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

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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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TCL 40 Series Smartphones Announced at CES 2023

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Jan 5, 2023

At CES 2023, TCL announced a number of products. One of them is the TCL 40 series of smartphones. The lineup includes three models, such as TCL 40 R 5G, TCL 40 SE, and TCL 408.

As their names suggest, only TCL 40 R 5G comes with 5G connectivity, while the other two are limited to 4G. It is also the most expensive of all but will start at only $219. On the other hand, TCL 40 SE and TCL 408 will retail at $169 and $129, respectively.

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Despite carrying different price tags, all three phones come with a 50MP main camera, a large-sized battery, and NXTVISION screen technology. All of them also arrive with a MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

The TCL 40 R 5G is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC, whereas a MediaTek Helio G37 chip is present underneath the TCL 40 SE. Both of them sport a 90Hz display, however, the 40 R has a 6.6-inch panel as compared to a larger 6.75-inch screen on the 40 SE.

Just like most TCL-branded smartphones, these handsets will be sold in Europe and some parts of Asia. Either way, it is worth noting that the TCL 40 SE could debut in the US in some form. The device may come with slightly different specs and possibly a different name for the region.

MSI Stealth 17, 16, 14 Studio Laptops With 13th Gen Intel Core Processors Unveiled At CES

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Jeet

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Jan 5, 2023

MSI has announced three Stealth series laptops at CES 2023 — MSI Stealth 17 Studio, Stealth 16 Studio, and Stealth 14 Studio that come with a sleek magnesium alloy body.

These new high-end laptops from MSI are mostly aimed at creative professionals and gamers, and the devices come equipped with some of the latest hardware that could make them highly competitive.

MSI Stealth 17 Studio

The laptop features a 17.3-inch UHD 4K display with a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and a 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device is powered by the 13th Generation Intel Core i9-13900H or Core i7-13700H processor, coupled with NVIDIA 4000 RTX series graphics processor.

It packs 16GB of VRAM along with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage. The device offers USB Type-C Thunderbolt ports, USB Type-A, combo audio, HDMI, an SD card reader, and an Ethernet port. It also has a Full HD IR webcam with a security shutter and support for Windows Hello facial recognition software, as well as a fingerprint reader and a TPM module. There is also a DynaAudio six-speaker sound system that features Nahimic EasySurround sound.

MSI Stealth 16 Studio

It features a 16-inch UHD 4K display with a screen resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the 13th generation Intel Core i9-13900H CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 GPU. It comes packed with up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and up to 2TB of SSD storage.

The laptop also comes with an FHD IR webcam with support for Windows Hello, along with a fingerprint reader and a TPM module. It has an improved Vapor Chamber cooling system to help boost performance. There’s a 4-cell 99.9Whe battery which comes with a 240W slim adapter for charging. The MSI Stealth 16 Studio has Star Blue and Pure White color options.

MSI Stealth 14 Studio

This laptop features a 14-inch QHD+ display, offering a 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a 240Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the product comes powered by the Intel Core i7-13007H processor, coupled with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB VRAM or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU with 8GB VRAM.

It supports up to 64GB of DDR5 RAM and comes with up to 2TB of SSD storage. The company has added its own Vapor cooling system that helps boost performance while keeping the temperature in check. It comes with an RGB-lit keyboard, USB Type C Thunderbolt ports, USB Type A, HDMI, and a combo audio jack.

As for the pricing, it appears that the MSI Stealth 14 Studio will have a starting price of around $1,599 and is expected to go on sale from next month.

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Asus introduces ExpertBook B9 with an OLED display & a new ExpertCenter mini-PC

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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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Jeet

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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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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Jed John Ikoba

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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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