Along with the 4K webcam and laptops, Lenovo announced a new wireless keyboard/mouse combo. According to the tech giant, a large percentage (up to 65%) of the materials used in the manufacture of both devices are recovered ocean-bound plastics. The Lenovo wireless keyboard and mouse make use of the same 2.4 GHz dongle and can manage up to three connections at the same time. The combo will be available for purchase for EUR 79 (US$83) in July 2023.
Lenovo’s wireless keyboard/mouse combo lacks the bells and whistles featured in higher-end options such as Logitech’s MX Master 3S and mechanical keyboards. That is no surprise considering its low pricing. However, it has a lightweight design, weighing just 586g. The keyboard crams a 420mAh Lithium-Ion Polymer rechargeable battery that can last up to 3 months on a single charge. The battery can be fully charged in just two hours.
The wireless mouse, on the other hand, has four programmable buttons and enables on-the-fly DPI change. The optical sensor has a maximum DPI of 4,000 and can track practically any surface. The mouse packs a 380mAh Lithium Ion Polymer rechargeable battery that can also last up to 3 months on a full charge. This estimation will be based on the usage pattern, though. Both devices charge via a USB-C port which is convenient.
Furthermore, the mouse’s left and right-click buttons can withstand up to 10 million clicks before giving up. The same thing applies to the keyboard keys which unfortunately don’t come with backlighting. The keyboard and mouse set are compatible with Windows Swift Pair, Bluetooth 5.1, and Bluetooth LE.
Samsung Galaxy S22 series debuted earlier this year, and the Korean OEM has long been at work on its successor, the Galaxy S23 series. Several reports have suggested that the new flagship lineup could debut in the first half of February 2023, but there hasn’t been an official confirmation. Now, a popular tipster has seemingly confirmed the exact launch date of the forthcoming Galaxy S23 series. Here are the details.
Tipster Ice Universe claims the Samsung Galaxy S23 series will debut at the Galaxy Unpacked 2023 launch event scheduled on February 1, 2023. This could be the launch date for the US market and other regions may get the new smartphones on February 2.
Previously it was reported that the Samsung Galaxy S23 lineup has been delayed and will be released in mid-to-late February. Apparently, the South Korean company was unable to decide on the final pricing structure for the devices, thus the delay.
As mentioned, Samsung hasn’t revealed the launch date of the new series yet. So, it’s recommended that you take the above info with a pinch of salt.
Past leaks reveal the Galaxy S23 series will be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The standard Galaxy S23 will pack a 3900mAh battery, and the S23 + will have a larger 4700mAh battery. Both devices will support 25W charging.
The vanilla model will use a 6.1-inch 1080p 120Hz display, and the Galaxy S23+ could feature a 6.6-inch 1080p 120Hz display. For photography, they are said to have a 12MP front-facing camera, a 50MP main camera on the rear accompanied by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto lens.
The higher-end Galaxy S23 Ultra is rumored to have a 200MP primary camera. It will also have a better display, a bigger battery, and faster charging support.
Earlier this year, Huawei launched the MateBook 14s laptop in China with Intel 12th-gen core processors and a 2.5k resolution display. Now, the company has unveiled a new intel core i9 processor variant of the device in its home country. The device packs 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Here are all the details.
The new Huawei MateBook 14s i9 version, equipped with 16GB of memory and 1TB SSD, is priced at 8699 yuan ($1,245). It is offered in three colors: Space Gray, Bright Moon Silver, and Spruce Green. The device comes with a metal body design and weighs around 1.43kg.
The MateBook 14s i9 version will be available for pre-sale tomorrow and will go on sale on December 29. This new variant is only available in China as of now. However, a 12th-gen Core i7 version of the laptop is available in Europe with a price tag of £1299.99 ($1,522).
Talking about the specifications, the MateBook 14s is equipped with a 14.2-inch with 2.5K resolution and a 3:2 aspect ratio. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate, 400 nits of peak brightness, and 100% sRGB color gamut. The display supports a 10-point touch.
As mentioned, the laptop is powered by an intel core i9 processor with a 45W performance release. It packs up to 16GB LPDDR4X memory, and a 512GB / 1TB SSD. In other respects, the device features a four-speaker audio system, a built-in 60Wh battery, and a 90W GaN charger.
Connectivity options on the laptop include Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and USB-A. On the software front, the new MateBook 14s supports HyperTerminal, which facilitates interconnectivity with mobile phones, tablets, monitors, smart screens, and other devices.
Earlier this month, Motorola threw its hat in the ring and introduced its first smartphone equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. The device is called the Moto X40 and it comes packed with some impressive hardware. And starting today, the Motorola smartphone can be pre-ordered in China. Here are the details.
The all-new Moto X40 can now be pre-ordered in China through Jingdong. Those who’ll pre-order the device will get 180-day service without repair and a maximum subsidy of 600 Yuan in case of exchange.
If we talk about the pricing, the smartphone starts at 3,399 Yuan ($487) for the base 8GB + 128GB variant. The 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB variants of the handset are priced at 3,699 Yuan ($530) and 3,999 Yuan ($573), respectively. The top-of-the-line 12GB + 512GB version has a price tag of 4,299 Yuan ($617).
Moving to the specs, the Moto X40 comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution, a 165Hz refresh rate, 10-bit colors, HDR support, and an integrated fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
For photography, there’s a triple-rear camera setup with a 50MP main sensor with OIS support. It also has a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP telephoto unit. On the front, the smartphone houses a 60MP selfie snapper.
The handset is equipped with a three-dimensional liquid cooling system. Fueled by a 4,600mAh battery, the smartphone supports 125W wired and 15W wireless charging. On the software front, the device runs on Android 13 OS with MY UI 5.0 skin on the top.
Lenovo will introduce its 500 USB Type C Universal Dock during CES 2023. The new universal dock is capable of ramping up the data speed when connected via a USB-C cable. It offers up to 10Gbps from two ports. The new Lenovo accessory is being propped as a perfect companion to the Lenovo IdeaPad‘s latest laptops.
It will be interesting to see how the IdeaPad and the 500 USB-C universal dock combine. The wait is virtually over as the two items will be showcased during CES 2023. The 500 USB-C universal docks can indeed work with any Type-C laptop. It comes in a compact and simple white chassis. It has a Display port, an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, and a PC-in Type C port. On the other side of the universal dock are two USB-C ports rated 10Gbps. The power ratings of the ports vary and they allow you to charge an array of devices and accessories.
While CES 2023 is expected to kick off on January 5, 2023, the new universal dock is not expected before April 2023. However, glimpses of the dongle-like USB-C Universal Dock will be seen during CES 2023.
The annual CES event is a global stage for innovation. It’s a melting pot of an array of industry-defining new products and a large gathering of OEMs. Every year, the world’s biggest brands explore new partnerships and products.
The CES is organized by the Consumer Technology Association ad it features all aspects of the tech ecosystem. Next year’s event, CES 2023 holds from 5-8 January 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States.
Indian accessories maker Wings have launched two new gaming earbuds together with the Wings Sync companion app. The Wings Phantom 760 and Phantom 800 gaming earbuds join a growing list of exquisite Wings earbuds.
The feature-rich Wings Sync app can be used to customize their Wings earbuds’ and control various settings. The Wings Sync companion app also comes with a beautiful and solid user interface. You can use the touch controls to adjust the volume and modulate playback. You can customize and configure the touch controls with options including single tap, double tap, long press, and triple tap.
The EQ modes could also be adjusted to suit the user’s mood. EQ modes include soft pitch, classic, popular, country, rock, folk, etc. In addition, a manual 10-band EQ mode is also featured. The app can also help you to locate your missing buds. It utilizes the location sensing algorithm by playing a sound to locate the earbuds. The app also helps you to keep track of the earbuds in terms of battery status and connectivity status. Firmware updates for the earbuds are delivered via the app.
The Phantom 760 and Phantom 800 gaming earbuds are excellent accessories for mobile gamers. They support Bluetooth 5.3 rapid connectivity, and instant pairing, and 13mm dynamic drivers deliver excellent audio. The earbuds have four HD mics which deliver crystal clear environmental noise cancellation (ENC). The gaming mode features super-low latency 40ms response time. Both earbuds also feature LED lighting to create an immersive gaming environment.
The Phantom 760/ 800 earbuds have a battery life of 50 hours and feature fast charging. Ten minutes of charging the device yields up to 100 minutes of game time. The earbuds are rated IPX5 for sweat and water resistance.
Two color options are available for the Phantom 800 – black and white, but the Phantom 760 comes in black color. Both models come with a one-year warranty and will be available from December 29. As per pricing, the Phantom 800 will retail at Rs. 1,499 (~$18). They can be purchased directly from Wings or leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart. The Wings Sync app is available on iOS and Google play store.
OnePlus Buds Pro debuted last year with decent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and an attractive design. Now the company is all set to introduce the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in February and has even confirmed its design today. The upcoming earbuds look virtually identical to the brand’s first-gen hearables with a few changes here and there. Let’s have a closer look at the details.
OnePlus has confirmed that it will launch the brand new OnePlus Buds Pro 2 in India on February 7 alongside the flagship OnePlus 11. However, it seems the earbuds will debut sooner in China as the brand has already started teasing its design.
The Chinese OEM recently took to Weibo to reveal the design of the upcoming OnePlus Buds Pro 2. As mentioned, they look a lot more similar to the original OnePlus Buds Pro. Of course, there are minor changes. For instance, the stem of each bud has a microphone cutout that seems twice as large as before.
The TWS earphones are pictured in Arbor Green color and they look quite premium. The company has only revealed one color but it’s likely that there will be more options. There’s also a Dynaudio logo on the buds, which suggests OnePlus has teamed up with the Danish audio company for better tuning.
The case of the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also looks quite familiar. It is compact and shaped liked a pebble. There’s a glossy finish with the OnePlus logo embossed on the top.
Previous reports suggest the earbuds will have 11mm and 6mm dual drivers, and support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) up to 45db, LHDC 4.0 codec as well as spatial audio. They may offer up to 9 hours of playtime with ANC off and extra 38 hours with the charging case.
Lenovo has just recently sent us one of its gaming laptops that launched earlier this year. So here’s our review of the IdeaPad Gaming 3i mid-range gaming laptop. Will this laptop offer a great gaming experience that is worthwhile its price tag? Keep reading to find out as we have made a detailed review that tests the laptop’s gaming performance, benchmarks, and more.
Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i: Design & Ergonomics
Build Quality
With gaming laptops, the norm is to expect OEMs to offer a gaming inspired aesthetic. This typically includes angular design or heavy emphasis on RGB lighting and their iconic branding. A great example of this is Lenovo’s very own gaming brand, Legion. However, this model is a more affordable gaming notebook offering compared to those top end Legion laptops. But it does not cut corners in terms of build quality. While the gaming laptop might not be as premium as something like a MacBook with aluminum alloys, it still comes with a robust design.
Getting the parameters out of the way first, the laptop weighs around 2.6 kilograms and measures 359.6 x 277.8 x 20.9 mm in dimensions. The design borrows elements of some of the more expensive Legion models, with the cooling design being taken directly from its higher end siblings. The back protrudes around an inch from the rear after the display’s hinge. This region houses the two primary air vents and a bunch of different ports, including an HDMI, Ethernet, USB Type C, and the power connector. Meanwhile, the left side houses a USB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack, while the right has another USB port.
Lenovo has built a solid laptop, which does not feel cheap in any way, despite the use of polycarbonate instead of metallic materials. However, there are a few caveats because of the use of plastic. Primarily, the display feels like it can flex quite a bit, and accidentally bending it too much feels like it might snap off. Although the hinge is pretty secure and you can even open the laptop with just one hand. Apart from this, the lower half of the body is quite firm and doesn’t feel flimsy in any way.
We got the Onyx Grey color variant of the IdeaPad Gaming 3i notebook.
Keyboard, Trackpad, & RGB
For gaming enthusiasts, the accessories and peripherals like keyboards and mouse for their gaming systems are very important. Lenovo knows this and offers a high quality keyboard that it calls the TrueStrike Keyboard with 100% Anti Ghosting. Each individual key has a 1.5mm key travel that is decent for both games and typing. I used the laptop for both my daily work and gaming. While I would still prefer my mechanical keyboard on my PC, using solely the built-in keyboard wasn’t any issue. The keys were evenly spread out, and their placements only took a few minutes to get used to for gaming or work.
The trackpad of the laptop is housed just underneath the keyboard and is slightly off center towards the left. It was quite accurate the few times I used it for work and never felt that it disturbed me during gaming. Although, the company offers you a way to disable the trackpad to avoid accidental inputs. Now let’s talk about the most important aspect of the laptop, the RGB. The keyboard has a 4 Zone RGB Backlit that is fully customizable. There are multiple profiles of RGB lighting that users can set up with the Lenovo Vantage app, offering in depth customization for different lighting patterns and different thermal modes as well.
Display
Being a gamer for years now, I have primarily been acquainted with the Full HD (1920x1080px) resolution, which is said to be the golden resolution for any gamer that plays competitive titles. But, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i’s top model comes with a WQHD+ display (2560x1600px), which has honestly spoiled me. The display is crisp and the colors a fair bit accurate. The display is a 16-inch panel that has a 16:10 aspect ratio and a high 165Hz refresh rate.
This panel is also capable of 500 nits of peak brightness and 100% sRGB color gamut. Thanks to its 2K display, consuming any form of multimedia content like movies or videos was very enjoyable. Gaming on this resolution also has you appreciate in game textures a lot more in single player titles. Although, there were times where I had to drop the resolution, but we shall discuss that in the Performance section. Overall, the viewing angles were also decent and the experience was just top notch despite the laptop being a mid range gaming notebook.
Performance
The laptop is equipped with an Intel 12th Gen Core i7-12700H CPU that has a base clock speed of 2.3GHz and a boost speed of 4.7GHz. It consists of 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficiency cores) and 8 threads. This processor is paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. For memory, our unit housed 16GB of RAM (dual channel 2x8GB DDR4) and 1TB of SSD storage. So let’s have a look at its performance:
Gaming
I played multiple titles on the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i, which ranged from multiplayer and single player games across various genres. But I will only be talking about 6 such titles in the review, which should give us a broad idea on the performance you can expect across the board.
In the online multiplayer side, I chose Apex Legends as a popular Battle Royale title, followed by the recently released Overwatch 2 that has been a buzz in the gaming market, and even Valve’s massively successful competitive shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. For a more narrative driven experience, I went with the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which recently got a next gen update that brings ray tracing support, along with Control, and the God of War that recently got ported from the PlayStation to the Windows platform.
Overwatch 2 is a hero shooter that primarily focuses on 5v5 team battles. It is a competitive title and is a highly polished and optimized game from Blizzard. At high settings, the laptop was easily crossing 150+ fps in its native 2K resolution. It even hit more than 200 fps, but during intense team fights and clashes, the frame rate fell down to the 140s. Dropping the graphics settings to more competitive options easily had the game run at a higher 200 fps stably. For those looking to get the absolute most from this laptop, they can even drop the resolution down to 1080p.
Overwatch 2
Apex Legends, on the other hand, is a bit more intensive than Overwatch 2 owing to its Battle Royale genre. The huge maps are a lot more draining on your laptops resources as well. But the laptop still managed to get over 120 fps in High settings. Again, intense close quarter combat with various particle effects has the frame rate drop to the 90s. However, with competitive and even low settings, I managed to hit over 140 fps, which was stable for the most part. Keep in mind that this was in 2K resolution and 1080p offers better performance even in High settings.
Apex Legends
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive aka CSGO is by far one of the most popular competitive shooters out there. It is the most played game on Steam and also has a robust esports around it. One of the reasons the game is popular is because it can run on low end systems too. So it is no surprises that we hit 180+ fps in very high settings even at 2K resolution.
Counter-Strike-Global Offensive
God of War (2019) was finally ported from the PS4 and PS5 series this year, after being a Sony PlayStation exclusive since its initial launch. The game was released for the Windows platform with improved graphical fidelity, which one can turn on from the settings. In the original graphics, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i managed to get over 70 fps at 2K resolution. Turning the settings up to High saw this drop down to just 60 fps, but with occasional stutters. You can drop the resolution down to 1080p here as well, but I’d recommend playing at its native resolution since this is a single player title.
God of War 2019
Control was developed by Remedy, which is the same studio behind the iconic Max Payne series. This game was released as one of the first to feature support for NVIDIA’s ray tracing technology. At native resolution, a stable 60 fps was only attained with mixed Medium to low settings, while the low preset had it hit near 80 fps. DLSS helped out a lot in this game and if you plan on using ray tracing, I’d recommend running it with DLSS and at 1080p resolution for a less stuttering experience.
Control
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was originally launched back in 2015, however, CD Projekt Red recently released a new update that brought this game up to current gen standards. This includes new 4K textures and support for Ray Tracing. Even with Ray Tracing turned off, the laptop struggled to maintain a stable 60 fps in medium to high settings on 2K resolution. But, it was relatively smooth in low settings. Dropping the resolution helped the most, but I couldn’t turn on Ray Tracing since DLSS wasn’t supported for whatever reason. This should be fixed in a hot fix or a patch soon.
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Benchmarks
For synthetic benchmarks, I ran the laptop through three popular benchmarking platforms, which included the Cinebench R23, 3DMark, and FurMark. So here are the results:
Cinebench R23 basically benchmarks the performance of the CPU, in a single core only and multi core test. In the former, the laptop achieved a score of 1,701 points, while it scored 15,288 points in the multi core test.
Cinebench R23
3DMark Time Spy test is a DirectX 12 benchmark that is popular for gaming systems. It is generally considered as an ideal test for benchmarking modern graphics, which in our case is the RTX 3060. The CPU score clocked in at 9,452 points and the Graphics score came in at 7,958 points. Thus, the overall score sits at a decent 8,151 points.
3DMark Time Spy
FurMark is a stress test for your graphics cards. This benchmark runs your GPU at 99 percent usage, which basically ramps up its temperature and checks for a point of stabilization and throttling. Here, the laptop was able to sit stably on the lower 70 degree Celsius mark without dropping below 70fps.
FurMark
Battery
Battery life is typically one of the few areas where gaming laptops struggle with. During gaming or productivity related tasks, one will always have their notebook plugged in to ensure maximum performance. So once you’re strictly on battery, the Intel iGPU and the efficiency core kicks in to save up on battery life. But still, the endurance of the laptop is not as great as Ultrabooks in the market. This is to be expected considering it houses some power hungry specs and a 2K display panel.
I used the laptop for a regular work day along with some other basic tasks like playing music or browsing through YouTube for a bit. In a single full charge, I got around 5 hours of total battery life. Notably, the charging was quick from its 230W adapter. For some basic work or consuming media, you won’t ever find an issue with the laptop. But for intensive creative productivity based tasks, gaming, or prolonged usage, you will have to plug in the charger that thankfully offers rapid charging.
Thermals
I have played games on laptops for far longer than I have on desktop PCs. However, heating and thermal performance was always one of the major ache points for notebooks geared for gaming. Stuffing such capable hardware in such a compact form would obviously lead to a lot of heat that needs to be efficiently dissipated. This is where this Lenovo gaming laptop shines. Just from its appearance, we can see that there are four vents (2 on the back and 1 on each side) that blow out hot air, with the main intake vent being housed underneath. The laptop’s cooling mechanism is primarily driven by two fans under the hood, along with two heat pipes that are shared between the CPU and the GPU. There is also a third heat pipe that is placed on top of the VRM and graphics memory modules.
Across the multiple games I played, the temperature did hit the 80 degree Celsius mark but it never crossed that limit or stayed at such a high temperature for too long. I did notice some slight throttling in performance, but it was never too intense enough to make the experience choppy or laggy. While the temperature during gaming was impressive, it was a bit on the warmer side during regular use. Another thing to note is the Even without the charger plugged in, I found that the top port of the keyboard tended to get warmer than usual after a couple of minutes of regular use. Nothing too intense, but still odd for running just a tab on YouTube.
Verdict
For a price tag of around 1.15 lakhs INR (roughly 1,390 US Dollars) in India, the IdeaPad Gaming 3i 16IAH7 isn’t exactly an affordable gaming laptop. There are plenty of options that would be a lot more economical but for its price tag, it undoubtedly offers plenty of high-end features. The 2K 165Hz panel is an absolute gem for a mid-range gaming laptop. While I have said mid-range, the 12th Gen Core i7 and RTX 3060 are no slouches either. With some tweaking, one can easily run any current gen title in the market and get high frame rates in every competitive esport games as well.
So, I can easily recommend this laptop to gamers that have a budget for it. This laptop isn’t limited to just gaming, and buyers can also use this model for other productivity tasks like video or photo editing. It even has a 1080p camera on the front, which makes it useful in a more professional setting as well like for online conferences and meetings. For those that do not wish to break the bank, note that this is the top end configuration of this model, so you can also find a more affordable variant online as well.
Ahead of CES 2023 which begins next month, Lenovo has unveiled new devices. The brand has also updated its IdeaPad and Slim series laptops with the latest processors. The IdeaPad Pro 5 is offered in two display variants and both pack premium specifications. Read on to know what the laptops offer out of the box.
Starting with the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14-inch, it is offered in two options i.e. one with a 2.8K resolution, 400 nits brightness, and 120Hz refresh rate. There is another variant with a 2.2K display, 300 nits brightness, and a 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the IdeaPad Pro 5 16 features a 2.5K IPS display, 350 nits brightness, and a 120Hz refresh rate.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 and 16 feature an infrared FHD camera with Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. There is also a privacy shutter. On the audio front, both laptops are equipped with dual 2W speakers tuned by Dolby Audio and a dual microphone array. Both machines also have Windows Hello authentication.
Under the hood, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 14 and 16-inch variants are equipped with up to seventh-generation AMD Ryzen 7 processors. The 14-inch model has integrated graphics whereas the 16-inch has an NVIDIA GeForce Next-Gen laptop GPU onboard. Both machines pack up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB SSD storage. The 16-inch model features a dynamic display switch that boosts frames per second. There is also an additional SSD expansion slot.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 duo are backed by a 75WHr battery unit with support for quick charging. Connectivity options on the laptops include WiFi – 6E, Bluetooth 5.1, USB 4.0 Type-C port, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C port, Type-A port, HDMI 2.1, and SDcard reader.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5 laptops are offered in Arctic Grey and Frost Blue colours. The 14-inch variant starts at $1,215 whereas the 16-inch model starts at $1,702.
Lenovo has announced the Lenovo Go 4K Pro webcam with improved features and Microsoft Teams compatibility. The Lenovo Go 4K Pro is equipped with an AI-assisted autofocus system and it can record HDR videos. The new webcam also comes with a physical privacy shutter and will work with IdeaPad and ThinkPad laptops. The physical privacy shutter is used to cover the lens when the webcam is not in use.
The new Lenovo webcam can record 4K videos at a frame rate of 30fps. It is capable of 5x digital zoom and also supports facial recognition. The Lenovo Go 4K Pro also supports M.JPEG, YUY2, and H.264 video compression formats. It is a plug-and-play webcam but when additional software is installed, the full features of the webcam are unlocked. The Lenovo Go Central provides software support to manage its configurations. The webcam also supports auto-framing.
The integration of the Lenovo Go 4K Pro into the Teams architecture means that it could be deployed for video conferencing. Its enhanced video capabilities, coupled with its AI functionality mean that video clarity is assured always.
You can connect the webcam to the PC via its USB port (Type A, Type C). Its design like a hook allows the webcam to nestle atop a monitor. It also has a standard 0.25-inch tripod thread socket. The webcam’s LED indicator is illuminated whenever the device is in use. It is equipped with a single microphone with a 48kHz sampling rate.
The Lenovo Go 4K Pro webcam is compatible with Windows and ChromeOS platforms. Lenovo says the webcam will be released in July 2023 and is priced at €119 (~$126). The company will offer a 3-year warranty on the gadget and it is unclear whether it will be globally available.
Lenovo has unveiled the P32pz-30 and P27pz-30 ThinkVision mini-LED monitors with impressive brightness and local dimming capabilities. The new mini-LED monitors can deliver a peak brightness of 1,200 nits and 1,152 local dimming zones. The monitors also come with a KVM switch and target graphic artists and other professionals.
The two premium Lenovo mini-LED monitors support 10-bit colors with up to 98% DCI-P3 color gamut. Lenovo is making inroads into the high-end color-accurate mini-LED monitor segment of the market with its latest products.
Both monitors have a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and DisplayHDR1000 support. The monitors also achieve 99% Adobe RGB and 80% BT2020 color gamuts.
Connectivity options for the ThinkVision mini-LED monitors include HDMI 2.1, USB 4.0 Type-C, DP 1.4 (in and out), and USB 3.2 (Type C). The monitors also have four USB-A ports and a KVM switch to control multiple devices. You can also charge your devices via the USB-C port of the monitors.
The models support up to 178 degrees of viewing in both horizontal and vertical directions. Both models support up to 40Gbps data and video via USB 4.0 and up to 140W power. The power delivery rating of the Lenovo ThinkVision mini-LED monitors (140W) make them stand out in the crowd. Most of the current models deliver less than 100W.
Lenovo says each of the monitors can support up to two daisy-chained 4K monitors. They also feature another USB-C port with 15W output for smartphones and smaller devices. The typical brightness of the monitors is 600 nits. The Lenovo P27pz-30 and P21pz-30 mini-LED monitors are priced at $1,699 and $1,999 respectively. Both models will be available in August 2023.
boAt has launched a new smartwatch in India. It falls under the brand’s Wave series. The latest offering is called boAt Wave Electra. It is an affordable budget smartwatch and competes against the likes of the Noise Colorfit Loop, Amazfit Pop 2, and more in the market. Read on to know what the boAt Wave Electra offers out of the box.
The boAt Wave Electra features a square dial with a 1.81-inch display bearing an HD resolution and 550 nits peak brightness. It is IP68-certified dust, sweat, and splash-resistant. The device has a premium aluminium alloy design.
The boAt Wave Electra comes with health-centric features like a heart rate monitor, SpO2 sensor, and a sleep tracker. There is also a daily activity tracker, breathing training, and hydration alert. The wearable device packs support for more than 100 sports modes.
The boAt Wave Electra is equipped with a built-in microphone, speaker, and Bluetooth for hands-free calling. Users can save up to 50 contacts on the device and there is also dial pad for easier access. The device features Google Assistant and Siri. It also packs Whack-A-Mole and 2048 built-in games. Other convenient features include music and camera control, weather updates, find my phone etc. The boAt Wave Electra is claimed to deliver 7 days of battery on a single charge and 2 days with Bluetooth usage.
The boAt wave Electra is offered in Black, Blue, and Pink colours. It carries a special launch price tag of Rs 1,799 and can be purchased from Amazon starting December 24th.
The Honor Pad V8 Pro is set to launch in China on December 26. It is a premium tablet and will debut as the successor of the Honor Pad V7 Pro.
The brand has been teasing the features of this device for the last few days. Today’s teasers talk about the product’s display. Let’s check them out.
According to Honor, the forthcoming Honor Pad V8 Pro will flaunt a display with a 2.5K resolution. The panel will offer protection for eye fatigue. Most importantly, the product will be the world’s first large-screen tablet to offer a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate.
As per the product listing for reservations, the tablet’s display will measure 12.1 inches. It will not sport a notch like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra as the front-facing camera will be located on the side bezel.
As per previous teasers, the device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset. Once again, a first for a tablet. Similarly, it will be also the first tablet to debut with Android 13 as it will boot MagicOS 7.0.
In fact, Honor has been teasing this product to arrive with six firsts on a tablet. As the brand has now revealed the first three, we are looking forward to learning about the remaining three.
That said, as per earlier leaks and teasers, the Honor Pad V8 Pro will carry support for 33W fast wired charging. It will be available in two colors and will feature a magnetic pogo connector for the official keyboard accessory.
Red Magic 8 Pro series is confirmed to launch in China on December 26th at 3 pm local time. The lineup will include the Pro and Pro+ variants. The upcoming offerings will arrive as the successor to the Red Magic 7 Pro series. The brand has started teasing key features of smartphones on the microblogging platform Weibo. The official images have also been released earlier today giving us a look at the devices.
Right off the bat, the Red Magic 8 Pro series has a boxy form factor. The left side seems to have a volume rocker and power key whereas the right edge of the smartphone has gaming-centric buttons including a Red-colour slider. The back panel has vertically stacked triple rear camera sensors in a pill-shaped module. There is a Red Magic branding on the middle left side and a logo at the bottom of the back panel. The Red Magic 8 Pro series is also teased to come in a transparent back panel with kevlar-like pattern but we don’t know much about it yet.
On the front, the upcoming smartphones have nearly zero bezels and no cutout for the front camera. The Red Magic 8 Pro is touted to offer a 93.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. It will come with an under-display camera. The smartphones are confirmed to feature a 120Hz refresh rate. In terms of audio, the Red Magic 8 Pro will be equipped with ultra-linear dual stereo speakers. The devices will feature Snapdragon sound, 96kHz lossless audio, and 48ms low latency.
The Red Magic 8 Pro series is confirmed to be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor under the hood. Apart from the aforementioned information, both the Pro and Pro+ variants are expected to come with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The former will reportedly be backed by a 5,000mAh cell whereas the Pro+ will be powered by a 6,000mAh unit with support for 165W charging.
The Vivo S16 series launch is just around the corner. The new lineup of smartphones will include the base S16, the top end S16 Pro, and an entry level S16e. So here’s how to watch the livestream of the announcement.
Talking about the devices first, the S16 series consist of three different models that feature different sets of specifications and features. The based model sports a 6.78 inch AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution. Under the hood, it houses the Snapdragon 870 SoC that is paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage. The rear packs a 64 megapixel triple camera setup while the front houses a 50 megapixel selfie camera. This model will also be powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging.
On the other hand, the higher end Vivo S16 Pro will feature the Dimensity 8200 SoC but will have a similarly sized display that also offers 120Hz refresh rate and an AMOLED panel. The selfie camera is also a similar 50 megapixel shooter, while the rear features a 50 megapixel triple camera setup comprising of different sensors. It is also powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging. Lastly, the entry level variant of the series, the S16e, will feature a smaller 6.62 inch AMOLED display that offers 120Hz refresh rate and FHD+ resolution.
The front houses a 16 megapixel selfie camera while the rear feature 50 megapixel triple camera setup. Similar to the other two models, the S16e will also be powered by a 4,600mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging. So for those interested in watching the announcement of these devices live, you can tune into the smartphone maker’s official Weibo (a Chinese microblogging website) handle for the online livestream.
Recently, Palm Reading released the Smart Air e-book in China. Now, a new e-note device has debuted in the country. It is dubbed iReader Smart Air Pro. As the name suggests, it is a digital notebook device. The latest offing has the same display as the Smart Air but packs better hardware under the hood. Read on to know what the Smart Air Pro offers out of the box.
The iReader Smart Air Pro features a 8-inch display with 300 ppi pixel density. It adopts E Ink Carta 1200 display panel. iReader says that the contrast ratio is improved by 15 percent and the refresh rate by 22 percent. The screen surface etching process is said to be upgraded to improve the writing friction and offer a real paper-like writing experience. The Smart Air Pro supports a stylus pen with 4096 levels of pressure sensitivity. The device can be used for reading, taking notes, scribbling, and more.
Dimension-wise, the iReader Smart Air Pro measures 6.3mm in thinness and is lightweight at 225 grams.
Under the hood, the iReader Smart Air Pro is equipped with a quad-core processor compared to the dual-core SoC on the Smart Air. The latest offering also packs double the storage compared to the previous model i.e. 12GB. The device is backed by a 2,400mAh battery unit that is claimed to offer 75 hours of usage. Connectivity options on the Smart Air Pro include a dual-band USB-C port, WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0.
The iReader Smart Air Pro carries a price tag of RMB 2,199 (~$315). It is up for pre-order in China via JingDong.
The Honor 80 GT is scheduled to launch in China on December 26. It will be accompanied by Honor Pad V8 Pro. Ahead of their announcement, the brand has been teasing the features of these two products. At the same time, leaks have also been revealing details about them.
Let’s check out what the official teasers and leaks have to say about the upcoming Honor 80 GT so far.
Honor 80 GT
The Honor 80 GT will differ in design compared to the regular Honor 80 models. As per Digital Chat Station, it will feature a plastic frame to keep the cost low.
Further, the device will feature a 54MP Sony IMX800 primary camera, which was used in the Honor 70 series from earlier this year. It will arrive with 66W fast charging support, which was even revealed by 3C a few days back.
The tipster also discloses that the phone will sport a centered punch-hole OLED display. This flat screen will offer FHD+ resolution and up to a 120Hz refresh rate.
On the other hand, the official teasers have revealed the design of the Honor 80 GT. The handset will arrive in two colors and a special edition.
The brand has also confirmed the presence of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The device may boot the Android 13-based MagicOS 7 software.
Last but not least, Digital Chat Station suggests that the smartphone could retail at around ¥3,000. If this happens to be true, then the Honor 80 GT could be one of the best flagship killer smartphones.
We are looking to learn more about this product in the coming days. Until then, let us know your thoughts on it in the comment section below.
Google has apparently used billion of liters of water last year alone. The company’s immense water usage was due to the high requirements for its data centers that are situated across the globe. So here are all the details.
A new report has revealed that the Search Engine giant used more than 15 billion liters of water in 2021 across various data centers globally. In the US alone, the company was responsible for using over 80 percent of the 15 billion liters of overall water usage. The news arrives from media outlet The Oregonian who had challenged the city of Dallas, Oregon to reveal how much water was being consumed by a single Google data center in the region.
This dispute lasted for a bit longer than a year and the city eventually revealed that the company was using around 1.25 billion liters of water in the area in 2021 alone. Following this legal battle, the city also promised to make such data more readily available in the future. The report further added that the facilities had almost tripled their usage of water within five years. It was also revealed that the data center was using over a quarter of the city’s total water supply.
As per Google’s official claims, this water consumption is similar to that of 29 golf courses in the US. It doesn’t end there since this large figure does not include the sea water that is also used by these data centers in the country. As of right now, various regions are facing the issues of data centers using massive amounts of water for their operations and are working on setting up rigid regulations to govern such large volumes of consumption.
Samsung Galaxy S23 series is getting closer to its launch. Rumors are rife that the S23 lineup will debut at some point in February 2023. Ahead of the expected launch, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has been spotted at certification platforms like India’s BIS and Thailand’s NBTC. At the same time, the global edition of the Galaxy S23 has surfaced on Geekbench.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with model number SM-S918B/DS has been certified by BIS and NBTC authorities. These certifications have no information on the main specs of the device. In recent weeks, the handset has also been spotted on other certification platforms, such as the FCC, 3C, and TENAA.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra NBTCSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra BIS
The TENAA listing of the S23 Ultra has revealed almost everything about the device. As compared to the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the S23 Ultra will offer improvements in departments like the selfie camera, primary rear camera, and the chipset.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. On the front, it will be fitted with a new 12-megapixel selfie camera and a 200-megapixel ISOCELL HP2 camera, which has never been used on a 200-megapixel camera phone before.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Geekbench
In October, the Galaxy S23 with model number SM-S911U was spotted on Geekbench. The model number belongs to the Galaxy S23’s unlocked model heading to the US. Now, the global variant of the S23 with the SM-S911B has surfaced on Geekbench with 578 points in the single-core test and 2118 points in the multi-core test. The Geekbench listing reveals that the device has the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 12 GB of RAM, and Android 13 OS.
Competition in the smartphone chipset market is fierce, as companies strive to be leaders in performance and market share. Qualcomm and Apple are currently the frontrunners in terms of power, but MediaTek still holds the market share lead, according to data from COUNTERPOINT’s Global Smartphone Application Processor (AP) Market Share research. Here are the details…
MediaTek maintains market share lead as Qualcomm and Apple lead in Power in the smartphone chipset market
MediaTek has maintained a steady market share of around 35-40% in recent quarters, thanks to the success of its Dimensity 9200 SoC in the premium segment and partnerships with major Chinese OEMs like Vivo and Oppo. However, the overall market is expected to slow in Q4 2022 due to order cuts from major Chinese OEMs, ongoing customer inventory adjustments, global macroeconomic conditions, and the weak China market.
Source: Counterpoint
Qualcomm has seen a slight increase in market share, with 27% in Q3 2021 and 31% in Q3 2022. The company’s Snapdragon chipsets are highly regarded in the premium segment, and Qualcomm has recently announced a partnership with Samsung for the Galaxy S23 family. However, Qualcomm’s market share is expected to decline in Q4 2022 due to global macroeconomic conditions, a slowdown in consumer product purchases, and weak demand from Chinese OEMs.
Apple‘s market share saw a significant boost in Q4 2021 and Q2 2022, due to the launch of the new iPhone 14 pro and its variants with the A16 bionic chipset. The Pro models have been particularly successful, and there have been some issues with manufacturing in China due to the resurgence of COVID-19. As a result, Apple’s chipset shipments are expected to increase in Q4 2022. (Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding.)
Global Smartphone Chipset Market Share (Q2 2021 – Q3 2022)
Brands
Q2 2021
Q3 2021
Q4 2021
Q1 2022
Q2 2022
Q3 2022
Mediatek
42%
40%
35%
36%
38%
35%
Qualcomm
26%
27%
29%
33%
29%
31%
Apple
14%
15%
20%
14%
13%
16%
UNISOC
9%
10%
11%
11%
11%
10%
Samsung
5%
5%
4%
5%
8%
7%
HiSilicon (Huawei)
3%
2%
1%
1%
0%
0%
Source: Global Smartphone AP-SoC Shipments & Forecast Tracker by Model – Q3 2022
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