Samsung Electronics DX Division Shifts to Emergency Mode; Cuts Off Expenses

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Dec 9, 2022

Samsung has a separate division for its TVs, cellphones, and home appliances called Device Experience (DX). According to reports, the company has now been forced to shut off the division’s spending and put it in emergency status. The Korean IT giant has also reduced the frequency of international business travel and international marketing events, as well as cut other expenses in half. According to Samsung, the recent switch to emergency mode was caused by high currency and interest rates, supply chain problems, and declining customer demand in the present current economy.

According to Samsung, the current economic crisis is unprecedented. “We are experiencing a decline in TV and home appliance sales,” a company official told BusinessKorea. “We can hardly anticipate a speedy sales recovery at this point.” A financial information provider called FnGuide predicts that Samsung Electronics’ operational profit will drop by around 29% from the current year to 33.38 trillion won in 2023.

The article also claims that Samsung’s new cost-cutting initiative will cut back on travel and expenses for abroad shows, including the CES in Las Vegas in 2023. Samsung may or may not be on the exhibition floor, but the company plans to have virtual events, or video conferences, to introduce new products. The economic outlook around Samsung Electronics is getting worse every day. The international market for smartphones, TVs, and home appliances has been locked by inflation and geopolitical turmoil.

The DX Division’s total operating profit for the first three quarters of this year was 11.9 trillion won, down 20.4% (2.84 trillion won) from 13.93 trillion won in the same period of 2021. According to market research companies, the market will be worse in 2023 than it is now. Total financial costs for Samsung during the same period were 14,265.8 billion won, up 137.5 per cent from 6,007.2 billion won during the same time last year. Losses from derivatives, losses from currency exchange, and interest costs are among the financial expenses.

Problematically, the economic conditions of emerging nations, which make up a large portion of Samsung Electronics’ primary markets, are deteriorating as a result of a strong dollar and rising interest rates. The inventory assets of the DX Division were 27,097.4 trillion won as of the end of September, an increase of 12,831.6 trillion won over the previous twelve months.

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Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 And The Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro Launched

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

Huawei has been expanding its product range in recent years to offer a wider range of services. This expansion has helped the company diversify its business and increase its market share in the global technology industry. Some examples of new products from Huawei include smartphones, tablets, laptops, and smart home devices. In addition, Huawei has recently launched two new products: the Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 Bluetooth and the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro.

Huawei Smart Body Fat Scale 3 Bluetooth Version Launched

Huawei has launched the Bluetooth version of its Smart Scale 3 weight measurement device. The device features a large, rounded glass surface on top, weighs approximately 1.3kg, and has a 3.5mm short-scale foot design. According to the company, the Smart Scale 3 Bluetooth version is benchmarked against the gold standard dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry method, known as DEXA. The correlation of the measurement results of fat mass is greater than 0.922, indicating a high level of accuracy.

In addition to measuring weight, the scale can also accurately measure 13 important human body composition data, including body fat percentage, muscle mass, and more. The detailed measurement results can be viewed from the Huawei Health mobile app, which also offers over 200 training courses for users to track their progress and reach their fitness goals.

The scale also has the ability to weigh small objects as light as 100g, making it useful for measuring the weight of pets, fruits, and vegetables. The device is available in Frost White and Island Blue versions for 129 yuan, and a yellow limited edition is available for 208 yuan. The Smart Scale 3 Bluetooth is currently only available in China.

Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro Launched

Huawei has also launched a new product called the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro. This product is easy to hold in the palm of your hand and has an exquisite and stylish appearance. The length after storage is about 172.6mm and the body is about 150 grams, making it portable and light.

One of the standout features of the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro is its proximity pairing. With just one click, users can easily connect their mobile phone to the device. In addition, this is the first Huawei selfie stick to support the search function. If the remote control is lost nearby, users can enter the smart life app and click “Ring to find” to quickly locate it.

The Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro also offers long distance, timely positioning. If the remote control is lost, Huawei’s “find” network technology can anonymously upload the location of the device to help users recover it. Additionally, the device has a close range, ring the bell to find feature that allows users to quickly locate the remote control by playing an exclusive ringtone.

Privacy and security are also important features of the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro. The location information of the remote control is transmitted with two-way anonymous encryption, so only the user knows where the device is currently. If an unfamiliar remote control is detected nearby, the system will send a safety notification and play a ringtone to guide the user to find it.

In terms of wireless control, the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro has a range of up to 10 meters, making it easy to start the camera, zoom the focus, and switch between front and rear cameras. The device also has a short video mode and a slideshow mode. The device is only available in China for 129 yuan.

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Gizmore partners with Tres Care for unified app for smartwatches & IoT devices

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Sean

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Dec 9, 2022

Gizmore has just announced that it is partnering up with Tres Care. The new collaboration would have both firms launch a unified application that will be for IoT (Internet of Things) products and smartwatches.

For those unaware, the company is a known brand that makes smart accessories, fitness gear, and even home audio products as well. The announcement was made earlier this week, with Tres Care becoming a new partner. Tres Care is an AI based health tracking solution and works on providing real time access to health monitoring. As per official notes, the Tres Connect app will be available with Gizmore’s best selling smartwatches.

This includes the likes of the GizFit Slate and GizFit Ultra. Furthermore, the company is set to make this application available for these smartwatches in the arriving couple of months. The brand is a known name in the Indian smartwatch market, so the new collaboration aims to offer an improved experience for its customers with more comprehensive data related to health and fitness.

According to Nishant Goel, Director, Marketing, Gizmore “It has now become imperative for consumers to track their health. The new-age apps enable them to get real-time updates and make more informed decisions regarding their fitness. Our strategic partnership with TRES care will help us expand even faster in this segment and provide our users with better insights. We will soon make this app available for all our smartwatches and IoT devices. Along with providing expansive data and proactive health alerts, we have also ensured that this data is completely secure and not shared with any third party apps.”

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Huawei Vision Glass With 120-Inch Micro OLED Virtual Screen Launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 9, 2022

Today Huawei launched a host of new products including the Huawei Watch Buds, Nova 10 SE, FreeBuds 5i Pro, and more. The brand also unveiled smart viewing glasses dubbed Huawei Vision Glass. The wearable device works as an output device meaning that it simply outputs the contents of the connected device i.e compatible smartphones, tablet, and PCs. Read on to know what the Huawei Vision Glass offers out of the box.

Beginning with the design, the Huawei Vision Glass is thin and lightweight measuring 21mm and 112g respectively. It is suitable for long-term viewing. The device looks like sunglasses and with a more futuristic design. The Vision Glass’s nose pads can be adjusted in three positions depending on the user’s requirement. The temples are also elastic so that the device can be used by various users. The wearable device features monocular Myopia adjustment within 500 degree. This means that users can see clearly without wearing their prescription glasses. The Vision Glass can be folded and stored easily in a storage box.

The Huawei Vision Glass is capable of outputting a 120-inch virtual screen for an immersive field of view. It boasts two independent micro OLED displays with up to 90 percent DCI-P3 colour gamut, up to FHD resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels, and 480 nits peak brightness. The device is TUV Rheinland low blue light certified for better eye protection. The Vision Glass features a button through which users can adjust brightness in five levels depending on the ambient light conditions.

In terms of audio, the Huawei Vision Glass features an open acoustic design. It is equipped with dual 128mm ultra-thin large-amplitude speaker along with a digital audio PA chip. The wearable device offers reduced sound leakage and an immersive audio experience.

The Huawei Vision Glass is compatible with smartphones, tablets, and PCs. You can check the entire list of compatible devices here.

The Huawei Vision Glass carries a price tag of RMB 2,999 (~$431). It is available for pre-order from today in China with sales commencing from December 26th

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Foxconn to Boost iPhone Production in its Indian Plant, Invests $500 Million

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Chandan

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Dec 9, 2022

Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, announced on Thursday that its Singapore company had paid $500 million for 4.08 million shares in Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Development Private Limited (~ INR 100 crore). The business is planning to boost the production of its Telangana plant in the country. This news came after the disputes happened over the Foxconn unit in China. Anyway, this would generate as many as 53,000 new employees and that could be great news for both the country and local people.

After Reuters reported last month that Foxconn, an Apple supplier, planned to quadruple the workforce at its iPhone factory in India over the course of two years, two government officials with knowledge of the matter pointed to a production adjustment as it faces disruptions in China as the reason behind the $500 million infusion into its India unit. According to insiders, Foxconn intends to hire 53,000 more workers over the next two years, bringing the total number of employees at its plant in southern India up to 70,000.

According to a government source, the company informed Tamil Nadu officials of its plans to step up hiring at the Indian facility as a result of disruptions in China. Meanwhile, a person in Taiwan with knowledge of the situation claimed that Foxconn was expanding its operations in India to boost its capacity for entry-level models and to satisfy Indian demand. Foxconn announced on Thursday that the factory had relaxed its “closed-loop” management limits. The company made headlines in recent weeks for implementing tight COVID-19 controls at its Zhengzhou production in China, which led to worker dissatisfaction.

By 2025, according to JPMorgan analysts, Apple may produce one out of every four iPhones in India as the tech giant shifts some of its manufacturing away from China due to rising geopolitical tensions and tight COVID-19 lockdowns in that nation. According to reports, Pegatron, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer for Apple, started building the new iPhone 14 in India last month. Both Foxconn and Pegatron manufacture Apple’s newest iPhone 14 in India; Foxconn started doing it in September.

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Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Premium Edition Launched With a Lavish Design

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Anurag

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Dec 9, 2022

The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro was introduced back in April with a classic design featuring a circular dial. It’s a good-looking wearable with impressive health-tracking and connectivity features, however, there’s always room for more. In that light, Huawei today unveiled a premium edition of the Watch GT 3 Pro with a design that speaks of extravagance, luxury, and class. Let us have a closer look at this brand-new smartwatch.

Design & Specs

First things first, let’s talk about the design and build of the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro. It comes with a circular dial just like the standard model and features a black rotating crown made up of spinel. Huawei says the spinel is designed with diamond facets. The bezels on the smartwatch have 24 gold shell patterns that are carved by “custom-made knives”.

The body of the wearable is made using black nano microcrystalline ceramics, which is a result of 168 hours of flame calcination and 36 hours of polishing. The watch comes with 2 unique dials— Jade Rabbit and Classic. The former, as the name suggests, features a rabbit while the latter features a day-and-night design.

Moving to the specs, the watch comes with a 1.32 inches AMOLED touchscreen display, which is made up of sapphire glass. On the software front, it runs HarmonyOS and supports Bluetooth calls and multiple apps. It comes with a built-in e-wallet and NFC support.

Notably, the smartwatch has a medically-approved ECG functionality that lets users check their heart’s rhythm and electrical activity. It also supports heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen monitoring, body temperature detection, sleep monitoring, stress monitoring, and more.

Finally, the Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Premium Edition is claimed to offer up to 7 days of battery backup with 4 days of heavy use. The smartwatch supports wireless charging and is compatible with Android as well as IOS devices.

Price & Availability

Unlike the standard model, the watch comes in a single size (43mm). It is priced at 4988 Yuan, which roughly converts to $709. The Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro Premium Edition is currently available for purchase in China through Vmall. Its global availability is yet to be confirmed.

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Apple M2 Max Geekbench Scores Leak, Revealing Performance Boost

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

The Apple Silicon M series processors are a range of chips designed by Apple. They are built on the ARM architecture and are used in the company’s Mac computers. The M series offers high performance and energy efficiency, making them ideal for laptops and tablets. Apple released its first M series processor, the M1, in 2020, followed by the M1 Max, M1 Pro, and M2. Now the M2 Max is next. Lastly, the performance of the highly anticipated processor has finally appeared on Geekbench.

More Apple M2 Max benchmarks leak, show better performance

The second set of purported M2 Max Geekbench results have been spotted online, and they show a significant improvement over a previous leak. The first M2 Max benchmarks were seen on Geekbench in November, but they failed to show much of an improvement over its predecessor, the M1 Max. However, a new Geekbench entry now shows a substantial difference.

The previous M2 Max figures showed a single-core score of 1853 and a multi-core score of 13855, while the new figures are single-core 2027 and multi-core 14888. In both cases, the benchmarks identify the device as Mac14,6. References to this model were first spotted in July 2022, but it is still unclear whether it refers to a new Mac Studio or a MacBook Pro.

It is also possible that the figures are fabricated, but if they are accurate, they also show what is responsible for the difference between the November leak and this one. The previous data showed that the Mac had one 12-core processor running at 3.54 GHz, while the new data shows the same number of cores but a clock speed of 3.68 GHz.

If the M2 Max does exist, it is not expected to be released until 2023. There were persistent rumors that there would be an M2 MacBook Pro in November 2022, but Tim Cook’s comments suggest that this will now be released next year.

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Upcoming Smartphones: Oppo Find N2, Moto X40, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 9, 2022

Just when we thought almost all the big smartphone launches of 2022 are over, the companies keep surprising us. Two more brands have confirmed to debut certain important phones in the next few days.

These companies are Motorola and Oppo. Interestingly, they will be holding their events on the same day, i.e. December 15.

The Oppo’s conference is scheduled to begin at 4 PM GMT+8. Whereas, the Lenovo-owned Motorola hasn’t disclosed the time yet.

Both these events will be live-streamed on Weibo and popular Chinese video streaming platforms. With that out of the way, let’s take a look at these handsets.

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1. Motorola Moto X40

The Moto X40 will go official as the successor of the Moto X30, which goes by Motorola Edge 30 Pro outside mainland China. The upcoming X40 is anticipated to release as Motorola Edge 40 Pro internationally.

Thanks to leaks and teasers, we know most of its specs. For starters, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with LPDDR5x RAM.

Interestingly, the device will be IP68-rated for dust and water resistance. It is said to come with a 10-bit curved display sporting FHD+ resolution and up to a 165Hz refresh rate.

Other expected features of the phone include a 60MP selfie camera, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 12MP (2x telephoto) triple camera system, a 5,000mAh battery, and 68W charging.

2. Oppo Find N2 Series

As the name suggests, the Oppo Find N2 series will be the successor of the Oppo Find N from late last year. For the unaware, Find N is Oppo’s lineup of foldable smartphones.

Unlike the first-gen, which only had a single model, the second-gen will consist of two handsets. They are officially called Oppo Find N2 and Oppo Find N2 Flip.

The regular Find N2 will be the follow-up to the original Find N. It will be a horizontal folding foldable smartphone that turns into a tablet when unfolded. Unfortunately, it may remain exclusive to China.

On the other hand, the Find N2 Flip will be a vertical folding foldable smartphone. In other words, it will be a clamshell foldable. Oppo is said to release it in international markets. This device will compete against other globally available similar-type foldables, like Galaxy Z Flip 4, Motorola Razr 2022, and Huawei P50 Pocket.

Huawei FreeBuds 5i With Active Noise Cancellation, Hi-Res Audio Support Launched

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Chandan

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Dec 9, 2022

Huawei has launched a bunch of its new products in its home-country China. Huawei FreeBuds 3i TWS is one of them. The newly launched TWS earbuds offer a pretty decent set of specifications at a very reasonable price. The FreeBuds 3i comes with 10mm polymer composite audio drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz ~ 40kHz for an immersive listening experience. Further, the device comes with support for up to 42dbs of active noise cancellation.

It comes with support for transparency and gaming mode. The gaming mode ensures that the device’s users have the lowest latency possible during the games to avoid any major sound delay and provide an overall good gaming experience. Each earbud pack a 55mAh battery and the charging case packs a 410mAh battery. Huawei claims that it can last up to 28 hours with ANC off and 18.5 hours with ANC on (with case), and up to 7.0 hours with ANC off and 6.0 hours on ANC on (without case).

The TWS supports both wired and wireless charging methods. The conventional charging technique takes approximately 60 minutes to fully charge the gadget, whereas the wireless charging method takes nearly twice as long, 110 minutes. It supports Bluetooth V5.2 and dual device connection, allowing you to connect two devices with the earbuds at the same time. The earphones are dust and water-resistant to IP54 standards.

Each earbud measures 30.9*21.7*23.9mm in dimension and weighs around 4.9 gms. On the other hand, the charging case measures 48.2*61.8*26.9mm in dimension and weighs around 33.9 gms. The TWS will be available to purchase in three different colour variants; Interstellar Black, Island Blue, and Ceramic White. It has been priced at CNY 599 (~$86) and the price might rise up after a few days as the brand terms this as an “introductory price.”

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Huawei Watch Buds With Built-in Earbuds, ECG, and More Launched

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 9, 2022

Huawei Watch Buds have launched in China today. It is a unique wearable device that comes with a compartment for TWS earbuds. As the name suggests, the latest offering is a combination of a smartwatch and TWS earphones. It is also the first of its kind in the market. Alongside the smartwatch, Huawei has also launched the Nova 10 SE, FreeBuds 5i Pro, and more products. Read on to know what this innovative Watch Buds offers out of the box.

The Huawei Watch Buds come with a magnetic lid which the brand calls the Flip Cover design. It has a reliable and smooth precision hinge and users can open the lid with one finger offering convenience. The earbuds are IP54 water-resistant but Huawei warns that water must not enter the earphone compartment. The magnetic black box that accommodates earbuds firmly features an innovative magnetic gathering array that also makes it easy to take them out. There is a magnetic correction and alignment so that any side of the earphones can be mounted to the box’s lid.

The Huawei Watch Buds has a streamer 3D curved glass embedded in a stainless steel body hardened at 1300 degrees celsius. The drill-cut buttons and crown are embellished with 710 Paris studs. The smartwatch is available in a 47mm diameter size. It sports a 1.47-inch circular AMOLED display bearing a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels. On the other hand, the earbuds feature an in-ear bullet design. They are lightweight measuring 4 grams. Users can control various functions on the audio device by tapping around the outer area of their ear.

In terms of performance of the TWS earbuds, the Huawei Watch Buds come with triple real-time hearing optimisation. It also features active noise cancellation and transparent mode. There is also AI noise reduction for clear quality on calls. Users can answer an incoming call directly from the earbud without having to switch to a smartwatch or phone. As for the Huawei Watch Buds smartwatch, it is equipped with a heart rate and SpO2 sensor. There is a bone-conduction device used for voice wake-up and call noise reduction. The wearable device also features atrial fibrillation and ECG for abnormal heart-rate readings. The smartwatch offers support for more than 80 workout modes and 200 health courses.

The Huawei Watch Buds is powered by a 410mAh battery unit that is claimed to last 3 days. Each earbud is backed by a 30mAh cell and is claimed to deliver 4 hours of usage with ANC. The smartwatch can be charged wirelessly whereas the earbuds can be topped inside the box. The wearable device runs on HarmonyOS 3.

The Huawei Watch Buds carries a price tag of RMB 2,988 (~$429). It is offered in Black and Khaki colour options and will be available for purchase in China starting today.

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Huawei Launched Kids Watch 5X Series that Finds Your Child’s Exact Location

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Dec 9, 2022

The use of smartwatches in children has been on the rise in recent years. These devices allow parents to keep track of their children’s location and activities, and can even be used as a tool for learning and communication. As a result, more and more parents are turning to smartwatches to help keep their children safe and engaged. Lastly, Huawei has officially unveiled its new Children’s Watch 5X series smartwatches.

Huawei Kids Watch 5X series starts with $287

Huawei has officially unveiled its new Children’s Watch 5X series smartwatches, which are designed specifically for children. The flagship model in the series, the Children’s Watch 5X Pro, has a unique detachable design that allows users to switch between a color OLED display and a black and white segment code screen.

One of the standout features of the Huawei Kids Watch 5X Pro is its ability to switch to the do-not-disturb mode when the black-and-white segment code screen is in use. This is ideal for learning scenarios, as it allows children to focus on their studies without being interrupted. Additionally, the detachable design of the watch makes it easy for children to take photos with friends or look up word translations using the camera.

In terms of security, the Children’s Watch 5X supports indoor high-precision positioning in over 8000 shopping malls, airports, and other locations. It can even rely on surrounding Huawei smartphones to assist with positioning when the watch is turned off or without a network connection, ensuring that children are always safe.

The Children’s Watch 5X series also includes an end-to-end security monitoring mechanism, which helps protect the privacy and security of data. Pre-orders for the Children’s Watch 5X Pro and the standard Children’s Watch 5X are currently available online, with prices starting at 1998 yuan ($287) and 1598 yuan ($229 USD) respectively.

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Multiple Ex-Twitter Workers Fill Lawsuit Against Elon Musk for Mass Layoffs

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Chandan

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Dec 9, 2022

The agreement between Elon Musk and Twitter was recently confirmed. Soon after, Elon took full control of Twitter and made numerous changes to the platform within the first week. One of them was the mass termination of staff. Thousands of Twitter employees have had their jobs terminated. And, yes, it all happened in a few days. Many employees were upset with Elon’s choice and filed a lawsuit against him shortly after the mass layoffs.

Now, plenty of other ex-Twitter employees have filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for illegal dismissal. Furthermore, another lawsuit has been filed against the platform in San Francisco for converting the work office into a bedroom, allowing employees to sleep on the job.

In a statement, lawyer Shannon Liss-Riordan, who is bringing one of these cases against Elon Musk, said, “It’s really troubling that the richest man in the world believes he can walk all over employee rights and not have to respect the law, and we intend to hold him accountable.” The lawyer’s word for Elon does not appear to be good either. He claims that certain employees are not receiving the monetary compensation and other benefits promised to them before Musk’s takeover.

Lawyers argue that this was a secret layoff scheme that violated California law by failing to provide workers with the appropriate compensation and a 60-day notice period. Other claims are being made in response to Musk’s stern demand that employees either sign up for his vision for the company and adopt a “hardcore” work ethic or accept three months’ pay and leave. In either instance, it violates the law, according to the statement. Musk’s hatred of working from home is also being challenged, with staff with impairments or health issues considering demands to return to the office as unfair.

So, yes. That was all there was to the news. In legal terms, things are clearly not going well for the platform or Elon Musk. Let’s watch how and when the legal bodies rule on this, and how Musk handles the situation.

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Samsung Galaxy F04s With Helio P35, 3GB Ram Spotted on Geekbench

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 9, 2022

Samsung launched the Galaxy M04 in the Indian market earlier today. Now the South Korean brand’s F-series device has appeared on the Geekbench database. It is the Galaxy F04s. The phone has been listed with model number SM-E045F on the benchmarking platform. It has also been spotted on BIS and WiFi-Alliance certification sites with the same model number.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Samsung Galaxy F04s will be equipped with an MT6765V/CB processor. It corresponds to MediaTek’s Helio P35 SoC. The chipset comprises four cores clocked at 1.80GHz and another four cores ticking at 2.30GHz. The device will pack 3GB RAM and run on Android 12 OS out of the box. The smartphone scores 163 points and 944 points in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core test results.

Apart from the aforementioned details, the Geekbench listing does not reveal any additional information about the Galaxy F04s. As per the WiFi-Alliance certification website, it will support 2.4GHz single-band WiFi. We expect more information about the Galaxy F04s to crop up in the coming weeks.

The Samsung Galaxy F04s will arrive as the successor to the Galaxy F02s. However, the brand is yet to announce anything official about the device. The smartphone is rumoured to be a rebranded Galaxy A04s. If it’s indeed true, we can expect the upcoming F-series device to come with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It will have a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy F04s is speculated to feature a triple rear camera setup of a 50MP main sensor, 2MP portrait lens, and a 5MP selfie snapper on the back.

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Dyson Zone ANC Headphones with Air-purifying Function to Hit the Market in January

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 9, 2022

The Dyson Zone noise-canceling and air-purifying headphones have been on the radar since it was announced earlier this year. While some details were lacking during the announcement, Dyson has now provided some of the missing information. The battery capacity, availability information, and price of the headphones were not divulged at that time.

The Dyson Zone mask headphones will be available in two color options – Ultra Blue/Prussian Blue and Prussian Blue/Bright Copper. The gadget will be available on pre-order but the pre-order process will be by appointment. The Prussian Blue/Bright Copper color variant of the headphones will only be available directly from Dyson. It will come with a few additional features and capabilities like a second electrostatic carbon filter. The electrostatic filters can be used for up to 12 months before they can be replaced. Other extras are a soft pouch and an in-flight adaptor kit. Both models however come with a visor and a dedicated sleeve as well as a cleaning brush.

The air purifier system for the Zone mask headphones has a dual-layer design with Potassium –enriched carbon to remove acidic gases. The filters are claimed to be 99.99% effective and is able to block 99% of particles.

The Zone noise-canceling and air-purifying headphones offer up to 38dB noise cancelation and are equipped with 40mm neodymium drivers. Audio equalization customization can be accomplished using the MyDyson app. There are three equalization options namely Dyson EQ, Bass Boost, and Neutral. The headphones support Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity.

The gadget has a 2,600mAh battery and the battery life depends on the duration of use of the air filtration system. It can provide up to 50 hours of playback when filtration is not used. The battery life is significantly reduced to 2.5 hours when used with the visor.

Dyson says the Zone air-purifying headphones will arrive on the US market in March 2023. As per pricing, the gadget will start at a princely $945. The huge price tag of the Zone headphones makes it almost double the price of the AirPods Max. It will be available via Dyson’s website and Demo stores across the United States.

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Google Chrome Will Now Consume Much Less RAM And Energy

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

Google Chrome is a widely popular web browser due to its fast speed and user-friendly interface. However, it is also known for being a resource-intensive browser that can consume a significant amount of battery and system memory. This can be particularly frustrating for users with low-power devices or those who multitask while browsing the web. Luckily, this problem will solve with the new features.

New Google Chrome features to save battery and make browsing smoother

Google has announced that it will be optimizing its Chrome web browser for battery and system memory. The company will be rolling out new performance settings that will reduce Chrome’s memory usage by up to 40% to improve the stability of open tabs. The new modes, called Memory Saver and Energy Saver, will be available globally for Windows, macOS, and ChromeOS in the coming weeks.

Memory Saver mode is designed to help users who have many tabs open at the same time. It will reduce the memory usage of each tab, allowing users to keep more tabs open without causing their device to slow down. Memory Saver mode frees up memory from tabs you aren’t currently using so the active websites you’re browsing have the smoothest possible experience. This is especially useful if you’re running other intensive applications, like editing family videos or playing games. Any inactive tabs will be reloaded when you need them.

Energy Saver mode is designed to help users extend their device’s battery life while using Chrome. It will automatically activate when a user’s device battery level drops to 20%, and it will reduce energy consumption by limiting background activity and visual effects for websites with animations and videos. This can be particularly useful for users who rely on their devices for long periods of time without access to a power source.

These new modes are part of Google’s ongoing efforts to improve the performance and efficiency of Chrome. The company has also recently introduced other features, such as tab grouping and tab search, to help users manage their open tabs more efficiently. With the addition of Memory Saver and Energy Saver modes, Chrome users will have even more control over how the browser uses their device’s resources. You can find these controls under the three-dot menu in Chrome.

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OnePlus Y1S Pro 55-inch 4K TV launched in India for Rs 39,999

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 9, 2022

Earlier this year, OnePlus introduced the Y1S Pro TV series in India with the launch of the 43-inch model of the 4K smart TV. A few months later, the brand launched a 50-inch variant of the OnePlus TV Y1S Pro in the country. Now, after much anticipation, the company has finally debuted the 55-inch model of the TV called the OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro.

OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro specs & features

The OnePlus TV 50 Y1S Pro has a 55-inch 4K UHD display. It includes a Gamma Engine for improving image quality in real time. In addition, the display supports HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG formats. There is also support for MEMC technology, which can generate extra frames when you want your content to be extra smooth, such as when watching fast-moving sports. The TV has a premium and stylish bezel-less design. It has two full-range speakers with a combined audio output of 24W and Dolby Audio support for an immersive experience.

The TV has 3x HDMI 2.1 (1x eARC), 2xUSB 2.0, optical, ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity. On the software front, it is powered by Android TV 10. Additionally, OnePlus’ OxygenPlay 2.0 interface is available.

The Oneplus TV has 2GB of RAM and 8GB of storage. It is compatible with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Chromecast. Furthermore, the TV can communicate with OnePlus devices, such as phones and headphones, to provide an uninterrupted viewing experience. The TV includes a game mode that allows users to access the auto low latency mode (ALLM) feature when connecting their gaming console via HDMI.

Pricing & availability

The OnePlus TV 55 Y1S Pro is available for Rs 39,999 from OnePlus.in, Amazon India, Flipkart, as well as other offline channels and OnePlus Experience Stores. The TV will go on sale on December 13 at 12 p.m., and users with an ICICI Bank card will be eligible for an instant bank discount of Rs 3,000 until December 25.

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Twitter to Deactivate 1.5 Billion Accounts!

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

Elon Musk, who acquired Twitter for $44 billion and has been making controversial decisions since then, has announced a new decision regarding the platform. The announcement stated that 1.5 billion accounts that have not been active on Twitter for years will be deleted in the near future. All data associated with these accounts will be erased from the database.

Twitter will deactivate 1.5 billion accounts permanently

Twitter CEO Elon Musk announced that the social media platform will be deactivating 1.5 billion user accounts that have not been active for a long time. This move is part of a larger effort by Twitter to improve the quality of its content and reduce the spread of misinformation on the platform. In his tweet, Musk said, “Twitter will soon start freeing the name space of 1.5 billion accounts.”

Twitter will soon start freeing the name space of 1.5 billion accounts
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) December 9, 2022

Musk stated that the company will be taking a more proactive approach to identifying and removing fake or inactive accounts. This includes accounts that have not logged in or made any posts on the platform for a significant period of time. The exact criteria for what constitutes an inactive account has not yet been announced.

The deactivation of these accounts is expected to have a significant impact on Twitter’s user base, as the company currently has around 330 million active users. It is not yet clear how long it will take to close all of the inactive accounts. Many Twitter users have expressed support for the decision, arguing that it will help improve the overall user experience on the platform. However, others have expressed concern that the move could result in legitimate users losing access to their accounts.

In response to these concerns, Musk stated that Twitter will be taking steps to ensure that no active users are affected by the deactivation of inactive accounts. This may include providing users with a grace period to log in and reactivate their accounts before they are deactivated. Overall, the decision to deactivate 1.5 billion inactive accounts is a bold move by Twitter to improve the quality of its content and protect its users from misinformation. It remains to be seen how this decision will impact the platform and its users in the long term.

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Redmi K60 Gaming May Not Exist, Suggests Redmi GM’s Weibo Post

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Dec 9, 2022

While responding about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2’s performance to a Weibo user, Redmi GM Lu Weibing recently said, “There is no need for e-sports phones in 2023, and e-sports phones are doomed to die out (machine translation).” This suggests that the company may not launch the Redmi K60 Gaming in 2023. To those who are unaware, Redmi launched the K50 Gaming, a gaming-focused phone, this year as a successor to last year’s Redmi K40 Gaming. A Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that the K60 Gaming will be replaced by the Redmi K60 Pro.

As can be seen below, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared a screengrab of Weibing’s Weibo post and said that the Redmi K60 Pro is very good at playing games and there is no need for the Redmi K60 Gaming edition. So, it looks like the K60 Gaming will be replaced by the Redmi K60 Pro, which may have a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

There is some confusion related to the Redmi K60 series’ specifications that have appeared so far. The following chart is based on Xiaomiui’s recent report.

Redmi K60 series	Model number	Display	Chipset	Charging	OS
Redmi K60 (Codename: Socrates)	22122RK93C (China)	Unknown	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	67W	Android 13 + MIUI 14
Redmi K60 Pro (Codename: Mondrian)	23013RK75C (China) 23013RK75G (Global) 23013RK75I (India)	AMOLED 2K 120Hz	Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1	67W	Android 13 + MIUI 14
Redmi K60 (Codename: Rembrandt)	22127RK46C (China)	Unknown	Dimensity 8200	120W	Android 12 + MIUI 13

As can be seen, the Redmi K60 Pro is mentioned with Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 and the K60 is said to arrive with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

However, Digital Chat Station’s leak suggests that the K60 Pro may come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

The POCO F5 5G is in the works for the global and Indian markets. It is likely to be a rebranded version of the SD8+G1 variant of the K60 series.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Series May Come With 25% Camera Performance Boost

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

As the release date for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series approaches, the number of leaks has increased. Recently, leakster Ice Universe shared information about the camera features of the upcoming phones. According to the leak, the camera on the Galaxy S23 series will have a 25% performance increase.

Samsung Galaxy S23 series will be able to shoot 8K 30 FPS video

According to popular leakster Ice Universe (@UniverseIce), the Galaxy S23 series will have improved video recording capabilities. The Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra are rumored to have 8K video recording at 30 frames per second, a 25% improvement over the 8K at 24 frames per second that the Galaxy S22 series was capable of.

S22 8K 24fps→S23 8K 30fps
— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) December 9, 2022

The ability to record 8K videos with a faster frame rate will likely reduce the motion blur and choppiness that is common with 24fps video. While many people still associate 24fps with the classic “cinematic film” look, having the option for 30fps video recording provides more possibilities for Galaxy S23 users who want to create videos. This could be useful for a variety of purposes, including creative projects.

According to the source, a more useful option for the Galaxy S23 series would be 4K video recording at 120 frames per second. This was not available on the Galaxy S22 series, including the top-of-the-line Galaxy S22 Ultra. The ability to shoot 4K videos at 120fps would allow users to slow down the footage to 30 or 24fps, creating a more cinematic look with slow motion effects. This would be a better improvement for the Galaxy S23 series compared to the 8K video recording feature, which some may consider to be a gimmick.

According to the source, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that will power the international version of the Galaxy S23 series supports “up to 8K 30fps or 4K 120fps video capture”. However, the way this is worded in the whitepaper is unclear, and it is not known if the manufacturer will be able to choose one or both options. As noted by Ice Universe, it seems that the 8K@30fps option may be chosen instead of the more flexible 4K@120fps.

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Spectrum Announces NANO 2K Monitor That Will Free You From Being Plugged In

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 9, 2022

Spectrum has announced the Nano 2K portable monitor via Indiegogo. This innovative monitor is designed to be travel-friendly, self-powered, lightweight, and highly portable. It can be used for entertainment, gaming, and as a workstation. In the 21st century, travel has become an essential part of people’s lifestyle.

According to UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals increased by 182% year-on-year in Q1 2022, reaching an estimated 117 million. In addition, job listings service Ladders reports that nearly 25% of job postings at the 50,000 largest companies in the US and Canada in Q1 2022 were for permanently remote positions. This trend is likely to continue, as more and more people travel for work.

Meet Spectrum NANO 2K, A Self-Powered 15.6-inch 165Hz Portable Monitor For Gaming & Multi-Tasking

One of the biggest challenges with travel and remote work is the availability of lightweight, travel-friendly gadgets. People may want to explore Europe or go on a backpacking trip in the African desert, but also need to work or study at the same time. Carrying a full-sized desktop PC is not practical for travel, and accessing a desktop PC may not be possible when working or studying remotely. In these situations, a portable large display can be essential for studying, working, and enjoying game nights with friends.

To address the challenges of travel and remote work, Spectrum’s founder Stephen Wong Peng Kit created the Nano 2.5K self-powered monitor. The 15.6″ monitor is available in three different display options: 4K, 2K, and 1080p. Users can choose the display type that best meets their needs.

The Nano 2.5K monitor features a 170° wide-viewing angle, 100% Adobe RGB, and Anti-flicker technology for a bright and immersive visual experience. Its slim profile and lightweight design make it easy to take on the go. The monitor weighs just 800 grams and has a 9.5mm profile, making it easy to fit in any travel bag. Its premium alloy back cover adds durability without adding significant weight.

The Nano 2.5K monitor’s standout feature is its built-in 5000mAh battery pack, which provides up to 5 hours of power on a single charge. This means the monitor can be used wire-free, without needing to be connected to a port. This makes it ideal for use while traveling or working remotely.

Nano features a highly responsive and intuitive 10-point touchscreen with a 165Hz refresh rate. The touchscreen supports gestures like swipe, scroll, drag, and pinch, allowing users to complete tasks quickly. For gaming enthusiasts, the 165Hz refresh rate provides clearer and sharper graphics and ensures that no details are missed during gameplay. This high refresh rate can give gamers an edge in their battles and games.

Designed for global citizens, the Nano 2.5K monitor has Hybrid Signal USB-C and micro-HDMI connectivity options that support a wide range of portable devices. Its capacitive precise touch experience allows users to display and control apps from their Android phone for a large-screen productivity boost.

Nano is not just for travelers, but also for students, professionals, and gaming enthusiasts. Multiple monitors can improve multitasking and work efficiency for a wide range of users, including coders, bloggers, writers, stockbrokers, research students, and CEO’s. The Nano monitor’s wide range of compatibility and wire-free access make it a game changer for boardroom meetings and academic presentations. It can help users take mobile productivity and remote work to new heights.

Price and availability:

Spectrum Nano come in 4 different variants:

Nano 1080p, 60 HZ – Retail Price $400, Early Bird offer at $200 (Save -$200)
Nano 1080p, 120 HZ – Retail Price $450, Early Bird offer at $225 (Save -$225)
Nano 2K, 165 HZ – Retail Price $640, Early Bird offer at $290 (Save -$350)
Nano 4K, 60 HZ – Retail Price $750, Early Bird offer at $300 (Save -$450)

The campaign is now live on indegogo.com. To know more about the product and funding details, you can check out the campaign page here.

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