Pebble Frost Smartwatch With Bluetooth Calling and Apple Watch Lookalike Launched

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Dec 7, 2022

Pebble, a known smartwatch manufacturer has now launched a new Pebble smartwatch in India. The new smartwatch comes with many interesting sets of specifications such as a Bluetooth calling feature, a big touchscreen display and a design which is very much similar to the Apple watch. As for the complete specifications, the smartwatch flaunts a 1.87-inches IPS LCD display with minimal bezels around the screen. It’s also a 2D curved panel.

The Apple watch served as a major design inspiration for the smartwatch. On the right side, there is a button and a spinning crown. They have attempted to imitate Apple in as many ways as they can, whether it be with a square dial or a strap design. The device comes with functionality for Bluetooth calling and has compatibility with over 100 cloud-based watch faces. One can obtain access to all the watch faces using the brand’s own companion application.

The smartwatch contains built-in fitness and health tracking features, such as heart rate, blood oxygen, step, and sleep tracking, and is IP67-rated for dust and water resistance. On the Pebble Frost, notifications from the connected wristwatch can be displayed, and calls can be made and taken using the Bluetooth calling feature. The connected smartwatch also serves as a Bluetooth hands-free speaker for the connected smartphone. The wristwatch also includes a number of other functions, including a calendar, camera control, calculator, and music control.

The Pebble Frost smartwatch can be purchased on Flipkart for Rs. 1,999 in India. Black, blue, grey, and orange are the four colours that the smartwatch is offered in. In comparison to smartwatches from companies like boAt, Noise, and Fire-Boltt, the Pebble Frost is one of the most affordable basic smartwatches with a colour screen and Bluetooth calling right now.

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Huawei Beats Amazon in Its Expertise

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Oğuz Çakır

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Dec 7, 2022

Amazon has been the dominant player in the e-book market for many years, with a wide range of Kindle models and a large content library. However, the company was recently defeated by Huawei in its area of expertise: e-book sales. The Huawei MatePad Paper outperformed its rivals in e-book sales.

Huawei MatePad Paper sales surpasses Amazon Kindle

The Huawei MatePad Paper is a highly rated e-book reader tablet that has gained popularity among consumers in China. In fact, it has become the best-selling e-book reader tablet in the Chinese e-commerce market, surpassing Amazon’s Kindle by the end of the third quarter of 2022. This information comes from a report published by Chinese tech research firm RUNTO, which analyzed sales data for e-book reader tablets in the third quarter of 2022. The Huawei MatePad Paper came out on top in the rankings.

According to a recent report, the Huawei MatePad Paper has quickly become the fastest-growing e-book reader tablet in China. In fact, it has already surpassed Amazon’s Kindle Youth Edition in terms of online sales just two months after its launch. As a result, the Huawei MatePad Paper has taken the top spot in terms of cumulative sales of e-book reader tablets in the Chinese online market from March to the end of the third quarter of 2022. The device has been the top seller for a long time, making it a popular choice among consumers.”

The Huawei MatePad Paper was the best-selling tablet in the e-commerce market over the past three months. In May, its sales exceeded 10,000 units, making it the only e-paper office notebook to sell over 10,000 units online in a single month. The MatePad Paper features a 10.3-inch E Ink display with a screen-to-body ratio of 86.3%, a resolution of 1872 x 1404 pixels, and a pixel density of 227 PPI. The E Ink display is ideal for reading ebooks and documents, and the tablet is powered by a new Kirin 820E chipset, which provides enough power for steady Ebook management. The MatePad Paper also has a 3625 mAh battery that can be recharged with a 22.5W charger, as well as sensors for gravity, hall, and fingerprint. It also has 4 microphones and 2 speakers, and the audio is enhanced with Huawei Histen 7.0 Sound Effect.

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Vivo X90 Bags SIRIM Certification, Asian Launch Imminent

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Anurag

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Dec 7, 2022

Vivo X90 was unveiled last month in China alongside the X90 Pro and X90 Pro+. The smartphone debuted with the Dimensity 9200 SoC, a powerful camera setup, 120W fast charging, and more. The device is yet to be announced in the global market, and it seems we won’t have to wait for long as it has already bagged various certifications. In the latest development, the Vivo X90 has been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification site, hinting at an imminent Asian launch. Here are the details.

Tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the standard Vivo X90 on Malaysia’s SIRIM (Standard and Industrial Research Institute) certification site with model number V2218. The listing hints that the device may launch soon in the country. However, there’s no official word from the company itself yet.

The Indian variant of the Vivo X90 was recently spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website with the same model number. The certification shows a global and Indian variant, but this model is not likely to differ from the Chinese model in terms of specifications.

Vivo X90 Specifications

The standard Vivo X90 comes with a 6.78-inch curved OLED display that offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a resolution of 2800 x 1260 pixels, a 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, and up to 2160Hz PWM dimming. It draws power from the recently launched Dimensity 9200 chipset. The processor is paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 4.0 storage.

For photography, the X90 has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 12-megapixel telephoto unit with 2x optical zoom. It features a 32-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone also features the company’s own V2 ISP chip for an improved photography experience. It is fueled by a 4,810mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging.

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Xiaomi Sound Pro Launching Alongside the Xiaomi 13 Listed on JD.com

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 7, 2022

Xiaomi recently announced that the much-awaited launch conference which was postponed would now hold on December 11. The company will be taking the wraps off a number of products including the flagship Xiaomi 13 series. An earlier teaser poster shows that the company will equally unveil a new speaker on that day. The Xiaomi Sound Pro, as it is called, has now gone up for pre-orders in China via Jingdong (JD.com).

The Xiaomi Sound Pro is the successor of the Xiaomi Sound which was launched last year. The product page shows that the Xiaomi Sound Pro will come in black but there may also be a silver color variant just like its predecessor. The gross weight of the device and the package box is 3.08kg. The JD listing also shows that the device will feature support for SBC and AAC audio transmission protocols, has an 8Ω impedance, and supports AUX 3.5mm input. However, it is possible that the listed configurations are merely placeholders and so, should be taken with a pinch of salt.

The teaser earlier released by Xiaomi suggests that the Sound Pro will come with some improvements in the sound output, bringing what Xiaomi describes as “flagship-level acoustic design and dual enjoyment of hearing and vision”, perhaps referring to the aesthetic appeal and vivid sound output the speaker promises to deliver.

Judging from the teaser poster, Xiaomi Sound Pro is likely to move the overall sound unit down while continuing the Sound acrylic shell, resulting in a larger sound cavity volume and better sound quality.

As a reminder, the Xiaomi SOund was launched as the brand’s first smart speaker. It features a compact body and surprisingly, the internal configuration is designed to output a powerful sound. The speaker is also embedded with Harman AudioEFX which allows the speaker to transform into a powerhouse of deep and rich low-frequency sound without damaging the hardware.

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New Mediatek Dimensity 8200 Chip Debuting in China on December 8

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Anurag

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Dec 7, 2022

MediaTek is gearing up to launch a new mid-range chipset in China, dubbed Dimensity 8200. The processor was originally scheduled to launch on December 1, but the event got canceled, reportedly due to the demise of China’s former leader Jiang Zemin. Now, the semiconductor company has rescheduled the launch event for tomorrow. iQOO Neo7 SE, which will launch on the same day as the processor, will be the first phone to feature it.

MediaTek announced through a Weibo post that the latest Dimensity 8200 processor will launch in China on December 8. It’s possible the chipset will be unveiled alongside the iQOO Neo7 SE and iQOO 11 series. The new chip will be more focused on energy efficiency.

While MediaTek hasn’t revealed much information about the upcoming SoC, some leaks claim it will come with four Cortex-A78 cores and four Cortex-A55 cores. There will likely be one A78 core clocked at 3.1GHz, three A78 cores at 3.0GHz, and four efficient cores A55 at 2.0GHz. It will retain the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU found on the Dimensity 8100.

As mentioned, iQOO Neo7 SE will be the first device to be powered by the Dimensity 8200 chip. The handset is expected to feature a 6.78-inch AMOLED display that offers an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 16-megapixel front camera. For photography, it will likely have a triple camera setup, comprising a 64-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 2-megapixel macro, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens.

The smartphone could come with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. It will be backed by a 5000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. On the software front, it will run OriginOS 3-based Android 13 OS.

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Volkswagen ID.3 Concept EV With a 12-Inch Infotainment Display Announced

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 7, 2022

Volkswagen has introduced the ID.3 concept electric vehicle with a 12-inch display. The ID.3 is expected to enter production in 2023 while its release date is Q4 of 2023. The concept EV also has an expansive boot space compared to its present sibling.

Most design changes for the ID.3 are in the car’s interior as well as software improvements to boost its performance. Apart from the infotainment display, the ID.3’s interior features a removable boot floor, a central console with dual cup holders, and an overall eco-conscious design. Volkswagen says the ID.3 concept has a more simplified charging process with Plug & Charge and Route Planner tool improvements. The company also says that the delivery of the EV will be carbon neutral.
Volkswagen says the vehicle’s interior is made from partly sustainable materials and does not contain any animal-derived material.

Volkswagen says the car is a culmination of suggestions from customers. With the earliest deliveries of the ID.3 set for the last quarter of 2023, Volkswagen is ramping up its capacity, and its main plant in Dresden, Germany will join two others in the production of the model. The EV offers new convenience and assistance systems for enhanced automated driving. It uses swarm data in the latest Travel Assist. Customers in Germany can pre-order the ID.3 in four variants – Life, Business, Style, Max, and Tour since December 1. The starting price for the ID.3 is €43,995.

The Volkswagen ID.3 has had a great reception in Germany since the company opened pre-orders on December 1. Chip shortages have also affected the outlook of deliveries for the ID.3. Volkswagen says that due to the current supply situation and existing order backlogs, a Q4, 2023 delivery date is the most feasible. Due to the lag between order and delivery, Volkswagen says that customers will receive the enhanced ID.3 models that may differ from what was requested. However, any of such differences will be to the benefit of the customer.

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Cooler Master Unveils the Orb X, An Immersive Gaming/Work Pod

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Jed John Ikoba

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Dec 7, 2022

Cooler Master has announced a new multipurpose computing pod, the Orb X that offers an immersive experience to the user. The Cooler Master Orb X goes to the heart of social exclusivity as the user can be removed from the din and whirl of the workplace even when physically present. It allows users to shut out external interferences from co-workers, family, and friends and then focus on work or gaming.

The Orb X is designed to wrap the user in speakers and screens while inside with an assured comfortable experience. The pod has an ergonomically-designed leather recliner with a fully adjustable headrest, lumbar support, leg rests, and a motorized dome that lowers above your head. The dome helps to minimize distractions when inside the pod while also positioning a monitor directly in front of your eyes. Two options are available for the monitor – a single 34-inch screen or three 27-inch monitors with an inward angle to enhance peripheral vision. The single-screen setup is suited for work applications while the three-monitor model is for truly immersive gaming.

The Orb X comes with an accompanying sound system that offers surround sound. There are two 2-inch full-range speakers, a 5-inch subwoofer, and two 2-inch tweeters. There are several USB-A and USB-C ports for charging other devices inside the pod, as well as an integrated desk.

The Orb X also features LED accent lighting but Cooler Master hasn’t released more details on the truly immersive pod. The company is yet to provide a timeline for bringing the Orb X into the market and we don’t know its price yet. It is however accepting registration on a waitlist for the device.

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EU Reportedly Puts a Restriction on Meta From Running Ads Based Personal Interest

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Chandan

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Dec 7, 2022

According to a secret EU privacy authority ruling, Meta will only be permitted to conduct advertising based on personal data with users’ approval, a person with knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday, dealing a blow to the US social network. Meta will not be allowed to use the user’s data for any purpose without their consent. Meta has already been accused many times of leaking tons of users of data on the internet.

The European Data Protection Board’s (EDPB) binding decision has been given a month to be considered by the Irish data protection body, which regulates Meta because its European headquarters are in Dublin. The insider, who requested anonymity due to the delicate nature of the matter, stated that the EDPB will probably require the Irish organisation to levy sanctions.

“Personalized ads are no longer subject to a yes/no choice; the consent requirement has simply been moved to the terms and conditions. Not only is this unfair, but it is also obviously illegal. No other business that we are aware of has attempted to disregard the GDPR in such a haughty manner, “in a statement, Schrems.

According to him, the EDPB’s decision requires Meta to give users access to a version of all apps that does not utilise personal data for advertisements, albeit the firm would still be free to use non-personal data to tailor advertisements or only request users’ consent. The General Data Protection Regulation, a historic set of privacy regulations for the 27-nation EU, became effective in 2018.

According to the GDPR, there is no hierarchy among this legal basis, and none should be seen as superior to any other. “GDPR allows for a range of legal bases under which data can be processed, beyond permission or the fulfilment of a contract,” the Meta representative stated. Its draught decisions for WhatsApp and Instagram are focused on the legality and transparency of processing for behavioural advertising, while its decisions for Meta’s parent company Facebook and Instagram are focused on processing for service development. Helena Brown, head of data & privacy at the London-based legal firm Addleshaw Goddard, suggested that Meta may need to modify its business strategy.

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iQOO 11 Series and iQOO Neo7 SE Rescheduled to Launch in China on December 8

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Anurag

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Dec 7, 2022

iQOO 11 series and the mid-range iQOO Neo7 SE were supposed to launch in China on December 2, but the event got postponed following the demise of Chinese leader Jiang Zemin. Today, iQOO announced that the launch of the new handset has been rescheduled for tomorrow. The brand has already confirmed that the vanilla iQOO 11 will debut in South East Asia on December 8.

iQOO took to Weibo to announce the new Chinese launch date of the iQOO 11 series as well as the iQOO Neo7 SE. The Vivo-owned company confirmed that the new devices will be unveiled in its home country on December 8 at 14:30 local time.

iQOO 11 series is expected to include two smartphones—the standard iQOO 11 and the higher-end iQOO 11 Pro. Both handsets will be equipped with the second-generation Snapdragon 8 chipset and self-developed Vivo V2 chip. The smartphone will come with LPDDR5X memory and UFS 4.0 storage. They will flaunt the world’s first 2K 144Hz E6 display.

The standard version will pack a 5000mAh large battery and support 120W flash charging. The Pro phone, on the other hand, will be equipped with a 4700mAh battery and boast crazy-fast 200W flash charging. The company says the iQOO 11 Pro will be charged to 100% in around 10 minutes.

As mentioned, iQOO will also be launching the mid-range Neo7 SE on the same day. The handset is expected to offer great value for money. It will be the first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoC. The processor will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and overclocked UFS 3.1 storage. It will come with 120W ultra-fast flash charging, which will allow it to charge from 1% to 60% in just 10 minutes. The handset is equipped with a large 5000mAh battery.

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Apple is being sued by two women over AirTag stalking

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Sean

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Dec 7, 2022

While the Apple AirTag was introduced as a product to help improve quality of life, there have already been various cases in which it was used for nefarious purposes. Now, two women are apparently suing the company for the grievances they have faced over this tracking product.

The Cupertino based giant is facing a lawsuit from two women that have faced stalking by the use of AirTag. Since its launch, the smart tracking device has been used to track victims and even used by car thieves and others. Apple has tried to fix this issue multiple times but people are still using it for malicious purposes. This time, two women have filed for a lawsuit after the AirTag was used to track them by their former partners. According to the legal documents, the device was used to stalk the two victims and that the company did “little, if anything, to swiftly warn consumers if they are being monitored.”

One of the people affected by this incident stated that her ex boyfriend had planted an AirTag in the wheel of her car and was able to figure out her location. This person then used the location information to harass her. The other woman filed the lawsuit after her husband put an AirTag in her child’s backpack to track her. So now, the two ladies are suing the iPhone maker and are seeking an unspecified amount of monetary damages and are accusing Apple of launching a dangerous product.

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Tecno Phantom X2 Series Launched: Retractable Camera, Dimensity 9000 Chip, Curved Display, and More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Dec 7, 2022

As scheduled, Tecno has officially taken wraps off the Tecno Phantom X2 series today. The lineup consists of two models, namely Tecno Phantom X2 and Tecno Phantom X2 Pro. These devices are the brand’s first true premium flagship smartphones.

The duo shares almost all the specs. The phones only differ in terms of cameras. Let’s take a look at everything they have to offer.

Tecno Phantom X2 Series Specifications

The Tecno Phantom X2 series sport a unique design. These handsets are easy to identify, thanks to their centrally located large camera island on the back. The pro model has a colored ring around one of its cameras to differentiate it from the vanilla variant.

The devices flaunt a 6.8-inch curved AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, and 20:9 aspect ratio. The 10-bit panel can cover 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut, has a centered punch-hole, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.

The phones are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset. The SoC is paired with a vapor chamber cooling system, LPDDR5x RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage. On the software front, they boot HiOS 12.0 based on Android 12.

The smartphones offer multiple connectivity options, such as dual SIM, 5G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, GNSS, NFC, and USB 2.0 (Type-C). Interestingly, they lack dual stereo speakers but do come with an in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Talking about the main highlight, the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro houses a 50MP Samsung JN1 retractable portrait camera with support for 2.5x zoom and an f/1.49 aperture lens. This camera is paired with a 50MP Samsung GNV primary camera and a 13MP Samsung 3L6 ultra-wide camera with support for macro vision.

All three cameras support auto-focus. But none of them have OIS.

On the other hand, the Tecno Phantom X2 arrives with a 64MP Samsung GWB primary camera with OIS, the same 13MP ultrawide camera with support for macro vision from the pro model, and a 2MP depth sensor.

Both handsets feature a 32MP selfie camera and get their energy from a 5,160mAh battery. Last but not least, they carry support for 45W fast wired charging.

Tecno Phantom X2 Series Price and Availability

The Tecno Phantom X2 series will retail at the following price tags in Saudi Arabia.

Tecno Phantom X2 (8GB + 256GB) – SAR 2,699 ($718)
Tecno Phantom X2 Pro (12GB + 256GB) – SAR 3,499 ($930)

The vanilla model comes in Stardust Grey and Moonlight Silver color options. Whereas, the Pro variant can be availed in Mars Orange (made of recycled plastic) and Stardust Grey.

The phones will be available in select countries across Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Amazon Kindle 2022 With 16GB Storage, 6-Weeks Battery Life Launched in India

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 7, 2022

Amazon had launched the Kindle 2022 in the global markets in September this year. Now the e-commerce giant has brought the device to India. It arrives as the successor to the 2019 version of Kindle. The latest offering packs a few but significant upgrades over its predecessor. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box.

The Amazon Kindle 2022 is said to be the lightest and the most compact Kindle model. It is designed with an eco-friendly approach and even the packaging is recyclable. The device features a 6-inch glare-free display with 300ppi high brightness for a better reading experience. There is a four-LED setup in the front for adjusting the amount of light required. The display also supports dark mode.

The Amazon Kindle 2022’s storage gets a significant bump to 16GB from 8GB on the 2019 version. It comes with support for USB-C charging and the e-reader is claimed to offer 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge. The device is compatible with a separately sold cover that automatically puts it to sleep when closed and wakes up when the cover is opened. The Kindle 2022 supports WiFi connectivity. Users get access to over 2 million titles with Kindle Unlimited.

The Amazon Kindle 2022 is offered in Black and Denim colours. It costs Rs 9,999 but can be purchased for Rs 8,999 for a limited period from Amazon. The Amazon Kindle Fabric cover is priced at Rs 1,799 and comes in Black, Dark Emerald, Denim, and Rose Gold colour options.

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New Update of Winamp Adds New Features, Fixed Known Bugs and Add Support for Music NFTs

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Chandan

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Dec 7, 2022

NFTs are no doubt one of the most famous things on social media and the internet. Literally, almost every user is aware of this. Many artists sold their original NFTs at very sky-high prices, which one couldn’t even expect. Now, a new updated version of the Windows-98 era’s music player has added support for Music NFTs. Yes, Winamp’s new update has added support for Music NFTs along with some bug fixes and newly added features.

“The most recent version of Winamp enables music lovers to connect their Metamask wallet to Winamp using Brave, Chrome, or Firefox. Then, it links their preferred music NFTs to their dependable player “The business stated in a press statement that was given to Ars. “Winamp is introducing this new capability for Ethereum and Polygon/Matic protocols, and allows audio and video content distributed under both the ERC-721 and ERC-1155 specifications.”

Winamp’s current goals (creator platform, NFT marketplace) come into conflict with its actual shipping product during this circumstantial phase (a music player whose cultural relevance peaked during the George W. Bush administration). According to the release notes, an updated rendering engine for Winamp’s in-app browser would be necessary in order to immediately display webpages required to download these NFT playlists since the existing rendering engine is based on Internet Explorer 10.

Fans of the original Winamp will still find a lot to enjoy here, and it’s wonderful to see that the modernising efforts made in the 5.9 version are paying off in the form of quicker updates. A “memory footprint decrease,” an increase in streaming audio bandwidth, an upgrade to OpenSSL 3.0.5, and a few more upgrades for the essential codecs and other programmes that Winamp depends on are among the numerous changes included in the new edition. NFT support can be disabled either during the installation process or after Winamp is set up, according to a post by Winamp developer Eddy Richman (also known as “DJ Egg” on the Winamp forums).

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Honor X9a With Key Specifications Surfaces on Geekbench Ahead of Launch

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 7, 2022

Honor X9a is set to launch in Malaysia soon. Recently, the brand dropped a teaser on its Twitter handle revealing the phone’s design from the front and back. The upcoming offering is expected to be a rebranded version of the Honor X40 that debuted in China in September. Now, the Honor X9a has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmarking platform with model number RMO-NX1. The listing reveals the smartphone’s key specifications.

The Honor X9a is listed with CPU part number SM6375 which corresponds to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 695 processor. It comprises six cores ticking at 1.80GHz and two cores clocked at 2.20GHz. The listing reveals 8GB RAM onboard and Android 12 OS. The smartphone scores 669 and 1,930 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively. The specifications of the upcoming offering on Geekbench database are also similar to the Honor X40.

The teaser video shared by Honor Malaysia reveals that the X9a will feature an ultra-tough OLED curved display. There is a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and a circular camera ring on the back panel. If the smartphone is indeed the rebadged X40, we can expect it to come with a 6.67-inch FHD+ screen with an integrated fingerprint scanner and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device will feature a 50MP + 2MP rear camera and an 8MP front snapper. The Honor X9a will be backed by a 5,100mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging.

We will learn more details about the Honor X9a in the coming days.

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Tesla launches Model Y & Model 3 EVs in Thailand

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Sean

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Dec 7, 2022

Tesla has just officially launched two new electric models in Thailand. The new cars are two of its popular electric cars, including the Model 3 and Model Y, that are now available for orders as of today (7th December 2022).

The known EV maker has just announced the two models in the region, with the Model 3 starting from 1,759,000 baht (roughly 50,115 US Dollars) and the Model Y will start from 1,959,000 baht (roughly 55,810 US Dollars). Furthermore, the company has promised that the deliveries for these cars will be done sometime by the first quarter of 2023. Tesla is also planning on setting up new Supercharge service points as well, which are also expected to be installed in the first quarter of next year.

As per official notes, at least one of the installations will be in the central areas and the plan will include expansion to 10 points by the end of 2023. Talking about the EVs themselves, the Model 3 is an electric sedan that will offer a maximum operational range of 681 kilometers with a top speed of 261 km/h. This car can also reach 0-100km/r in just 3.3 seconds. On the other hand, the Model Y is an electric SUV that will offer a maximum operational range of 623 kilometers. It as a top speed of 250 km/h and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds.

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Recruitment For ColorOS 13 Beta Goes Live for OPPO Pad Air

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Chandan

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Dec 7, 2022

OPPO announced its ColorOS 13 user interface after the official announcement of Android 13 by Google. The newly upgraded UI brings many new changes like upgraded system fluency, support for new widgets, a new quantum animation engine and a more personalized experience. The brand then started rolling out the ColorOS 13 to its various devices and some selected flagships also grabbed the update only a few days after the official announcement.

Well, we have good news to share regarding the OPPO Pad Air device. The beta testing for the ColorOS 13 has gone live for OPPO Pad Air. The recruitment has been started officially by the brand. Interested users who are willing to join the beta program can enrol themselves for it. And the first beta update for the device will go live after 5-7 days when the enrollment has been closed.

In order to apply for it, your Pad Air should be running the latest A.10 update. If so, then open the Settings app, go to Device info and then click on the button present in the early right corner and then click on Apply for early adapters. A form will pop out in front of you. Now fill in the information required and click on submit. This will send your request to the brand for approval. Now sit back and relax until the application gets approved. If it gets approved, then you will receive the beta update soon.

The company has also released a few lists of requirements, one of which states that if you want to participate in the beta programme, you must be interested in working with the ColorOS team. The user should be knowledgeable enough in the subject and ready to put up with the system’s shortcomings and instability. Most importantly, the user must have the guts to alert the team to any issues or vulnerabilities so that they can be fixed as quickly as possible.

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McLaren announces new e-scooter that can fold for better portability

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Sean

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Dec 7, 2022

As the automobile industry moves towards new energy based models, electric scooters have become a popular line of small scale automotives. Now, McLaren has just announced its latest e-scooter model that comes with an interesting quirk.

There have been scooters or bikes that can be folded and this new model is one of them. As of right now, the British automaker is working on including more electric vehicles models. The latest effort in this move is the new Lavoie Electric. As per Wertheimer, Lavoie cofounder and CEO, McLaren aimed to create a vehicle that is “reliable, faultlessly functional, powerful, stylish, having state of the art technology.”

The company has been aggressively pushing for its clean energy plans in regards of personal mobility segment. This is best showcased by Richard Clarke (a former F1 engineer) and electric vehicle expert Eliott Wertheimer and Albert Nassar, who are leading the Lavoie project. Under this new series, the Series 1 folding electric scooter is the first model that is inspired by the suspension system of a world class race car. This is also shown in the chunky tires to further soak the bumps and uneven surfaces while riding the scooter.

The new e-scooter’s unique selling point is undoubtedly its portability factor. It is an easy to carry model that can be folded and carried around. This can be achieved with the push of a button. Thanks to its magnesium frame, the e-scooter weighs just 36 pounds and can run for up to 31 miles on a single full charge, with a full charge taking just a couple of hours.

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Global Smartphone Production Drops in Q3 2022 Due to Inventory Pressure and Global Economic Headwinds

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Viraj Gawde

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Dec 7, 2022

Global smartphone production declined in the third quarter of this year i.e. the period between July to September. Major brands manufactured 289 million units of smartphones in Q3 compared to 307 million units in Q2. This has resulted in to 0.9 percent quarterly decline and an 11 percent year-on-year basis. The report comes from Trendforce’s latest research on the global smartphone market.

Trendforce says that smartphone production exhibited extremely weak demand. This is because companies prioritized inventory rather than introducing new devices. Brands also lowered their production targets due to global economic headwinds.

As per the report, Samsung led the smartphone production market with a 22.2 percent share and 64.2 million units. Apple is the second in the list with 17.6 percent share and 50.8 million devices produced. Xiaomi bags the third spot with a 13.1 percent share and it also includes the company’s sub-brands Redmi, POCO, and Black Shark. OPPO including Realme and OnePlus is fourth with 11.6 percent share. Vivo completes the list of top five with an 8.5 percent market share in smartphone production.

Trendforce also estimates the results for the fourth quarter of 2022 i.e. October to December. Apple will led the market with a 24.6 percent share as the Cupertino-based tech giant is said to ramp up manufacturing iPhones in time for the holiday period. Every fourth new smartphone out of the factory is said to be iPhone. Meanwhile, Samsung will drop to second place as it will reportedly scale back production to push already manufactured devices. The report also adds that Chinese brands will register a mostly flat growth in terms of device production in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the companies are also preparing for a future without US technology like Vivo’s ISP, Xiaomi’s in-house charging chip, and OPPO’s MariSilicon X NPU.

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Apple will buy chips made in the US by TSMC: Tim Cook

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Sean

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Dec 7, 2022

A couple of days ago, we had reported on rumors that Apple will source its chipsets from within the US. These chipsets would’ve been made by TSMC from its new semiconductor facility in Arizona. Now, the company has confirmed this news.

The Cupertino based giant’s CEO Tim Cook spoke this morning in Arizona and confirmed that the company is planning on buying chips that were manufactured in the US by the world’s largest contract chipmaker, TSMC. For those unaware, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has recently setup its multi billion dollar semiconductor plant in Arizona and is set to begin production by the year 2024.

Furthermore, the iPhone maker is already one of the biggest clients of the chipmaking giant. This move to source from within the US also benefits Apple amidst the ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China. The latter has been eyeing the former, although, the US has promised to defend the nation. But, military conflicts will make it harder for the company to source its chips from the region. Thus, sourcing it from its home market will help secure its chip supply chain.

According to Tim Cook, “And now, thanks to the hard work of so many people, these chips can be proudly stamped Made in America. This is an incredibly significant moment.” TSMC is spending around 12 billion US Dollars on its Arizona plant, which is also expected to begin the production of advanced 5nm process based chips by 2024. However, it even reportedly has plans to begin 3nm production to meet Apple’s demand as well.

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Redmi Note 12 to launch in India soon

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Sean

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Dec 7, 2022

Xiaomi had just recently launched the Redmi Note 12 series in its home market of China. Now, it appears that the company is gearing up to release the latest phones from the popular lineup in one of its biggest markets, India.

The Chinese tech giant’s official website in the region now has a brand new webpage that showcases a teaser for the upcoming Note 12 series. This basically confirms the Note 12 series launch in India, and also that its announcement is just around the corner. For those unaware, the Note 12 lineup consists of three smartphone models, which includes the Note 12, Note 12 Pro, and the Note 12 Pro+.

So, we can expect the company to release all of these models in India as well. While the teaser did confirm the launch, it has yet to reveal an official launch date for the phones. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 10 Pro series are set to launch in the region tomorrow (December 8). The Note 12 5G series will launch with a flat edge design and will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1080 SoC. The top end Note 12 Pro+ is set to feature a 6.67 inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, along with a 200 megapixel triple camera setup on the rear, 120W fast charging support, and Android 13 OS based MIUI 13.

Meanwhilte, the Note 12 Pro will sport a similar screen but with a 50 megapixel triple camera setup and a slower 67W fast charging support. Lastly, the base Note 12 has two variants, which includes the Exploration Edition and the vanilla version. The former has a 120Hz AMOLED panel, 200 megapixel primary cameras, and a whopping 210W fast charging support. The vanilla Note 12 model comes with a 48 megapixel primary sensor, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 SoC, 33W fast charging, and more. So stick around for more updates on the Note 12 series India launch.

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