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

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Jan 5, 2023

At the ongoing CES 2023 event, Asus introduced multiple new laptops aimed at gamers and creative professionals alike. The brand has also refreshed its business-focused ExpertBook B9 series with cutting-edge hardware and some very attractive features. Let’s check it out in more detail.

Asus ExpertBook B9 specs

The chassis of the new ExpertBook B9 is made of magnesium alloy, more specifically a magnesium-lithium alloy. Asus claims it is more lightweight than many 13-inch laptops. A 14-inch OLED panel with a 2.880 x 1.800 resolution is integrated into this chassis (2.8k).

The OLED display is Asus’s big wager as the distinguishing element of this business laptop. The inclusion of the OLED panels means you’ll have inky blacks and more vivid colors.

For ease of compatibility with hardware at work, the ExpertBook B9 comes with a full set of legacy ports, including USB A, HDMI, and even an RJ45 port for wired Internet connection.

The Asus laptop sports a mechanical camera shutter, a fingerprint reader, and the virtual touchpad Numpad, which is a distinguishing feature of the brand. In relation to the touchpad, Asus asserts that it is 26.8% larger than those found on comparable ExpertBook systems.

The newest Intel Core CPUs from the 13th Core I generation, with up to 64 GB of RAM, is the foundation of the new Asus ExpertBook B9. Asus has built a cooling system with two fans to keep these powerful CPUs cool and the laptop quiet.

Asus ExpertCenter PN64-E1 mini-PC

The brand has also unveiled a few details about its upcoming mini-PC called the ExpertCenter PN64-E1. Up to an i7-13700H mobile CPU with 24 MB L3 cache, Iris Xe iGPU, performance cores operating at 5 GHz, and efficiency cores running at 3.7 GHz are expected to be available in PN64-E1 variants. For the more economical versions, Raptor Lake-P CPU alternatives will probably be available as well. The maximum RAM capacity is still 32 GB DDR5, but there are now two M.2 slots that support PCIe 4.0 X4 speeds on the storage side.

The product images made available show a strong port lineup that finally adds Thunderbolt 4 capability for the small PC lineup. As a result, there are two TB4 ports, three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, two USB-A 3.1 ports, a 2.5 GbE jack, an audio jack with the Realtek ALC897 codec, two HDMI 2.1 video outputs, and a configurable slot that can be filled with a serial port, a VGA output, an HDMI 2.1 output, or an additional 2.5 GbE jack. An integrated Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2 card provides wireless connectivity.

Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation processing for mics and an enhanced cooling system for reduced noise are additional features of the PN64-E1. Pricing and availability are still unknown.

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ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED Glassless 3D Laptop Announced At CES

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Jan 5, 2023

At CES 2023, ASUS announced a range of upcoming laptops from the brand, and one of them is the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X 3D OLED which allows users to view and work with content in 3D without the need to wear 3D glasses.

While there have been laptops and other displays before with similar technology, ASUS is touted to be the first one to incorporate this in a laptop with an OLED screen.

The laptop features a 16-inch OLED display with a screen resolution of 3200 x 2000 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. There’s a layer of optical resin on top, along with a glass panel and lenticular lens layer, which works with eye-tracking cameras to render real-time images for each eye and adjust the physical movements.

It also has a layer of 2D/3D liquid crystal switching layer with a glass front layer and an anti-reflective coating, which the company says makes it easy to switch from 2D to 3D and from 3D to 2D.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the latest Intel Core i9-13980HX processor, coupled with NVIDIA Ada RTX 40 series GPU, along with Studio drivers. It comes packed with up to 64GB of DDR5-4800 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD with a read speed of up to 6500 MB/s.

It comes with a Full HD IR webcam having a physical shutter, a port selection comprised of two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1-out, Gigabit Ethernet, a standard UHS-II SD card reader, and a combo audio jack.

The Asus VivoBook Pro 16X 3D OLED will be available for purchase in 3D and non-3D options in Black and Silver colors. Currently, the company has not revealed the pricing and availability information.

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OnePlus Exec States “There Is No OnePlus 11 Pro”

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Jan 5, 2023

Yesterday, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 11 flagship smartphone in China with a starting price of 3,999 Yuan ($580). The global launch of the device is scheduled for February 7th.

The OnePlus 11 is currently available for pre-order in China and will go on sale for the first time on January 9. Li Jie, the president of OnePlus China, started connecting with the OnePlus fans once the device became available for pre-order.

Li Jie shared in a Weibo post that the OnePlus 11 has achieved the fastest sales record in the company’s history in just two hours. The OnePlus China president also shared some words of gratitude for customers and fans of the brand.

However, this post’s most interesting information is tucked away in the comment section. One Weibo user wrote in the post’s comments that he would be tempted to purchase the OP11 if there was no Pro model available. In response, Li Jie claimed that the OP11 had come in its place and that there was no OnePlus 11 Pro.

This statement is in line with previous reports claiming that OnePlus won’t be launching a Pro model of its flagship series this year. Considering the fact that the company only launched the OnePlus 10 Pro last year, without releasing a vanilla variant, this tactic is nothing new from the company.

OnePlus 11 Specifications

The OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED Quad HD+ display, a 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The phone boasts a 16MP front-facing camera and three cameras on the back: a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP telephoto lens with OIS.

A 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU power this gadget. It has up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage and 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM. Other features it offers include IP54-rated chassis, Gorilla Glass 5, Android 13 OS, and ColorOS 13.

Three different configurations of the gadget are offered: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage costs $3,999 Yuan ($580), 16GB RAM + 256GB storage costs $4,499 Yuan ($640), and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage costs $4,899 Yuan ($710). There are two colour options for it: green and black.

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iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is Now Available for Purchase in China

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Jan 5, 2023

iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition went official on Dec. 30 in China. As confirmed at the launch, the device is available for purchase starting today (Jan. 5) in the home market. Here is a look at the price and specifications of the device.

The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition has arrived in four configurations, such as 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,799 Yuan (~$406), 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 2,999 Yuan (~$435), 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage for 3,299 Yuan (~$479), and 16 GB RAM + 512 GB storage for 3,599 Yuan (~$522). The device comes in three colors: Geometric Black, Impression Blue, and Pop Orange.

iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition specifications

The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition features a 6.78-inch AMOLED screen with a Full HD+ resolution, up to 1,500 nits of brightness, and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. The display punch-hole houses a 16-megapixel front camera.

The back panel of the phone has an OIS-enabled 50-megapixel primary camera. It is paired with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. The phone’s operating system is Android 13, based on OriginOS 3.

The iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W rapid charging. It includes as much as 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The Neo 7 Racing Edition offers other features such as an in-screen fingerprint scanner.

At present, there is no word on the international availability of the iQOO Neo 7 Racing Edition.

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Google Pixel 7a RAM, Storage Leak Reveals it Could be Most Powerful A-Series Pixel Phone

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Jan 5, 2023

A hands-on video of the forthcoming Google Pixel 7a surfaced in a private Facebook group from Vietnam. The leaked video gave a look at the pre-production unit of the Pixel 7a. As far as the specs are concerned, the video clip only revealed one thing about the device, which is that its screen supports a 90Hz refresh rate. As per a tweet released by tipster Chun, Google has remotely locked the leaked Pixel 7a.

Since the device has been remotely locked, it does not boot to the homescreen. As can be seen in the video, turning on the device does not go past the fastboot menu. Interestingly, the fastboot menu has revealed key information on its RAM and storage capacities.

Remembering the Pixel 7a? The guy messaged me a few minutes ago that the phone is remotely locked by Google.
At least we now know another detail: 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB pic.twitter.com/ZRaDUXYSDW
— No name (@chunvn8888) January 4, 2023

It has now been revealed that the Pixel 7a is equipped with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM supplied by Samsung. In addition, it has 128 GB of UFS storage (could be UFS 3.1) by Micron. The “Lynx” codename, which belongs to the Pixel 7a, is also seen in the fastboot menu.

The Pixel 6a, which debuted last year, has a 60Hz FHD+ display, the first-generation Tensor chipset, and 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. In comparison, the Pixel 7a will be a more powerful device since it is expected to feature a 90Hz FHD+ screen, the latest Tensor G2 chip, and faster LPDDR5 RAM.

Reports also say that the Pixel 7a’s rear shell will have a new dual-camera system with a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 main camera and a Sony IMX712 ultra-wide camera. While there is no information on its battery capacity, it is said to support wireless charging.

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Moto G53 5G Goes on Sale in China, Here’s Price, Specifications

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Jan 5, 2023

On Dec. 15, Motorola unveiled the Moto X40 flagship phone as well as the Moto G53 5G, as an entry-level 5G phone. While the Moto X40 is already available for purchase, the G53 has been available for pre-orders since its launch. Starting today, the G53 will be made available for purchase for the first time.

Moto G53 5G price

The Moto G53 5G is available in two configurations: 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, and 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. These variants are priced at 899 Yuan (~$130) and 1,099 Yuan (~$159), respectively. It is available in white and black.

Moto G53 specifications

The Moto G53 5G has a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a punch-hole design. It delivers an HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone boots to My UI 5.0 based on Android 13 OS. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Under the hood, the G53 is powered by the Snapdragon 480 Plus chipset. The device offers up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging. The retail package for the device includes a 10W charger.

The G53 has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Its back panel has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and an LED flash. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device measures 162.7 x 74.66 x 8.19mm and weighs around 183 grams.

In related news, a recent report revealed that Motorola will also release the Moto G53 on the global market. It revealed that the global edition will be different from the Chinese edition. The G53’s global edition is expected to arrive with a 6.6-inch OLED FHD+ 90Hz display, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, a 5,000mAh battery with 20W charging, a 16-megapixel front camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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OnePlus 11 Achieves Fastest Pre-sales Record in OnePlus’ History, Claims OnePlus President

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Jan 5, 2023

OnePlus unveiled the OnePlus 11 5G flagship phone yesterday (Jan. 4) in China. A few hours after unveiling the OP11 (4 pm local time to be precise), the company began receiving its pre-orders. The OP11’s first sale is scheduled to take place on Jan. 9 in the home market. Soon after making the OP11 available for pre-orders, OnePlus China President Li Jie took to Weibo to let the fans know about the market response the OP11 is receiving.

Li Jie claimed that in just two hours, the OnePlus 11 achieved the fastest pre-sales record in the history of OnePlus. He thanked everyone for supporting and recognizing the OP11. He added that this makes them more convinced that, as long as they do a good job in building the product, they can get more support from users.

The OnePlus 11 has arrived in China in three options: 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 16 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models are priced at 3,999 Yuan (~$580), 4,399 Yuan (~$638), and 4,899 Yuan (~$711), respectively. It comes in black and green shades.

OnePlus 11 specifications

The OnePlus 11 has a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED LTPO 3.0 display that produces a Quad HD+ resolution of 3216 x 1440 pixels, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and Dolby Vision. It is equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It is an IP54-rated device with Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back.

The Chinese edition of the OnePlus 11 runs on the ColorOS 13-based Android 13 OS. Its global edition, which will be released on February 7, will run OxygenOS 13, which is based on Android 13. It houses a 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset powers the device. It ships with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 4.0 storage. For selfies, it has a 16-megapixel front camera, and its back panel has a 50-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 48-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 32-megapixel (telephoto) triple camera system.

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Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Launched with 90Hz FHD+ display, Exynos 1330, 13MP Selfie Camera

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Jan 5, 2023

Samsung has quietly unveiled the Galaxy A14 5G just before the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 tech exhibition. As compared to the predecessor model, the Galaxy A13 5G, the A14 offers a couple of improvements in departments like screen resolution, a new chipset, a new selfie camera, and the latest OS. The A14 will be released in the US this month, and it is expected to arrive in Europe in April.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G specifications and features

Starting from the front, the Galaxy 14 5G has a 6.6-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. To recall, the Galaxy A13 5G’s screen supports an HD+ resolution. Like its predecessor, the A14 sports an Infinity-V notch.

Instead of the 5-megapixel front camera, the Galaxy A14 5G features a 13-megapixel selfie snapper. On the back, the device has a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The power button located on the right edge of the device doubles up as a fingerprint scanner.

The official listing of the Galaxy A14 5G does not mention the exact name of the chip that powers it. However, it appears that the A14 heading to the US will have the Dimensity 700. The A14 heading to Europe may feature the all-new Exynos 1330. The A14 offers 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a microSD card slot for more storage.

The Galaxy A14 5G is Samsung’s first phone to come preloaded with Android 13 OS and One UI Core 5.0. The device will get OS updates for two years and security updates for four years.

Samsung Galaxy A14 5G price

The Galaxy A14 5G is priced at $199 in the US. Its first sale will start on Jan. 12. In Europe, the device will be available for 229 euros in April. In the US, it is available in black colour only, while other markets may receive it in black, silver, dark red, and light green.

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Motorola Partners Jio to Enable 5G Network on its 5G Phones in India

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Jan 4, 2023

Lenovo-owned Motorola brand has unveiled its latest partnership with Indian telecoms giant Reliance Jio. The partnership will see Motorola 5G phones getting Jio’s Stand-Alone (SA) 5G technology. The 5G network will be enabled on Motorola’s latest lineup of 5G models that are currently available in India.

Among the models that will have the SA 5G enabled is the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra and Edge 30 Fusion. Other models include the Moto G62 5G, Motorola Edge 30, and Moto G82 5G. The models cut across the premium, midrange, and budget segments, and all pack 5G chipsets. Jio’s Stand-Alone (SA) 5G technology will enable support for 11-13 5G bands which are reputed as among the highest in the industry.

Apart from 5G connectivity, the new Motorola 5G models come with top-notch features both on the hardware and software aspects. the features are designed to ensure a seamless delivery of a secure and comprehensive 5G network utilizing techs such as 3 Carrier Aggregation, and 4×4 MIMO, among others. Also, enhanced coverage is guaranteed as the phones utilize an algorithm that allows them to seamlessly switch between 5G bands.

Motorola prides itself as the first OEM in the world to launch a 5G smartphone. That isn’t entirely true, though, considering that the phone in question – the Moto Z3 – actually came with a 5G mod which is designed to deliver 5G connectivity to an otherwise 4G phone. While that could be argued as making the device the first 5G phone, the MotoMod wasn’t available until a few days after the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G was released. Thus, the Galaxy S10 is actually the first 5G phone to hit the market.

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RED MAGIC 8 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 6D: Specs Comparison

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Jan 4, 2023

Gaming phones reached an outstanding level and they become a big niche of the smartphone market. Now, several brands are releasing gaming-centric devices. Among the most important ones there are Nubia and ASUS. Just a few days ago, Nubia launched a new flagship gaming phone: the RED MAGIC 8 Pro, equipped with the latest Qualcomm mobile platform and a huge battery. Earlier this year, ASUS came up with the ROG Phone 6D: the first ASUS gaming phone with a MediaTek flagship SoC. Which of these phones is actually the best? You can start to understand by learning the differences in this comparison between the main specifications of the RED MAGIC 8 Pro and the ROG Phone 6D.

Nubia RED MAGIC 8 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 6D

	Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro	Asus ROG Phone 6D
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm, 228 g	173 x 77 x 10.4 mm, 239 g
DISPLAY	6.8 inches, 1116 x 2480 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED	6.78 inches, 1080 x 2448p (Full HD+), AMOLED
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.2 GHz	MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ octa-core 3.35 GHz
MEMORY	8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB	12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 16 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE	Android 13, Red Magic OS	Android 12
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 50 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4 Single 16 MP front camera	Triple 50 + 13 + 5 MP scanner, f/1.9 + f/2.2 Single 12 MP
BATTERY	6000 mAh, fast charging 80W	6000 mAh, Fast Charging 65W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	5G, dual SIM, cooling fan, pressure sensitive zones	5G, dual SIM, reverse charging, IPX4 water resistant, RGB logo, pressure sensitive zones

Design

The Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro has an outstanding design. It has a very high screen to body ratio, with very narrow bezels around the display and even a front camera hidden under the screen. It is built with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, and it also comes in a special varaint with a transparent back. The phone is equipped with pressure sensitive zones you can actually use as triggers, with a touch sampling rate of 520 Hz, and its middle frame is made of aviation aluminum. Due to its thicker bezels around the display, the Asus ROG Phone 6D is less impressive for average users, but it has an amazing design for gamers. It includes an illuminated RGB light on the rear side and it is built with a glass back and an aluminum frame. It has pressure sensitive zones just like its rival and it is also water resistant with the IPX4 certification.

Display

It looks like the Asus ROG Phone 6D offers the best display. It is an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2448 pixels, an amazing 165 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. With the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro, you get an AMOLED display with one billion colors, a diagonal of 6.8 inches, a Full HD+ resolution, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Both phones pack stereo speakers and an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication.

Specs & Software

The best hardware setup belongs to the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset built at 4 nm with an octa-core architecture composed of a Cortex X3 CPU running at a max frequency of 3.2 GHz, two Cortex A715 cores, two Cortex A710 cores, three Cortex A510 cores, and an Adreno 740 GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native UFS 4.0 storage. The Asus ROG Phone 6D gets a less impressive chipset: the Dimensity 9000+ by Mediatek running at 3.35 GHz and built with a 4 nm production process. On the other hand, it sports a higher quantity of RAM: up to 16 GB, as well as NTFS support for external storage. However, I prefer the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro not only for the processor, but also because it has a built in cooling fan able to dissipate the heat in a better way.

Camera

It looks like the Asus ROG Phone 6D is the gaming phone with the best camera of the duo. You can not consider it a camera phone, but it is not a bad device to take photos. It has a triple rear camera including a 50 MP main sensor, a 13 MP ultrawide shooter, and a 5 MP macro lens.

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Battery

These two phones have the same battery capacity: 6000 mAh, and they should offer comparable battery life. But the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro charges quicker thanks to 80W fast charging.

Price

The Asus ROG Phone 6D starts from $800/€750, while you need about $583/€550 for the Red Magic 8 Pro in China. Which one would you choose?

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro vs Asus ROG Phone 6D: PRO and CONS

Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro

PRO

Better chipset
Higher screen to body ratio
Android 13 out of the box
Faster charging

CONS

No RGB lights

Asus ROG Phone 6D

PRO

RGB logo
Better display
Reverse charging
IPX4 certification

CONS

Android 12

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Samsung Launches the HW-Q990C & HW-S800B Dolby Atmos Soundbars at CES 2023

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Jan 4, 2023

Samsung has announced the HW-Q990C and HW-S800B Dolby Atmos soundbars. The two premium soundbars come with Dolby Atmos support and several other features. This follows the release of the Q910B soundbar in 2022. The announcement of the new soundbars comes on the eve of CES 2023.

The Samsung HW-Q990C packs two back speakers and a wireless subwoofer. It is a flagship model and the Samsung Q-Symphony 3.0 further accentuates its premium capability. The Q-Symphony can precisely direct individual audio elements through the soundbar and TV speakers. The Q-Symphony uses up to 22 audio channels together with a TV CPU.

Samsung says the soundbar can automatically match acoustically with Samsung TVs for optimal performance. Surround sound is captured by the display speaker while the soundbar handles conversation.

Some other features of the HW-Q990C are the SpaceFit calibration and AI. The SpaceFit calibration helps to adjust the TV sound for your home theatre or living room. The nighttime mode controls the loudness while Adaptive Sound 2.0 helps to optimize the audio. It also features Game Pro 2.0 with adjustable settings for various music genres. The soundbar also has SmartThings app compatibility.

The Samsung HW-S800B supports wireless Dolby Atmos and has an ultra-slim design. There are three channels, one subwoofer, and two up-firing channels. It also has Q-Symphony functionality for connection to Samsung TVs and soundbars. Samsung SpaceFit, Game Pro mode, 3D audio, and Alexa support are also featured in the soundbar.

The Samsung HW-S800B soundbar is priced at $899 and can be purchased directly via the Samsung website. However, the HW-Q990C soundbar’s price is not yet known. More details about the two soundbars could surface during CES 2023 which begins on January 5 in Los Angeles.

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Huawei Zhixuan 720 Smart Air Purifier 3s With an 8-Stage Purification System Launched in China

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Jan 4, 2023

Chinese tech giant Huawei has unveiled its Zhixuan 720 smart air purifier 3s in China. The new Huawei smart air purifier has 8 stages of purification and formaldehyde removal capability. The air purifier has a preliminary protective filter and H13 HEPA material. It is capable of removing potential pollutants from your room environment.

Huawei Zhixuan 720 Smart Air Purifier 3s

The Zhixuan 720 smart air purifier 3s is highly effective with a removal rate of 99%. It can remove up to 20 different kinds of air pollutants. The triple formaldehyde removal rate of the air purifier is up to 96% and 325 cubic meters per hour. The air purifier features PM2.5, TVOC, and temperature/ humidity sensing detection technologies. It provides real-time monitoring and display of the PM2.5 and PVOC levels.

The Huawei 720 smart air purifier 3s can deliver comprehensive air quality and provide feedback on indoor air quality. It has an energy-saving mode that can extend the life of the filter element by up to 30%. The smart air purifier runs on HarmonyOS and features a one-touch fast connection. It also supports Xiaoyi voice compatibility to send voice instructions.

The Zhixuan 720 smart air purifier 3s is available at a launch price of 1,299 yuan (~$189). It can be purchased from leading e-commerce platforms in China including Jingdong. The smart air purifier 3s will later revert to its original price of 1,399 yuan (~$203). There are no indications yet at this time on the duration of the launch period. Global availability and pricing details are also lacking for the 720 smart air purifier 3s at this time.

Huawei continues to expand its product offerings beyond its traditional telecommunications forte. Huawei was a leading OEM in 5G technology before the US sanctions almost crippled it.

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Xiaomi MIJIA Instant Hot Water Dispenser With 3 Seconds Fast Heating Launched for 249 yuan ($36)

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Jan 4, 2023

Xiaomi has released the MIJIA Instant Hot Water Dispenser in China. The new MIJIA water dispenser features 1ºC temperature adjustment and fast heating. The MIJIA instant hot water dispenser will officially go on sale on January 5.

The Xiaomi MIJIA instant hot water dispenser has a dual heating element of quartz and electric heating tubes. This enables the device to quickly heat the liquid to the specified temperature within 3 seconds. It has a maximum power rating of 2.2kW and can hold up to 2.5 liters of water. The device has the requisite safety inspection certification. The internal material of the MIJIA instant hot water dispenser also has third-party safety certification for use in households.

The water dispenser has a smart screen display and three temperature modes. You can adjust the heating to normal temperature, or boiling water, or to 45ºC. Two buttons are also available to adjust the temperature levels sequentially by + or – 1ºC. The instant hot water dispenser can meet the daily drinking water needs of a family, with its instant heating functionality.

The Xiaomi MIJIA instant hot water dispenser has a minimal noise output during its operation. It has dual noise reduction functionality and a maximum noise rating of 46.3 dB. The device can operate seamlessly even in the quietness of the night without disrupting the sleep of others. The product seems to be available in a single mix of white but there could be other color options.

The MIJIA instant hot water dispenser will be available in China from January 5. It will retail for 249 yuan (~$36) and can be purchased from Jingdong. There are no global availability details for the device at this time.

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New LG gram Ultraslim, Style & 2-in-1 laptops launched at CES 2023

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Jan 4, 2023

At CES 2023, LG Electronics introduced an enhanced LG gram lineup, delivering more diversity than ever before with the introduction of the intriguing new gram Ultraslim and gram Style.

LG gram Ultraslim specs

The LG gramme Ultraslim (model 15Z90RT), is now the slimmest gramme model. The Ultraslim is a laptop made for people who seek portability. It weighs just 998 grams and has a closed depth of 10.99 millimeters, which is about the same as the thickness of a smartphone or notepad.

Additionally, it still offers exceptional image quality and processing speed thanks to a 15.6-inch OLED display with an Anti-glare Low Reflection (AGLR) coating and an Intel 13th ® Gen Raptor Lake chip with Performance Cores (P-Cores). The new model’s superb portability is further improved by the addition of an ultra-compact adaptor.

LG gram Style specs

The 16- and 14-inch Stylish laptops from LG (models 16Z90RS and 14Z90RS) are aimed at users who like to flaunt their individual tastes. Both variations of the gram Style have a lovely glass design that causes the colors to change and shine according to the light and angle. Additionally, the new gadgets have a “hidden” haptic touchpad with soft LED backlighting.

The LG Gram Style laptops feature a Gen4 NVMe solid-state drive, an Intel 13th Generation Raptor Lake P-Core CPU, and a 16:10 OLED Anti-Glare Low Reflection display with a high refresh rate (SSD). Like all other models in the diverse 2023 gram lineup, both models have atmospheric audio with Dolby Atmos, which is new to LG gram this year, as well as Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI connection.

LG gram (17, 16, 15 & 14-inch) Laptop specs

This year’s portfolio also includes new Gram 17, 16, 15, and 14 laptops in addition to Ultraslim and Style (models 17Z90R, 16Z90R, 15Z90R, and 14Z90R). Each offers the characteristic brand fusion of outstanding performance and a lightweight, compact design.

The most recent 17- and 16-inch gram laptops feature a Gen4 NVMe SSD, an Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake P-Core CPU, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Laptop GPU. Each new model weighs less than 1.45 kilos and comes with the same compact adaptor as the gram Ultraslim, yet has a big battery that can handle more than 20 hours of movie playback on a single charge.

For superb visual quality, LG’s newest gram models have anti-glare IPS displays. Variable refresh rate (VRR) compatibility also enables LG Gram customers to play video games with faultless, tear- and stutter-free graphics. Movies, music, and video games come to life with the immersive audio provided by Dolby Atmos.

The LG Gram 2-in-1 and LG Gram +view will be offered in upgraded variants starting in 2023. Customers now have the option to switch at any time from a laptop to a tablet or vice versa thanks to the new 16- and 14-inch 2-in-1s (models 16T90R and 14T90R).

Availability

The new LG Gram laptop range will be available globally beginning next month in Korea.

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