MIUI 14 Pad Coming to These Xiaomi, Redmi Tablets

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Dec 12, 2022

MIUI 14 went official yesterday at the Xiaomi 13 series launch event. During the announcement, Xiaomi disclosed all the new features of its latest software. It also revealed the smartphones that will be getting the update to the new software first.

However, the company did not disclose the availability of MIUI 14 for tablets. This was later revealed via Xiaomi Community after the event. Let’s check out the details.

Last year, when Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 13, the company’s presentation included a showcase of features for different branches of software, such as MIUI 13 Pad and MIUI 13 Fold. But during the MIUI 14 announcement, there was no such thing.

Because Xiaomi is still working on the tablet and foldable versions of MIUI 14. The company has revealed this information on its official forum.

Therefore, MIUI 14 weekly beta builds for tablets and foldables will be released later. Whereas, the first batch of eligible smartphones has started receiving them.

Interestingly, despite starting the public beta program, Xiaomi has already put forth a timeline for MIUI 14 stable release. The following tablets will get access to the update starting in early April 2023.

MIUI 14 Pad Stable Update Release Schedule

From Early April 2023

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.5
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 5G
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro
Xiaomi Pad 5
Redmi Pad

At the moment, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13 Pro are the only devices running MIUI 14 stable. Older phones were revealed to get the update starting in February 2023 during the event. However, the Xiaomi Community announcement post says that the rollout will begin around January 2023.

Xiaomi crowdfunds MIJIA Dictionary Pen with Laser Scanning support

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Sean

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Dec 12, 2022

Xiaomi has just launched a new MIJIA product. The company has unveiled a new unique device that is currently being crowdfunded and is dubbed the MIJIA Dictionary Pen. It has some interesting features and functionalities, so let’s have a look.

Based on official notes, the MIJIA Dictionary Pen features a laser assisted scanner. Through this technology, the new product that is being crowdfunded can scan and take recordings of multiple lines or a whole page. These lines can further be used for photo translation to convert texts. The product also supports the transfer of the recorded contents to other apps for edition, sharing, and even printing.

Apart from the laser scanning, the device also has a camera that can take pictures of dedicated paragraphs that the user wishes to record. This sensor is housed on one side of the MIJIA Dictionary Pen, while the other side houses a tall but thin screen to display the content being captured. As per official claims from Xiaomi, the device is capable of a high 99 percent success rate for Chinese and English OCR text recognition. Furthermore, this online/offline translation accurate rate is even comparable to English majors.

The MIJIA Dictionary Pen is also equipped with a dual microphone far field pickup that is also paired with AI noise reduction algorithms. This helps in translating speech in team time or even offer speech to text recordings. The device basically offers a number of ways to record and translate between multiple languages, which includes the likes of Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, and more. The device has a retail price tag of 799 Yuan (roughly 115 US Dollars) and is being crowdfunded for 699 Yuan (roughly 100 US Dollars).

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Huawei Admits How Difficult It Was to Produce a Flagship Phone

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Dec 12, 2022

Making a flagship smartphone is a challenging and complex process that requires a wide range of components and technologies, including high-resolution displays, advanced cameras, powerful processors, and cutting-edge software. These components must be sourced from various suppliers and carefully integrated into the final product. Additionally, the manufacturing process itself is complex and requires precise control to ensure that each device meets the company’s high-quality standards. Huawei recently revealed the difficulties it faced in producing the Mate 50 series, highlighting the challenges that all manufacturers face in creating a flagship smartphone.

Huawei admits how difficult it was to manufacture the Huawei Mate 50 series

Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO Yu Chengdong recently sat down with Chinese media to discuss the challenges the company faced in producing the Huawei Mate 50 series. Yu revealed that the manufacturing process was difficult due to major faults in the supply chain and limited chip supplies. Despite these hurdles, the team managed to bring the flagship into production.

Yu also spoke about the internal obstacles the company faced, with someone within the company telling him that it was impossible for the Mate 50 to succeed due to the high cost and restrictions on gathering the required technologies. However, Yu was determined to make the product a success.

Since last year’s U.S. restrictions, the company has been limited to launching only 4G phones and the Mate 50 series is no exception. However, Yu stated that Huawei has improved 4G performance and WiFi 6 technology helps fill the gap left by the lack of 5G.

Overall, Yu expressed confidence in the Mate 50 series, stating that if it did not do well, he would be “very sad,” but he is pleased with its performance so far. Despite not having 5G capabilities, the Mate 50 series is packed with high-end features including XMAGE imaging technologies and high-resolution pictures.

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Xiaomi 13 Series Flagship Smartphone’s Global Launch Teased By CEO Lei Jun

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Dec 12, 2022

After delaying the launch, Xiaomi recently announced its flagship smartphone for the next year — Xiaomi 13 series, which includes two models — Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro.

While smartphones have been launched in the Chinese market, the company is gearing up to launch these new phones globally, and CEO Lei Jun has also teased the global launch of the Xiaomi 13 series.

In a tweet, Xiaomi’s co-founder and CEO Lei Jun revealed the company is now gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 13 series smartphones in four international markets. However, the name of the regions, as well as the launch timeline, has not been revealed yet.

The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro features an AMOLED display, an integrated fingerprint scanner, and a center-aligned punch-hole cutout. The devices offer a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,900 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG support. The Xiaomi 13 features a 6.36-inch flat screen with FHD+ resolution, whereas the 13 Pro model has a 6.73-inch QHD+ display with curved edges.

Under the hood, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, packed with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 internal storage. The phones have a liquid cooling heat dissipation system as well as a Surge G1 charging protection chip.

In the camera department, the standard model has a 50MP OIS-enabled Sony IMX800 sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10MP telephoto unit. On the other hand, the Pro model features a 1-inch Sony IMX989 50MP primary lens paired with 50MP ultra-wide lens and 50MP telephoto sensor. Both smartphones feature a 16MP front-facing snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The phones, which are IP68-rated for water and dust resistance and have Dolby Atomos support for the stereo speakers, run the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with an MIUI custom interface on top. The Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro are backed by 4,500mAh and 4,820mAh battery cells with support for 67W and 120W wired charging, respectively.

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KT-R1 handheld console with Helio G99 chipset, 1080p display & 5,000mAh battery launched

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 12, 2022

Many OEMs have been launching new handheld gaming consoles in the market. These include Windows devices like OneXPlayer Mini Pro along with Android-based machines such as the Retroid Pocket 3+ and the Anbernic RG505. The KT Pocket’s KT R1 is a new device that fits in the latter classification as it comes with an Android-based operating system.

The brand has finally made the console available for purchase. The KT-R1 is orderable from KT Pocket’s website with a starting price of US$169 for the 4GB of RAM and 64GB configuration. This version has a plastic shell. The more expensive 8GB RAM and 256GB storage version has a US$279 price tag and comes with a metal shell. It is worth noting that both models offer support for expandable storage.

The KT-R1 console is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99, which is a 6 nm chipset with two ARM Cortex-A76 CPU cores, six Cortex-A55 CPU cores, and a Mali-G57 MP2 GPU. The SoC should be powerful enough to emulate PlayStation 2 games in theory, though the KT-3:2 R1’s display is better suited for Game Boy Advance titles.

The KT-R1 also has a 5,000 mAh battery that, according to KT Pocket, should last 6-10 hours between charges, depending on the games played on its 4.5-inch, 1,620 x 1,080-pixel display. Furthermore, the KT-R1 comes with Android 12, Bluetooth 5.2, and WiFi 5 connectivity. You can visit KT Pocket’s website to find more details about the KT-R1 handheld console.

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Xiaomi Mini PC Barebone released without RAM, SSD, & OS for a cheaper price

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Sean

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Dec 12, 2022

Just yesterday (11th December 2022), Xiaomi held its highly anticipated launch event in which it launched its Xiaomi 13 series of flagship smartphones and a number of other products. This included the new Xiaomi Mini PC. Now, the company has also released a Barebone variant of this model, so let’s have a look.

As the name suggests, the Mini PC (Barebone) model arrives without a number of key specifications. For those unaware, the full fledged model features an Intel Core i5-1240P processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphic support. This processor is paired with 16GB of DDR4 RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. It also runs on Windows 11 Home Chinese Edition operating system out of the box. However, the barebone version is lacking a couple of these features. Some of these features include the lack of memory modules (RAM), no SSD storage, or even an operating system pre installed.

Although the barebone model also comes with a more affordable price tag as well. The original version was launched in China with a 3,699 Yuan price tag (roughly 531 US Dollars). But this variant is available for a cheaper 2,799 Yuan (roughly 401 US Dollars). In other words, the Chinese tech giant is offering its Xiaomi Mini PC (Barebone) model for a whole 900 Yuan cheaper. While these parts can be removed when ordering this pocket computer (not to be taken literally), prospective buyers can pick and choose which parts they would require out of these three, which offers users more options.

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Nubia Z50 Smartphone Set To Officially Launch In China On December 19

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Jeet

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Dec 12, 2022

ZTE-backed Nubia has been launching smartphones under the Z-series, and now the company is gearing up to launch a new smartphone dubbed Nubia Z50 in China.

The company has announced that the upcoming Nubia Z50 smartphone will be launched in the Chinese market on 19th December. The event will start at 02:00 PM local time in China.

The teaser poster shared by the company reveals that the company is focusing on the camera department for the smartphone to make it stand out from the crowd of premium phones.

Nubia says that the upcoming Z50 smartphone uses a brand-new 35mm custom optical system where the light input exceeds 1-inch primary camera sensor. Further, the company revealed that the device would also support Starry Sky Photography and will also offer several different types of photography modes.

As for the other specifications, we expect the device to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which was announced last month. A few smartphones have already launched powered by this new chipset, and we expect most of the upcoming flagship phones to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC.

There’s not much known about the Nubia Z50 smartphone’s features and specifications, but we expect the company to reveal more details in the coming days through teasers.

The predecessor of Z50, called Nubia Z40S, features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

The handset comes with a custom-made 35mm, 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS support, coupled with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and an 8-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. There’s also a 16-megapixel snapper on the front side for taking selfies.

On the software front, the device runs the Android 12 operating system with the company’s own MyOS 12 custom interface and the phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 80W or 120W fast charging.

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MIUI 14 Brings Xiao AI 6.0 With Pixel Call Assistant-like Features and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 12, 2022

Yesterday, Xiaomi unveiled MIUI 14 at the Xiaomi 13 series launch event in China. The latest version of the company’s mobile software arrives with a number of features. One of these is Xiao AI 6.0.

For the unaware, Xiao AI is Xiaomi’s virtual assistant. With the latest MIUI upgrade, the firm’s virtual assistant brings some useful features and improvements. Let’s take a look at them.

Since Google does not have a presence in China, smartphone brands in the country rely on their self-developed AI assistants.

Xiaomi introduced Xiao AI in 2018. Since then, the company has regularly updated it with features inspired by globally popular virtual assistants like Google Assistant, Apple Siri, and Amazon Alexa.

The newly introduced MIUI 14 brings Xiao AI 6.0. The latest version of the AI software now works locally on smartphones and tablets.

Xiao AI 6.0 offers the following six core functions.

Xiao AI Suggestions
Xiao AI Voice
Xiao AI Vision
Xiao AI Translator
Xiao AI Call

Xiao AI Suggestions are similar to Siri Suggestions and Google Assistant Suggestions. The function suggests users throughout the day based on their usage scenarios.

Xiao AI can suggest a number of things, including reminders, home automation controls, travel-related actions, menstrual cycle status, and more.

As the name indicates, Xiao AI Voice is the standard voice control function. Whereas, Xiao AI Vision and Xiao AI Translator are substitutes for Google Lens and Google Translate, respectively.

Finally, Xiao AI Call is Xiaomi’s take on Google’s Pixel Call Assistant. It was first introduced in 2019, a year after Google debuted the original in 2018.

Xiao AI Call supports call screening, real-time translation, multiple Chinese dialects, and more.

Unfortunately, Xiao AI 6.0 will not be available in global markets with MIUI 14 update. Outside mainland China, smartphones and tablets sold by Xiaomi use Google Assistant. Some devices even come with Amazon Alexa.

Anyway, it is worth noting that almost all the features of Xiao AI can be experienced outside China via Google services. The only thing that’s missing is Xiao AI Call, a feature set that is only available on Google Pixel phones.

Noise ColorFit Pro 4 Alpha to launch in India soon, with AMOLED display

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Sean

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Dec 12, 2022

Noise is apparently gearing up to launch another new smartwatch model in the Indian market soon. The company is planning on releasing this new smart wearable under its existing ColorFit Pro 4 lineup and will be dubbed the ColorFit Pro 4 Alpha.

According to a new report, the known hearables maker is working on a new ColorFit Pro 4 model. A leak has revealed the name of the upcoming smartwatch, its sales channels, features, and more. The ColorFit Pro 4 Alpha model will reportedly sport a 1.78 inch AMOLED display that will support Always on Display and have a 2.5D curved glass. This screen has a 60Hz refresh rate and 368 x 448 pixel resolution.

Looking at the images of this device, we can see that the smartwatch has a design that somewhat resembles the Apple Watch. This means that it has a square shaped dial with a physical button the right side. The company is apparently also planning on marketing the new physical button as a Digital Crown, which will help users scroll through the UI and menu options. Other notable features include, Tru Sync technology for Bluetooth calling via Bluetooth 5.3.

The company will also support fast charging technology that will be able to go from 0 percent to 50 percent in just 30 minutes. Noise ColorFit Pro 4 Alpha would also have a total battery life of seven days. This model is a mid range budget wearable and will go on sale from Amazon India website soon.

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OnePlus 11’s 3C certification confirms 100W fast charging

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 12, 2022

OnePlus is expecting to launch the OnePlus 11 smartphone. It is rumored to be the next flagship offered by the brand, and will likely be the successor to the OnePlus 10 Pro. The OnePlus 11’s specifications and renders have previously been revealed through leaks. The newest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip is anticipated to power the device.

Now, the device has received 3C certification, revealing some key details about the device. The listing has the device marked with the model number PHB110. According to the certification listing, the OnePlus 11 power adapter will handle 5V/2A and 5-11V/9.1A power output and has the model number VCBAJACH. The upcoming OnePlus flagship will support 100W rapid charging based on these. The listing does not reveal any other details.

As for other specifications, the leaks so far reveal that the device will be powered by the recently revealed Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It may contain up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of inbuilt memory. A 5,000mAh battery with 100W charging capabilities is claimed to be the device’s power source.

The upcoming flagship is expected to include a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 2K resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an in-screen fingerprint scanner. The triple-rear camera system on the OnePlus 11 may consist of a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 32MP telephoto lens.

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Redmi Note 12 Pro series to launch on January 5 with 200MP camera

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Sean

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Dec 12, 2022

Xiaomi has just announced the launch date for the Redmi Note 12 Pro series. The company has officially revealed the smartphones announcement and even hinted at one of its key specifications. So let’s have a look.

The Chinese tech giant shared a tweet earlier today (12th December 2022), which shared the launch date and the teaser. Looking at the online post, the company will be releasing the upcoming Note 12 Pro series 5th January 2022. Furthermore, it also officially confirmed that the Note 12 Pro+ smartphone model will feature a large 200 megapixel primary camera on the rear. The brand also shared a link to its official website that would offer to notify prospective buyers.

Xiaomi will be hosting the SuperNote event on January 5, which is also in line with one of our previous reports. Talking about the smartphones itself, the Note 12 Pro features a 50 megapixel primary camera, with both the Pro and Pro+ variant having an additional 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor on the rear. The base Note 12 is expected to be equipped with the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, while the Pro and Pro+ model houses the Dimensity 1080 SoC.

Lastly, the base Note 12 also launched in two variants, with a vanilla and Explorer Edition. The latter launched with a 120Hz AMOLED display, 200 megapixel camera, and a whopping 210W fast charging support. So stick around for more as we will be covering the launch event that is set in the next year.

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Get Shanling M0 Pro Digital Music Player at Giztop for $139

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Dec 12, 2022

Shanling M0 Pro the new generation music player is now available for $139 at Giztop.

Equipped with the new MTouch OS operating system this hi-res digital music player is a must for audiophiles who want to enjoy high-quality music on the go. The device uses dual ESS ES9219C DAC/AMPs, up to 236mW@32Ω output power, which gives an overall improved sound quality.

It features a 1.54-inch LCD touchscreen and supports a single-ended/balanced 3.5mm port. Equipped with bi-directional Bluetooth 5.0 you can control the device using your smartphone and enjoy high-quality audio on your Bluetooth headphones.

Shanling M0 Pro comes with 14.5 hours of battery life and supports a two-way USB, PCM384 / DSD128, and a 2TB TF card.

You can now buy Shanling M0 Pro digital audio player for $139 only on Giztop. The device is available in Black, Red, and Green color variants.

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

Jio Phone 5G certified by Bureau of Indian Standards, could launch soon

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 12, 2022

Last year, Reliance Jio announced that its first 5G smartphone, called the Jio Phone 5G, will launch in India around July 2022. Missing that timeframe, the talks about this 5G smartphone got cold. However, a recent Geekbench listing reignited the hope that the device might finally be on its way.

Now, it has been stopped by the Bureau of Indian Standards, signaling that it is on its way to launch soon. The device was spotted with model number LS1654QB5 on the certification website. Although the listing does not reveal any information regarding the smartphone, We already have a pretty good idea of what to expect thanks to several leaks. Let’s take a look at the information available so far.

Jio Phone 5G specs (rumored)

So far, rumors floating online state that the Jio Phone 5G will come with a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen that offers a refresh rate of 90Hz. The device will have an Android 12-based operating system, which could feature a forked version of Android called the PragatiOS.

Under the hood, there will likely be a Snapdragon 480+ chipset from Qualcomm. This chipset will be paired with 4GB of RAM and 65GB of onboard storage. A 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging is said to power the device.

The rear camera setup is expected to include a 13MP primary lens and a 2MP secondary lens. The device is said to have an 8MP camera on the front. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.1, and an always-on Syntiant NDP115 AI processor are also expected.

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LG 27″ and 45″ 240Hz OLED Gaming monitors can now be pre-ordered

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 12, 2022

Last month, LG unveiled two new UltraGear gaming displays that feature OLED panels with 240Hz refresh rates. These are the UltraGear 27GR95QE and the UltraGear 45GR95QE monitors, which will also be showcased at CES 2023. The brand has finally opened pre-orders for these monitors.

LG Ultragear OLED 240Hz monitors pricing & availability

The price of the 27-inch UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor is $999.99, while the price of the 45-inch UltraGear OLED Curved Gaming Monitor is $1,699.99. Pre-orders for these monitors are now live, and LG has already revealed that they will start shipping the 45-inch model on December 28th. You can place a pre-order by heading to LG’s e-Store.

27-inch (27GR95QE) OLED Gaming Monitor

LG’s UltraGear OLED Gaming Monitor (model 27GR95QE) has a QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution, a refresh rate of 240 Hz, and a reaction time of 0.03 ms (GTG) for low-latency gaming. It covers 98.5% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut, guaranteeing a vivid gaming experience.

No matter the lighting conditions, the monitor’s anti-glare and low reflection (AGLR) display makes it easier to see what is on screen. The LG 27-inch UltraGear supports VESA Adaptive Sync, FreeSync Premium, and NVIDIA G-SYNC. It also has a variable refresh rate (VRR).

It supports DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, and a 4-pole DTS Headphone:X headphone plug. Hotkeys on the included remote can be customized for simple display modification.

45-inch Curved (45GR95QE) OLED monitor

The first 45-inch curved OLED gaming display from LG boasts a WQHD (3,440 x 1,440) resolution and a 21:9 aspect ratio. It also has a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03 ms response times (GtG), and a curvature of 800R.

The screen has a low-reflective and anti-glare coating, as well as small bezels on all sides. The monitor supports HDR10 and has a DCI-P3 color gamut of 98 percent. It has picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes for multitasking. For connectivity, the monitor has two HDMI 2.1 ports, a display 1.4 port, and two USB 3.0 ports.

The UltraGear 45GR95QE is also AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, which should reduce visual tearing.

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Audeze Maxwell gaming headsets with Bluetooth 5.3 and 90mm drivers announced

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Dec 12, 2022

The high-end headphones manufacturer Audeze has now stepped into the gaming market with their new pair of headsets aimed at providing a rich experience to users of platforms such as the Playstation, Xbox, and PC.

These new headsets are called the Audeze Maxwell, and they offer wireless connectivity. When the headset is released, there will be two models: one for the Xbox that, in Audeze’s words, “features the first auto-activating Dolby Atmos license” and one for the PlayStation that supports Tempest 3D Audio. A PC can be used with either version.

The Maxwell headset supports a number of codecs, including LC3, LC3Plus, SBC, AAC, and LDAC, and it can connect wirelessly through Bluetooth 5.3 LE. Its 1800 mAh battery, according to Audeze, can operate at 80 dB for more than 80 hours. The bundled 9-watt charger needs about 2.5 hours to charge from 0 to 100%. The headphones can also be connected via USB to provide up to 24-bit, 96 kHz lossless audio.

The headset provides noise reduction thanks to an integrated 5-microphone array and internal A.I. noise filtration developed by Audeze. Additionally, a detachable cardioid boom microphone made by Shure will be included.

The headphones have a closed-back over-ear design and feature 90 mm planar magnetic drivers. The frequency response of the headset spans 10 Hz to 50,000 Hz. Memory foam-filled synthetic leather surrounds the ear cups. An adjustable synthetic strap and steel headband is used to secure the ear cups. The entire ensemble weighs about 490 g.

The Audeze Maxwell headphone is compatible with any gadget that supports USB or Bluetooth connectivity, including Macs, smartphones, and the Nintendo Switch. Maxwell is anticipated to ship in January, according to Audeze. The Xbox model costs $329, compared to the PlayStation version’s $299 price.

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Doogee V30 will launch on December 22, specs & price revealed

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 12, 2022

The Chinese OEM Doogee, best known for its rugged smartphones, is gearing up to launch the Doogee V30. The smartphone’s spec sheet has been officially confirmed, along with its pricing. Going by the details revealed, this will be the brand’s first rugged smartphone to feature a 108MP camera, along with an eSIM and a 120Hz display.

The brand has also confirmed that the smartphone will debut on December 22 with a US$399 price tag. However, for the first 48 hours, the brand will be selling the smartphone at a special price of US$279. The brand is said to bump up the price of the smartphone all the way up to US$699 after a set period of time. It will be available for purchase via AliExpress and DoogeeMall.

Spec-wise, the smartphone will come with a 6.58-inch display with 2,408 x 1,080 pixels resolution, 480 nits peak brightness, and Gorilla Glass 5 protection. As mentioned above, this will be a 120Hz refresh rate panel.

Under the hood, we will find a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset, which is based on a 6nm node and has 5G integration. The base configuration of the device will offer 8GB of memory and 256GB of internal storage, with microSD support of up to 1 TB. Powering the hardware will be a massive 10,800 mAh battery. Doogee promises that the battery can last up to 4 days with regular use, 2 days with video streaming, and can provide 18 hours of talk time. It will offer up to 40 days of standby time.

A 108 MP camera, a 20 MP night vision camera, and a 16 MP ultra-wide sensor make up the trio of cameras on the back of the device. The 32 MP Sony IMX616 sensor is used by the selfie camera. The Doogee V30 can capture 4K content at a frame rate of 30 frames per second with its main camera, while its night vision camera can capture 4K content at a frame rate of 30 frames per second in monochrome. Last but not the least, the device will offer dual speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, and will feature the MIL-STD-810H certification proving its toughness.

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iQOO 11 Smartphone Now Available For Purchase In China; Price Starts At 3,799 Yuan ($544)

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Jeet

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Dec 12, 2022

A few days back, Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO launched its latest flagship smartphones in the form of iQOO 11 and iQOO 11 Pro. Now, the standard model in the lineup is available for purchase in the Chinese market.

The iQOO 11 is offered in five different models based on the memory configuration. It comes in three color options — Gray, Green, and White. As for the pricing, it starts at 3,799 yuan, which is about $544.

The base model of iQOO 11 with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at 3,799 yuan (~$544), while the model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage costs 4,099 yuan (~$587). The 12GB RAM model with 256GB of internal storage is priced at 4,399 yuan (~$630), while the 16GB RAM and 256GB internal storage model costs 4,699 yuan (~$673). The top-end model with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at 4,999 yuan (~$716).

Coming to the specifications, the smartphone features a 6.78-inch E6 AMOLED display, which supports a 2K screen resolution of 3200 x 1440 pixels, a 144Hz refresh rate, a peak brightness of 1800nits, and 1440Hz PWM Dimming, along with HDR10+ certification.

Under the hood, the device comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with LPDDR5x RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage. Along with the onboard RAM, the phone also supports virtual RAM expansion for up to 8GB. It also comes packed with the new Vivo V2 customized Image Signal Processor (ISP).

In the camera department, there’s a triple-camera setup that offers 50-megapixel primary camera sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 13-megapixel telephoto sensor with 2x optical zoom. On the front side, the phone features a 16-megapixel snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The device runs the Android 13 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own OriginOS 3 custom interface on top. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.

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Daymak Combat Electric Motorcycle Also Double as a Snowmobile

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 11, 2022

Canadian company Daymak has unveiled an electric motorcycle that can also be used as a snowmobile. The Daymak Combat comes with an innovative design that combines the thrills of cycling with high-octane snow sports using a snow bike. It is a multi-role electric vehicle- e-bike and e-snowmobile.

Electric motorcycles are several thousand bucks more expensive than their internal combustion counterparts, with the same scenario also true for electric snowmobiles. Daymak is therefore combining an electric motorcycle and an electric snowmobile in the Daymak Combat. The EV is equipped with a set of track and ski attachments that can be deployed during winter.

When Spring sets in and the weather becomes conducive for motorcycling sports, the wheels can be restored. Daymak notes that the Combat is a strictly off-road vehicle. It is not intended to be ridden on urban streets or for daily commutes. It is purely a sports vehicle for use in off-road settings.

The Daymak Combat has a 5kW electric motor that peaks at 14kW (about 19hp) which is very impressive. This delivers much power to the motorbike cum snowmobile. It has a top speed of about 70km/h which is great for off-road movement.

The bike’s 4.8kWh battery that’s located in its frame delivers up to 80km on a single charge. For comparison, the battery capacity of the Daymak Combat compares squarely with that of several lightweight electric motorbikes.

The Daymak Combat is an off-road flat-tire electric bike that lacks street-legal status. Its dual-use capability could engender interest from several segments of the market. The Combat, however, does not come cheap. Daymak says that the bike will retail at $13,995 for the first 100 Founders Edition units. It is expected that the Daymak Combat will begin deliveries in June 2023.

Daymak is alternatively offering the Deluxe Edition of the bike for $14,999. Interested customers will pay a $1,000 deposit for the Deluxe Edition which is expected to debut in 2024. Daymak says the hybrid EV demonstrates its new direction as it evolves into a full-fledged designer and manufacturer.

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Baseus Mini Travel Power Strip 1AC With a 1m Extension Cable Launched for 29 yuan ($4)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 11, 2022

Baseus has released the Mini Travel Power Strip 1AC in China. It is a power strip that allows you to charge your device away from the wall outlet. The 1AC uses a 1-meter extension cable to separate the charging apparatus from the wall outlet. You can thus connect the charger to other electrical appliances that need AC power from a distance. This allows you to be comfortable while accessing power away from the wall outlet. The device is made of heat-resistant, durable, and bend-free material.

The Baseus Mini 1AC is a power strip with a single dual-hole AC port with a maximum power output of 2,500W. It can be used for monitors, routers, TVs, fans, refrigerators, and a variety of other appliances. The Baseus Mini Travel Power Strip 1AC is well suited for use on a business trip or travel.

According to the company, the power strip has a tightly-closed and stable interface which is a good safety feature. This prevents possible overheating while the power strip is in use. There is also a child safety protection door in the adapter, and thickened extension cord, and the shell material is heat-resistant.

The 45º angled plug prevents interference with the side jacks and safety is guaranteed when used simultaneously. The power strip is resistant to bending and its easy wiring helps to meet the needs of different scenarios. The Baseus Mini 1AC travel power strip is available in China for 29 yuan (~$4). It can be purchased from e-commerce platforms in China including Jingdong. There is no global availability information for the new Baseus power strip at this time.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra TENAA listing reveals 108MP primary camera

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Sudhanshu

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Dec 11, 2022

Samsung is expected to launch its Galaxy S23 series of flagship smartphones sometime in Q1 2023. The series will be led by the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which has already appeared on the FCC certification database and Geekbench. Now, the device has also appeared on China’s TENAA database revealing a lot of the key specifications of the device.

According to the listing, the bearing model number SM-S9180 has a 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels and 16.7M colors. The smartphone weighs 233g and has dimensions of 163.4mm, 78.1mm, and 8.9mm. A performance core clocked at 3.36GHz rather than 3.2GHz appears to be part of a custom-built (overclocked) Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. The smartphone also appears to include 8/12 RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

The listing makes a major reveal, which is that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will come with a 108MP primary camera rather than the rumored 200MP camera, which has been the most anticipated feature of the device so far. Going by this information, it is most likely the same 108MP ISOCELL HM3 sensor that is present in the current-gen S22 Ultra. Other than that, a 12MP telephoto, a 12MP ultra-wide, and another 2MP sensor will also be present on the rear camera module of the device. As for the front, the smartphone will have a 12MP selfie snapper.

The device will also have a gravity sensor, distance sensor, light sensor, and under-screen fingerprint reader. On the connectivity front, the listing says that the Galaxy S23 Ultra features NR SA bands – Band 79, Band 78, Band 41, Band 28, N1,2110-2155MHz, and NR NSA bands (Band 41, Band 78, and Band 79).

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