Apple executives have talked about the M2 chipset that powers some of its latest mobile products. The new chip supposedly comes with cutting edge technology that offers various improvements. So here are all the details.
Tim Millet, the Vice President of the Cupertino based giant’s chip platform architecture and product marketing Vice President Bob Borchers talked about the latest chipset during an interview with TechCrunch. The Apple executives discussed the company’s silicon and its future during the interview. The officials also talked about how the the improvements in technology affect the consumers and where it plans on taking the chips moving forward.
Millet also revealed that the iPad Pro played an important role in the brand’s choice of shifting its Mac lineup to its M1 series of chips. He further added that Apple wanted to push the boundaries with its successor to the M1. The company had previously worked with Intel to power its PC lineup. But it finally decided to move away from its chip supplier and adopted its proprietary silicon.
Millet stated that “The M2 family was really now about maintaining that leadership position by pushing, again, to the limits of technology. We don’t leave things on the table. We don’t take a 20% bump and figure out how to spread it over three years… figure out how to eke out incremental gains. We take it all in one year; we just hit it really hard. That’s not what happens in the rest of the industry or historically.”
Nowadays, the smartwatch market is very competitive. Not only are there smartwatches and smart bands made by big brands like Apple, Samsung and Xiaomi, but there are also countless brands trying to impact them in different ways. And the smartwatch I want to introduce today, the KOSPET TANK T2, is a good watch. Although it has no significant advantages, but also the same no significant disadvantages, the price is just right.
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Unboxing
If you buy TANK T2, you will receive a box like this. The way it opens is very elegant, and flipping the lid not only reveals the main accessories of the smartwatch, but also all the selling points are written inside the lid. In addition to the strap and charger, there is a manual and Tempered Glass underneath. while the screen glass is strong enough to keep it from breaking in harsh environments, this film will also prevent sand from scratching on the screen.
Design
The TANK T2 is a very outdoor style at first glance. The all-metal body with 9H Dual Glass Cover gives it excellent protection. 5ATM, IP69K and MIL-STD-810H, it basically has all the protection certifications you can imagine. This one is black frosted, two orange buttons with the default dial also looks very technological style.
The back cover is ABS without too many bumps, making it comfortable to wear. The included strap is made of silicone, which is the best material for most sports or outdoor watches. It’s not easy to get dirty or broken, it doesn’t absorb water, so it doesn’t stink if you don’t wash it for long time. For the TANK T2, the overall design is still very good looking, meets my expectations for a $100 outdoor smartwatch.
How to use & Function
The system of TANK T2 is still very simple. You don’t need a manual, basically you can figure out all the functions when you hands on. The watch has only two buttons and their functions are engraved directly on the frame. The top button is actually equivalent to the power button on the phone, responsible for back, lock screen and power on. Of course, you can also use it as a start timer or pause button. When there is no watch strap, it does look like a professional Stopwatch in hand.
And the button below is specially designed for sports. Press to select the mode you want among 70 sports modes. The superb number of modes covers most sports both indoors and outdoors, even if I want to swipe to the bottom it takes a long time.
Sometimes you forget to turn on the sports mode, right? TANK T2 enables smart recognition and reminder of 6 sports – stationary state, walking, running, cycling, elliptical and rower. The system can automatically sense current sports status without entering Sports Modes manually.
The T2 operates in almost the same way as other smartwatches. Swipe down the control center, swipe up the notification center. Left swipe is various monitoring indicators, and right swipe is Setting. setting is also mostly some monitoring data, such as heart rate and sleeping data. The T2 also has blood oxygen detection, and even blood pressure detection.
I must remind you that it doesn’t have the ability to download apps like Apple watch or OPPO Watch. The good thing is that TANK T2 is fully functional, so it’s not a big deal.
A good smartwatch must have a stable connection with your phone. So let’s see how the TANK T2 does in terms of connectivity. First of all, the KOSPET FIT, which is the same as the watch system, is a simple style, basically some sports data and basic functions. And the APP muti-language options can benefit users from different regions of the world.
We tested the stability of the watch’s connection to the phone, and in the week I wore it, incoming calls and messages were received properly. You can also make calls with the watch, as it has a speaker and microphone. But you can’t play music independently, you can only control the volume level of the phone and switch songs.
APP message push is also no problem, if there is no APP in the list that you want to receive information, you can also add it yourself. Although I rarely use it, the T2 adds a shutter function that can be used as a remote shutter button for the phone’s camera.
Battery
TANK T2 battery life is something you do not need to worry about, the official claim that even heavy use can last more than a week. I have been using it for a week and the battery life is indeed very long. Even if I wear the watch while sleeping, it would only use 3% more power. If I turn off some detection functions, I believe it will last 2 weeks. The only way to charge it is through the included special charger, but wireless charging absence is one of its few regrets.
When we go to evaluate KOSPET TANK T2 in general, we find that it is very all-round and has almost no drawbacks. Except for the wireless charging just mentioned, anyone who has used a wireless charging watch knows that it doesn’t really work as well as you expect. So for a $100 smartwatch, I think it’s worth it. Fully functional, sturdy, good-looking, stable connection, excellent battery life, the basic conditions of a good smartwatch are met. That’s enough for most people.
While reverse wireless charging has already been seen on Android smartphone from various brands, it seems that Apple is still working on developing this technology with the latest report also hinting at its arrival for next gen iPhones.
According to sources close to the matter, the Cupertino based giant is still working on perfecting the full reverse wireless charging technology for its iPhones. For those unaware, this technology basically makes your smartphone a wireless charging pad, enabling you to charge other products that support wireless charging. Meaning, your phone can end up charging another device that supports wireless charging, or even TWS earbuds that have charging cases that support the same.
The sources added that the brand had originally hoped to debut the reverse wireless charging technology on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, the company had failed to meet its deadline. So now, it appears that Apple engineers are hard at work again to finish the wireless charging tech along with building software optimizations for it as well. Reverse wireless charging can also be called bilateral wireless charging.
Notably, ever since the iPhone 12 series, Apple has incorporated at least some elements that enable reverse wireless charging. However, this feature has been deactivated on the devices likely over various reasons. But once the company fully supports reverse wireless charging, we can expect the iPhones to be capable of charging any Qi enabled accessory. One of the best uses would likely include charging your AirPods.
Back in December 2022, the Realme X7 Max 5G entered into Open Beta testing for its Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 build. Now, the brand has finally launched the stable build of this software for owners of this device across the globe.
The stable Realme UI 4.0 for Realme X7 Max 5G comes with firmware version RMX3031_11.F.04. To get this update, you need to make sure that your device is running firmware version RMX3031_11.C.16 or RMX3031_11.C.17. The update will currently be rolling out to a limited number of users, with border rollout planned for February. You can check out the complete changelog below to see all the changes that are coming with this update.
Changelog
【Aquamorphic Design】
. Adds Aquamorphic Design theme colours for enhanced visual comfort.
. Applies the Aquamorphic Design philosophy to animations to make them natural and vivid.
. Adds a Home screen world clock widget to show the time in different time zones.
. Upgrades to Quantum Animation Engine 4.0, with a new behaviour recognition feature, which recognises complex gestures and provides optimised interactions.
. Optimises UI layers for a clearer and neater visual experience.
. Applies real-world physics to animations to make them look more natural and intuitive.
. Adapts responsive layouts to accommodate different screen sizes to improve readability.
. Optimises the widget design to make information easier and quicker to find.
. Optimises fonts for better readability.
. Optimises system icons by using the latest colour scheme to make the icons easier to recognise.
. Enriches and optimises illustrations for features by incorporating multicultural and inclusive elements.
【Efficiency】
. Adds large folders to the Home screen. You can now open an app in an enlarged folder with just one tap and turn pages in the folder with a swipe.
. Adds a new type of Always-On Display that shows live information about music, ride-hailing and food delivery. (Supports only some apps)
. Adds media playback control, and optimises the Quick Settings experience.
. Adds more markup tools for screenshot editing.
. Adds support for adding widgets to the Home screen, making information display more personalised.
. Upgrades Doodle in Notes. You can now draw on graphics to take notes more efficiently.
. Optimises Shelf. Swiping down on the Home screen will bring up Shelf by default. You can search content online and on your device.
Telegram is once again showing its commitment to delivering a top-notch user experience with its latest update. As per tradition, Telegram has released a fresh set of features to enhance its messaging app for both Android and iOS users, and this time around, the update is packed with exciting new tools. One of the standout features in the update is the profile photo maker, which allows users to transform stickers or animated emojis into an eye-catching profile picture for their accounts, groups, and channels. The best part is that the feature is available to all users, regardless of whether they have a Premium subscription or not.
Another new addition is real-time message translation, a tool that promises to make cross-language communication a breeze. People who have contacts in different countries could really benefit from this feature since they can benefit from the convenience of conversation in multiple languages. With the Translate bar at the top of the app, users can translate entire chats, groups, and channels with ease. This feature is, however, reserved for Telegram’s Premium users.
The new update also includes a detailed pie chart that shows the amount of mobile and Wi-Fi data used by the app. The auto-download settings can be customized to meet your preferences if you intend to save data while using Telegram in the future. Furthermore, the update features a new media menu that gives users complete control over when media is saved to their gallery. With options to filter by size, type, and chat, this feature is sure to be a lifesaver for those who like to keep their media organized.
Last but not least, Telegram has made finding the perfect emoji easier than ever with its new emoji categories. Users can now access the emoji panel and zoom in on any emoji to get a better look before sending.
Revolutionary “Safety Cone Robots” have been spotted on highways in Ningbo, China, according to the Ningbo Evening News. In the event of a car accident, these intelligent cones will spring into action, autonomously closing off the emergency lane and broadcasting an alert through a rear horn to warn following vehicles. After the accident is handled, the cones will return to their charging stations.
A collaboration between Ningbo Traffic Police Detachment, Ningbo Datong Development Co., Ltd., and Farsoon Digital Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd, these robots feature a dome light on top and smooth-moving wheels on the bottom, allowing them to maneuver in formation like a fleet of drones. The cones use With the south link of the Hangzhou Bay Cross-sea Bridge undergoing an intelligent transformation, millimeter-wave radar, and visual image sensing equipment have been installed to detect and respond to unexpected road conditions. Upon discovering such a situation on the road, the drones receive instructions via the ‘brain’ of the command centre. Personnel who are in charge of the operation can simply deploy the fleet of drones using one button.
Driving at high speeds is vastly different from driving on standard roads. To ensure the safety of passing vehicles, an emergency lane must be closed as quickly as possible. In the past, it took up to 30 minutes to close the lane in the case of a traffic jam, but with the help of these intelligent safety cones, the process is reduced to mere seconds, greatly improving emergency response times. The cones take mere seconds to respond to an event, which is far better than simply waiting for response teams to arrive at the scene and block off a section of the highway. This technology can prove to be extremely helpful, especially on expressways and highways where the nearest response teams can be far away from the site of the incident.
Xiaomi has been pretty experimental when it comes to launching a new product in the Chinese market. They have been launching many new products every now and then under their branding in China. They have already launched products such as washing machines, airy fryers, kitchen chimneys and whatnot. Now, the brand has launched a new walkie-talkie in the country. The Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S has been launched officially with many interesting features such as up to 120 hours of claimed standby time.
The Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S offers a slim and textured body for a better grip and feel. The device has 4W transmission power and comes with a 1.7-inch colour display for displaying the necessary information. The display provides a crisp and vivid output. It comes with the support of a USB Type-C port, using which, one can recharge the battery of the gadget. Xiaomi has also provided an IP54 dust and water resistance rating which makes it splashproof. The device also supports FM Radio which can be used seamlessly without any hassles.
The gadget uses a 36mm larger speaker unit for a crisp and loud audio experience. The thickness of the body is only 15mm, and the weight of the whole machine is only 130 grams. It comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack using which one can connect their earphones to the walkie-talkie. The Xiaomi Walkie-Talkie 2S offers up to 80 custom channels in addition to the most popular 20 long-distance channels, and the frequency of each custom channel may be adjusted separately. The Mi Walkie-Talkie 2S also employs 4W transmission power, enabling calls in metropolitan areas up to 5 kilometres away. The Xiaomi walkie-talkie app is also supported by the device, allowing the user to further customise it.
The Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S has been priced at CNY 299. The gadget is already up for purchase in the country and interested users can simply order a unit using Xiaomi’s official website. So that was all we had to cover up for the launch of walkie talkie by Xiaomi. What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know by dropping a comment in your words down below. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.
Huawei is pretty popular for smartwatches in the market. They have some really good sets of smartwatches available in the market under their branding. But now, a report claims that the corporation is working on a new upcoming lineup of smartwatches. The companion app for their watches – Huawei Health, has now listed a few upcoming smartwatches. A complete lineup of the forthcoming gadget with the model number AOD-H1 has been spotted on the Huawei Health application.
It could be an upcoming Huawei Watch GT4 or Watch 4 series. But when we compared all the model numbers of the watches, we found this one is completely standalone. All the previous Huawei smartwatch comes with model number B.19 in their respective build numbers. B.19 is common among the model number of the Huawei watches. However, the newly spotted model number does not have it. The absence of the B.19 hints that this could be altogether a new smartwatch lineup which will be launched by the brand in near future. Honor, a former Huawei subsidiary, has always used B39 and B19. For instance, MUS-B19 is equivalent to GS3, and HBE-B39 is equivalent to MagicWatch.
Anyhow, other than the model number, we don’t actually know anything about the upcoming watch. All of the smartwatches in the lineup may have an AMOLED display and support for Always-on display, as indicated by the model number’s AOD. We are still unsure. To learn more about the upcoming smartwatches, let’s wait a little longer. It can be a premium outdoor smartwatch designed for a specific user. On the other hand, it might be a brand-new smart band. Yes, conceivably, but not definitely. There are many things we can assume, but we don’t know which ones will be true!
So that wraps up our post on the forthcoming Huawei smartwatch. What do you think about it? Will it be an altogether different smartwatch from the existing lineup or just a normal one? Do let us know your words by dropping a comment down below. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.
The Realme GT Neo 5 is set to launch in China on February 9. According to the latest developments, the device will be accompanied by two more phones.
These other handsets are officially called Realme V30 and Realme V30t. They have already been listed on the brand’s official website with pricing details.
Realme V30 / Realme V30t Specifications
As per the official listings, the Realme V30 and the Realme V30t don’t seem to have any differences. However, ITHome suggests that there could be a type and the devices should differ in some aspects as one of them is costlier than the other.
Anyway, as of now, we can say that the duo arrives with a 6.5-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+), 600 nits peak brightness level, and a dewdrop notch. It features a flat frame design with separate volume keys on the left and a fingerprint sensor-embedded power key on the right edge.
The smartphones are powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and boot Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for standard 10W charging.
Last but not least, they come with a 13MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) dual camera system on the rear and a 5MP front-facing camera. For detailed specs, we will have to wait for the handsets to go official on February 9.
Realme V30 / Realme V30t Price and Colors
According to official listings on Realme’s website, the phones will retail at the following price tags.
Realme V30
6GB + 128GB – ¥1,099 ($162)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,299 ($191)
Realme V30t
6GB + 128GB – ¥1,299 ($191)
8GB + 128GB – ¥1,499 ($221)
They will be available in Dark Night and Dawn Gold color options.
OPPO is rumored to be working on a new foldable Android flagship, the “Find N3,” which is expected to be even more powerful than its predecessor. Furthermore, the smartphone is reported to have a significant camera upgrade. The device is likely to resemble the Find X6 Pro, with the same specs as some of the top-end devices in its category.
OPPO’s latest device, the Find N2 foldable phablet, boasts high-end mobile camera features such as a 50MP main camera, a 32MP telephoto lens, in-house MariSilicon X NPU, and Hasselblad branding. However, the rumored Find N3 is said to surpass the 32MP telephoto shooter of the Find N2 with a massive upgrade.
In 2023, some foldable devices, including the Find N3, the Huawei Mate X3, and a mysterious third device, are expected to join the periscope zoom lens trend along with top-end iPhones. he periscope lens, which allows for a longer optical zoom, is a game-changer for smartphone photography. With the help of a folded lens design, the periscope camera can fit a longer zoom into a smaller space, resulting in a much higher zoom without digital cropping.
The Find N3, reportedly with the model number “PHN110”, is expected to maintain its camera upgrade in a similar bump to the Huawei Mate X3. Additionally, the Find X6 Pro is also rumored to have a new round main camera housing with its own periscope lens, leading to speculations that the Find N3 and Find X6 Pro may share this feature, as was the case with the X5 Pro and N2. The Find N2 features a Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, with the Adreno 730 GPU. The size of the display is 7.1 inches Foldable LTPO AMOLED while the screen resolution is 1792 x 1920 pixels. One thing is for sure – the Oppo Find N3 will launch with significantly higher specifications in the future, but all we have right now are leaks and rumors to fall back on.
Xiaomi has today announced a new limited edition smartphone of the existing Xiaomi CIVI 2 in the Chinese market. The Xiaomi CIVI 2 Hello Kitty Limited Edition device has been launched with many interesting features. The brand has added a photochromic rear panel which changes its colour when exposed to the sunlight. It turns into “blush” whenever a ray of sunlight hits its rear panel. Not only this, the brand has further customized its rear panel and many doodles of Hello kitty has been imprinted on the panel.
The photochromic back along with the imprinted doodles of Hello kitty gives its an unique look. The doodles or avatar are normally in Grey colour but when exposed to sunlight, it turns into red. The smartphones also comes in a unique packaging box, which has also got doodles or avatars of the Hello kitty imprinted on it. So these are the changes done in the limited edition unit of the CIVI 2. There might be some changes done in the theme inside the UI to give it a Hello kitty vibes.
The Xiaomi CIVI 2 Hello Kitty limited edition smartphones comes in one and only 12GB+256GB variant. The gadget is priced at CNY 2799. The smartphone is already up for pre-booking in the country and the interested users can book their units through the official online store. Regrding the specifications, the device packs the same hardware specifications when compared with the standard unit.
The 6.55-inch, 2400 x 1080 OLED hyperbolic, 58-degree flexible screen on the Xiaomi CIVI 2 has a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The device has a bespoke stainless steel VC fluid cooling chamber and a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor. It has a 4500mAh battery that supports 67W rapid charging out of the box. With front-facing twin primary cameras, the Xiaomi Civi 2 boasts the sharpest front-facing image in the company’s history. The Xiaomi Civi 2 has a 32MP main camera with an f/2.0 aperture and a 32MP dual front camera with a 100° ultra-wide angle. So that wraps up our post on the limited edition unit of Xiaomi CIVI 2. Thanks a lot for reading the post till the end.
In September of last year, Apple debuted the iPhone 14 series, releasing four new devices in the market. With the baseline price for the iPhone 14 being Rs 79,900 (~$968) in India, the series includes the classic iPhone 14, the iPhone 14 Plus, the iPhone 14 Pro, and the top-of-the-line iPhone 14 Pro Max. After a few months, eager customers looking to upgrade their iPhones (or switch to Apple) can now snag the standard iPhone 14 model for as low as Rs 43,900 (~$532).
For Valentine’s Day, Imagine, one of the largest authorized Apple retailers in India, is treating its customers to a sale. Both the 14 and 14 Plus variants are available with discounts, card cashbacks, and exchange offers.
Originally priced at Rs 79,900, the iPhone 14 boasts 128GB of storage with the option to upgrade to 256GB or 512GB for Rs 89,900 (~$1087) and Rs 1,09,900 (~$1329), respectively. Imagine is sweetening the deal with an instant discount of Rs 6,000 (~$73), plus an additional Rs 4,000 (~$48) cashback for HDFC Bank cardholders, effectively reducing the price to Rs 69,900 (~$845). There is also a trade-in option for customers to exchange their old phone for a discount of up to Rs 20,000 (~$242) on the iPhone 14, though the final price may vary based on the traded device.
The iPhone 14 Plus, normally priced at Rs 79,900, can also be purchased for less. Imagine is offering a Rs 7,000 (~$85) instant discount, as well as a Rs 4,000 cashback on HDFC Bank cards and EasyEMI transactions, bringing the price down to Rs 78,900 (~$954).
For those who manage to snag a deal, the non-Pro models offer exceptional value. The 14 Plus is said to have the best battery life of any iPhone in the market right now, and the standard 14 model has a slightly larger battery than the iPhone 13. The iPhone 14 runs on iOS 16 operating system while it is powered by Apple’s A15 Bionic Hexa-core processor. It is packed with 4 GB RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB internal storage options.
Realme has confirmed the display specifications of the Realme GT Neo 5 today. As it is known, the smartphone was spotted in the database of the TENAA certification in December 2022. The TENAA appearance revealed that the device will feature a 6.74-inch OLED display that supports a 1.5K resolution (2772 x 1240 pixels). Today, the company confirmed the other details of the GT Neo 5’s display.
As can be seen in the poster released by the brand, the Realme GT Neo 5 has a flat display with a centrally positioned punch-hole. The brand claims that the flat display will offer a better gaming experience. The reason behind it is that it supports a refresh rate of up to 144Hz, a 1,500Hz e-sports control engine that is said to be the industry’s first SGS sensitive touch authentication screen, and a 2160Hz PWM dimming.
The Realme GT Neo 5 will feature the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and LPDDR5x RAM. It is expected to arrive with up to 16 GB of RAM and up to 1 TB of USS 3.1 storage. The handset will run on Android 13 OS with the Realme UI 4.0 on top.
The brand recently confirmed that the Realme GT Neo 5 has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera. It is likely to be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. For selfies, it is expected to feature a 16-megapixel front camera.
There are two battery variants of the Realme GT Neo 5. The 4,600mAh battery of the device will support 240W fast charging, while the variant with. 5,000mAh battery will support 150W charging. A recent report claimed that the Realme GT Neo 5 240W will be rebranded as the Realme GT 3 in the global market. Other reports have revealed that it will come with RGB lighting, NFC connectivity, and an IR blaster. As it is known, it set to debut on Feb. 9 in China.
Vivo has started teasing the upcoming Y100 5G smartphone for Indian customers. If the leaks so far are to be believed, the device will be launching around the end of this week in the ₹27,000-29,000 price range.
Ahead of the launch, tipster Paras Guglani has leaked live images of the Vivo Y100 smartphone along with its first sale date. According to Guglani, the first sale of the Vivo Y100 5G will take place on February 16.
Moving on to the live image, it shows an Orange color variant of the device. We can see that the sides are flat in addition to the flat back panel. There are two camera modules present on the device. The top one holds two camera lenses while the bottom one has a camera lens and an LED flash.
Vivo Y100 5G Specs (rumored)
A recent report tipped off the specifications of the upcoming Vivo Y100 5G smartphone. The Vivo Y100 is rumored to have a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a fast 90Hz refresh rate. The device may be powered by the Dimensity 920 processor and come equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
For photography, it is said to feature a 64MP primary camera with OIS, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor. It may also have a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies. A large 5,000mAh battery is rumored to support 44W charging. It is rumored to run on Android 12 right out of the box.
Sonos, the company known for making premium speakers and soundbars, is gearing up to launch a new generation of smart speakers, which are expected to go official in the coming months.
According to the report from The Verge, the two upcoming smart speakers, named Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 100 will get launched in the coming months, but the exact launch date is yet known.
Sonos One Gen 2
The speakers were previously leaked under the codename Optimo and are expected to rival Apple HomePod and other similar smart speakers from brands like Google and Amazon.
The report adds that both speakers will come with a completely new design compared to the current products from Sonos. It is also said that the Era 300 will come with support for Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos.
A few months ago, it was reported that Sonos plans to revamp its lineup of products with the launch of several new speakers under a new series. The premium offering in the new lineup, Era 300, which has the codename Optimo 2, will be a multidirectional speaker. It will feature a completely rearchitected acoustic design and will offer the richest fidelity of any single speaker that Sonos has ever released.
The speaker is also expected to come with a USB-C port, Wi-Fi 6 connectivity support, and Bluetooth playback. All speakers in the Era lineup will support automatic tuning and sound optimization. Do note that the features were explored during the development stage, and the final list of features may be different.
Google has announced its new conversations artificial intelligence (AI) technology called Bard, which the company says will start rolling out in the coming weeks, without specifying a date.
Bard, which will directly compete with ChatGPT created by OpenAI, is powered by Google’s large language model called Language Model for Dialogue Applications (LaMDA).
Google has revealed that it will open up this new technology to “trusted testers” before making it available for a wider range of audience or before the public release.
Making the announcement, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, said: “Soon, you’ll see AI-powered features in Search that distill complex information and multiple perspectives into easy-to-digest formats, so you can quickly understand the big picture and learn more from the web: whether that’s seeking out additional perspectives, like blogs from people who play both piano and guitar, or going deeper on a related topic, like steps to get started as a beginner.”
The development comes after an all-hands meeting was organized at Google where employees raised concerns about the company’s competitive edge in the Artificial Intelligence technology space because of the sudden rise in popularity of ChatGPT. As per the reports, Google’s AI chief, Jeff Dean, responded by saying that the company can suffer reputation risk in providing wrong information, and that’s why it is taking slow and cautious steps before rolling out more AI-based features.
As of now, Google has not revealed more details about Bard and what the technology will actually be capable of, apart from giving a couple of examples. However, we expect to get more information in the upcoming “Google Presents” event, which is scheduled to take place on 8th February in Paris.
Apple has been rumored to be working on new iPad and MacBook models featuring an OLED display, but it hasn’t materialized so far. But now, it seems that the Cupertino-based tech giant is finally inching closer to launching devices having OLED panels.
According to the latest report coming from ETNews, Samsung and LG, which supply display panels to Apple, have started preparing their factories for the mass production of the first iPads with OLED displays.
Apple iPad
The report further adds that the screen will be a hybrid one as it uses a combination of flexible and rigid OLED technologies. Earlier, it was reported that iPad Pro models would have “two-stack” OLED displays with two red, green, and blue emission layers for increased brightness.
The screen is also expected to come with support for ProMotion for up to a 120Hz refresh rate. OLED panels have self-emitting pixels and do not require backlighting, allowing for a higher contrast ratio, greater color accuracy, and lower power consumption.
Currently, Apple is using OLED displays for the Apple Watch and the iPhone models, but the company is yet to adopt them for larger screen devices like tablets and laptops.
Some time back, Ross Young revealed that Apple is planning to launch 13-inch MacBook Air, 11.1-inch iPad Pro, and 13-inch iPad Pro with OLED panels in 2024. Meanwhile, there are rumors of the Apple iPhone Ultra featuring a microLED display when it goes official next year.
Indian smartwatch manufacturer Fire-Boltt has been on a release spree in recent times. Not long after the release of the Cobra and Talk Ultra smartwatches, the company has now launched not one but two new smartwatches at the same time. The smartwatches are keeps up with the interesting naming style Fire-Boltt adopts as they are dubbed Fire-Boltt Stardust and Dagger.
The Fire-Boltt Dagger adopts a circular dial design with a 1.43-inch AMOLED display. The display provides crisp, clear, and vivid image quality, thanks to the 466 x 466 pixels resolution. The watch frame is made from metal, giving it a premium and stylish look.
On the other hand, the Fire-Boltt Stardust utilizes the square dial design made popular by Apple Watch models. The Stardust packs a larger 1.95-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 320 x 385 pixels. The display size doesn’t affect the wieght of the watch as it is said to retain a compact and lightweight form factor that makes it easy to wear all day long with any form of fatigue.
The two new Fire-boltt smartwatches come with an in-built microphone and speaker, enabling users to make and receive calls without having to take out their phone. Perhaps, one of the most outstanding features onboard both models is the support for Bluetooth calling. This feature allows users to make calls directly from their wrists once it is paired with a smartphone. The watches also come with a quick dial pad, and call history, and can sync contacts from a connected smartphone.
The Fire-Boltt Dagger and Stardust smartwatches also have several fitness and health monitoring features. They are equipped with over 100 workout modes, including regulars such as running, cycling, swimming, walking, and many others. You also get health monitoring features such as sleep tracking, SpO2, and heart rate monitoring, and more.
The two new smartwatches also feature support for smart notifications. They come with an IP68 waterproof rating making them ideal for outdoor activities and water sports. The watches also come with in-built games.
As for the prices, the Fire-Boltt Dagger comes with a price tag of Rs. 3,499 ($42). The watch is available in three color options: Grey, Black, and Green. The square-shaped Fire-boltt Stardust smartwatch is priced at 2,499 ($30) and is available in Grey, Black, and Pink colors. While the Dagger is available for purchase on Amazon India and the Fire-Boltt website, the Stardust is presently available only on Flipkart.
Xiaomi has unveiled the MIJIA Smart Zero Cold Water Gas Water Heater 16L S1 in China. The new Xiaomi gadget is a smaller version of the MIJIA Water Heater S1 18L launched in 2021. This model will be available via crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall and Xiaomi Youpin.
The new MIJIA Smart Zero Cold Water heater 16L S1 can be easily installed at home. The installation does not require changing the internal piping architecture. It can also be installed with or without a return pipe. The return pipe installation method provides some aesthetics for the house. The gadget adopts the MIJIA 6-layer three-dimensional noise reduction technology and is equipped with an air inlet muffler. In addition, the water heater features sound-absorbing cotton, 16 rows of broadband combustion components, and fan turbine optimization.
The MIJIA Smart Zero Cold Water Gas water heater has the CCLC and CQC level 1technical certifications and has broadband constant temperature technology. The water heater has a wind resistance greater than 350Pa and can sufficiently withstand wind speeds up to level 9. The heater’s high-performance supercharged engine has a lift of 9 meters and a waterway of 100 meters. It can easily be deployed in high-rise buildings and old houses.
The water heater supports four operational modes – scheduled preheating, water-controlled preheating, one-key preheating, and linkage preheating. It supports incorporation into the MIJIA smart home ecosystem via the MIJIA app. The remote activities include water temperature adjustment, remote switching, and status monitoring. The water heater has a quadruple antibacterial purification system, with up to 99% protection.
Xiaomi is offering a three-year warranty on the MIJIA Smart Zero Cold Water Gas water heater 16L S1. The crowdfunding price for the MIJIA Smart Zero water heater is 1,799 yuan (~$265). The product will revert to its original price of 2,299 yuan (~$339) after the crowdfunding campaign.
There are indications that DJI will launch its first product of 2023 this week. A leak points to the unveiling of the DJI Mini SE drone on February 9. If confirmed, the launch is coming much earlier than previously projected. The Mini 2 SE is a product tailored to meet the demands at the lower end of the price spectrum.
shows some part of the rumored Mini SE being slipped into a coat pocket. The text in the original ad was in Chinese but with a clear indication of the date of release. As per the teaser, the Mini 2 SE will be released on 2023.02.09| at 11:30. Not many surprises are expected from the Mini 2 SE, as per its specs. The product will mainly fill the gap in pricing with more expansive and powerful DJI drones. It will probably feature some tech and component downgrades to suit its price tag.
The trajectory of rumors relating to the DJI Mini 2 SE shows an increasing connection to inside information. Last week, photos of the Mini 2 SE surfaced with specs and high-resolution images of the drone. It weighs below 249g, delivers 2.7K video, and has a flight time of 31 minutes. The drone also has a 10km video transmission capability which is slightly lower than the Mini 2 drone. It may feature an improved camera or come with more powerful connectivity between the drone and its ground controller.
Drone tipsters and industry experts are tipping the DJI Mini 2 SE as the next entrance-level drone from the world’s leading drone maker. Much about the DJI Mini 2 SE still falls under the realm of speculation. Official details will however surface on the eve of its release.
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