IAT T-Mad EV with a 1,000km Range Showcased as China’s Response to Tesla’s Cybertruck

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Jan 5, 2023

The IAT T-Mad has been showcased in China. The EV has a range of 621 miles (~1,000km) and has drawn comparisons with the Tesla Cybertruck. The concept-wild electric truck could well grace Chinese roads in the future.

The IAT T-Mad was presented for the first time during the Guangzhou Auto Show. It is an expansive pickup truck with solid off-road potential. It has similar dimensions to the Tesla Cybertruck but with a smaller wheelbase (142.9 inches). It is also slightly wider and taller than its competitor, although Tesla hasn’t released the Cybertruck also.

The T-Mad has a futuristic sci-fi exterior design. The front end has full-width LED lights in place of conventional headlights. A front grille is also absent in the T-Mad while its black plastic protruding bumper is fitted with two tow hooks. The four-door EV has rear suicide doors while the cabin can be configured in several ways.

As per the T-Mad’s interior, the cabin has a large lounge-like chair and three smaller swiveling seats. The large chair is at the rear while the driver sits in the center of the cabin. There are still key specs details lacking for the T-Mad.

There are also no clear details about the production milestones for the IAT T-Mad but it could have a minimal range of 800km. There are no indications yet on the pricing options for the model. IAT is now in a race with Tesla for the first to release either the T-Mad or the Cybertruck. It will be interesting to see the T-Mads electric motor and its battery pack.

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Wings Phantom 850 Gaming Earbuds With up to 50h Battery Life Launched in India

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 5, 2023

Audio accessories maker Wings has launched the Phantom 850 gaming earbuds in India. The new Wings gaming earbuds deliver up to 50 hours of playback and are equipped with 13mm drivers. The release of the new wireless earbuds comes on the heels of the earlier release of the Wings Phantom 760 and 800 gaming earbuds.

The Wings Phantom wireless earbuds have a dedicated game mode with 40ms low latency. The high-fidelity 13mm drivers combine with other components to deliver a rich audio experience. The earbuds have a 10-hour battery life which extends to 50 hours with its charging case. The device is supported by Bullet Charge technology for fast charging. You can get up to two hours of playtime when the gadget is charged for 15 minutes. The compact charging case adds up to four charging cycles to the Wings Phantom 850 earbuds.

The quad ENC mic setup of the Phantom 850 wireless earbuds allows for unfettered entertainment. Your calls or entertainment audio is not affected by environmental noise. The Phantom 850 supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and it uses Speed Sync technology. It has a premium ABS cover and IPX5 waterproof certification. The Wings Phantom 850 is ergonomically designed and is suitable for extended use without any side effects.

Multiple equalization settings, buds lighting modes, touch controls, and other customizations can be done via the Sync app. You can also locate your missing Phantom 850 earbuds through the Sync app. The gadget has two color options – black and white and Wings a 1-year warranty is part of the package. The launch price of the Wings Phantom 850 is Rs. 899 (~$) and it can be purchased via Amazon, Flipkart, and the Wings website.

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TCL Launches RayNeo X2; Company’s First AR Eyewear

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Chandan

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Jan 5, 2023

At the CES 2023 event, a slew of new items and technologies will be unveiled. Every brand has launched something on its own, each with its own unique innovations. TCL is also among them. They unveiled the company’s first AR Eyewear at the event, which will be formerly known as the TCL RayNeo X2. TCL is one of the most well-known technology brands, best known for producing televisions. The brand has now moved into a new category. Let’s see how well they do with this first-generation AR product.

While TCL used to attend CES with only prototypes, it finally arrived with consumer products. TCL is trying to broaden its horizons by presenting its first AR glasses, the RayNeo X2, at CES 2023. The glasses are driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 CPU with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The RayNeo X2 appears to be a semi-normal pair of glasses, but it has full-colour micro-LED displays in each lens with a brightness of up to 1,000 nits. The glasses also include a 16MP camera capable of recording 1080p video and snapping photos.

The brand has also included dual speakers as well as built-in sensors such as a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, and pressure sensor. TCL says it can do things like access a digital assistant, display on-screen navigation directions and conduct translations on the fly, among other things. While all of this sounds nice, it’s worth noting that TCL isn’t really delivering the product with this announcement. They may announce the pricing and availability details of the gadget later. The gadget will be first released to the developers in Q1 of 2023 of testing, of course.

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Asus introduces ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED laptop with Glass-free 3D tech

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Jan 5, 2023

At the ongoing CES 2023 event, Asus unveiled a mountain of new hardware and devices it has planned for this year. The brand has announced a number of gaming and business laptops. However, it hasn’t forgotten about professional creatives and has brought them a new ProArt Studiobook laptop with a 3D display.

Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED

Utilizing Simulated Reality 3D technology from Dimenco, the 120 Hz 3.2K OLED display on the new ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED (H7604) offers Extended Reality (XR) viewing of 3D material without the necessity of glasses or head-mounted displays.

New Spatial Vision technology from Asus transforms 2D information into realistic 3D. Each OLED pixel has its own lens, and an extra camera is used for eye tracking.

The newest Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, Nvidia RTX 40 series graphics with Studio drivers, up to 64 GB of DDR5-4800 RAM, and up to 8 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage are all included in the ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED. For simple upgradeability, Asus provides two upgradeable SO-DIMM slots and two M.2 slots. According to Asus, a “Pro” version of the ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED with professional graphics from Nvidia will be available later this year.

The ProArt StudioBook 16 3D OLED features a 16:10 haptic touchpad with stylus compatibility, which is another first. We also receive the Asus Dial, which allows us to quickly access frequent features in well-known creative applications. Numerous ports, including two Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1-out, an FHD IR camera with 1.4-micron pixels, an SD Express 7.0 card reader, and a 90 WHr battery round out the list of additional features.

A non-3D version of the ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED will also be offered. The price and availability of the 2023 ProArt StuioBook 16s have not yet been disclosed.

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CES 2023: ASUS ROG Raikiri Pro Xbox Controller With 1.3-inch OLED Display Launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 5, 2023

At CES 2023, ASUS has launched a new Xbox PC controller. It is called ROG Raikiri Pro. The gaming controller is also the first licensed Xbox to feature tri-mode connectivity. It is compatible with gaming on PC, laptop, or the next-generation Xbox console. Notably, the controller also features a built-in OLED display. Read on to know what the Raikiri Pro offers out of the box.

The ROG Raikiri Pro has a similar design and button layout as the Xbox controllers. However, it features a 1.3-inch OLED display located above the Xbox logo. The screen has a resolution of 128 x 40 pixels and is capable of showing custom animations, battery levels, microphone status, and more. There are also two small buttons to help players switch profiles during games.

The setup of the ROG Raikiri Pro is the same as the Xbox controller with coloured ABXY buttons, two sticks, and a home button. There is also a circular D-pad, trigger locks, and intuitive rear controls. Asus is offering extensive customization with its Armory Crate PC app and users can use it to remap buttons, change joystick sensitivity, or make other adjustments.

The ROG Raikiri Pro is also the first-licensed Xbox controller with tri-mode connectivity including Bluetooth, 2.4GHz RF, and a wired USB-C. While the controller features an Xbox branding, Asus is marketing it as a Pro PC controller. It only connects to the Xbox X/S series consoles via USB-C cable.

The ROG Raikiri Pro also features a built-in ESS DAC for immersive in-game audio. There is also a 3.5mm headphone jack and a mute button.

ASUS hasn’t exactly announced the pricing and availability of the ROG Raikiri Pro. But it is expected to be available sometime in Q1.

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Tecno Portable WiFi Hotspot TR109 With 7-Day Battery Life Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 5, 2023

Tecno has entered the IoT segment. The brand has launched a 4G portable WiFi Hotspot dubbed TR109 in India. As the name suggests, it is a portable device that lets users connect to the internet with a reliable network. Read on to know more about the device.

The Tecno Portable WiFi Hotspot TR109 is a small rectangular-shaped device that is almost the size of a wallet. There is a power button on the front and two keys on the right side. The device has a vertical strip that displays signal strength, power, and battery information.

As for the core specifications, the Tecno Portable WiFi Hotspot TR109 features 2 x 2 MIMO technology which provides two spatial streams of wirelessly transmitting and receiving data on the same channel or frequency. It is backed by a 3,000mAh battery unit with a 7-day standby period.

The Tecno Portable WiFi Hotspot TR109 allows for up to 16 simultaneous connections and ensures a stable connection among all users. It is said to eliminate issues such as delayed connections caused by multiple connected devices. The device has a plug-in SIM and WiFi everywhere structure. The TR109 has a WiFi speed 2.4GHz frequency range of 300Mbps with MIMO technology. It offers 150Mbps download and 50Mbps upload speed on a 4G network. Users can easily manage their WiFi and access devices using the Translink app.

The Tecno Portable WiFi Hotspot TR109 carries a price tag of Rs 2,499. It comes in White colour and can be purchased from Amazon starting today.

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MSI Launches New Thin & Light-Weight Prestige 13 Evo Laptop

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Chandan

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Jan 5, 2023

MSI, a well-known laptop manufacturer, has recently introduced a new lightweight and compact laptop. The brand has officially unveiled the MSI Prestige 13 Evo. The freshly released laptop features an all-new design and is aimed squarely at those looking for an ultra-portable laptop. It shares many characteristics with its predecessor, the Prestige Evo. It is powered by the latest 13th Generation Intel processor and offers a slew of interesting specs. Let’s take a closer look at them.

Starting with the display, the MSI Prestige 13 Evo features a 13-inch LCD panel with a FullHD+ 1920*1200 pixel resolution and a typical refresh rate of 60Hz. The smartphone has a wonderfully constructed streamlined chassis and will be available in Grey and White colour options. The device is 0.67 inches thick and has all of the necessary ports, which is sufficient. It is equipped with a 13th Generation Intel Core i7-1360P processor and an Intel Iris Xe graphics chip. Support for up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of storage on an M.2 2280 NVME SSD has been added.

The laptop also boasts a backlit keyboard, a FullHD webcam with a shutter, and a fingerprint sensor placed inside the power button for added security. The manufacturer also says that the device has a touchpad that is up to 50% larger than other 13-inch laptops on the market. According to MSI, the device’s display can be boosted by up to 400 nits and it can last up to 15 hours on a single full charge. Brightness and battery backup were two of the Prestige Evo 14’s major flaws, but it appears that the firm has addressed these issues with the sequel.

In addition to the MSI Prestige 13 Evo, the company has introduced a 14-inch MSI Prestige Evo and a 16-inch Prestige laptop. The Intel Core i7-13700H 13th Gen processor powers both devices. The 14-inch model contains the standard Intel Iris GPU card, whereas the 16-inch model offers up to 4060 Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. In terms of pricing, the MSI Prestige 13 Evo will cost $1,199, while the 14-inch Prestige Evo and 16-inch Prestige laptop will cost $1,299 and $1,899, respectively. They will go on sale starting the month of February.

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Boult Audio Airbass Z40 With 60 Hour Playtime Launched In India

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 5, 2023

Boult Audio has expanded its range of TWS earphones. The homegrown brand has launched the Boult Audio Airbass Z40 in the country. The latest offering arrives as the successor to the Z35. It is also Made in India. Read on to know what the audio device offers out of the box.

The Boult Audio Airbass Z40 features an in-ear design with a stem and silicone ear tips. It comes in a unique storage case with a dual-tone gloss and matte finish and an LED indicator. The earbuds are IPX5 water-resistant and can be controlled by tapping on the stem.

On the audio front, the Boult Audio Airbass Z40 is equipped with 10mm drivers and BoomX technology for deep music and bass. There is a Zen ENC mode for eliminating noise on calls. There is also a low latency mode during gaming usage. The brand says that the Z40 allows consumers to travel, relax, meditate, and attend meetings and classes without distractions and interruptions. The TWS earphones also pack an equalizer mode, monopod feature, and support for Google Assistant and Siri for hands-free controls.

The Boult Audio Airbass Z40 supports Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity with an auto pairing feature. It is claimed to offer 60 hours of total battery life with the charging case and support fast charge via USB-C port.

The Boult Audio Airbass Z40 is priced at Rs 1,199 and comes in three colours – Blue, Brown, and White. It can be purchased from the brand’s official website as well as Flipkart and Amazon.

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DIZO Watch D Pro With Smooth Display, Custom Chip To Launch In India On January 9

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 5, 2023

DIZO Watch D Pro is set to launch in India on January 9th. The Realme TechLife brand announced on Twitter. The upcoming offering will be the fifth offering in the Watch D series after the Watch D, Watch D Sharp, Watch D Talk, and Watch D Plus. Ahead of the launch, DIZO has shared a few teasers of the Watch D Pro.

#DIZOD1chipset💠, #DIZOOS☄️ and a 1.85" big & bright display⌚. Explore the powerful features of #DIZOWatchDPro.
Launching on 9th Jan, 12 PM, on @flipkart.

Learn more about it and tell us which feature appeals you the most.#ProStyleWithDIZOChipset #BeDifferent pic.twitter.com/BHaXJUllAl
— DIZO (@DIZOTech) January 5, 2023

The DIZO Watch D Pro is confirmed to come in a square dial with a crown-like physical button on the right side. It will feature a large 1.85-inch screen and a bright display. The upcoming offering is teased to come with smoother animation which suggests the presence of a 60Hz refresh rate.

The DIZO Watch D Pro is confirmed to be equipped with the brand’s proprietary D1 chipset under the hood. Additionally, the Realme TechLife brand says that it will pack 4x bigger RAM. The smartwatch will also offer a dynamic, interactive, and zappy operating experience with the DIZO OS. The upcoming offering is also tipped to pack new features but these remain a mystery for now.

The DIZO Watch D Pro will be available from Flipkart and some retail stores. We will learn more about the smartwatch on Monday at 12 pm.

Meanwhile, DIZO launched the Buds Z Power last month in India. They are IPX4-certified semi-in-ear TWS earphones with a 10mm dynamic driver and ENC. The audio device is claimed to offer 30 hours of total battery life and 7 hours with each earbud.

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ASUS brings Glass-free 3D tech to OLED laptops, starting with the Vivobook Pro

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2023

Apart from just unveiling a number of new hardware during CES 2023, ASUS announced an interesting new software technology as well, which will be rolled out to certain OLED laptops to enable a glass free way of experiencing 3D. So here are all the details.

Just yesterday, we had covered Acer’s announcement in which it had also released an update to improve its existing SpatialLabs TrueGame tech that also enabled 3D gaming without a dedicated 3D glasses. Now, it appears that the Taiwanese PC maker has also released a similar technology. The company is seeking to bring this feature to OLED laptop screens thanks to its ASUS Spatial Vision, which is a “glasses free (autostereoscopic) 3D OLED technology.”

So now, PCs that support Spatial Vision will be able to use a combination of lenticular lens and advanced eye tracking camera technology to offer a 3D experience. With this tech, the system can render separate images for each eye and follow the position of your head and eyes to adjust the output. As of right now, ASUS will be debuting the Spatial Vision 3D tech on two laptops in the second quarter of this year, including the ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED and the Vivobook Pro 16 3D OLED.

The company is rolling out the new tech on these laptops first thanks to their higher 3200 x 2000px resolutions and high 120Hz refresh rate support. Furthermore, these also feature a layer of optical resin, a glass panel, and a lenticular lens that helps work with a pair of eye tracking cameras for real time rendering of images. Meaning, this technology won’t just work with any OLED laptop, at least for now that is.

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Asus unveils Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip, Chromebox 5 at CES 2023

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2023

Asus announced a plethora of devices at CES 2023 across different categories. Most of them were computers running Microsoft Windows 11.

Interestingly, the company only unveiled a couple of ChromeOS products. They are Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip and Asus Chromebox 5. Let’s take a look at them.

Asus Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip

The new Chromebook Vibe CX34 Flip by Asus is aimed at consumers looking for cloud gaming and productivity. The MIL-STD 810H-certified convertible laptop comes in a single Pearl White color with orange-accented WASD keys and RGB backlit keyboard.

It sports a 14-inch IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA) and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The display supports up to 400 nits peak brightness touch input, and USI stylus input. It comes powered by up to 13th Gen Intel Core i7 U series processor paired with up to 16GB LPDDR4x RAM and 512GB M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD.

The device offers multiple connectivity options, such as WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also comes with a Kensington lock slot, a MicroSD card slot, dual stereo speakers powered by Harman Kardon, dual microphones, a 720p webcam, and a Titan C security chip.

The computer weighs 1.8kg and draws energy from a 63Wh battery. Finally, it carries support for 45W fast charging.

Asus Chromebox 5

The Asus Chromebox 5 is the successor of Chromebox 4, which was announced in late 2020. The latest mini ChromeOS PC from the company arrives with updated internals and a cool feature.

The Chromebox 5 is powered by up to a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. It houses LPDDR4x RAM and PCIe Gen 4×4 SSD.

The device comes with various connectivity options, like WiFi 6E, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, 4 x USB Type-A ports, 1 x Thunderbolt 4 port (USB Type-C), 2 x HDMI ports, and a DisplayPort. It also has a MicroSD card slot and can support up to four 4K displays.

Apart from the aforementioned specs, the product now features a 15W wireless charging pad on its top. Thus, users can conveniently charge their smartphones and other accessories by simply placing them on Chromebox 5.

The device will be available in Q1 and it will start at $399.

CES 2023: Acer Halo Swing Smart Speaker With LED Dot Display and DTS Sound Launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Jan 5, 2023

At the ongoing CES 2023, Acer announced a smart speaker alongside a slew of new laptops. The audio device is dubbed Acer Halo Swing smart speaker and it arrives as the successor to the 2020 model. It is a portable speaker with smart features. Read on to know what it offers out of the box.

The Acer Halo Swing is a cylindrical-shaped speaker with a leather handle making it easy to carry everywhere. It is IPX5-certified water-resistant. There is a LED Dot display on the fabric cover that can display information and assistant results such as weather, calendar, mail, reminders etc. For easy usage, there are four buttons on the top panel. The smart speaker also features RGB lighting around its base that illuminates while listening to music and interacting with assistant.

The Acer Halo Swing boasts 360-degree speakers with bass enhancements. It adopts DTS sound technology for enhanced audio. It supports group music playing using other speakers for an immersive experience. Users can quickly pair the smart speaker via Bluetooth 5.2 and WiFi-6 connectivity. There is also an Aux-in port.

Like most smart speakers in the market, the Acer Halo Swing also packs smart functionalities like the option to set alarms, control smart devices in the house, and plan your day. It features Google Assistant support with omnidirectional far-field microphones that can easily capture voice commands. The device has a USB-C port for charging and the brand claims that the battery should last up to 10 hours.

The Acer Halo Swing carries a price tag of $229 in the US. The smart speaker’s availability remains unknown at the moment.

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ASUS unveils new ProArt Station & ProArt Displays for creative professionals

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2023

ASUS has already announced a number of new products that were aimed towards gamers during the CES 2023. Now, the company has also announced new workstations and monitors that will target creative professionals. So let’s have a look.

ASUS ProArt Station PD5

The Taiwanese giant has showcased the new ProArt Station PD500TE during the major tech event with the target customers being professionals working in the fields of content creation. Apart from a new and robust cooling design, the new ProArt Station features some powerful specs as well. Under the hood, the workstation can be equipped with up to an 13th Gen Intel Core i9 CPU and up to an Nvidia RTX A4000 GPU that has 16GB of VRAM. It also houses up to 128GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM as well.

Thanks to these beefy specs, the ProArt Station can easily handle intensive workloads like video editing, 3D modelling, and other processor intensive tasks as well. The refreshed design also includes customizable ASUS Lumiwiz LED indicators, a power button shield to prevent accident accidental shutdowns, and rendering progress email notifications. The company is also working on a workstation with a GeForce RTX 40 series laptop GPU as well. One last notable feature is the new ProArt Creator Hub 2.0, which is basically a one stop portal that let’s users monitor the system’s status, adjust personal settings, and optimize workflow.

ASUS ProArt Displays

Apart from just the new ProArt Station, ASUS has also launched new monitors that are built for creative professionals. The new monitors are a part of the brand’s ProArt Displays and come in multiple variants and sizes:

The first model is the ProArt Display OLED, which as the name suggests, offers an RGB Stripe OLED panel. The screen has a 31.5 inch size and offers 4K resolution, 700 nits of peak brightness, 99 percent DCI P3 color gamut, and high contrast and HDR as well. this model features a premium aluminum finish and a compact stand. It offers a built in hardware calibration support dubbed ProArt Color Center that helps make it easier for color calibration and other adjustments.

There is only one model with an OLED panel, while the other ProArt Displays features LCD panels and come in multiple sizes. The first model is a 27 inch model with 4K resolution and HDR support. Furthermore, the model is also Calman Verified display also offers 99 percent DCI P3 wide color gamut and 99 percent Adobe RGB coverage. In terms of design, it is also 30 percent thinner than its predecessor.

Other features include built in USB Type C, DisplayPort, superfast data transfers and 96W power delivery through a single cable. This model is also offered in a smaller 24 inch variant as well as a 32 inch ProArt Display model as well. All of these models are built with sustainability with all three monitors meeting the global environmental standards since they are made from 85 percent PCR plastics.

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Giztop is accepting pre-orders for OnePlus 11

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Jan 5, 2023

Giztop is accepting pre-orders for the latest OnePlus 11 Smartphone. The phone will be available for a starting price of $699 only. Please note that this is a pre-order and the actual product will be shipped later.

OnePlus 11 5G smartphone features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and comes in multiple memory variants viz. 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB / 512GB storage options.

It features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX890 main camera and 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens + 32MP telephoto sensor. For your selfies, you have a 16MP sensor in the front. Fueled with a 5000mAh battery it comes with 100W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging. The phone runs on the latest Android 13-based ColorOS 13.

Available in Green and Black colors, you can now pre-order the OnePlus 11 5G for a starting price of $699 only at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable to the base variant only.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

ASUS announces its latest TUF series of Gaming Laptops at CES 2023

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2023

ASUS has just announced a number of new gaming laptops from its popular TUF series. The company unveiled these new TUF notebooks that are geared for gamers during the ongoing CES 2023 event. So here are all the details.

ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Advanced Edition

The TUF Gaming A16 Advanced Edition (FA617) from the Taiwanese PC maker is one such new gaming laptop. This model is equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 9 processor that is based on the Zen 4 architecture. This CPU is paired with a Radeon RDNA 3 GPUs and also brings AMD Smart Access Graphics as well. The notebook sports a QHD display that offers 240Hz refresh rate that also offers a high 90 percent screen to body ratio.

The company has also placed an emphasis on cooling with a 84 blade Arc Flow Fans and up to seven heat pipers with four exhaust vents to keep thermals in check. Under the hood, the TUF Gaming A16 Advanced Edition houses up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 SSD that is paired with DDR5 4800MHz RAM. The laptop comes with a new military inspired Sandstorm paint and are powered by a large 90Whr battery pack and USB Type C Power Delivery port. Other features include Dolby Atmos support and Two Way AI Noise Cancellation. With these specs, the laptop is quite capable to take on modern day AAA titles.

ASUS TUF Gaming F15/17 and A15/17

Alongside the TUF Gaming A16 Advanced Edition, the brand also unveiled the four new models. These include the TUG Gaming F15/F17 and TUF Gaming A15/A17 notebooks. The F15 and F17 is equipped with up to an Intel Core i9-13900H processor, while the TUF Gaming A15/A17 goes Team Red with an AMD Ryzen 9 Zen 4 processor. Notably, both the A and F series gaming laptops are equipped with Nvidia’s latest RTX 40 series of graphics cards and offer the MUX switch and Nvidia Advanced Optimus as well.

For those unaware, the MUX Switch with Nvidia Advanced Optimus lets users bypass the integrated graphics when gaming to ensure the maximum performance output. Thanks to the new RTX GPUs, buyers get access to DLSS 3.0 technology for smoother gameplay at higher resolutions. Gaming laptops feature some hefty features, which have higher power draws and higher thermals than the typical notebook.

Thus, the company has launched these laptops with a capable thermal management systems. For cooling, the new TUF laptops feature the dual Arc Flow Fans that have an 84 blade design that offer 13 percent more airflow than the previous generation while also running quieter as well. Thanks to the improved cooling, the brand could offer more power to the GPU for improved performance levels in the new 2023 laptops. Unfortunately, the pricing and availability of these aforementioned laptops are still unclear, so stick around for more updates.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro, Note 12 Pro+ launched in India with 200MP Camera, 210W Charging, 120Hz OLED Display, & More

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Sudhanshu

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Jan 5, 2023

After the successful launch of the Redmi Note 12 series in China a few months back, the brand has finally brought the Note 12 series smartphones to the Indian market. The highlight of the series is the Redmi Note 12 Pro and the Note 12 Pro Plus smartphones. So, let’s take a look at what these devices have to offer.

Redmi Note 12 Pro Series Specifications

Both the Redmi Note 12 and Note 12 Pro feature a 6.67-inch centered punch-hole OLED display with a resolution of 2,400 x 1,080 pixels (FHD+), a 120Hz refresh rate, a 240Hz touch sampling rate, a 1920Hz PWM dimming, and a 16,000 level dimming. The 20:9 panel supports a 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 10-bit color depth, 900 nits peak brightness level, HDR10+, HDR10, and Dolby Vision.

A MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage powers the phones. The Pro Plus sports a larger 3,000mm2 VC cooling system than the 2,000mm2 graphene-based cooling system found in the standard Pro edition.

An IR blaster, an x-axis linear vibration motor, twin stereo speakers, and a 3.5mm headphone connector are all included with both devices. It has dual SIM, 5G, WiFi 6, GNSS, NFC, and USB Type-C as connectivity options.

The gadgets launch MIUI 13 on top of Android 12. A 5,000mAh battery powers the Pro and Pro Plus. The Pro model offers 67W fast charging while the Pro Plus model comes with 120W fast charging baked in.

Speaking of significant distinctions, the Pro has a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary camera. This 1/1.56-inch sensor sports a 6P lens, f/1.88 aperture, and OIS.

The Pro Plus, on the other hand, sports a 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HPX primary camera with a 1/1.4-inch sensor size. It comes equipped with an f/1.65 aperture, an ALD coating, and a 7P lens.

However, the 8MP ultra-wide camera and 2MP macro camera are shared by both phones. They both have 16MP front cameras that are identical.

Redmi Note 12 Pro series pricing & availability

The Redmi Note 12 Pro will come with a starting price tag of Rs 24,999 for the 6GB + 128GB configuration. The 8GB + 128GB & 8GB + 256GB configurations will cost Rs 26,999 and Rs 27,999 respectively. It will be available in three colors – Stardust Purple, Frosted Blue, and Onyx Black.

The Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus on the other hand has two configurations, namely 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB. These cost Rs 29,999 and Rs 32,999 respectively. It comes in three color options – Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, and Obsidian Black.

Both the Note 12 Pro series smartphones will get up to Rs 3000 Instant discount using ICICI Bank cards and will get up to Rs 4,000 off if customers choose to go the exchange route. Open sales for these devices will start on January 11th at 12 Noon on mi.com, Mi Home, Flipkart, and retail outlets.

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SwitchBot’s First Matter Hub Debuts at CES 2023

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Jan 5, 2023

SwitchBot Hub 2 the first Matter Hub by the company debuts at CES 2023. The Hub 2 with its Matter support will enable all the products in the SwitchBot ecosystem to work with Matter. This means you will be able to access and control SwitchBot devices using smart home and voice services like Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and more.

SwitchBot Hub 2 is the brand’s first Matter Hub with a Thermo-hygrometer. The device is a Wi-Fi-based Matter hub that can make SwitchBot Bluetooth products Matter compatible. After connecting to Hub 2, these Bluetooth devices can be controlled on Apple Home or other platforms via Matter. Users can also check the temperature and humidity on Apple Home, based on Hub 2’s thermo-hygrometer function.

SwitchBot Hub 2 not only comes with a temperature and humidity indicator but also comes with an interesting LED display that can automatically change its brightness thanks to the built-in light sensor. The device has two Scene Keys on the front to trigger Scenes preset in the SwitchBot App. The Keys can also control other SwitchBot ecosystem products, such as SwitchBot Bot and SwitchBot Curtain. SwitchBot Hub 2 is a better and upgraded version of the Hub Mini and comes with an IR control function that is strengthened with 100% larger coverage than Hub Mini.

SwitchBot is planning to launch one of its bestseller products SwitchBot Curtain as the first device in the SwitchBot eco-system to support Matter. The curtain will be available in late February when the Hub 2 is officially launched. You can check out the SwitchBot Curtain during the CES demo and get first-hand experience of controlling the device on the Apple Home App over Matter. It will officially support Matter via OTA when the final certification is done in late February. Other SwitchBot products will also be able to support Matter and will be launched in sequence throughout this year.

For more information on SwitchBot Hub 2 check out the FAQ here.

You can find SwitchBot Hub 2 for a first-hand experience at Booth Number 53635, Venetian Expo Halls A-D. Please note that the device will be displayed at CES 2023 from January 5 to January 8, 2023.

About SwitchBot

SwitchBot is a global smart home brand, with a huge fanbase in Japan thanks to its innovative design, simple installation, ease of use, and smart factor. SwitchBot has started to build its own smart home ecosystem by introducing various innovative smart home products, including SwitchBot Bot and SwitchBot Curtain (both world firsts) that are suitable for most consumers no matter what level of technical efficiency they are at.

boAt to unveil Nirvana 525 ANC, Nirvana Eutopia with Spatial Audio & more during CES 2023

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2023

As the CES 2023 event is in full swing, a number of tech companies have been showcasing new and innovative products and technologies. One such brands is boAt, which will showcase a number of new hearable products. So let’s have a look.

The company is apparently gearing up to unveil a slew of new audio based products that will be showcased on the booths of there various partners. This collaborative announcement is a part of the company’s “boAt Labs,” which is basically their arm that co-engineers next gen products like TWS, Neckbands, and Headphones with global tech firms. Partnering with Dolby, the brand will launch the boAt Neckband Powered by Dolby.

Similarly, it is also working on the Rockerz 330 and Rockerz 333 ANC neckband, which feature Dirac Opteo support. The Dirac booth will also showcase the Rockerz Apex neckband, Nirvana Nebula, and Airdops Synth TWS products that feature Dirac Virtuo. In the Mimi booth, the Nirvana 525 ANC neckband will be showcased with Personalized Adaptive EQ. Lastly, the boAt | CEVA will have the boAt Nirvana Eutopia headphones being announced.

These are the company’s first headphones to offer head tracking capabilities, which enables enhances the Spatial Audio. CEVA Spatial Audio is powered by VisiSonics and includes CEVA MotionEngine head tracking. Furthermore, users will also be able to experience a 3D simulated space that contains depth and direction. CEVA will showcase the boAt Nirvana Eutopia headphones at the CEVA meeting suite.

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TCL Debuts its First 2-in-1 Windows Laptop and More at CES 2023

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2023

Other than smartphones, TCL also announced two tablets and a laptop at CES 2023. One of these tablets called TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro had already gone official in Russia earlier last month.

The second tablet that got unveiled goes by TCL Tab 8 LE. It is a compact tablet with a lightweight design. Unfortunately, we don’t have details on it. Finally, the third product is the company’s first 2-in-1 detachable laptop called TCL Book X12 Go.

TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro

The TCL NXTPAPER 12 Pro sports a 12.2-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels and a 3:2 aspect ratio. The display offers an e-ink feel using TCL’s NXTPAPER technology. The panel also supports stylus input (8192 levels of pressure).

It is powered by a MediaTek Kompanio 800T chipset and boots Android 12. It comes with a 13MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. Connectivity options include WiFi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Customers can opt for an official keyboard accessory. Lastly, it draws power from an 8,000mAh battery. The product is priced at $499. A 5G variant will be released later this year at $549.

TCL Book X12 Go

The TCL Book X12 Go is more of a tablet than a laptop. However, the company advertises it as its first 2-in-1 detachable laptop.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. It comes preloaded with Microsoft Windows 11 (ARM).

The tablet flaunts a 12.2-inch display with a resolution of 2160 x 1440 pixels, a 3:2 aspect ratio, and NXTPAPER technology. The screen support stylus input but the accessory has to be purchased separately, unlike the detachable keyboard that’s included in the box.

On the connectivity front, the device offers WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB Type-C. It arrives with an 8MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing camera, and quad speakers.

Last but not least, the product is backed by a 30Wh battery and supports 30W charging. It will be available later this year at an unspecified price.

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Redmi Note 12 5G launched in India with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 & more

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Sean

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Jan 5, 2023

Xiaomi has finally announced its highly anticipated Redmi Note 12 series in the Indian market. The new lineup includes three smartphone models including the Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and Note 12 Pro+. So, let’s have a look at the base model.

The Chinese tech giant’s Note 12 5G is the vanilla variant of the latest Note 12 lineup and is also the most affordable amongst the three. On the front, the device sports a 6.67 inch Samsung AMOLED display that has a FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits of peak brightness, and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. Under the hood, the handset is equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC that is paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 internal storage. The Note 12 5G also runs on Android 12 OS based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box.

On the rear, the Redmi Note 12 5G features a triple camera setup unlike the dual camera variant on the Chinese model. This rear module consists of a 48 megapixel primary sensor, a 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and another 2 megapixel shooter. Meanwhile, the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. Other features include a 3.5mm headphone jack, an IP53 rating, an IR blaster, a side mounted fingerprint scanner, a slim 7.9mm thickness, and a hybrid SIM card slot for memory expansion up to 1TB via a microSD card.

Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi Note 12 series earlier today (5th January 2023), while first sale will start on 11th January 2023 at 12pm IST via Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home, and other retail partners. The Note 12 starts from 16,499 INR (roughly 199 US Dollars) for the 4GB + 128GB variant, while the 6GB + 128GB version costs 18,499 INR (roughly 223 US Dollars). Although, Xiaomi fans will get an additional 1,000 INR off on exchange for existing Xiaomi/Redmi phones. ICICI bank card holders also get an additional 1,500 INR discount. The Note 12 5G will be available in three color variants, including a Matte Black, Mystique Blue that slightly changes color depending on the angle, and Frosted Green.

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