Hikvision Double-sided Wall-mounted Retail Machine Released in China

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Nov 21, 2022

Chinese automaker Geely is set to unveil the cute Panda electric vehicle into the Chinese market. The Panda will debut under the Geometry brand name of Geely and its photos were released recently. The new EV has similar proportions as the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV, already a bestseller in China. The photos of the Panda EV were released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

The new Geely Panda has a length of 120.6 inches and a width of 59.9 inches. Together with its 79.3 inches wheelbase, the Panda has a height of 79.3 inches. The traditional front grille is absent in the EV but it has a pair of circular headlights. The Panda has four-spoke wheels and is a two-door vehicle, like its competitor, the Mini EV. There is a dramatic E-pillar together with black side window surrounds. There are other noticeable features like a pair of square taillights, a third light at the rear windscreen, and a blacked-out section with a bumper at the rear.

There are indications that the Geely Panda is powered by a 30kW electric motor and will come with a Lithium-ion battery manufactured by Gotion Hi-Tech. There are lots of technical details of the Geely Panda that are lacking. Importantly, Geely has been silent on the top speed and range of the Panda but it is expected to square up with the Hongguang Mini EV. Pricing information and the release date of the Geely Panda are also unknown at this time.

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Lenovo’s Latest Preview of the YOGA Paper E-ink Tablet Confirms new details

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Nov 21, 2022

Lenovo has provided another preview of its yet-to-be-released YOGA Paper E-ink tablet. The new release confirms some new details about the tablet that is expected to launch first in China. The Lenovo Preview of the YOGA Paper was via Weibo as it released a few pictures of the device. The images confirm the design setup and other features of the YOGA Paper.

Lenovo had previously teased the new E-ink tablet earlier this month, leaving fans salivating for more. The YOGA Paper comes with a 10.3-inch display with adjustable color temperature. The tablet supports a decent 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity. In addition, the YOGA Paper’s accompanying stylus pen works without being paired beforehand. It is thus compatible with the Wacom EMR standard. Lenovo has also included a space for storing the stylus when not in use inside the device’s case. There is also a cutout in the case for carrying the device.

Lenovo says that the YOGA Paper’s CNC-machined chassis is as thick as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra. The chassis is 5.5mm thick and it is unclear what is the weight of the device. There are still details about the E-ink tablet that are still lacking at this time.

Although it is expected to be released in China soon, there are no specifics yet. It is also unclear whether the product will be available outside China. We expect more details to trickle in for the YOGA Paper as expectations continue to rise.

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Stable One UI 5 starts rolling out to Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite gets Android 12L

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Nov 21, 2022

Earlier this month, Samsung rolled out a stable One UI 5 update to the flagship Galaxy S20 series, but the affordable Galaxy S20 FE wasn’t part of the rollout. Now, the fan edition smartphone is finally receiving One UI 5 update based on Android 13. The update is currently seeding in Europe and Russia. Separately, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite is receiving One UI 4.1.1 based on the tablet-optimized Android 12L in India. Here are the details.

As reported by SamMobile, the One UI 5 update, for the Galaxy S20 FE is currently rolling out to users in Russia with firmware version G780FXXUAEVK3. It will likely reach other regions in a few days. As of writing this, the update is only available for the 4G Exynos variant of the device with model SM-G780F. Other variants should receive the software shortly.

We don’t have access to the changelog of the update but, just like One UI 5 releases for other Samsung flagship devices, the Galaxy S20 FE update should include all the new features introduced by Google in Android 13, a few Samsung-exclusive features, and Android security patches for November 2022.

Moving to the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite, it is receiving the One UI 4.1.1 update based on the tablet-first OS Android 12L. The update is rolling out to users in India with firmware version P619XXU1AVJ2. This update does not include the November security patch, but rather the September patch. As of right now, the update is only available for the LTE-equipped model, while the Wi-Fi-only version will follow soon.

Android 12L comes with a redesigned multi-tasking experience with a taskbar and resizable windows. Two-finger swipe gestures will also be available to switch between multitasking view and full-screen mode.

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Huawei MatePad 11 8GB+256GB Wi-Fi Version Launched in China

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Nov 21, 2022

Huawei MatePad 11 debuted back in 2021 with a 10.95-inch LCD, a 120Hz refresh rate, a Snapdragon 865 processor, and more. Initially, it came with 6GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, and now the company has launched the 8GB+256GB Wi-Fi version of the tablet in its home country. Let’s look at the details.

Huawei has launched the 8GB+256GB version of the MatePad 11 in China. It is currently listed on Jingdong with a price tag of 3399 yuan (about $474). For reference, the 6GB + 256GB WIFI version of Huawei MatePad 11 is priced at 3099 yuan ($432).

Huawei MatePad 11 Specifications

Huawei MatePad 11 comes with a 10.95-inch LCD display that offers a 2560 x 1600 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device comes with moderately sized bezels of equal thickness on all sides. There’s an 8MP camera on the front for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor paired with 8GB/6GB of RAM. It comes in 64GB, 128GB, or 256GB storage variants. In addition, the tablet has a MicroSD card slot that allows users to add up to an extra 1TB of storage.

MatePad 11 sports a 13MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture accompanied by an LED flash. The tablet comes with four microphones as well as four Harman Kardon-tuned speakers. It works with the M-Pencil 2nd Generation and has an optional magnetic keyboard so you can use it as a laptop.

Other notable features of the tablet include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and OTG with reverse charging support. It is fueled by a 7250mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging. The tablet is offered in Island Blue, Dark Lime, and Frosted Silver colors.

Five-year-old Xiaomi Mi A1 gets Android 13 ROM support

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Nov 21, 2022

The Xiaomi Mi A1 smartphone was unveiled in 2017 and is still enjoying top-grade software support with its Android 13 upgrade. The smartphone debuted with Android 7 back in 2017 but will now enjoy software support for Android 13.

Indeed, the MI A1 has enjoyed multiple ROM upgrades and has been kept alive by support from the custom ROM community. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset. It had run previously on the Android 10-based Lineage OS 17.1. Some of the available Android 13 ROMs available in XDA Forums include Spark OS, PixelPlusUI, PixelExperience, and ArrowOS.

The Spark OS is based on AOSP and offers a wider array of customization options and features. It comes with the Pixel launcher and dialer. The PixelPlusUI is inspired by different Android skins in the market and is well-optimized. It comes with up-to-date security patches for enhanced safety. The PixelExperience has Gapps included together with wallpapers, icons, fonts, as well as launch and boot animation. It is stable and is based on AOSP. The ArrowOS is another ROM based on AOSP but is available without Gapps.

It is noted that users of the Xiaomi MI A1 who migrate to the custom ROM, may lose the advanced features of the camera app, VoLTE, FM Radio, and some other features. However, there are a few choices open to users and some of these could be perfect options. There are a few other ways to also overcome the features lost due to migrating to a customized ROM. For example, you can use Open Camera or Google Camera.

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Arzopa Offers Big Discounts on Portable Monitors on Black Friday

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Nov 21, 2022

If you are a person who travels a lot, you may be staying away from the comfort of your home. Especially if you enjoy big and quality screens, your smartphone may not be enough for you. Fortunately, Arzopa is solving this problem with its portable monitors. In addition, the Black Friday campaign offered by the company brings the portable monitor experience together with an affordable price. If you need a second screen to increase your work efficiency or if you are looking for a portable and cost-effective product, you can take a look at Arzopa’s Black Friday campaign.

Arzopa Black Friday campaign has started

Established in 2020, Arzopa is one of the world’s leading portable monitor brands. Operating in many countries, the company is driven by providing convenience to customers and bringing productivity. Arzopa’s cost-effective, high-quality products are as follows:

Arzopa G1 15.6

The G1 15.6 is undoubtedly one of Arzopa’s products that deserves its price the most. G1 Game provides the best gaming experience. Up to 144Hz screen fresh rate gives you the smoothest gaming feeling; it also has 1080P FHD resolution and 100% sRGB & 178° IPS screen. These features can help you maximize your performance in competitive and online games. You can click here to have this very light portable monitor to $149.99.

Arzopa S1 15.6

If what you need is a slightly more professional-looking and cost-effective monitor, the Arzopa S1 15.6 is the product for you. The FHD portbale display features 1920×1080 resolution at 60Hz and 300cd/m² brightness. You can use it as a second screen while traveling or in your office, increasing the work efficiency. Click here to get this monitor for $118.99 on Black Friday.

Arzopa A1 2k 13.3

If you want a sharper image and an even smaller monitor, you can check out the Arzopa A1 2k 13.3. This product, especially appealing to MacBook users, draws attention with its small, lightweight and portable structure. Like other Arzopa products, the monitor, which has a wide usage area, works seamlessly with Windows PC, smartphone, PlayStation or Xbox. Click here to get the eligible Arzopa A1 2k 13.3 for $135.99 via Black Friday.

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Vivo X90 Pro+ Leaked Poster Reveals Camera and Display Specifications

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Nov 21, 2022

Vivo X90 Pro+ is confirmed to launch in China on November 2022 as the top-of-the-line model in the series. It is expected to debut as the world’s first smartphone equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. Ahead of its formal debut, a leaked poster, likely designed for the official web page, has revealed the X90 Pro+’s full camera and display specs. Here are the details.

The leaked poster reveals the upcoming Vivo X90 Pro+ will flaunt a Samsung E6 AMOLED display with LTPO 4.0 technology, PWM dimming, up to 1800 nits of brightness, and 517ppi pixel density (via Playfuldroid).

The handset will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It will also feature a Vivo V2 ISP chip that will enhance photos and videos in low-light environments. The handset will come with some impressive cameras. It will have a 1-inch Sony IMX989 50MP primary camera, a 50MP telephoto camera with a Sony IMX758 sensor, a 64MP periscope camera, and a 48MP Sony IMX598 ultrawide-angle unit.

There is a 23mm equivalent focal length for the main camera, a 50mm equivalent for the 2x telephoto, a 90mm equivalent for the periscope, and a 14mm equivalent for the ultra-wide.

Further, the poster suggests the X90 Pro+ will come with Hi-Fi audio and an improved under-display fingerprint scanner. The handset will support 80W wired fast charging, and 50W wireless support, and an IP68 rating. It will also have an 8900mm2 heat dissipation unit.

Although the specifications of the handset are all out, there is still no word on its price. In any case, we are bound to know it all tomorrow. We’ll keep you posted.

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Government of India Drafts A New Law To Avoid Fake Reviews on E-Commerce Platforms

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Nov 21, 2022

To make online engagement and e-commerce more real and less deceptive for customers, the Government of India initiated a campaign against bogus reviews and unverified ratings. The government has set up a system for businesses like Google, Facebook and Meta Platform, Amazon.com, travel websites, and food delivery applications that rely on customer evaluations to verify goods and services. Sales and interest from prospective customers are increased by favourable ratings.

But often, the brand displays fake reviews that are consistently positive about the goods and services, and this undoubtedly influences the user’s purchasing choice. Consumers and other industry professionals have criticised some businesses for suppressing bad reviews or accepting fake ratings, which makes the due diligence process for buyers challenging.

According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, the Department of Consumer Affairs established a committee in June to create a framework for identifying fraudulent and misleading reviews in e-commerce.
The founder of LocalCircles, a community platform and pollster that made the initial submission to the Department of Consumer Affairs and participated in the committee drafting the guidelines, Sachin Taparia, stated that the new rules for online reviews are “designed to drive increased transparency for both consumers and brands and promote information accuracy.”

According to Taparia, “the new regulations will force platforms like Google and Facebook to verify the genuine person behind the review by established 6-8 procedures, meaning fraudulent accounts created only for review authoring will eventually disappear or won’t be allowed to review. He further notes that if the standards are made mandatory, businesses may be held liable for unfair business practices, the suppression of bad reviews, or the facilitation of the planting of false reviews.

“This should not be bulldozed, please. We shall first observe that these rules are being followed voluntarily. And should the threat persist, we may make this a requirement “Reporters in New Delhi were warned by Rohit Kumar Singh, secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs. However, there are no proper information about the draft framework yet. We will update you if the law gets imposed officially.

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Vivo Y02 Key Specs and Promo Image Leaked Ahead of Launch

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Nov 21, 2022

Vivo is reportedly gearing up to introduce a new budget-friendly smartphone called Vivo Y02. A recent leak has already revealed the handset’s specifications and pricing. Now, a new report is here, which reiterates the specs of the smartphone and also shares its promotional image. Vivo Y02 is reportedly headed toward India and other global markets. Here are all the details.

Pricebaba, in collaboration with tipster Paras Guglani, has revealed the key specs as well as the design of the upcoming Vivo Y02. The publication has shared a promo image, which shows the device with a waterdrop notch display and a thick bottom bezel. It has a rectangular camera module that has another round module inside. The handset can be seen to feature a single camera and an LED flash.

Moving to the specifications, the report claims the Vivo Y02 will arrive with a 6.51-inch LCD panel that produces an HD+ resolution. The front features a 5-megapixel selfie camera. There’s an 8-megapixel rear camera for photography.

VivoY02 will be powered by the Helio P22 chipset and will come in a single storage configuration— 2GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It will be fueled by a 5,000mAh battery, which is expected to support only 10W charging. On the software front, the handset will run on Android 12 (Go edition).

Guglani previously claimed that Vivo Y02 will be priced at Rs 8,499. Its predecessor also launched at the same price. The launch date of the device is yet to be known. Rumors suggest the handset may launch by the end of this month. We should be getting an official confirmation soon. Stick around for updates.

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Moto X40 With Snapdragon 8 Gen2 Beats Out Dimensity 9200 in Performance

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Nov 21, 2022

Qualcomm has finally announced its most powerful mobile chipset yet, the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. The chipset is expected to break many old benchmarks and set a new achievement for a mobile processor. Many brands after the official release, like OnePlus, had confirmed that they will be soon launching their smartphones with the newly announced chipset. Moto is one of them, the Moto X40 will soon land in the official market as one of the first flagships to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 chipset.

Anyway, the Lenovo Group General Manager for Mobile Division, Chen Jin, has shared the AnTuTu benchmark scores of the upcoming Moto X40 smartphone. The scores do give us an idea of the performance we can expect from both the device and the chipset. The Snapdragon 8 Gen2 will compete with the MediaTek Dimensity 9200 SoC. When we compared the AnTuTu benchmark scores of both chipsets, the former manages to score 1312901 in the test and the latter manages to score 1266101.

The test was run on the most latest edition of AnTuTu Benchmark, V.9.5.2. The results clearly show that the Snapdragon performs slightly better than the MediaTek. However, scores are not the only factor that can provide us with a comprehensive picture of the chipset’s performance. Because software optimization is important, various scores are visible on different devices, even while using the same chipset.

In any case, there aren’t any huge differences in the scores of the two chipsets. We should really wait for a thorough review of the devices once they hit the market. We hope that both will perform admirably and will not disappoint us. This time, the battle between MediaTek and Snapdragon will be a sight to behold. Let us see which chipset can dethrone the other.

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Honor CEO Reveals Foldable Magic Vs Will Offer Better Experience Than Regular Phones

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Nov 21, 2022

The number of foldable phones continues to increase, and many companies, led by Samsung and Huawei, are developing their own flexible display phones. On the other hand, Honor has been developing its own foldable phone, Magic Vs for a while. According to Honor CEO Zhao Ming, this phone will host many firsts compared to its competitors and offer a better experience than a regular smartphone.

Honor Magic Vs will be launched on November 23 at 14:30

The Weibo post by Zhao Ming revealed a lot of information about Honor Magic Vs. The phone will challenge several industry records. The official poster shows that it uses zero-gear hinge technology and that “the transmission requires no gears and makes opening and closing feel silkier.” The device will also support modern technologies such as Honor Health Display.

Honor CEO Zhao Ming's Twitter post — Honor CEO Zhao Ming’s Twitter post

According to previous information, Honor Magic Vs adopts a fold-in scheme. The overall design is similar to the previous generation, with three vertically arranged rear cameras and a support stylus. All remaining features will be revealed on November 23 at 14:30 (2:30 PM).

According to various leaks from @数码问话站, Honor Magic Vs supports Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ processor, internal 2030mAh+2870mAh dual cell combination and 66W fast charging. The blogger explained that the new machine has “upgraded a new hinge solution, and the body structure has also been optimized and downsized to achieve a thinner and lighter feel.”

Magic Vs will not be the only phone that the company will introduce on November 23. It has been officially confirmed that the Honor 80 series will also debut on this date. Reports have revealed that the Honor 80 series will comprise three devices. However, it looks like the foldable model will be the star of the show

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OPPO Reno9 Pro+ 5G Receives Bluetooth SIG Certification

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Nov 21, 2022

OPPO is getting ready to debut its Reno 9 smartphone lineup in mainland China. The series will reportedly include three smartphones: the OPPO Reno 9, the OPPO Reno 9 Pro, and the OPPO Reno 9 Pro+ 5G. The top-end model of the series, the Reno 9 Pro+ 5G, has now received Bluetooth SIG certification ahead of its official launch. The Bluetooth SIG certification of a future OPPO smartphone with model number PGW110 implies that the handset is none other than the OPPO Reno 9 Pro+ 5G.

The same smartphone with the model number PGW110 was previously spotted on the Geekbench certification. The Geekbench listing of the device confirms that it will be powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset coupled with 16GB of RAM. As for the Bluetooth SIG certification, it only confirms that the device will rely on Bluetooth V5.2 for its wireless connectivity. Apart from this, the website doesn’t confirm anything regarding the upcoming device.

The official launch of the device is not really too far, and almost everything regarding the device has been already leaked online. The device will reportedly flaunt a 6.7-inches OLED display with support for up to 120Hz fast refresh rate and FullHD+ pixel resolution. It has been further reported that it will utilize a curved display. Further, the device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset, which is based on TSMC’s 4nm fabrication node. It will have up to 16GB of RAM and will boot up on Android 13 right out of the box.

As for the optics, it will have a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera coupled with an 8-megapixels secondary ultrawide and a 2-megapixels tertiary camera. On the front, we may get a 32-megapixel front selfie snapper housed inside the punch hole cutout. The device will pack a 4700mAh battery with support for 80W SuperVOOC fast-wired charging.

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Next OnePlus Flagship Might Offer a Ceramic Body and UFS 4.0 Storage

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Nov 21, 2022

Every year, OnePlus updates its flagship series by releasing a new lineup of flagship smartphones. The company is now preparing to release its next flagship smartphone, likely the OnePlus 11 Pro. Qualcomm recently held an event where the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen2 smartphone chipset was officially unveiled. Soon after, OnePlus stated that its future flagship smartphone will be powered by Qualcomm’s newest Snapdragon flagship CPU. However, the brand did not specify which particular device they were referring to.

Anyway, going back to the main headline, known tipster Digital Chat Station on the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo has confirmed that the upcoming OnePlus 11 will feature a complete ceramic build with a metal frame. It will be the first flagship offering by the brand to offer this level of premium build. Further, he says that the device will offer the support for latest USB 4.0 storage. The USB 4.0 is twice as fast as the USB 3.1, with claimed read and write speeds at up to 4200MB/s and 2800MB/s respectively.

Furthermore, tipster Max Jambor reports that these features will be unavailable on the standard OnePlus 11. According to him, the OnePlus 11 Pro will have a superior ceramic body, and the USB 4.0 storage type will be shared by both the OnePlus 11 and 11 Pro smartphones. So, this is how the unreleased OnePlus 11 flagship smartphones will differentiate between Pro and non-Pro varieties.

Going through the previous leaks, the OnePlus 11 is said to offer a 6.7-inches AMOLED panel with QuadHD+ pixel resolution and up to 120Hz fast refresh rate support. The device is said to offer up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard internal storage. It will feature a triple rear camera with a 50-megapixel primary lens, a 48-megapixels secondary ultrawide and a 32-megapixels 2X telephoto lens. On the front, it will have a 32-megapixels selfie snapper. The integration of Hasselblad will be present in the camera department.

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You Must Definitely Try the Sweet Google FIFA Mini-game

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Nov 21, 2022

The FIFA World Cup 2022 has officially begun in Qatar. The game has been riddled with controversies, owing mostly to the Qatar Government’s handling of the event. Anyway, Google, for example, generally releases a mini-doodle or other in-homepage games whenever an international gaming tournament goes live. This time, the company is allowing hooligans to score goals against one another in multiplayer battles with a sweet new mini-game.

Activating and playing this mini-game is as easy as searching for something on Google. The feature has gone live for both the Android and iOS platforms. The VP of Engineering at Google has officially confirmed this on his Twitter handle. In order to play and activate the mini-game, one must search for “World Cup” and then hit the soccer ball at the bottom. So, this is how you can activate the mini-game using Google.

This is an excellent method to increase fan interaction ahead of soccer’s biggest event, and it appears that millions of people have already tried out the game. There are mini-games for every World Cup match, allowing fans from either team to shoot golden goals and increase their team’s count into the millions digitally. Talking about the game, it is technically a single-player game having an MMO element. However, the brand has earlier created some actual multiplayer games like the Petanque, which has 1v1 player, and a 4v4 Halloween based multiplayer.

FIFA, the world soccer governing body, was in damage control mode earlier this month, requesting participating nations to desist from criticising the host nation for their dismal human rights record, and to “now focus on the football.” Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has also stated that selecting Qatar to host the World Cup was a mistake.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Multi-function Docking Station D1 With 100W PD input, USB & HDMI Ports Launched

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