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Honor 80 GT Tipped to Launch in December

Honor has recently launched the Honor 80 series of smartphones, such as the Honor 80 SE, the Honor 80, and the Honor 80 Pro, in China. It appears that the company is planning to launch a new Honor 80 series phone called the Honor 80 GT. The device is expected to launch in December 2022.

According to a Chinese tipster (via. TechGoing), the Honor 80 GT will arrive with a flat display. To recall, all the Honor 80, 80 SE, and 80 Pro are equipped with OLED panels with curved edges.

Honor 80 Pro
Honor 80 Pro

The gaming-focused Honor 80 GT will come equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 mobile platform. Apart from revealing that the Honor 80 GT will launch in December, there is no word on its other specifications.

There is a possibility that the 80 GT may sport a unique rear design like the Snapdragon 888-powered Honor X40 GT. There will probably be more information about the 80 GT’s specs in the upcoming reports.

The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chip is also found in the Honor 80 Pro, which was released recently. It has a 6.78-inch OLED display with a pill-shaped camera cutout. The curved-edge screen offers a 1224 x 2700 pixels resolution It comes preloaded with the Magic UI 7-based Android 12. The handset comes with up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of internal storage.

The 80 Pro features a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual selfie camera setup. On its back, it has a 160-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The device houses a 4,800mAh battery with 66W fast charging. For security, the 80 Pro is equipped with an under-display fingerprint scanner.

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Alleged Vivo S16, S16 Pro 3C Certified, Launch Seems Imminent

Vivo has recently launched the Vivo X90 series of smartphones in China. It looks like the company will soon switch its focus to the next-generation S-series phones. The reason is that two upcoming Vivo phones with the same charging capabilities have been found in the database of the 3C certification platform. It is speculated that the new phones could be part of the forthcoming Vivo S16 series.

As can be seen in the images below, two new Vivo phones with model numbers V2244A and V2245A have appeared in the database of China’s 3C certification platform. The listings suggest that both 5G-ready phones may ship with an 80W fast charger. These devices may carry marketing names, such as the Vivo S16 and the Vivo S16 Pro.

Vivo V2244A V2245A 3C listing
Vivo V2244A, V2245A 3C listing

The 3C certification is a good hint that the Vivo S16 series will be launching soon in China. Hence, it is likely that the S16 and S16 Pro may debut at some point in December or early 2023. The S16 family is also said to include another model called the Vivo S16e. It is also expected to be certified by Chinese certification platforms in the coming days.

The Vivo S15e, Vivo S15, and Vivo S15 Pro are powered by the Exynos 1080, Snapdragon 870, and Dimensity 8100 chipsets, respectively. Speculations are rife that the Vivo S16 will arrive with the Snapdragon 870 chip onboard.

The Vivo S16 Pro is likely to feature the all-new Dimensity 8200 SoC. It is also expected to feature the Vivo V1+ image processing chip. The S16e could be powered by the Dimensity 1080 chipset.

The Vivo S16 may come in color variants like black, blue, and purple. The Pro model could come in shades like black, green, and orange gold. The other details of the Vivo S16 series are under wraps.

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Honor 80 SE vs Realme 10 Pro: Specs Comparison

Honor and Realme launched two brand new lineups of devices to conclude this year with a great portfolio. These series include very interesting midrange devices in terms of value for money. One is the Honor 80 SE: the most affordable variant of the Honor 80 Series, including two flagship-class variants. Then there is the 10th generation of the Number Series by Realme, including the Realme 10 Pro. If you are not an expert on phones, maybe it won’t be easy for you to understand which of these two devices offers the highest value for money: we are here to help you. Here, you can find a comparison between the most important specifications of the Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro.

Honor 80 SE vs Realme 10 Pro

Honor 80 SE Realme 10 Pro
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 161.3 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm,
175 g
163.7 x 74.2 x 8.1 mm,
190 g
DISPLAY 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), OLED 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+),  IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Mediatek Dimensity 900, octa-core 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, Magic UI Android 13, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 5 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Dual 108 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 4600 mAh, fast charging 66W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro are beautiful and elegant phones, but my favorite one is definitely the Honor 80 SE, and most people should prefer it over its rival. Despite being a midrange device, it is incredibly thin and lightweight, with a thickness of just 7.7 mm and a weight of just 175 grams. Further, it comes with a curved screen at the sides just like flagship phones in the Android world. I also like the diamond-like texture on the rear side of the phone. The Realme 10 Pro is another original and elegant phone, but thicker and lighter, and without a curved screen. There is no way for it to compete with the Honor 80SE, in my honest opinion, at least when it comes to the design.

Display

If your goal is to get a better image quality and a better display, then you should opt for the Honor 80 SE. It sports an amazing OLED display able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.67 inches, a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It also sports an in-display fingerprint reader. This panel has superior color reproduction, as well as deeper blacks. Unfortunately, the Realme 10 Pro has an IPS LCD display, so nothing special when it comes to image quality. It comes with a diagonal of 6.72 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120 HZ refresh rate, and a peak brightness of 680 nits. Given that it is an IPS panel, the fingerprint reader is side-mounted, on the power key.

Specs & Software

The Honor 80 SE and the Realme 10 Pro are very close if we talk about the performance, but they have two different chipsets, so there is a winner and a loser. The MediaTek Dimensity 900 found on the former is more powerful than the Snapdragon 695 5G found on the latter. The Dimensity 900 is a chipset built with a 6 nm production process and with an octa-core architecture including two Cortex A78 performance cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, six Cortex A55 efficient cores running at 2 GHz, and a Mali G68 MC4 GPU. The Snapdragon 695 5G is built with the same production process and it has an octa-core architecture composed of two Kryo 660 Gold cores running at 2.2 GHz, six Kryo 660 Silver cores running at 1.8 GHz, and an Adreno 619 GPU. On both phones, the chipsets are paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage, but the Realme is the only one with expandable storage. Note that Realme 10 Pro runs Android 13 out of the box (customized by Realme UI 4.0), while the Honor 80 SE is still based on Android 12 (customized by MagicOS 7).

Camera

The Realme 10 Pro has a better main camera with a 108 MP resolution, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor. The Honor 80 SE has a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, but the main 64 MP camera is inferior. On the other hand, it has a better 32 MP selfie camera.

Battery

The Realme 10 Pro sports a bigger battery and provides longer battery life, but the Honor 80 SE charges quicker thanks to 66W fast charging.

Price

The starting price of the Realme 10 Pro roughly translates into €220/$220 in the Chinese market, while the Honor 80 SE starts from about €330/$330. Which phone would you pick?

Honor 80 SE vs Realme 10 Pro: PRO and CONS

Honor 80 SE

PRO

  • OLED display
  • Ultrawide camera
  • Better selfie camera
  • Faster charging

CONS

  • Limited availability
  • No micro SD slot
  • Smaller battery

Realme 10 Pro

PRO

  • Wider availability
  • Android 13 out of the box
  • Micro SD slot
  • Bigger battery

CONS

  • IPS display
  • No ultrawide camera

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Xiaomi 13 series could launch in China on December 1

Xiaomi 13 and 13 Pro have been leaking a lot recently. The upcoming handsets are expected to debut next month with a different design than the rest of the Xiaomi pack. However, the company is yet to confirm any details about its next-generation premium series. Ahead of any formal announcement, a known tech Youtuber has revealed the upcoming Xiaomi 13 lineup will debut as early as December 1. Here are the details.

YouTuber Sahil Karoul (@Karoulsahil) claims the long-rumored Xiaomi 13 series will debut in China on December 1. Karoul also shared a few renders of the vanilla Xiaomi 13 in blue and brown hues. The brown one we’ve seen before, but the other one is a first.

The images showcase the smartphone with flat sides as well as a flat display. There’s an updated camera island with large square-shaped lenses occupying three of the four corners. Previously leaked renders revealed Xiaomi 13 will have a flat front panel with thin bezels along with a centrally-placed punch-hole camera on the top.

The handset was recently spotted on the Geekbench website with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor paired with 12GB RAM. The handset managed to get a respectable score of 1,497 points in single-core testing and 5,089 points in multi-core testing.

Xiaomi 13 is tipped to arrive with a 6.2-inch AMOLED display with a 2K resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It could sport a 50MP Sony IMX8-series camera sensor and support 120W fast wired charging.

The Pro model will also be equipped with the same processor, but it got a higher score on Geekbench. The Xiaomi 13 Pro scored 1504 points in the single-core test and 5342 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5.

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Philips 27B1U7903 professional-grade monitor launched with 4K resolution, Mini LED backlight & Thunderbolt 4 port

Last week, Philips launched the Evnia 34-inch curved gaming monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate and a WQHD resolution. Now, the company has launched a new high-end professional monitor called the Philips 27B1U7903.

The Philips 27B1U7903 monitor is a 27-inch 4K panel with Mini LED backlights and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity. The Philips 27B1U7903 includes 2,304 dimming zones, which the manufacturer claims to be “the most local dimming zones in a 27-inch monitor.” The majority of IPS monitors have 576 zones.

When viewing HDR material, the Philips 27B1U7903 reaches a maximum brightness of 1,400 cd/m2 and a typical contrast ratio of 1,300:1. When viewing images, the monitor instead achieves 1,000 cd/m2. Additionally, the Philips 27B1U7903 is DisplayHDR 1400 certified, ensuring that at least 95.6% of the DCI-P3 color gamut is covered. The monitor supposedly exceeds this standard by covering 97.2% of DCI-P3 and should also deliver 99.2% Adobe RGB coverage.

The Philips 27B1U7903 is a professional monitor, hence it does not support high refresh rates or quick response times. Instead, the monitor’s maximum speeds are 60 Hz and 4 ms (GtG). In a similar vein, Philips has only offered DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 connectors, and a single Thunderbolt 4 port can supply 90 W of power, along with data, upstream, and video, to a connected device. The display also has Gigabit Ethernet, a 3.5 mm jack, and four USB 3.2 Type-A ports. You can get the Philips 27B1U7903 right now for £1,199, VAT included.

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Import on ZTE and Huawei Banned in the US, FCC Marks Them As Threats

The international market is not going well for Huawei. The US trade embargo against Huawei in 2019 significantly impacted its reputation worldwide. Shortly after the announcement, their market share also decreased significantly. That information is now current, and we have new information to share with you. The FCC contends that ZTE and Huawei goods pose a threat to the US, hence the US has barred their importation.

The import and sale of communications equipment from China’s Huawei Technologies and ZTE were prohibited, according to US authorities, who made the announcement on Friday. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has designated both businesses as potential threats, and the new regulations forbid the use of their equipment in the future.

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In recent years, Chinese telecom firms and technologies have drawn increased suspicion from US officials. The FCC’s chairwoman, Jessica Rosenworcel, stated in a statement, “The FCC is dedicated to preserving our national security by ensuring that unreliable communications equipment is not permitted for use within our borders.” The new regulations, she continued, are a component of continuous efforts to protect against security threats.

Companies like video security equipment manufacturers Dahua Technology and Hangzhou Hikvision are also impacted by the regulation. The FCC announced on Friday that it was also looking for feedback on potential actions involving current authorizations. The major three state-owned mobile carriers in China have had their operations restricted by the US due to concerns about national security.

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Xiaomi 13 Pro spotted on Geekbench with impressive performance numbers

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Xiaomi 13 series. Almost all the details of the upcoming flagships have already leaked including the inclusion of a 50MP 1-inch sensor and the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Yesterday, we covered a report revealing the Geekbench scores of the Xiaomi 13. Now, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has also emerged on the database revealing some of the specifications along with the performance of the smartphone.

Xiaomi 13 Pro

Marked by model number 2210132C, the Xiaomi 13 Pro has an octa-core processor with three efficiency cores clocked at 2.02GHz, while the prime core has a clock speed of 3.19GHz. As we know, looking at these numbers, it is clear that this is a stock Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Other than that, the listing also reveals that the device Runs on Android 13 and has 12GB of RAM. Taking a look at the performance, the device has managed to score 1504 points in the single-core test and 5342 points in the multi-core test of Geekbench 5. Taking a look at the Xiaomi 13’s results, it is quite clear that both devices will be at the same level in terms of performance as the base model also scored 1507 and 5343 points on the single and multi-core tests, respectively.

Xiaomi 13 Pro specs & features

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The Xiaomi 13 Pro is tipped to come with a 6.7-inch Samsung E6 AMOLED display with 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The device will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM and either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage.

According to rumors, the Xiaomi 13 Pro’s back will have a triple camera arrangement with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX989 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultrawide angle lens, and a second 50-megapixel telephoto lens. A 32-megapixel selfie camera will be located on the front in the meantime.

MIUI 14 based on Android 13 OS would come preinstalled on the handset. According to rumors, a sizable 4,800mAh battery pack will power the Xiaomi 13 Pro and support 120W fast charging. Additionally, it probably supports reverse charging and wireless fast charging. The Surge C2 and P2 chipset will complement this charging technique.

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Realme 10 Pro+ Price in India Teased To Be Under Rs 25,000

Realme 10 Pro series is set to debut in the global and Indian market on December 8th. The smartphones were launched in China last week and the brand sold 2,00,000 units of the Pro and Pro+ model in the first sale. The global and Indian variants are expected to come with the same specifications as their Chinese counterpart. Now Realme Vice President Madhav Sheth has shared a cryptic meme teaser of the Realme 10 Pro series. 

The latest teaser spills some information about the pricing of the upcoming Realme 10 Pro+. In the video, Sheth is seen discussing about democratizing curved display with another executive which is potentially the Realme 10 Pro+. In the background, two people from the Product team are seen figuring out how to fit it under Rs 25,000 price segment. It remains to be seen whether the teased pricing details are inclusive of bank offers and discounts on the upcoming smartphone. If the Realme 10 Pro+ indeed arrives under Rs 30,000, it will be the first smartphone to sport a curved display in the price bracket. A curved screen is mostly found on flagship phones priced above Rs 50,000.

In China, the Realme 10 Pro+ carries a starting price tag of RMB 1,699 (~Rs 19,400) for the base model.

The Realme 10 Pro series will feature a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Realme 10 Pro has an LCD flat screen, whereas the Pro+ model features curved edges along with an OLED panel and an integrated fingerprint scanner. The Realme 10 Pro duo sport a gradient back panel design with two traditional camera rings. Both smartphones have a 108MP main sensor paired with a 2MP macro lens. The Pro+ variant features an 8MP ultra-wide-angle snapper. 

Under the hood, the Realme 10 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 SoC, whereas the Pro+ model is powered by a Dimensity 1080 processor. The Pro duo pack up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB native storage. They are backed by a 5,000mAh battery unit with the Pro and Pro+ variants supporting 33W and 67W charging.

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OPPO Reno9 vs Realme 10 Pro+: Specs Comparison

The OPPO Reno9 series went official with three variants. A few days before, the Realme 10 Series debuted as well. The base variant of the former and the high-end variant of the latter, are placed in the same price range. We are talking about the vanilla OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro+: two phones that share several things in common, but are very different at the same time. Given their price tags, a lot of people want to know which one is the best and which one suits their needs the most. So, we decided to make things clearer. Here is a comparison between the main specifications of the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus.

OPPO Reno9 vs Realme 10 Pro Plus

OPPO Reno9 Realme 10 Pro Plus
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 162.3 x 74.2 x 7.2 mm,
174 g
161.5 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm,
173 g
DISPLAY 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+),  AMOLED 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+),  AMOLED
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, octa-core 2.4 GHz Mediatek Dimensity 1080 5G, octa-core 2.6 GHz
MEMORY 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB
SOFTWARE Android 13, ColorOS Android 13, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Dual 64 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 108 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.5 front camera
BATTERY 4500 mAh, fast charging 67W 5000 mAh, fast charging 67W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The design of the OPPO Reno9 is definitely one of the best of 2022. First of all, it is one of the thinnest phones out there, with a thickness of just 7.2 mm. It is even very lightweight as it weighs just 174 grams. It comes with a curved screen at the sides, just like the most expensive Android phones, and its rear design is very original. Even though I prefer the OPPO Reno9, the Realme 10 Pro Plus is still one of the most beautiful devices out there. It has a curved screen just like the OPPO, it is very thin and lightweight, but thicker than its rival: 7.8 mm. They are definitely two of the most beautiful phones in the midrange segment alongside the latest CIVI phone from Xiaomi.

Display

It looks like the OPPO Reno9 and the Realme 10 Pro Plus have exactly the same display because the specifications are identical. We are talking about an AMOLED panel able to show up to one billion colors with a diagonal of 6.7 inches, a Full HD Plus resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ certification, and a peak brightness of 950 nits. The panel also includes an in-display fingerprint reader. So, given that the display specifications are the same, you would better focus on the remaining specifications if you are trying to decide which phone to choose. Note that the Realme 10 Pro Plus comes with stereo speakers offering a superior audio experience, as well as a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the OPPO Reno9 has a mono speaker and no audio jack.

Specs & Software

The OPPO Reno9 wins the hardware comparison because it is equipped with a better chipset, even though it is an older SoC. We are talking about the Snapdragon 778G mobile platform by MediaTek, built with a 6 nm production process and sporting an octa-core architecture. The SoC is composed of a Cortex A78 CPU running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, three Cortex A78 CPUs running at 2.2 GHz, four Cortex A55 CPUs running at 1.9 GHz, and an Adreno 642L GPU. Alongside the chipset, there are up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Realme 10 Pro Plus has an inferior Dimensity 1080 running at a max frequency of 2.6 GHz, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. The user interfaces are more or less the same: these phones run Android 13 out of the box, highly customized by ColorOS 13 and Realme UI 4.0, respectively. Realme UI 4.0 is just a slightly different version of ColorOS 13.

Camera

The camera setup of the Realme 10 Pro Plus beats the one found on the OPPO Reno9. The handset features a triple camera setup including a 108 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro shooter, as well as a 16 MP selfie snapper. Unfortunately, the OPPO Reno9 has an inferior midrange-class 64 MP rear camera and it does not include an ultrawide lens, but it has a better selfie camera.

Battery

With the Realme 10 Pro Plus, you get a bigger 5000 mAh battery and a longer battery life. The charging speeds are the same, with 67W fast charging, but the Reno9 has a smaller 4500 mAh battery.

Price

The starting price of the Realme 10 Pro+ is €230/$230 in China (8/128 GB), while the OPPO Reno9 starts from €340/$340 (8/256 GB). Which one would you choose?

OPPO Reno9 vs Realme 10 Pro Plus: PRO and CONS

OPPO Reno9

PRO

  • Thinner design
  • Better chipset
  • Up to 512 GB of storage
  • Better selfie camera

CONS

  • Inferior camera

Realme 10 Pro Plus

PRO

  • Better camera
  • Bigger battery
  • Stereo speakers
  • Audio jack

CONS

  • Nothing particular

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Honda Files Trademark For Motocompacto, an electric version of the iconic Motocompo

Japanese automaker Honda has filed a trademark application for the Motocompacto, a likely tiny e-motorbike. The trademark filing draws similarities with the Honda Motocompo of the 1980s. The Motocompo was a tiny ICE motorcycle designed to fit inside the trunk of a small car. It offered drivers a way of extending their reach into the city.

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The name of the trademark, therefore, bears a close resemblance to the Motocompo but we expect the new bike will be electric-powered, unlike its predecessor. This is however not the first time there has been speculation of an electric version of the Motocompo. The first Motocompacto trademark was filed by Honda in 2020 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The vehicle was simply described as relating to an electric scooter in the 2020 filing.

Another trademark filing with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office has now been made for Motocompacto. There are two separate filings in the Canadian case with the second filing spelled as Moto Compacto. The description for the trademark is that it is related to Goods Land vehicles, namely self-balancing electric scooters; electrically-powered motor scooters. The Canadian application also includes a logo design for the trademark featuring a compact scooter.

Honda MotoCompacto
The battery-powered Honda Moto Compo showcased at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2011

Up to 50,000 units of the tiny Motocompo were produced between 1981 and 1983. It is expected that the electric version of this compact bike will be smaller with the absence of a gas engine. It is also likely to come with several other innovations to thrill the market. Honda seems on course to accomplish its plans to release 10 new electric motorbikes and scooters by 2025. It has also unveiled the Honda EM1 design for its electric moped in Europe during EICMA 2022.

The compact design of the Motocompacto, together with its lineup of tech features could stimulate the attention of the market to the Honda brand. There are no official details yet from Honda on the Motocompacto.

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iVOOMi Launches Three New S1 e-Scooters in India With up to 240km Range

Three new models have been added to the iVOOMi S1 series of electric scooters in India. The iVOOMi S1 80, S1 200 and S1 240 e-scooters come with practicality, utility, and performance. The premium model in the lineup is the S1 240 which can deliver a range of 240km on a single charge.

iVOOMi S1 e-scooter

The Indian electric two-wheeler industry has had some setbacks in recent times with the incidences of explosions due mainly to battery overheating. Several Indian manufacturers have made advancements in expanding their battery R&D capacity including Ola Electric and Hero Electric. The new iVOOMi S1 models come with an improved battery setup as well as safety measures.

Recently, iVOOMi Energy launched new models in the S1 series. The three S1 models are super affordable, and efficient and promise smooth rides for users. The S1 240 is the top model among the three and it has a twin battery setup giving it a range of 240km. All three bikes have Eco, Sport, and Rider power modes, with the Find my Ride, and GPS tracking also featured. The new S1 models come in three color variants namely – Peacock Blue, Dusky Black, and Night Maroon.

iVOOMi S1 e-scooter

The new iVOOMi S1 models in India are priced between Rs. 69,999 ($856) for the S 180 and Rs. 121,000 ($1,480) for the S 240. The new e-scooters will be available in the subcontinent from December 1. There are no indications yet on the global availability of the new iVOOMi S1 electric scooters.

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LMX 56 Electric Mountain Bike With Improved Power And Features Unveiled

The LMX 56 electric mountain bike has been unveiled. The e-bike comes with lots of tech innovations and power. It is the culmination of the collaboration between Spark Racing Technology and LMX. The LMX 56 has a peak power rating of 2.5kW for its extreme rides.

Spark Racing is a player in Formula E racing and it has made significant inroads into the all-electric racing series. Spark Racing has engaged in research and development along this line for a decade. It is also well-primed to participate in Formula E for 2023. The LMX 56 features a high-performance electric powertrain among several other tech features. The new high-power electric mountain bike is even described as a trial motorcycle disguised as an e-bike.

The LMX 56 boasts 10 times the output of most e-bikes in Europe with its 2.5kW peak output. It uses a helical gear reducer submerged in oil which allows for a maintenance-free operation of the motor. The system also allows the motor to operate at high speeds without overheating. The LMX 56 has a top speed of 45km/h through pedal-assist or throttle. The throttle of the LMX 56 is mounted on the handlebar of the bike while the 12V, 20Ah battery pack has a capacity of 1kWh.

LMX is yet to release the range of the new electric mountain bike. The divulged specs indicate that the e-bike could come with a decent range. Safety will be enhanced in the battery, housed inside the frame, and comes with a temperature/consumption monitor. It also has diagnostics functionality. The companion mobile app for the LMX 56 can be used to further optimize the ride and battery settings of the electric bicycle.

LMX 56 Electric Mountain Bike

In terms of pricing the LMX 56 retails between €7,800 ($8,124) and €8,262 ($8606). The company has begun receiving pre-orders, with deliveries starting before the end of December. The e-bike is available in Europe and possibly a few other markets.

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New OnePlus CPH2451 Receives the Bluetooth Sig Certification, Could Launch Soon

OnePlus is readying the long-awaited OnePlus 11 series. The lineup is said to include the OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 11 Pro, and rumors suggest the devices will debut before the end of the year, although the company has yet to announce a launch date. Today, an unknown OnePlus smartphone has been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG website. It could be the upcoming OnePlus 11 or a new Nord Series smartphone. Here are the details.

According to tipster Mukul Sharma, a mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number CPH2451 has received Bluetooth SIG certification. The listing suggests the handset will run OxygenOS 13, based Android 13, out of the box. The official name of the device is not known yet, but Sharma says it could be the OnePlus 11 or Nord-series smartphones (likely the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite).

More details about the unknown device should emerge soon. If it’s indeed the OnePlus 11, we can expect it to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an under-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it could be powered by the recently announced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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OnePlus 11 Renders

The base model of the handset is said to pack 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, while the higher-end model may have 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. For photography, OnePlus 11 is rumored to sport a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 32-megapixel telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.

On the front, it will likely have a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is expected to pack a 5,000mAh battery and support 100W charging.


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Asus Rog Phone 6 Series Can Now be Purchased in India Through Vijay Sales

Launched back in July, the Asus ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro are now available for purchase in India through Vijay Sales, a local electronics retail company. The gaming handsets come with a terrific spec sheet full of high-end hardware. The lineup includes an array of features like the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, an AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate, a 6,000mAh, and much more.

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Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro price in India, availability

The standard Asus ROG Phone 6’s price in India starts at Rs 71,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant. The ROG Phone 6 Pro with 18GB RAM + 512GB storage is priced at Rs 89,999. They are offered in Black and White color options. Vijay Sales offers buyers an instant discount of up to Rs 1,500 on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit cards.

Asus Rog Phone 6, Rog Phone 6 Pro specifications

The ROG Phone 6 and ROG Phone 6 Pro sport a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel with up to 165 refresh rate and a 720Hz touch sampling rate. The display supports HDR10+ and has a touch latency of 23ms.  Both smartphones draw power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, paired with up to 18GB RAM and 512GB storage. The smartphones boast 6,000 mAh big-capacity batteries, supported by 65W fast charging. However, they only come with a 30W charger.

As far as the optics are concerned, the handsets feature a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor. There’s also a 13MP ultrawide lens and a 5MP macro camera. On the front, they sport a 12MP Sony IMX663 sensor for selfies.

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Red Magic 8 Pro Gets 3C Certified With 165W Fast Charging, Launch Seems Imminent

Red Magic 8 Pro is in the works, and it is expected to debut soon as the first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-equipped gaming phone. The handset was recently spotted on the TENNA and Bluetooth SIG websites. And today the device has appeared on China’s 3C certification site with 165W fast charging. It is expected to debut as early as December.

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As initially spotted by MySmartPrice, Red Magic 8 Pro with model number NX729J has bagged certification from China’s 3C website. The listing states that the phone will support a maximum charging speed of 165W. It goes without saying that the handset will support 5G connectivity.

Details about the upcoming gaming phone are pretty short. It is said to debut soon alongside the vanilla Red Magic 8. Both smartphones are likely to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which may make them the first gaming phones with this new chip. However, they won’t be the first smartphones with this chipset; that honor goes to the Vivo X90 Pro+.

Red Magic 8 Pro will arrive as the successor of the Red Magic 7 Pro, which debuted earlier this year. The gaming phone has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

It has shoulder trigger buttons for a smooth gaming experience and packs a 5000mAh battery with 65W fast charging. For photography, the Red Magic 7 Pro gets a triple camera setup, comprising a 64-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor.

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Poco X5 5G Spotted on 3C, IMDA Certification Sites, 67W Charging Tipped

Poco X5 5G is reportedly in the works. The handset was recently spotted on multiple certification sites, including BIS India and the FCC. Today, the smartphone has popped up on the 3C and IMDA websites, hinting at an imminent launch. The 3C listing of the handset suggests it will arrive with 67W fast charging. Here are all the details.

A Poco smartphone with model number 22101320C has bagged China’s 3C certification (via MySmartPrice). As per the previous reports, this model number is associated with the rumored Poco X5 5G. The listing suggests the device will come with 67W fast charging support, which is the same as the Poco X4 Pro 5G.

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Poco X4 Pro 5G

The handset also showed up on the IMDA website with the same model number. However, the listing did not reveal any details about the upcoming handset. There’s no official confirmation from the company yet, but we can expect the Poco X5 5G to launch very soon.

A recent FCC listing of the device revealed it will pack a 4900mAh battery, which will likely be advertised as 5000mAh. In addition, rumors suggest the X5 5G will be powered by the Snapdragon 778G+ SoC. It could feature an IPS LCD with 120Hz refresh rate support.

Earlier this year, Poco launched the X4 Pro 5G in India with a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display that produces a 120Hz refresh rate and 1200 nits peak brightness. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB onboard storage.

It features a 16-megapixel camera on the front, while the back houses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide camera, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. The device runs Android 11 OS and MIUI 13 out of the box.

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Twitter Blue Will Relaunch With Gold, Grey, Blue Checkmarks

Twitter, led by Elon Musk, continues to work to increase its revenues. The company recently announced its Blue subscription, which gave everyone a Blue Checkmark. However, this paid feature caused everyone to have verified accounts and caused chaos. That’s why Musk has stepped back and temporarily suspended the Blue subscription. However, you don’t have to wait too long. Twitter Blue returns on December 2nd, this time in multiple colors

Elon Musk says Twitter Blue with Gold, Grey, Blue checkmarks to relaunch on December 2

Beginning December 2, Twitter’s verification system is changing. Before, there was only Blue Checkmark, now it is divided into three as Gold, Gray, and Blue. Twitter will provide a gold checkmark for companies, a grey check for government, and a blue checkmark for individuals (celebrity or not), Elon Musk said in a Tweet. Also, he added that all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before the check activates.

Musk responded to a user on Twitter apologising for the delay in relaunching the service, and stated that the company was “tentatively” launching its verification service on December 2. “Gold check for companies, grey check for government, blue for individuals (celebrity or not) and all verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates. Painful, but necessary,” Musk said in the tweet.

The fee for those who want to take advantage of Twitter Blue privileges and get Checkmark is $7.99 monthly. The Blue Checkmark was previously reserved and free for verified accounts of politicians, famous personalities, journalists, and other public figures. So how do you get the Blue subscription once it’s unlocked? Here are the steps you should follow:

How to sign up for Twitter Blue

  • Navigate to the Profile menu on your app or twitter.com.
  • Select Twitter Blue.
  • Select the blue Subscribe for $/year button.
  • Follow the in-app purchase instructions for iOS.
  • Congrats! You’re now a Twitter Blue subscriber!

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Microsoft May Have Revealed the Release Date of GTA 6

GTA (Grand Theft Auto) is one of the most popular games of all time. Even though the fifth game in the series was released in 2013, it still breaks sales records. However, players have been waiting for long-time producer Rockstar Games to release the highly anticipated GTA 6. Luckily, we might have just gotten a small indication of the release date of GTA 6 from Microsoft.

According to Microsoft GTA 6 release date is 2024

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard has caught the radar of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s regulatory body. The CMA opened an investigation and began examining the billion-dollar deal. Microsoft’s response to the investigation was quick, and the company defended itself in a document. Surprisingly, some information in the document gave us a clue about the release date of GTA 6.

A section from the Microsoft report shows the release date of GTA 6 as 2024.
A section from the Microsoft report shows the release date of GTA 6 as 2024.

Microsoft essentially argues that Call of Duty alone does not constitute enough of the market share to hurt competition, thus pointing to franchises like Grand Theft Auto. The most striking point is on Page 24 of the document: “The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) is expected to be released in 2024”.

GTA 6 (Grand Theft Auto VI)

Considering the level of cooperation between Microsoft and Rockstar, we can say this information is likely correct. However, the company is under CMA investigation, and a billion-dollar deal could be in jeopardy. Therefore, it is impossible to say anything definite about the accuracy of the information.

Reports have suggested that the game could be prepped for launch by 2025, although a 2024 release date doesn’t seem unlikely. There is also a good chance that Rockstar could announce a 2024 release date initially and delay it to the next year. A game the scale of Grand Theft Auto VI needs all the polish and time in development it can get.

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Vehicle Mounted Drones – Patented By Geely in China

The use of drones continues to increase and their use continues to become widespread. This technology, which once stayed in the air for only a few minutes and was no different from a simple remote-controlled helicopter, is used for many different purposes today. This includes professional shots. Lastly, Chinese auto company Geely has filed a new patent application that combines the use of drones with cars.

You will take unique shots with the Geely car drone

The Geely car drone patent, which was registered to the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office, is quite interesting. First of all, let’s say that this is not an attachment that can be placed on the car, a direct feature of the vehicle. According to the patent, the drone is located in a special compartment in the engine cover. The compartment, which has a second door that can be opened and closed, can be used for the drone to land or take off.

The opening and closing mechanism of the cover plate is translational, and the opening direction of the cover plate is parallel to the extension plane of the motor case. Thanks to this mechanism, the driver’s view is not blocked, so that even when the vehicle is in motion, it can take off or land.

The automatic drone can offer unique shots with features such as follow mode. In addition, there are many different uses, such as a second additional camera in traffic accidents, and a pair of eyes in the air that will allow you to see the road ahead. Actually, this isn’t Geely’s first similar work.

Earlier this year, the company launched a concept car called the Polestar O2, equipped with an automatic drone behind the vehicle’s rear seats. Developed in partnership with Aerofugia’s consumer electronics brand, Hoco Flow, the concept drone can take off while a car is in motion, capturing excellent images.

The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” (well suited for coastline cruise shooting) or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display.

The drone operates fully autonomously and automatically tracks vehicles up to 90 km/h. Drivers can choose “High Altitude Environment Mode” or “Sports Tracking” mode to record more dynamic driving footage. After the shooting is completed, the drone can automatically return to the vehicle. While the vehicle is stationary, the driver can edit and share video clips directly from the 15-inch center display. When the new patent appears on the prototype is unknown.

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Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock Brings Support For Dual 4K HDR Displays

US computer peripherals and hardware company Corsair has launched a new PC accessory – the Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock. The device adds ten additional ports to your connected Mac, PC, or Chromebook. There are three Thunderbolt 4 USB-C outputs with a transfer speed of 40 Gbps, and a fourth Thunderbolt 4 port allows you to connect the gadget to your device. Furthermore, the product is compatible with Thunderbolt 3 devices.

Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

The dock is made of aluminum and weighs 0.9 lbs (0.4 kg). Its dimensions are 8.74 x 3.27 x 0.99 in (222 x 83 x 25 mm). The docking station’s package include a 150 W power supply, a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to DisplayPort cable, a 0.8 m (2.6 ft) Thunderbolt 4 USB-C to USB-C cable, and a 1 m (3.3 ft) USB-C to HDMI cable. The device comes with a two-year warranty.

The Thuderbolt 4 dock also has an SD card reader, a 3.5 mm audio connector, and a 2.5 GB ethernet port. A 15 W USB-C port can carry data at up to 10 Gbps, while three 7.5 W USB-A outputs can also do so. The device can be charged at up to 96 W, with pass-through charging to connected devices. A Kensington security slot also helps to keep your dock from being stolen. Dual 4K HDR monitors can be connected to the device through the included USB-C to HDMI and DisplayPort cable adapters.

Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

The Corsair TBT200 Thunderbolt 4 Dock  is presently available on Amazon and is priced at US$339.99.

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