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Garmin Forerunner 965 Smartwatch Surfaces in Multiple Colors Ahead of its Launch

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Jed John Ikoba
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The yet-to-be-released Garmin Forerunner 965 smartwatch could be one of the best premium offerings by the brand. It sports a big AMOLED screen but it is also speculated that its name is yet to be official. The smartwatch was listed by a Vietnamese retailer briefly, possibly inadvertently. Garmin continues to gross sales in its array of smartwatches and is rivaling industry leaders Apple and Samsung.

Garmin Forerunner 965

The alleged naming of the smartwatch follows the Garmin Forerunner 955 released in 2022. The new smartwatch sports a bigger AMOLED screen than its predecessor. It has a higher display resolution of 416 x 416 pixels than the Forerunner 955. As per the leaked specs, the Forerunner 965 will also have a 1.4-inch display like its predecessor. The new Garmin smartwatch will have a lower battery capacity than the Forerunner 955.

Garmin Forerunner 965

While the earlier model had a 15-day battery life on smartwatch mode, the new model extends that to 23 days. However, with GPS activated, the Forerunner 965 has a shorter battery life of 31 hours compared to the Forerunner 955’s 42 hours.

The optics of the Garmin Forerunner 965 includes an array of sensors for health and fitness monitoring. Its pricing information is lacking at this time but it could square off nicely with the Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch.

Garmin Forerunner 965

The Forerunner 965 smartwatch is being propped as one of the best smartwatches of 2023. It sports a durable titanium frame for enhanced ruggedness and could also include a flashy yellow color variant.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Galaxy A73 Picking up the One UI 5.1 Update

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Anurag
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Samsung introduced the latest version of its custom Android skin— One UI 5.1— with the Galaxy S23 Series earlier this month. The brand has announced the software will also be made available for older Galaxy phones. Recently, the Galaxy S22 series and a couple of mid-range smartphones have received the update. Now, the Korean company is releasing the One UI 5.1 update for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and the Galaxy A73. Here are the details.

As reported by folks at GSMArena, the Galaxy Z Fold3 units in Europe have started to get the latest One UI 5.1 based on the Android 13 update with firmware version F926BXXU3EWB1 / F926BOXM3EWB1 / F926BXXU3EWB1. The 1406.51 MB update package brings several new features, including access to Expert RAW from the Camera app and improved multitasking. The software also brings the February 2023 security patch with itself. While the update is currently rolling out in the old continent, it should soon extend to other regions.

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In addition, the Galaxy A73 is also getting the latest One UI 5.1 update. Currently, it is being seeded in Malaysia with version number A736BXXU3CWB7. Alongside the usual features, the update also brings the February 2023 security patch for the device. You can check for the update’s availability by heading to Settings > Software update and tapping Download and install.

The One UI 5.1 update does bring a lot of improvements but it is also reported to be causing certain issues. Some users have reported issues with their devices after installing the latest software update. Specifically, they have noticed that their devices are running more slowly than before, and their batteries are draining more quickly. Others claim that certain features are no longer functioning properly after installing the update.


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China Bans Tech Companies from Offering ChatGPT Services

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Joane
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The Chinese government has banned all tech companies in the country from offering ChatGPT or related services through their platforms. The state media has explicitly said that the US-based ChatGPT is spreading misinformation that could be detrimental to Chinese sovereignty. 

On February 20, the state-owned media China Daily posted on Weibo that the chatbot could provide a helping hand to the U.S. government in its spread of disinformation and its manipulation of global narratives for its own geopolitical interests.

The government has specifically instructed tech giants like Tencent and Alibaba group to stop offering ChatGPT services on their platforms either directly or via a third party. Also, the government has announced that any company that wishes to launch a chatbot or related Artificial Intelligence service should first report to regulators and get their permission. Without permission, nobody will be allowed to launch ChatGPT-style services in China. 

ChatGPT the fastest-growing app in human history has become a sensation in China. Though the app is not officially available in the country, many users have accessed ChatGPT using the VPN (Virtual Private Network). Some third-party developers have also released mini-programs that claim to offer partial services from ChatGPT. These programs have been extensively floated on WeChat (China’s equivalent to WhatsApp owned by Tencent).

After the announcement of the new regulations, Tencent banned all the parties who provide ChatGPT and related services in China. The company which has already seen the wrath of the Chinese regulators in its gaming sector does not want to take any more chances against the government. Hence, it has blanket banned all ChatGPT programs and other services that have even a slight resemblance to the ChatBot or its AI system. 

Why China will never accept ChatGPT?

It is not a surprise that the Chinese government is coming hard on tech companies. The government which is famous for its internet censorship and control will never allow an Artificial Intelligence program like ChatGPT gain access in the country. ChatGPT made by the US company Open-AI is a continuously learning and evolving AI and cannot be easily controlled by an entity. 

ChatGPT recently created a list of controversial people which included famous personalities like Elon Musk, Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. It also gave a negative rating to the communist party. 

If allowed in China, it is inevitable that people would ask politically sensitive questions to ChatGPT. The responses to such questions may not be acceptable to the government. However, the service provider or platform will be held responsible for the issue. Hence many tech companies are already staying away from ChatGPT and related services. 

ChatGPT Rivals in China

Though ChatGPT will be never allowed in China, the government is keenly watching tech giants like Alibaba and Baidu, who have promised to launch their own versions of Chatbots similar to ChatGPT. The Chinese internet technology company NetEase Inc and the e-commerce platform JD.com have also announced their plans to create ChatGPT rivals.

Last week, Fudan University in Shanghai launched the ChatGPT rival app called MOSS for public testing. Baidu is all set to complete the internal testing of its version of the ChatGPT app called ‘Ernie Bot’ by March. JD.com (Jindong) is also working on its own version of the chatbot called ChatJD.  Chinese tech companies have assured the government, that their apps will have nothing to do with ChatGPT and their services may not necessarily be a Chatbot but rather some embedded features of the AI that can be controlled as per regulations. 

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UNISOC T820 5G Chip Receives Vodafone Operator Certification

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Jed John Ikoba
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In what could be seen as a major boost, Chinese chipmaker UNISOC has announced that its T820 5G chip has officially passed the Vodafone Operator Certification. According to a statement released by UNISOC, the chip has been certified to run smoothly and stably on Vodafone’s 5G, 4G, and 3G networks. The T820 passed the operator’s network compatibility, network security, function, and other acceptance tests.

UNISOC T820 5G Chip

Vodafone currently runs 5G services in 294 cities in 11 countries. The UNISOC T820 chip has also passed the conformance test due to the global terminal certification association, GCF/ PTCRB. This verifies that the T820 chip has global interoperability and versatility. The Vodafone network certification is the latest in a slew of operators in South Asia, Latin America, and other regions for 5G chips. This approach, according to Unisoc, is to help brand manufacturers shorten the time to market their products in oversea markets.

The T820 chip adopts an octa-core design from a 6nm EUV process. It has built-in financial-level security solutions and supports 5G dual card dual standby. It also supports a 108 million pixel high-definition camera, FHD+ resolution, HDR10+ standard, and 4K 60-frame high-definition video recording. The chip supports a 120Hz refresh rate and 8 TOPS AI computing power. The octa-core CPU of the UNISOC T820 consists of one ARM Cortex-A76 large core and three ARM Cortex-A76 at 2.76GHz and 2.3GHz respectively, in addition to four Cortexx-A55 at 2.1GHz.

UNISOC T820 5G Chip

With the raft of certifications already achieved by the chipset, we are close to seeing the hardware in an actual product. There are no indications yet, however, which product will debut the T820 and when it will enter the market.

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Colorful EVOL X16 Pro Gaming Laptop Launched – 2.5K 240Hz display, 13th Gen Core i9 & RTX 4070

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Sudhanshu
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Colorful Technology, an OEM best known for its NVIDIA and AMD GPUs has launched the EVOL X16 PRO gaming laptop in the global markets. With a 13th Gen Intel processor and an RTX40 series GPU inside, these machines are perfect for competitive and modern AAA game titles. Check out the detailed specs & features below.

Colorful EVOL X16 Pro specs & features

The COLORFUL EVOL X19 PRO is a slim and lightweight gaming laptop with a 19.9mm thick aluminum alloy chassis. It is equipped with a 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H processor with 14 cores, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 with Ray Tracing and DLSS 3 support, and a 16-inch QHD 240Hz IPS display with G-SYNC support. The laptop also has an RGB backlit keyboard and Sound Blaster Cinema 6+ audio.

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It comes with 16GB DDR5-4800MHz memory that can be expanded up to 64GB and has 512GB of NVMe SSD storage with an M.2 slot for expansion. The laptop also features a USB-C Thunderbolt 4 port, a 2.5 GbE LAN port, and the latest Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth solution for networking.

The laptop has a multi-zone cooling system with dual cooling fans and vapor chamber cooling, as well as a One-Key Cooling Mode with four cooling modes that can be adjusted manually. The higher spec models come with a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU, while the lower spec model comes with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 laptop GPU.

Pricing & availability

The i7 and RTX 4060 GPU model of the COLORFUL EVOL X16 Pro is currently available for purchase on Aliexpress, with a price tag of $2499. Other models are expected to arrive soon.

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Honda Reveals Electric Versions of Its Cub, Dax, and Zoomer Motorbikes

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Jed John Ikoba
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Japanese automaker Honda has announced its plans of releasing the electric version of three of its motorbikes. The Honda Cub, Dax, and Zoomer electric bikes will be produced for the Chinese market, according to the company. The bikes are known as Dax e:, Cub e:, and Zoomer e:, respectively.

Honda e-bike

The three new Honda e-bikes have been specifically developed for the Chinese electric two-wheeler market. The regulatory standards in China relating to e-bikes put a maximum speed of 25km/h. The regulations also cover e-bikes that do not have pedal assist. The three new Honda e-bikes come with telescopic front forks. The Cub e: and Dax e: have rear mono shocks, while the Zoomer e: has twin rear shocks. The Cub e: has drum brakes while the Dax and Zoomer come with rear disc brakes.

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The original Honda Cub exemplifies the Honda philosophy of simplicity and reliability. The original Cub was released in 1958 and is arguably the highest-selling motorized vehicle ever built. Honda has sold over 100 million units of the Cub since its debut. The Cub e: comes with 17-inch wheels, round headlights, and a 960Wh removable battery pack. The Honda Cub e has a 400W motor and a riding range of 65km.

The Honda Dax e: bears a semblance to its combustion predecessor. It has a high-rise handlebars design, a boxy body, and a range of 80km, thanks to its 1.1kWh battery. The bike is powered by a 400W motor and comes with a limited top speed of 25km/h. The Zoomer e: has a higher range of 90km on a full charge, although its battery size is unspecified. All three models have a chain-drive system and pedals.

The Cub e:, Dax e:, and Zoomer e: will only be available in China but Honda plans to release up to 10 electric motorbikes in different markets by 2025. Honda is also silent about the presence of battery swapping for the new e-bikes.

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Meet Microsoft’s New AI Model – Prometheus

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Leo Wong De Quan
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In addition to announcing a revision of the chat limits implemented on Bing’s ChatGPT today, Microsoft also shared some behind the scenes on how the company’s latest Search Engine, new Bing, works. The technology behind the new Bing is powered by the company’s new AI model, officially called Prometheus.

In the company’s branded blog post today, Microsoft shared the company had developed a proprietary technology they named Prometheus, which is a first-of-its-kind AI model that combines the company’s comprehensive Bing index, ranking, and answers results with the creative reasoning capabilities of OpenAI’s most-advanced GPT models.

Going into the specifics, Prometheus uses Bing and GPT to generate a set of internal queries iteratively through a component called Bing Orchestrator, and then provides an accurate and rich answer for the user query within the given conversation context, all within a matter of milliseconds. 

Selecting the relevant internal queries and leveraging the respective Bing search results is a critical component of Prometheus, since it provides relevant and fresh information to the model, enabling it to answer recent questions and reducing inaccuracies. Put in another way, the model uses its reasoning skill over the data provided by Bing and hence it’s grounded by Bing data, via the Bing Orchestrator. Microsoft has shared the diagram below to illustrate how Prometheus works at a high level.

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The final step is when Prometheus attaches relevant Bing search answers such as weather, stock, sports, news, and so on, to the Chat answer. With the search results in mind, Prometheus is able to integrate citations into sentences in the Chat answer so that users can easily click to access those sources and verify the information.

Jordi Ribas, Corporate Vice President of Search & AI at Microsoft, has also expressed in the blog post that besides Prometheus, his team faced challenges in creating an ideal Bing search product. In the end, the team developed a new Bing UX that has a unified Search and Chat in a single interface, because some queries would perform better in the classical or Search mode, while others would do better in a conversational or Chat mode.

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Selecting the relevant internal queries and leveraging the respective Bing search results is a critical component of Prometheus, since it provides relevant and fresh information to the model, enabling it to answer recent questions and reducing inaccuracies – this method is called grounding.  Put another way, the model reasons over the data provided by Bing and hence it’s grounded by Bing data, via the Bing Orchestrator. The diagram below illustrates how Prometheus works at a high level.

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Geely Takes Important Steps for Methanol-Powered Vehicles!

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The automotive industry continues to evolve and change. This sector, which once relied solely on fossil fuels, is now being replaced by electric vehicles and alternative fuel solutions such as hydrogen. Geely, one of the largest automobile manufacturers in China, is one of the leading companies in these studies. Recently, Geely launched the world’s first 100,000-ton low-carbon green methanol plant. Here are the details…

Geely’s Low-Carbon Methanol Plant Starts Operations

Geely and Henan Shuncheng Group launched the world’s first 100,000-ton low-carbon green methanol plant in Anyang City, Henan. This plant is a breakthrough in the field of renewable energy and is a significant contribution to China’s ambitious carbon neutrality goals. Methanol is a low-carbon, oxygenated, renewable fuel with high combustion efficiency, and is considered an alternative to traditional gasoline and diesel fuels. It is liquid at room temperature.

Geely methanol plant
Geely methanol plant

That makes storage, transportation, and usage safer and more convenient than other forms of clean energy. Green methanol, or renewable methanol, is methanol manufactured using low carbon emissions from sustainable or renewable resources at scale. China is the world’s largest producer and consumer of methanol, and Geely believes that if one-third of the country’s vehicles use green methanol fuel. It could reduce 80 million tons of oil imports and recover 132 million tons of carbon dioxide. This is an enormous step towards China’s carbon neutrality goal.

The Anyang City plant utilizes hydrogen and carbon dioxide to synthesize 110,000 tons of methanol annually. This is equivalent to the environmental impact of planting 160,000 mu (106 square kilometers) of forest area. The plant uses an emissions-to-liquids (ETL) technology from Carbon Recycling International (CRI) in Iceland. The ETL process converts carbon dioxide into methanol, which reduces greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint.

In addition, the plant implements a carbon dioxide capture and purification process, which can recover carbon dioxide from industrial gas exhaust. The Geely-Backed Low-Carbon Methanol Plant is a milestone in renewable energy development. It not only reduces carbon emissions and mitigates climate change but also provides a new direction for the automotive industry.

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Upcoming Realme C-Series Phone To Feature Dynamic Island Called Mini Capsule, Could Be Realme C55

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Viraj Gawde
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Apple introduced Dynamic Island, a pill-shaped cutout with software optimisation on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last year. Since then, it became the talk of the town in the tech industry. While Apple’s Android competitors are yet to launch something similar to Dynamic Island, Xiaomi is expected to be the first brand to adopt the feature on its upcoming Xiaomi 13 Lite smartphone. Now Realme is also set to join the bandwagon. 

Reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer (@Onleaks) shared an image of a Realme device with a dynamic island. It displays a SuperVOOC text on the left and a battery percentage on the right side. The image also reveals Realme UI 4.0 version in the smartphone’s About Device page. Although the name of the upcoming offering remains a mystery, Realme VP Madhav Sheth acknowledged the dynamic island on Realme phone and also revealed an important detail. However, the tweet has now been deleted. 

Sheth is calling the dynamic island on the phone as Realme Mini Capsule. Additionally, the executive added that it will make its way on the brand’s upcoming C-series smartphone. As per Sheth’s previous poll on Twitter, the upcoming offering is expected to be the successor to the Realme C35. The device is tipped to be called the Realme C55 and it has already bagged multiple certifications revealing a 4,880mAh battery unit with support for 33W fast charging. 

Realme’s C-series phones are usually budget offerings under Rs 12,000 price bracket. It will be interesting to see something like Apple’s Dynamic Island in the same affordable price segment. We will have to wait and see how the Realme Mini Capsule will utilise software features compared to Dynamic Island. 

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Samsung Galaxy A54 & Galaxy A34 Appear in New Renders Along With Specs Ahead of Launch

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Sudhanshu
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After debuting its flagship smartphones earlier this year, Samsung is now gearing up to launch the Galaxy A-series midrange lineup soon. According to rumors, the brand could launch new mid-range phones in March. Ahead of the launch, a new report has emerged leaking the renders, specs & features of the Galaxy A53 and the Galaxy A34.

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The report comes from 91mobiles Hindi. It reveals the design of both the Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 5G smartphones. Both the renders match the renders revealed in previous leaks. It confirms that the phones will be adopting clean, vertically aligned circular camera modules which look quite similar to the ones present on the Galaxy S23 series. Additionally, it also shows that the Galaxy A35 5G will feature a notched display. Let’s take a look at the specifications.

Samsung Galaxy A54 specs

The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G is expected to feature a 6.4-inch sAMOLED Full HD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080p, which can adjust its refresh rate between 60Hz and 120Hz. Rumors suggest that it will be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 1380 SoC, accompanied by 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Its camera setup will comprise of a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5MP macro lens. The phone will also have a 32MP front camera.

For security, the Galaxy A54 will incorporate an in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone will draw power from a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and is expected to have an IP67 rating, which will make it resistant to dust and water. The device will also feature dual SIM, NFC, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It will come with OneUI 5.0 based on Android 13.

Samsung Galaxy A34 specs

The Samsung Galaxy A34 5G is expected to feature a 6.6-inch Full HD+ sAMOLED panel with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may be equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC and up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The phone is projected to have dimensions of 161 x 78 x 8mm and a weight of 199 grams.

The Galaxy A34 will feature a triple camera setup on the back with a 48MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 5MP macro/bokeh lens. It will have a 13MP front camera for taking selfies and making video calls.

According to reports, the Galaxy A34 5G is anticipated to come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It will also feature the latest OneUI 5.0 software based on Android 13 and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. Connectivity features will include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, dual SIM support, NFC, OTG, and a 3.5mm headphone jack, which are similar to those found on the Galaxy A54.

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OnePlus 11 Concept Surfaces In Leaked Image Revealing Design

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Viraj Gawde
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OnePlus is set to announce the OnePlus 11 Concept at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona which starts from February 27th. Yesterday, the brand teased the upcoming offering. Now the OnePlus 11 Concept has surfaced in a leaked image giving us a better look at the device. 

The OnePlus 11 Concept is already teased to come with icy blue pipelines that are expected to be LED light stripes. This seems to be similar to the Nothing Phone (1)’s Glyph interface. The teaser has already confirmed that the OnePlus 11 Concept will have a carbon fiber exterior for increased durability without increasing the weight. 

In the latest development, the leaked image shows the LED light stripes surrounding the circular camera island and running through the smartphone’s back panel. The pattern sort of looks similar to a fingerprint impression. The OnePlus logo is located at the bottom right side of the device. The Concept’s camera module also appears to be slightly different and protruding compared to the regular OnePlus 11. 

OnePlus hasn’t exactly revealed what the Concept phone will come with. As is the case with concept products, it may never see the light of day. The OnePlus 11 Concept will follow the OnePlus Concept One that the brand showcased at CES three years ago in 2020. The latter was developed in partnership with automaker Mclaren. It sported a leather textured back panel with Orange accents and a vertically running Black strip in the middle. At the top of the back panel, the middle Black strip housed disappearing vertically stacked three camera lenses.

We will have to wait and see whether the OnePlus 11 Concept will pack any groundbreaking or innovative features. 

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Realme GT Neo 5 SE Display, Camera Specs Tipped

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Realme launched the Realme GT Neo 5 in China earlier this month. This smartphone is now scheduled to release globally as Realme GT 3 next week at MWC 2023.

A few days back, we started hearing about a toned-down variant of this device called Realme GT Neo 5 SE. Today, we get to learn more details about this upcoming handset.

Realme GT Neo 5
Realme GT Neo 5

Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has disclosed more information regarding the Realme GT Neo 5 SE. As per the leaker, the phone will share its design with the regular Realme GT Neo. However, it will lack the RGB LED lights and the transparent cover.

Talking about specs, the smartphone will arrive with a centered punch-hole flexible flat OLED display. The screen will offer a 1.5K resolution.

It will come with a triple-camera system. This setup will be headed by a 64MP Omnivision OV64M sensor.

Last but not least, the handset will be powered by a yet-to-be-announced Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 1 chipset. This silicon is expected to go official alongside the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 SoC.

As of now, we have no idea when this device will be officially unveiled. Also, it is not known if and when this phone will be released in global markets.

We are looking forward to learning more about the Realme GT Neo 5 SE in the coming days. Until then, let us know your thoughts on it in the comment section below.

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MediaTek to Unveil Next Gen Tech at MWC 2023, New Dimensity Chips & More

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Sean
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MediaTek has confirmed that it will be announcing various new technologies and innovations at the MWC 2023 event that will kick off later this month in Barcelona. The major conference will have the company showcase next gen tech and new chips. So here’s what to look forward to.

New MediaTek Dimensity Series

Among the various new announcements, the Dimensity series of 5G enabled mobile chips will likely be one of the highlights. These chips will power next gen smartphones and tablets and will offer upgrades in various aspects over their predecessors. This will likely include improvements in connectivity, multimedia, image processing, AI, and more.

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During MWC 2023, the Dimensity 9200 SoC will be the new high end chipset from the company that will be equipped on flagship grade handsets. Apart from this, MediaTek will also unveil the new Dimensity 7000 series at the event. This would power more affordable mid range devices and the lineup would include the Dimensity 7200. Outside of new Dimensity chips, the brand will be revealing the new Helio G36 SoC for mass market gaming phones as well.

Connectivity & Home Products

Among the various new chip announcements, the company will also be unveiling new Filogic chips for improved connectivity on products like mesh routers, smart TVs, streaming devices, smartphones, tablets, laptops and more. The MWC event will also have the company demonstrate a new portfolio of products that feature Wi-Fi 7 standards, as well as the older but still capable 6E and 6 standards as well.

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Additionally, the new Genio platform will include new high end, mid range, and budget chipsets that power various smart home products and IoT devices. This includes the likes of smart home appliances and smart TVs. Meanwhile, the Kompanio chipsets will offer high performance and good battery life for Chromebooks across different price points.

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Other Technologies

MediaTek will also be showcasing 5G mmWave beam technology that was developed in collaboration with Ericsson. The new announcements will also include 5G UltraSave for mmWave with Keysight 5G Network Emulation Solutions. This new technology optimizes hardware and software design to extend battery life on devices that use 5G networking. There will also be a number of new technologies in the Barcelona event which will start from February 27 to March 2. So stick around for more, as we will be covering the upcoming conference.

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Nothing Phone (1) Officially Receiving Android 13-Based Nothing OS 1.5 Update

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Viraj Gawde
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The Nothing Phone (1) was launched in July last year. It shipped with Android 12 OS out of the box. Now the Carl Pei-helmed company is officially rolling out an Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 update for the Phone (1) users. The latest software version packs a host of new features and improvements. Read on to know more details about it below. 

The Nothing OS 1.5 update based on Android 13 is rolling out to all users. Phone (1) users can simply go to Settings and under the General tab scroll to the Software Update section. They can then select the ‘Download and install’ button. The Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 update weighs 1.25GB in size. Before updating to the latest OS, users are advised to back up their data, connect their phone to WiFi for a reliable connection, and ensure that the device has a sufficient battery. 

The Android 13-based Nothing OS 1.5 brings a new weather app and changes to the camera user interface. There are new customisations including Glyph ringtones, notification sounds, and more Material You custom colour schemes. The software version also offers lock screen shortcut customisations for the camera, torch, device control, and wallet. There are also visual upgrades like a new media control interface, new volume controls, live captions, and smoother animations. 

Nothing says that the Nothing OS 1.5 version brings a 50 percent increase in app loading speed, quick network settings panel, and closing active background apps from the notification centre. The update introduces a new QR code scanner in the quick settings and camera app to make it more accessible. Lastly, the latest software version comes with a personal safety app and a new ‘self repair feature’ to have the phone optimise its own memory consumption.

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Nubia Z50 Ultra Spotted With Ultra-narrow Border, Under-display Camera

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Soumyakanti
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Nubia is reportedly gearing up to launch the Nubia Z50 Ultra, the top variant in its Z50 lineup. Recently, a photo of the Nubia Z50 Ultra is captured by a netizen in the subway (published by Digital Chat Station) which reveals that the smartphone has an ultra-narrow border screen with an under-display camera, making it look stunning in appearance.

Nubia Z50 Ultra leak

According to a previous report, the Z50 Ultra’s under-display camera uses a pixel circuit to drive an OLED pixel unit technical solution. This solution optimizes the pixel space arrangement and film stacking design of the camera area without reducing the pixel density and pixel driver circuit in the camera area. As a result, the front camera of the mobile phone has improved the transmittance of visible light, increased the amount of light input of the camera under the screen, and achieved a high-resolution and undifferentiated true full-screen display while improving the photographic effect.

This innovative under-display camera technology is expected to be a game-changer for the smartphone industry as it eliminates the need for a notch or hole-punch in the display to house the front-facing camera. This, in turn, provides a larger and more immersive display experience, giving users a true full-screen experience without any interruptions.

Nubia has not officially released any details about the smartphone’s specifications or features, but recently, an unknown Nubia smartphone with the model number NX712J was listed on TENAA, which is believed to be the Z50 Ultra.

According to Digital Chat Station, the Z50 Ultra will feature ZTE‘s fourth-generation under-display front-facing camera technology from BOE, a 2K resolution curved display powered by a second-gen display chip, a periscope zoom camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.

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OnePlus 7T T-Mobile Version Finally Gets Android 12 Update

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Chandan
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Almost all Android flagship handsets have already received the Android 13 update, and work on the Android 14 operating system has begun. The OnePlus 7T T-Mobile variant, on the other hand, was an exception. Forget about Android 13, it still hasn’t received the Android 12 update on time. But at last, the OnePlus 7T has begun catching up with its long-overdue Android 12 upgrade. This is arguably the best illustration of “Better late than never”.

T-Mobile OnePlus 7T owners have been waiting for an Android 12 update since the OxygenOS 12 was introduced for unlocked variants in October. Now, finally, the time has come. The release’s changelog indicates that the update’s build number is HD1907 11 F.03. It has a size of about 4GB. The build contains all the usual visual enhancements to the OxygenOS user interface, the two-month-old December 2022 security upgrades, and all the frills that come with the Android 12 operating system.

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The fact that T-Mobile deleted the OnePlus 7 and 7T models from its software update summary page caused some hesitancy when it came to deploying Android 12 to those handsets. Although the OxygenOS 12 version for the 7T is a significant improvement, the 7 Pro doesn’t appear to be eligible for the same treatment as the magenta people. The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren may still receive the Android 12 update in the near future, but there is currently no official timetable, according to a “Community Manager” on the T-Mobile forums.

Also, the OxygenOS 12 upgrade adds a number of additional privacy features. You may check which apps are using your microphone, camera, or location as one of these features. Now, users can easily spot and remove apps that are accessing private data without their consent. The update also includes a new privacy dashboard that offers consumers a thorough breakdown of the information that applications are gathering and how they are utilising it. So that was all we had to cover up regarding the OnePlus 7T Android 12 update. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.

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ChatGPT Revolutionizes the Publishing Industry: Are AI Writing Taking Over Best-Seller Lists?

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Oğuz Çakır
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ChatGPT continues to take the internet by storm. Artificial intelligence, which is open to everyone’s access, is replacing people as a workforce in many different sectors. It seems that one of the fields in question is writing. According to the latest reports, books written by ChatGPT are flooding Amazon as people turn to AI for quick publishing. Here are the details…

ChatGPT-written books are flooding Amazon as people turn to AI for quick publishing

The ChatGPT has revolutionized the way people think about writing, making it possible for anyone with basic writing skills to publish a book in a matter of hours. This has led to a wave of books being published on Amazon. Many of which have been written entirely by the AI. One of the first people to take advantage of this technology was Brett Schickler, a salesman from Rochester, New York.

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Schickler had always dreamed of writing a book but had never been able to find the time or inspiration. However, after discovering ChatGPT, he was able to create a 30-page illustrated children’s e-book called “The Wise Little Squirrel: A Tale of Saving and Investing” in just a few hours. The book is about a squirrel who becomes wealthy by saving and investing his money.

Schickler’s success with ChatGPT has inspired others to follow in his footsteps. As of mid-February, there were over 200 e-books in Amazon’s Kindle store listing ChatGPT as an author or co-author. Some of these books include “How to Write and Create Content Using ChatGPT,” “The Power of Homework,” and “Echoes of the Universe,” a poetry collection. In addition, there is a new subgenre on Amazon: books about using ChatGPT, written entirely by ChatGPT.

However, there are concerns about authenticity because ChatGPT learns how to write by scanning millions of pages of existing text. An experiment by CNET resulted in multiple corrections and apparent plagiarism before the tech news site suspended its use. There are also concerns that the flood of AI-written books could threaten “real” authors.

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Mary Rasenberger, executive director of writers’ group the Authors Guild, said that “a lot of authors are going to be out of work” if AI-written books flood the market. Ghostwriting has a long tradition, but the ability to automate through AI could turn book writing from a craft into a commodity.

Some authors who use ChatGPT feel no duty to disclose in the Kindle store that their book was written by a computer. Amazon’s policies do not require it, and the company has not commented on whether it plans to change or review its policies around authors’ use of AI or other automated writing tools. However, it is expected that some measures will be taken in this regard in the future.

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Motorola Razr 2023 Leaked Renders Show Largest Outer Screen on Flip Phone Yet

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Soumyakanti
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Motorola is set to release an upgraded version of its popular Razr phone, and leaked information about the upcoming model suggests that it will feature a larger cover display than its predecessor. According to TechOutlook, the new device, codenamed “Juno,” is rumored to have a cover display estimated to be 3.6-inch or larger, compared to the 2.7-inch display on the current model.

Motorola Razr (2023) Leak

Popular leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks) has also shared some high-quality renders of Razr 2023. In addition to the larger cover display, the new Razr 2023 will also feature a redesigned rear panel. The panel is divided into two distinct sections, with a matte velvet AG glass featuring the Motorola and Razr logos at the bottom, and a glossy glass, possibly Gorilla Glass 5, at the top. The top portion of the panel will house the device’s cameras, which have been moved from a raised camera island to the top left corner of the panel.

Motorola Razr (2023) Leak

While the display of the new Razr is similar to that of the previous model, with slim bezels and fewer creases, the phone’s renders do not show a selfie camera. However, it is possible that the device will still have a 32MP selfie camera, like its predecessor.

Last week, Oppo launched the Find N2 Flip with the biggest outer screen seen so far on a flip-style foldable phone. Samsung has also announced that it will release the Galaxy Z Flip5 later this year. However, Motorola’s latest design seems to set a new benchmark in the market.

Motorola Razr (2023) Leak

While it took slab-style phones a long time to become practically all-screen, flip-style foldables seem to be moving much faster in this direction. The upcoming Razr 2023 is expected to have a sleek design, with the large outer screen being a key feature that sets it apart from its competitors.

With the competition in the flip phone space heating up, it will be interesting to see how Oppo and Samsung respond to Motorola’s latest offering. The release of the Razr 2023 is eagerly anticipated by fans of the iconic brand, and the leaked renders suggest that it will not disappoint.

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Portronics Mport 13C 13-in-1 USB Docking Station Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde
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Portronics has launched a new USB dock in India. It is dubbed Mport 13C and as the name suggests the device is a 13-in-1 docking station with a host of ports for different needs. The latest offering is a bit different from the Mport 11C that was announced last September. Read on to know what the Mport 13C offers out of the box. 

The Portronics Mport 13C looks like a surge protector in terms of dimensions. It has a total of 13 ports. The device features an aluminium-alloy magnesium body making it strong and resistant to scratches. Additionally, the Mport 13C has such a shape and rubbed feet that it also doubles up as a laptop stand and also ensures a better grip.

The Portronics Mport 13C is a multi-port docking station that is compatible with laptops, MacBooks, smartphones, and PC peripherals (like keyboards, mice, external storage devices). It has two USB-C ports and four USB 3.0 ports for high-speed data transfers. There is an SD card slot, micro SD card, Ethernet port, 3.5mm jack, HDMI, VGA, and a Type-C PD 3.0 port. With the ethernet port, users can enjoy a 100Mbps high-speed internet connection. The laptop can also be connected to an external monitor via a VGA or HDMI port. The multi-port docking station supports up to 87W charging when a laptop is connected with the Thunderbolt 3/PD pass-through port. 

The Portronics Mport 13C carries a price tag of Rs 3,999. It comes with 1-year warranty and can be purchased from the brand’s official website, Amazon, Flipkart, and leading offline stores across the country.

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HP OMEN 17 laptop with Intel Core i9 & RTX 4080 GPU launched in India

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Sudhanshu
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HP has launched a new premium gaming laptop in India called the HP OMEN 17. The HP OMEN 17 laptop is the first in the country to feature the NVIDIA GeForce RTX4080 GPU, making it ideal for professional gamers. It is powered by a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor for top-notch performance. Let’s take a look at all the specs and features of this new laptop.

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HP OMEN 17 specs & features

The HP OMEN 17 laptop boasts a 17.3-inch IPS LCD display that delivers a Quad HD+ resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels with a brightness peak of 300nits, perfect for professional gaming with a 240Hz refresh rate. Running on a 13th Gen Intel Core i9 processor that has a 24-core CPU, the HP OMEN 17 comes equipped with 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD storage.

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The HP OMEN 17 comes with NVIDIA GeForce RTX4080 GPU with the NVIDIA Ada Lovelace architecture. This is a laptop version of the GPU which is optimized for performance, power, and battery life. The OMEN Tempest Cooling Technology keeps the temperature down to prevent performance throttling, and the OMEN Gaming Hub enhances the gaming experience with advanced software controls for hardware.

The laptop has an HP Wide Vision 720p camera that reduces temporal noise and a dual-microphone setup for video calls. The dual-speaker setup with Bang & Olufsen audio enhances the gaming experience. The laptop has WiFi 6E connectivity for fast internet speed.

The HP OMEN 17 has an 83 Wh Li-ion polymer battery with 330W charging. It also has a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C Port, three USB Type-A ports, an HDMI port, a mini DisplayPort port, and an RJ-45 port for connectivity.

Pricing & availability

The HP OMEN 17 is now available for purchase in India through various outlets such as Omen Playground Stores, HP World Stores, and HP Online Store at a price of Rs 2,69,990.

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