Pro will not. Reports have claimed that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra may go official in April in China and may eventually release in other markets across the world.
Alleged Oppo Find X6 Pro render
Since the Find X6 Pro is now said to remain exclusive to the Chinese market, it appears that the Find X6 could be available in wider markets. The Vivo X90 Pro+, which has already launched in China, the upcoming Xiaomi 13 Ultra, and the Oppo Find X6 Pro are all equipped with a 1-inch Sony IMX989 50-megapixel primary camera. While Vivo has released the Vivo X90 and X90 Pro in the global market, the X90 Pro+ has not launched outside of China. Since the Find X6 Pro is also expected to meet the same fate as the X90 Pro+, it appears that the Xiaomi 13 Ultra could be the first-ever 1-inch camera sensor phone to release in the global market.
Rumors surrounding the Find X6 Pro have revealed that it will have a 6.8-inch QHD+ 120Hz E6 AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 2,500 nits, SD8G2, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. It will have a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front camera, and a 50-megapixel (Sony IMX989) + 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890, ultra-wide) + 50-megapixel (Sony IMX890, periscope telephoto) triple camera unit.
Last month, Gigabyte unveiled the AORUS 15 and AORUS 17 gaming laptops as the latest addition to its premium lineup. The launches came a month after the company debuted the top-end AORUS 17X and 15X models. Now, the non-X variants are finally hitting store shelves. So let’s take a look at their specs, features, and pricing.
Gigabyte AORUS 15 & 17 specs
The AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 models boast powerful components, including the Intel 13th-gen Core i7-13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU with access to a maximum 140W TGP through Dynamic Boost technology.
The laptops also feature an upgraded WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system that can handle up to 160W TDP and offer a 240Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution, with the 15-inch model additionally offering a 360Hz display option. The 15-inch model is also offered with a QHD panel that has a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut coverage.
The design features an aluminum alloy cover and RGB Light Bar for a sleek gaming appearance, while the WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system allows for more I/O ports on the back, including a Thunderbolt 4 source of 100W, an HDMI 2.1 port, and a mini DisplayPort 1.4. Additionally, both laptops can be equipped with up to 65GB RAM, providing ample power for demanding gaming and creative tasks such as video editing.
Pricing
Amazon now offers four new Gigabyte AORUS gaming laptops featuring the powerful Core i7-13700H processor and RTX 4070 graphics card, but with a slightly lower 165Hz display, priced at US$1,749. Alternatively, the AORUS 17 with a 100% sRGB 240Hz display, which is identical in terms of specs, starts at US$1,849.
Discord is shaking up the chatbot game by partnering with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT throughout the app. This collaboration will allow for machine learning to be used in unique and practical ways, with a public experiment set to begin augmenting Clyde, the in-built bot that notifies users of errors and responds to their slash commands, with conversational capabilities. Discord expects its users to turn to Clyde for information that they would have previously Googled, like asking for the local time in a different location to decide if it’s appropriate to message someone. Admins have the option to disable the chatbot if they don’t want to use the feature on their server, and user data is not being shared with OpenAI to train its machine learning models, so privacy is still maintained. This will be one of the biggest updates to Discord in a long time.
Discord is also using OpenAI’s technology to improve its automated content moderation tool, AutoMod, which has already blocked over 45 million unwanted messages since its introduction last June. Using large language models, AutoMod can interpret and apply server rules to detect and take action against people who go against a community’s norms and expectations. For example, AutoMod can spot someone attempting to go around a server rule against self-promotion by writing their message in a different language. Early results are quite promising, and the improved AutoMod is rolling out to select servers starting today.
Discord is also introducing a new feature that everyone can benefit from, and that is Conversation Summaries. This feature will provide an overview of chats users may have missed while away from the app by creating bundles that include a title, a summary of what was said, any images shared, and a log of who participated. This feature will prove to be extremely useful to those who use discord sparingly and would appreciate a rundown of the day’s messages and happenings, especially server owners.
While ChatGPT integration is nothing new in the tech space right now, Discord believes its emphasis on bringing friends and communities together gives it a leg up on the competition. More than 30 million people use AI applications through the platform every month, and nearly 3 million servers include at least one AI integration. Machine learning has been part of the Discord experience for a while, and many machine learning projects feature links to Discord servers on GitHub, a testament to Discord being a natural place for those conversations to start. Nonetheless, Discord’s integration with ChatGPT will significantly modify how users will interact with the application in the coming days. It will be quite interesting to see how this happens.
This, is the most versatile camera that I’ve ever used, the Insta360 X3 360° action camera. It doesn’t mean that it’s for everyone, but I believe that when you’ve experienced it, you will definitely find your own fun in it. The greatest trick of this powerful action camera is the dual high-resolution cameras back to back. With these two lenses, users can have great possibilities to shoot all kinds of creative clips that the other cameras can’t do. I even doubt that the brand developed this product in a way that is able to fully predict how users would use it to create content.
Design
So let’s check out how it works. The two lenses each feature a half-inch SONY IMX586 sensor, which used to be popular on camera phones. Now the dual-lens setup brings a new life to the classic sensor.
They are each recording an extremely wide-angle video that stretches way back, actually with views of beyond 180 degrees. Then the algorithm combines the two feeds shot on them into an almost perfect shooting of 360 degrees, though there’s a bit of overlap at the seams. What makes it really amazing is that the camera knows where the mounting point is and what their mounting equipment like selfie sticks looks like, so it can remove that out of the video. So even mounted with a selfie stick, the Insta360 X3 feels like a viewpoint hovering in the air. You don’t need to worry about the shooting angle, as it does create a real-time spherical capture. And you will decide the camera angle and movement including panning, tilting, zooming, and rolling in post-editing.
In a very hurried shot, you just need to decide where it should be in the air. It can be placed or mounted in a fixed position, follow any object in motion with a mounting accessory, or even complete the traversal of the lens movement with a 33-foot-long selfie stick like a drone.
Compared to its predecessors, the very important upgrade is the 2.29-inch touchscreen, by far the largest of any insta360 camera allowing the user to easily control the camera settings. On the side of the camera, there’re doors holding the upgraded 1800mAh battery, microSD card slot, and USB port. Since there’s no built-in storage, it doesn’t support in-camera recording. As you can see, one detail that may be inconvenient is that you must first take out the battery before you install or remove the storage card. Or there’s a USB-C storage dock available, with which you can have off-camera recording, but also convenient to take it down and plug it directly into the phone for editing.
Capture
The Insta360 X3 has up to 5.7K resolution for 360° video shooting, allowing users to capture stunningly detailed images with vibrant colors. In addition to the Vivid and standard color modes, it also supports log colors. But here I still recommend using Vivid or standard colors to create content, as it looks really great in daylight and is much easier for post-coloring. A surprise I found from the clips is the decent dynamic range, which does offer a pretty natural brightness transition. By the way, in certain modes like time-lapse, the X3 can shoot at 8K resolution.
360° videotime lapse
The cameras feature FlowState stabilization technology which helps reduce shake and blur in videos without sacrificing image quality or field of view (FOV). Additionally, both cameras also feature Horizon Lock mode which keeps your horizon level even if you move around during filming.
Actually, it’s pretty easy to shoot the whole spherical footage. Whether you can turn the footage into stunning creations depends on your spatial imagination and skills in using the software of Insta360 studio.
Software on Phones & PCs
The most convenient way to edit those spherical videos is using the phone app, where you can easily find a bunch of effects and shot patterns to follow, such as different sports or vlog patterns, sky swap, time-lapse, bullet time and so on. To post anything different on social media, it’s perfect and the render time is also surprisingly good, which is even faster than any video-editing tools I’ve ever used.
If you are a professional content creator who wants to edit the clips in detail with the best image quality and the best additional stabilization effects, the Insta360 Studio for PC will be a better and more powerful tool. There’re more options for desktops to upload to social media at higher resolutions than via phones. What’s even more convenient is that you can transfer the shots to Adobe Premiere Pro with the plug-in and edit in the adobe software.
Wide Accessories for Insta360 X3
The Insta360 X3 has great accessories that help secure mounting, such as tripods, standard selfie stick, extremely long selfie stick to shoot drone views, and all kinds of mounts. Unlike some action cameras requiring a waterproof case, the X3’s body is already waterproof to 10 meters without attaching a diving case. But if you still want more secure protection underwater, they also have optional waterproof housings for underwater use.
Verdict
In the actual shooting experience, the brand-new versatile camera is revolutionary. Especially when working with insta360’s software, no matter the phone app or the studio PC app, from the simplest to the most complicated work, it really feels sick. It’s so clever to present such a complex job to everyone’s phone. Once you export any video that’s edited under its guidance, you’ll probably be amazed at such a new perspective. It will even become a motivational tool to encourage you to try new sports with shots from different angles, and locations that most humans have never seen before.
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We had never rated a product as an essential tool for shooting vlogs. But the X3 is, and at least for now, there is no 360° camera that works better than the Insta360 X3. So that’s almost all about the revolutionary camera.
In November 2022, Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform. The US-based chip company has now confirmed that it will announce a new Snapdragon mobile platform on March 17 in Beijing, China. In all likelihood, the company may unveil the rumored Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 chipset.
Several reports have revealed that Qualcomm is working on two Snapdragon 7-series chipsets. The SoC with part number SM7550 is expected to launch in the second half of this year and is likely to be called the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2. The chip that is scheduled to break cover on March 17 is said to have the SM7475 part number. Speculation is rife that this chip will be called the Snapdragon 7 Plus 1.
Qualcomm to announce new chip on March 17
Rumors are rife that brands like Redmi, Realme, Honor, Oppo, and Vivo will launch Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1-powered phones in the near future. It is speculated that the Redmi Note 12T Turbo and Realme GT Neo 5 SE could be the first phones to feature it. The Note 12 Turbo is said to get rebadged as the Poco F5 in the global market. Hence, it may arrive as the first Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 phone for markets outside of China.
Reports have claimed that the Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 will be a 4nm chipset manufactured by TSMC. As far as configurations is concerned, it is said to have a Cortex-X2 prime core working at 2.95GHz, three Cortex-A510 cores clocking at 2.5GHz, and four Cortex-A710 cores working at 1.8GHz. For graphics, the chipset is equipped with a 580 Hz Adreno 725 GPU. The SoC was spotted with a score of 1,029,731 on AnTuTu benchmarks last month. On Geekbench, the chipset scored 1215 and 4064 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.
The Resident Evil game franchise is one of the most iconic horror video game series of all time. Developed by Capcom, the series began in the year 1996 with the release of the first game on the PlayStation console. Since then, the franchise has had multiple sequels and spin-offs, as well as adaptations to other forms of media such as films, comics, and novels. The series is known for its intense survival gameplay, where players must navigate through dangerous environments filled with zombies, monsters, and other supernatural threats while solving puzzles and collecting resources to survive. With its gripping storytelling, memorable characters, and thrilling gameplay, the Resident Evil franchise has become a staple in the video game industry and a beloved favourite. Fans of the game will be delighted to know that a demo for Resident Evil 4 Remake is available on Xbox, PlayStation and Steam for everyone to try.
The highly anticipated Resident Evil 4 remake is set to launch on March 24th, and Capcom has recently dropped a Chainsaw Demo, available for free on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Steam. This demo takes players through the early stages of the game, as they join Leon, the protagonist, in his mission to investigate the spreading infection in a small Spanish village. Unlike other game demos, there’s no rush to complete it, so players are encouraged to explore every nook and cranny at their own pace.
Capcom has been known for its exceptional remakes of the Resident Evil series. Their previous remakes of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3, released in 2019 and 2020 respectively, were praised for their stunning graphics and innovative gameplay mechanics. Resident Evil 4, originally released in 2005 on GameCube, marked a pivotal point in the series by moving towards an action-oriented gameplay style instead of the traditional puzzle-solving and atmosphere focus. The game introduced a unique over-the-shoulder perspective that became the standard for action-horror games of that era, and its influence can still be seen in modern games, including the RE2 and RE3 remakes.
Fans of the series can expect the Resident Evil 4 remake to be released on March 24th for PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, promising to deliver the same excitement and terror that made the original game a classic.
OPPO recently launched its new clamshell flip foldable smartphone, dubbed OPPO Find N2 Flip. Unlike its predecessor, the smartphone will be available for purchase outside of China, and the company is gearing up to launch the phone in the Indian market.
Ahead of the launch of OPPO Find N2 Flip in India, the pricing of which will be revealed on 13th March, it has been revealed that the phone will be exclusively sold through the online marketplace Flipkart. Days before launch, OPPO Find N2 Flip Limited Edition Pass has been listed on the eCommerce platform.
The OPPO Find N2 Flip Limited Edition Pass has been priced at ₹1,000, which gives buyers some additional offers on purchasing the foldable smartphone. It offers an extra ₹5,000 instant discount if the payment for the phone is made through American Express, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, SBI, and Kotak Mahindra Bank. Additionally, buyers will also be eligible for up to ₹5,000 exchange bonus.
The benefits of the Limited Edition Pass will be automatically applied at the time when the user purchases the OPPO Find N2 Flip smartphone when it goes on sale. As of now, the company has not revealed the date when the smartphone goes on sale in the Indian market, but we expect to get that information when OPPO reveals the Find N2 Flip’s pricing on 13th March.
OPPO Find N2 Flip
Coming to the specifications, the OPPO Find N2 Flip features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, 403ppi pixel density, and 1,600 nits of peak brightness. There’s also a 3.26-inch AMOLED display on the outer side, offering a 720 x 382 pixels screen resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 900 nits brightness with Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Under the hood, the device comes powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ processor based on the 4nm process, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. There’s a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 112° field-of-view, with cameras tuned by Hasselblad. On the front side, the device has a 32MP Sony IMX709 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual speakers with support for Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 6. The IPX4-rated device runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own ColorOS 13 on top. It is powered by a 4,300mAh battery, and the phone can be charged up to 25% in just 10 minutes.
OPPO Find N2 Flip price in India will be confirmed on March 13 in India. Ahead of the official announcement, a new leak, courtesy of Sudhanshu Ambhore, has shared key information on the price and first sale date of the device.
According to the tipster, the OPPO Find N2 Flip will arrive in a single configuration that offers 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. The tipster claimed that the device will be priced above Rs 80,000. He added that the first sale of the device will take place on March 16.
OPPO Find N2 Flip will launch in India🇮🇳 only in 8GB+256GB storage option, that will cost above ₹80,000
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The device will be available in two colors, such as Astral Black and Moonlit Purple. The device will be treated to four years of major OS updates. As usual, readers are advised to digest the leak with a pinch of salt.
The Find N2 Flip is already available for purchase on the European market. In the UK, the 8GB+256GB edition of the device is priced at £849 (~$1,000; ~Rs 83,015).
OPPO Find N2 Flip specifications
The Find N2 Flip houses a 6.8-inch foldable E6 AMOLED display with a punch-hole. It offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2520 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display punch-hole houses a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 front-facing camera.
On the back, the Find N2 Flip has a 3.26-inch OLED cover display that offers 382 x 720 pixels. It has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an LED flash unit. The device runs on Android 13 OS and ColorOS 13.
The Find N2 Flip is powered by the Dimensity 9000 Plus chipset. It is equipped with LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and a 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charging.
Last month, OnePlus launched the OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro in the Indian market and the device was up for pre-orders a few days ago. Now the newly launched Smart TV from the company is available to purchase through open sale in India.
The OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro, which is priced at ₹99,999 (~$1,219) in India, comes with several offers to entice potential customers. The company is offering ₹5,000 discount for ICICI Bank customers, and there’s also 18 months of No-Cost EMI option for all major banks. There’s also free panel replacement within one year of purchase and two years of warranty.
OnePlus TV 65 Q2 Pro
As the name of the product indicates, it comes with a 65-inch QLED panel, offering a 4K screen resolution, a 120Hz of refresh rate, and 1,200 nits peak brightness. Along with providing ALLM and MEMC technology support, there’s also DCI-P3 97% wide color gamut and Gamma Engine Ultra.
It supports a full array of 120 local dimming zones to enhance visuals with deep contrasts. The company claims that the seven-speaker setup on the device, which includes a 30W subwoofer, can produce 70W sound output. Also, the sound on the TV is tuned by Dynaudio, and it comes with support for Dolby Atmos.
Underneath, the device is powered by an MT9617 processor, coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. In the software department, it runs the Android 11 operating system with Google TV and OxygenPlay 2.0. It also comes with support for features like voice commands, Google Assistant, Chromecast, and Alexa.
The IOQO Z7 5G is scheduled to launch on March 21 in India. In an interview with a publication, iQOO India CEO, Nipun Maurya, confirmed some of the key features of the device. Around the same time, Trakin Tech, an Indian YouTube channel, released a hands-on video of the Z7 to reveal its design in real life.
The iQOO Z7 5G can be seen in the Norway Blue shade in the hands-on video. The device has flat edges and a thickness of 7.8mm. It is a lightweight device, weighing 173.4 grams.
iQOO Z7 live shot | Source: YouTube / Trakin Tech
On the front, the iQOO Z7 has a waterdrop notch display. While the predecessor model, the iQOO Z6 5G, featuring an LCD panel, the Z7 features an AMOLED display, which is embedded with a fingerprint scanner. The display is quite bright, offering a peak brightness of 1,300 nits.
The iQOO Z7 is a performance-driven phone powered by the Dimensity 920 chipset. The back panel of the device has an OIS-ready 64-megapixel main camera that supports 30fps 4K video recording.
iQOO Z7 live shot | Source: YouTube / Trakin Tech
Other reports have claimed that the iQOO Z7 5G has a 6.38-inch AMOLED FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 4,500mAh battery with 44W fast charging. It will come preloaded with Android 13 OS and FunTouch OS 13. The device is expected to offer 128 GB of native storage.
Coming to the price, it is officially confirmed that the iQOO Z7 will be priced under Rs 20,000 in the Indian market. To recall, the iQOO Z6 5G was made available at a starting price of Rs 16,999 last year. Apart from blue, the iQOO Z7 will also come in a black variant.
Yesterday, Tecno officially announced the Spark 10 5G, Spark 10, Spark 10 C, and Spark 10 Pro. The company also confirmed that these devices will soon be heading to markets such as sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, South Asia, South America, the Middle East, and some European countries. At present, the company has only confirmed the specifications of the Spark 10 Pro. In a new leak, PassionateGeekz shared the live shots of the Spark 10 5G to showcase its front and rear designs. In addition, it also revealed the key specifications of the device.
As can be seen in the images, the alleged Spark 10 5G’s display has a waterdrop notch. On the back of the device, you can see that the cameras are set up in a unique way. The top-left corner of the device has two camera rings arranged diagonally. The upper one is large and seems to house the primary camera. Below it is a pill-shaped LED flash unit. The second camera ring seems to include a single camera.
The Spark 10 Pro comes equipped with a glass back. The reflective appeal of the Spark 10 5G’s rear shell suggests that it could also be sporting a glass back.
Tecno Spark 10 5G specifications, price (rumored)
As per the report, the Tecno Spark 10 5G houses a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels and a 20.5:9 aspect ratio. On the front, the device features a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The back panel of the phone has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash.
The leak claims that the device is powered by a MediaTek chipset, which is likely to be assisted by 8 GB of RAM and 8 GB of virtual RAM. The device has 128 GB of built-in storage and packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging. It will have other features like dual SIM, NFC, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
The report further states that the Spark 10 5G will be priced at Rs 13,000 in India. The report states that the device will launch this month in the country.
Hyundai has revamped the Kona EV with greater room and a longer range. The original Kona EV was a compact electric crossover but came with a shorter range. The new model seems to have restored the appeal of the Kona with its improved range and more room inside the EV.
The new entry Kona EV will expectedly compete favorably with some of the models that had displaced the original Kona such as the Ioniq 5. This comes after several months of peeks into the model. The revamped Kona EV has a sleeker design than its predecessor. There are improvements in the powertrain as well as interior innovations. The model has a 65.4kWh battery option that delivers a range of 304 miles via the WLTP testing cycle. Although the EPA testing range will be more conservative, it will be significantly higher than the 258 miles from the gen-1 Kona EV.
The revamped Hyundai Kona EV has a larger interior space than the current model. It also has more storage (up to 17 cubic feet of trunk space) and features a front trunk and several in-cabin tech features. It has an optional heads-up display but this will not be available in North America. There are, however, dual 12.3-inch screens and OTA software updates, as well as NFC-based digital key support.
The new Kona EV features battery preconditioning for improved charging times and cold weather range. The model’s vehicle-to-load support lets you power devices both inside and outside of the EV. The car also features the i-Pedal one-pedal driving but the model lacks the 800W architecture currently in some of its competition. It will therefore take 41 minutes to charge the battery from 10% to 80%.
Hyundai has not released the pricing details for the Kona EV but says the ICE and hybrid versions of the Kona will continue to exist with the EV. The Kona EV will berth in the US by the third quarter of this year.
Huawei Chief Executive Richard Yu has shared a photo allegedly from the yet-to-be-released Huawei P60 Pro. Although the random photo was highlighted as coming from an unnamed upcoming phone, it is rumored to be the P60 Pro. This is a silver lining amid an extended period of turbulence for the formerly global-leading tech powerhouse.
Huawei has continued to recover from the debilitating sanction regime by the United States which almost destroyed the company. The illuminating image is believed to have emanated from the telephoto camera of the P60 Pro. This was indicated in the Weibo post that signposted the photo. It also comes after the release of a batch of images from the same smartphone last week.
The released photos point to an imminent launch of the Huawei P60 Pro. The smartphone’s camera reportedly features a 64MP OmniVision OV64B sensor and a 3.5x magnification lens. The sensor has an RYYB color filter which is common with Huawei smartphones. The P60 Pro will also feature dual 50MP sensors for the main and ultra-wide cameras. It is also rumored that the smartphone will have a 6.6-inch QHD” display with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone will come with a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging.
As expected, the Huawei P60 Pro will run on Huawei’s HarmonyOS 3.0 and is rated IP68. It was earlier reported that the phone will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. Subsequent rumors however point to a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. The model will be restricted to 4G, as Huawei still lacks access to 5G chips.
The camera shot shared by Huawei’s CEO has an impressive outlook. The phone had a sufficient dynamic range that covered both the artificially lit building on a pitch-black background and also captured the detail of the moon. The Huawei P60 series will be unveiled later this month. The lineup will include a vanilla model, as well as the Pro model.
Smartphone charging technologies continue evolving and brands keep on pushing the envelope further. Realme recently introduced its groundbreaking 240W charging technology with the latest GT 3 smartphone. Taking things to a new level, Infinix has today unveiled its new 260W wired and 110W wireless charging tech. The company has also confirmed that the new charging solution will debut with an upcoming Infinix Note smartphone this year. Here are the details.
According to the company, the 260W wired charging solution can fill a battery from 0 to 25% in only one minute and can reach 100% in just 8 minutes. The new technology involves a single 12C battery with a 4-pump circuit design that can identify power requirements and allocate the number of charge pumps accordingly. The charging efficiency is said to be 98.5% and a 4,400 mAh battery used in the test was able to retain 90% of its initial capacity after 1,000 cycles.
The charging technology employs an adaptor that utilizes both GaN material and AHB circuit infrastructure to achieve high power density and small size. The cable is also custom-made to carry a current of up to 13A to ensure blazing-fast 260W charging.
The 110W wireless charging solution developed by Infinix is also quite impressive as we normally don’t see wireless charging going above 50W. The technology utilized in this charging solution involves custom-made, small, sensitive coils with varying architectures. There are fewer but wider coils in the same space, resulting in lower internal resistance. This, in turn, reduces the amount of heat generated by the phone when charging.
In addition to wired and wireless charging, the new standard also supports reverse charging, bypass charging, and multi-protocol charging. It is compatible with other protocols, including Power Delivery 3.0.
Keychron has unveiled the Q11 customized mechanical keyboard in China. The Q11 is a unique split mechanical keyboard with a two-in-one split-type arrangement. The keyboard’s placement angle and spacing are easily adjustable for a versatile operation. The split design allows the keyboard to have greater freedom of placement and the user can easily make adjustments.
The mechanical keyboard market has seen several innovations in terms of design and customization. The Q11 customized split design helps to minimize fatigue on the shoulders and arms. The keyboard is engraved with all-aluminum CNC and has a newly designed double knob. It supports the open-source key change and is compatible with both Windows and MacOS systems. The keyboard switch body is Jiadalong G Pro switch with red, brown, and green color options available. The switch also supports hot swapping.
The Keychron Q11 customized mechanical keyboard is sold in China at a launch price of 799 yuan (~$115). The keyboard is a wired device and does not support Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connectivity. The split design of the keyboard seems to be one of its biggest selling points.
It remains to be seen whether the Keychron Q11 will get a decent reception in the Chinese market. The level of saturation and competition in the market is quite high, with competitive pricing also in the mix. There are no details yet at this time on whether the product will be available in other markets.
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