Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro returns a dismal performance on JerryRigEverything’s durability test

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Nov 10, 2022

The recent JerryRigEverything structural integrity test for the Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro has revealed its fragile nature. This follows the trajectory of its predecessor, the ROG Phone 5 Pro which also came up short in the JerryRigEverything test previously.

The ROG Phone 6 Pro has a bulky chassis with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery and a whole load of cooling. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset with up to 18GB of RAMit would seem however that the veneer of the flagship phone is just skin deep.
The ROG Phone 6 Pro comes with an impressive display refresh rate of 165Hz. The flagship has a rear-facing RGB secondary display and a 3.5mm audio jack. Being a gaming smartphone, one would expect the ROG Phone 6 Pro to pass integrity tests like JerryRigEverything.

During the test, the phone’s rear panel crumbled quickly during the bend test like its predecessor. This was attributed to the dual-battery set-up that delivers 65W fast charging. Its secondary, landscape-oriented USB type-C port also seems to be another point of weakness on the frame.

Remarkably, the 6 Pro’s failure becomes more poignant with the rival RedMagic 7 passing the test. The RedMagic 7 mobile gaming is priced much lower than the $1,300 price tag of the ROG Phone 6 Pro. The industry-leading 165Hz refresh rate and its flagship status could keep the Phone 6 Pro even with its poor JerryRigEverything’s showing.

Possible Oppo Reno 9 Series Smartphone Appears on Geekbench With Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Soc

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Anurag

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Nov 10, 2022

Oppo Reno 9 series is reportedly in the works, and it may debut by the end of this month. The upcoming lineup may include the vanilla Reno 9, Reno 9 Pro, and Reno 9 Pro+. While we are still waiting for an official announcement, a possible Reno 9 series device has been spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking site with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with 16GB RAM. Let’s have a look at the details.

An Oppo smartphone with model number PGW110 has been listed on the Geekbench database (via MySmartPrice). Although we don’t know which smartphone this model number belongs to, it’s likely associated with the upcoming Reno 9 series. It could be the alleged Reno 9 Pro+, but we can’t say for sure.

It is listed to feature an octa-core processor with the codename Taro. The chipset is believed to be the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, which is fabbed on the 4 nm process node and offers great performance. The smartphone also packs 16GB of RAM and runs on Android 13.

As per the Geekbench listing, the unknown handset has received a single-core performance score of 1043 points and a multi-core performance score of 3685 points. The listing does not reveal much else about this smartphone’s specifications.

If the listed smartphone is the Reno 9 Pro+, we can expect it to have a curved 6.7-inch OLED panel with a punch hole and narrow bezels. The screen may offer a Full HD+ resolution of 2,400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

It could feature a 32-megapixel camera for selfies. For photography, it may have a 50-megapixel primary camera on the rear. It could be powered by a 4,700mAh battery that supports 80W fast charging.

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Philips Hue Festavia Smart String Lights Launched Ahead of the Holiday Season

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 10, 2022

To celebrate the holiday season, Signify formerly known as Philips Lighting, has unveiled the Philips Hue Festavia smart string lights. This is coming on the heels of the launch of the Philips Sensio U5 smart projector. The device includes 250 small smart LEDs strung along a 20 m (66 ft) wire. The smart lights, like other Philips Hue devices, can be controlled via an app, where you can alter settings such as brightness and turn them on or off. You can also automate the lights by setting a timer or schedule. You can also select a color or create a color gradient along the string.

Using Spotify or Samsung SmartThings integration, users can connect the Festavia string lights to other Philips Hue products and sync them to flash, dim, or brighten in time with music. The Festavia smart lights are recommended for decorating a Christmas tree or a stairway, according to the company.

In addition to the Festavia string lights, Signify has released a new Sparkle effect, which makes the lights appear to twinkle. The feature is available in the Hue app with other effects like as Candle and Fireplace. Customers can also choose from two new styles: Scattered, which allows you to have up to five colors randomly spread along your string lights, and Linear, which provides a smooth gradient.

The Philips Hue Festavia string lights will be available in Europe and the United States on November 15 for US$159.99 (€159.99), only via the Philips Hue online store.

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Newly Launched USB Adapter Enables Quad Monitor Support on M1 & M2 Macs

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Chandan

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Nov 10, 2022

Apple has officially claimed that the M1 and M2-powered Macs can only support one external display. However, the Mac Mini with M1 can support up to two external displays. Clearly, the external display support for the latest generation of Macs is kind of limited. Addressing the following problem, Plugable has launched its all-new USB-C or USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter. This new adapter claims to extend the external display support limitations on Macs.

Plugable has released its USB Type-C or USB 3.0 to Quad HDMI Adapter (USBD-768H4). The brand claims that it can support up to four external monitors via HDMI. Apple M1 and M2-powered Macs are also included in this. To use the adapter, your device should be running Windows 10 or macOS 11 and above. According to the claim made by the company, it can extend the number of support for the external display on Macs. Their claim goes above what Apple has officially revealed.

According to Plugable’s statement, the adapter can boost M1 and M2 monitor support because it does not rely on Alt Mode. Instead, the adapter makes use of a Silicon Motion chipset, which is well-known for producing NAND flash controllers for SSDs, as well as a software driver. So this is probably how the adapter is able to increase the number of external display support for Macs.

According to Silicon Motion’s InstantView website, “when a dock is connected every time, it will automatically enable the monitor to display the laptop screen without any user intervention.” Docks from Accell and Wavlink are two other products that employ InstantView. And don’t expect it to build a pixel paradise full of high-resolution screens. Each of the four monitors connected through HDMI is limited to 1920*1080 resolution at a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Even with all ports enabled, Mac users will be restricted to the number of pixels available on a single 4K panel.

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Lenovo’s Driver Blunder Endangers the Security of Users of Its Notebooks

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Chandan

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Nov 10, 2022

A report online has claimed that more than two dozens laptops manufactured by Lenovo are vulnerable to malicious hacks that disable the UEFI secure boot process and then run unsigned UEFI apps or load bootloaders that permanently add a backdoor on the device. This is a serious security issue present on multiple Lenovo products right now.

Second, after a study from ESET’s research group revealed the flaws, the notebook manufacturer issued security upgrades for 25 models, including ThinkPads, Yoga Slims, and IdeaPads. Vulnerabilities that compromise UEFI secure boot can be dangerous because they allow attackers to install malicious software that survives numerous operating system reinstallations.

The vulnerabilities, identified as CVE-2022-3430, CVE-2022-3431, and CVE-2022-3432, “enable disabling UEFI Secure Boot or restoring factory default Secure Boot databases, all simply from an OS,” according to ESET. In particular, the DBX database maintains cryptographic hashes of refused keys. An attacker can eliminate constraints that would usually be in place by disabling or restoring default values in databases.

UEFI, which stands for Unified Extensible Firmware Interface, is the programme that connects a computer’s device firmware to its operating system. It is the first link in the security chain since it is the first piece of code to run when practically any modern machine is turned on. Infections are difficult to detect and remove since the UEFI is stored in a flash chip on the motherboard. Wiping the hard drive and reinstalling the operating system have no effect because the UEFI virus will simply reinfect the computer.

By tampering with variables in NVRAM, the non-volatile RAM that holds numerous boot choices, the vulnerabilities can be exploited. The flaws are the result of Lenovo releasing Notebooks with drivers that were only intended for usage during the production process. The following vulnerabilities have been identified:

CVE-2022-3430: A possible vulnerability in the WMI Setup driver on some consumer Lenovo Notebook devices could allow an attacker with elevated access to change secure boot settings by modifying an NVRAM variable.
CVE-2022-3431: A possible vulnerability in a driver used during the manufacturing process on select consumer Lenovo Notebook devices that was inadvertently left enabled may allow an attacker with elevated capabilities to change the secure boot option by modifying an NVRAM variable.
CVE-2022-3432: A possible vulnerability in a driver used during the manufacturing process on the Ideapad Y700-14ISK that was inadvertently left on may allow an attacker with elevated capabilities to modify secure boot settings by modifying an NVRAM variable.

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Android 13 Open Beta Begins For Realme 9 Pro 5G; Here’s How You Can Apply

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Chandan

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Nov 10, 2022

Realme has been currently working on providing the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 update to its smartphone as early as possible. The Realme 9 Pro 5G, the brand’s budget-oriented smartphone, is now eligible for the open beta program of Android 13-based RealmeUI 3.0. The device was launched back in the month of February 2022 running Android 12 Realme UI 3.0 right out of the box. The brand has now officially started the open beta program for the device.

Interested users can apply for it, and after a quick verification, their device will get an OTA update of the Android 13-based Realme UI 3.0 update. Users of the Realme 9 Pro in India are eligible to apply for the Android 13 Open Beta program, which was announced earlier today by the firm. To be eligible for the program, users must have their Realme 9 Pro firmware updated to one of the following versions: RMX3471 11 A.42, RMX3471 11 A.43, RMX3471 11 A.44, or RMX3471 11 A.45.

To enrol yourself for the open beta program, head over to Settings >> Software Update >> Tap on the setting icon in the top right corner >> Trail version >> Fill up all the required details >> Tab on Submit. This is how you can apply for it, now the application will go to the brand for verification. If your application gets verified successfully, you will receive the update in a few hours.

The company has advised users to keep at least 5GB of internal storage free, or else the upgrade will fail. Additionally, Realme 9 Pro users must confirm that the battery level on their device is at least 60% before beginning the installation procedure. The device must not be rooted, and the brand recommends making a backup for added security.

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FLIR Launches a New Thermal Camera, Gives Your Phone a New Vision

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Chandan

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Nov 10, 2022

Modern-day smartphones have started coming out with multiple camera lenses. A smartphone with a primary wide lens, ultrawide lens and telephoto zoom lens paired with good image processing is believed to be the most balanced device for cameras. There was a time when we used to get IR lenses on smartphones too. But now, FLIR has announced its new thermal camera, FLIR One Edge Pro. It has been launched as an upgrade to the existing FLIR One Edge.

The all-new FLIR One Edge Pro comes in an upgraded form factor. You can easily attach it to the rear panel of the smartphone. Also, there’s no need to connect the lens to your smartphone to get output. One can directly transfer the images taken from the lens to the smartphone wirelessly. It has also been claimed that the One Edge Pro has an upgraded battery life when compared with its predecessor. But we’re not sure how much exactly they have improved the battery life.

The thermal imaging sensor has a resolution of 160*120 and a frame rate that has not been improved over its predecessor. The frame rate on this one is still limited, and this is due to government restrictions; FLIR is not to blame. It also includes an MSX mode, which overlays image data from the visible camera to make thermal images simpler to read. There have also been some software enhancements.

Coming down to the price, the FLIR One Edge Pro has been priced at $550. That’s $100 more when compared with the $450 of the FLIR One Edge Pro. Well, you get the upgrades in the hardware too. The device will go on sale starting November 10th, 2022. It will be available to purchase from FLIR’s official website and Amazon. The shipping will start around the year-end.

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iQOO To Enter Malaysia in a Few Days

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 10, 2022

iQOO is well-known for its flagship killer smartphones. However, despite being over 3 and a half years old, the brand has its presence in only two markets, namely China and India.

But now, the sub-brand of Vivo is finally gearing up to debut in a new market. The new region is Malaysia.

iQOO has set up Facebook and Instagram profiles for its Malaysian unit. The company is also teasing the launch of smartphones in the country.

GSMArena notes that the brand will enter the market this month, citing a reliable source. Unfortunately, the inaugural phones for the country are a mystery.

Going by the teasers, iQOO may release upper mid-range handsets like the iQOO number series. Because the company is teasing its BMW M Motorsport partnership. For the uninitiated, the brand is known for selling special edition iQOO number series phones as part of the aforementioned collaboration.

There’s a chance that iQOO may enter Malaysia with iQOO 9T (India), which is originally called iQOO 10 in China. We also cannot rule out the possibility of iQOO releasing a brand-new handset in the country as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 announcement is set for next week.

Anyway, it’s better for us to wait for the company to officially reveal the launch date as well as the devices. In the meantime, let us know your guesses in the comment section below.

Huawei Pocket S Goes on Sale Today in China Starting at ¥5,988 (~$822)

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 10, 2022

Last week, Huawei announced the Pocket S foldable phone. It is a stripped-down variant of the P50 Pocket that debuted last year. The device was up for pre-orders when it was launched. Now, the sales of the Huawei Pocket S have commenced in China.

Huawei Pocket S pricing and availability

The Huawei Pocket S is offered in three storage configurations of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The base version starts at RMB 5,988 (~$822) for the 128GB option whereas the 256GB model is priced at RMB 6,488 (~$890). The 512GB variant carries a price tag of RMB 7,488 (~$1,028). The foldable phone is offered in Obsidian Black, Frost Silver, Mint Green, Sakura Pink, Primrose Gold, and Ice Crystal Blue. The foldable smartphone can be purchased in China from Vmall, Jd.com, Suning, and other retailers in the country.

Huawei Pocket S specifications

The Huawei Pocket S features a large 6.9-inch foldable OLED display bearing a resolution of 2,790 x 1,188 pixels. It offers 10-bit colours and a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a 1.04-inch secondary screen on the back panel. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The Pocket S is the industry-first foldable phone with a multi-dimensional linkage lifting water drop hinge.

On the imaging front, the Huawei Pocket S comes with dual rear camera setup. It comprises a 40MP main sensor paired with a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is a 10.7MP front-facing selfie snapper.

Under the hood, the Huawei Pocket S is equipped with a Snapdragon 778G processor. It packs 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. The device features a flexible graphite heat dissipation system. The foldable phone is backed by a 4,000mAh battery unit with support for 40W charging. Software-wise, the Pocket S runs on Harmony OS 3 out of the box.

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Lenovo Showcases a Rollable Display-packing Laptop Prototype at Tech World China 2022

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Jed John Ikoba

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Nov 10, 2022

The 2022 Lenovo Innovation and Technology Conference (China edition) also known as Tech World 2022 was held yesterday in China. The virtual conference had the theme “Intelligence, Empowering Change”. At the event, Lenovo yet again showcased the rollable-screen laptop prototype. The prototype was first showcased in October when it held the global Tech World 2022.

The rollable laptop is still at the prototype stage as the company did not reveal if it is planning to unveil the product anytime soon. The laptop is said to be the first in the world to combine a flexible screen with a variable structure. The designers are aiming to provide users with a notebook experience with variable sizes, ratios, and resolutions.

By integrating a custom flexible screen into the notebook body through patented hinge technology, the prototype screen, which is only 12 inches, just the size of a traditional notebook, can be automatically expanded from a 16:9 12-inch screen at the push of a button. It extends to a 15.3-inch screen with an 8:9 aspect ratio. This design offers a superior experience for multitasking, browsing, and several other applications.

Also, Lenovo Group comprehensively introduced the company’s latest progress and achievements in new space, new computing power, industry intelligence, and low-carbon environmental protection during the conference.

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Realme 10 Pro+ Official Promo Video Reveals Design From All Angles

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Viraj Gawde

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Nov 10, 2022

Realme 10 Pro+ is set to debut in China on November 17th. The brand has been teasing key features of the upcoming offering ahead of its launch event. Now Realme has shared a promo video that reveals the smartphone from all angles.

The Realme 10 Pro+ is already confirmed to come with a curved display. The promo video reveals the device with a gradient back panel. The brand is calling the design as Hyperspace and the video shows how the light plays with the pattern on the back. The entire back panel doesn’t seem to have one single colour. In a separate Weibo post, Realme said that the phone has a prism light cone texture and stardust particles. The light refraction is more layered offering a three-dimensional look.

As seen in the promo video, there are two vertically stacked traditional rings with the top one housing a single sensor whereas the bottom accommodates two lenses. The volume and power rocker buttons are on the right side. The phone has a slim form factor. There is a centre-aligned punch-hole cutout screen and it is surrounded by thin bezels on all sides.

Apart from the design in the promo video, the Realme 10 Pro+ is confirmed to feature a 120Hz refresh rate display and X-Touch anti-accidental touch algorithm. The smartphone has been spotted on China Telecom with full specifications. It is expected to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display bearing an FHD+ resolution. The upcoming offering will reportedly be powered by a Dimensity 1080 processor and it will be available in 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB RAM and storage configurations.

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Teclast M40 Plus Tablet Launched: 10.1-inch Display, 7,000mAh Battery, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 10, 2022

Teclast has launched a new budget Android tablet. Officially called Teclast M40 Plus, the device offers good enough features for light users.

It comes with a 10.1-inch display, a MediaTek chipset, Android 12, and more. Let’s take a look at its entire specifications along with pricing and availability.

Teclast M40 Plus Specifications

The tablet sports a metal body design. It flaunts a 10.1-inch display (IPS LCD) with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 16:10 aspect ratio.

It is powered by a MediaTek MT8183 SoC, which also goes by Kompanio 500. The chipset is paired with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB UFS 2.1 storage. There’s a MicroSD card slot to further expand the storage.

The device boots near-stock Android 12. It has an 8MP rear camera accompanied by an LED flashlight and a 5MP front-facing camera. There’s a 3.5mm headphone jack, a USB Type-C port, and dual speakers.

The connectivity options on the tablet include dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, and GNSS. Last but not least, it is backed by a 7,000mAh battery.

Teclast M40 Plus Price and Availability

The Teclast M40 Plus is priced at ¥799 in China. Whereas, for global markets, it carries a suggested retail price of $179.99.

However, it can be purchased at a lower price depending on deals and regions. It is currently up for pre-order on JD in China and AliExpress for international markets.

OPPO Find N2, OnePlus 11 tipped to feature the same cameras

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

OPPO announced the OPPO Find N as its first foldable phone in December last year. Its second-generation model, dubbed as the OPPO Find N2 by the rumor mill, is expected to debut in China in December. A new leak that has surfaced on Weibo today reveals that the Find N2 will feature the same set of cameras that were seen on the OnePlus 11.

According to Digital Chat Station, the OnePlus 11’s engineering prototype and OPPO Find N2 will be equipped with the same triple camera unit. Both devices will arrive with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 primary camera. The tipster claims that the Find N2 will come with OIS (optical image stabilization) for the main camera, but there is no confirmation whether the functionality will be there on the OnePlus 11. Previous leaks have claimed that the Find N2 will have the MariSilicon X NPU chip for a better photography experience.

The main snapper is coupled with a 48-megapixel ultra-wide snapper and a 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 telephoto camera, which will offer 2x optical zoom. Both devices will also offer Hasselblad camera optimizations. It looks like the Find N2 will have the same 32-megapixel camera on the cover screen and the same 32-megapixel camera on the screen that folds out. Both of these cameras were present on the predecessor model.

OnePlus 11 render by SmartPrix / Steve Hemmerstoffer

While the Find N2 and OnePlus 11 will have the same rear cameras, they are likely to be powered by different chipsets. The Find N2 will arrive with the existing Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. The OnePlus 11, on the other hand, is said to be equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is likely to debut next week.

Readers can visit this OnePlus 11 leaked specifications story to learn more about this device. Here is a dedicated article on the leaked specs of the Find N2.

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Chuwi CoreBox 4th-gen mini-PC with Intel Core i3-1215U & Thunderbolt 4 launched

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

The Chinese electronics manufacturer Chuwi, best known for its tablets and laptops, has launched a new mini-PC in its Corebox lineup, called the Chuwi CoreBox 4th gen, which looks much like a small Mac Pro. The computer’s chassis is built of aluminum-magnesium alloy and polycarbonate, and it has dimensions of 173 x 158 x 73mm (6.8′′ x 6.2′′ x 2.9′′).

It is powered by an Intel Core i3-1215U CPU, which has 6 cores and 8 threads and is designed for laptops (2 Performance cores with support for hyperthreading plus four single-threaded efficiency cores). It has integrated Intel UHD graphics with 64 execution units and the capability for speeds up to 1.1 GHz. Although it is only rated for 15 watts, Chuwi claims that the configuration of their tiny PC will allow the chip to use up to 35 watts.

Other features include a 512GB M.2 2280 PCIe SSD (replaceable), 16GB of dual-channel LPDDR5 memory (not user upgradeable), and space for an additional 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or SSD. The computer features four USB 3.0 Type-A connections, a Gigabit Ethernet jack, DisplayPort, and HDMI 2.0 ports, as well as 3.5mm mic and audio jacks. It also contains a single Thunderbolt 4 port that may be used for external graphics docks or other devices.

Utilizing the HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB Type-C connectors, you should be able to connect three 4K displays. A 65-watt power supply and a wireless card that supports WiFi 6 connectivity are included with the 4th generation Chuwi CoreBox.

The new Chuwi CoreBox 4th-generation small PC will be available later this month. It retails for $449, but those who pre-order it can save $50 and get one for $399.

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Get Huge Discounts on MINI PC, Monitor, Gaming Laptop, Accessories, and more on MINIXPC.com (Coupon)

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Nov 10, 2022

MINIXPC is giving amazing discounts on almost all of its products. When you shop for more than $199 you get a $20 discount via coupon code: US20; for orders above $400, you get a $30 discount via coupon code: US30. Minixpc.com sells high-end gaming pc, smaller pc hosts, pocket laptops, 4K portable monitors, and related accessories. So let’s check out some of the bestselling and exciting products on the website.

Minisforum Neptune HX90G Mini PC

Retail Price: $949 Discounted Price: $899

Key Features:

Specially designed for gamers and content creators
Worlds first Mini PC with AMD discrete graphics
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX and AMD Radeon™ RX 6600M
8 cores / 16 threads
8GB RAM : 256GB / 512GB ROM
Windows 11 Pro
Quad 4K display : HDMI x 2 , Display Port x 2
Dual fans
Liquid metal boost cooling
Bluetooth v5.2 , Wi-Fi 6

GPD WIN Max 2 Handheld Gaming PC

Retail Price: $1399.99

Key Features:

10.1-inch bezel-less display
i7-1260P, Intel 12th Gen processor
16GB / 32GB RAM
1TB / 2TB M.2 SSD
AND Ryzen 7 6800U and AMD Radeon 680M
67Wh large battery, 100W PD fast charge
Highly efficient cooling solution
Quad speakers
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth v5.2
QWERTY keyboard

Chatreey MINI PC

Retail Price: $349 Discounted Price: $319

Key Features:

First Mini PC with built-in 3D speakers
Built-in subwoofers – high-quality bass
Intel 11th Gen processor
Fingerprint sensor
Independent air duct cooling system
Multiple interface Audio, USB 3, Type-C, HDMI, DP, LAN etc
Supports simultaneously three displays
8K HD video
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11

Chatreey AN1P MINI PC

Retail Price: $349 Discounted Price: $329

Key Features:

AMD Ryzen 5 4500U/ Ryzen 7 4800U processor
Vega 7 Graphics/Vega 8 Graphics
RAM – 2 x So-dimm DDR4 slot
SSD: Support m.2 NVME
HDD: Support 2.5inch 7mm HDD
WiFi: Wifi 6 AX200 Bluetooth 5.0
OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
Type-c fast charging
Perfect for office work, designing, home entertainment, gaming etc
Triple 4K display

Beelink SEi 12 MINI PC

Retail Price: $549 Discounted Price: $499

Key Features:

10 core / 12 threads MINI PC
Intel core i5 – 1235U
Dual fan cooling system
RAM – 16GB / 32GB DDR4
Supports dual 4k Display
Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6
Perfect for office work, designing, home entertainment, gaming etc

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

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED foldable laptop comes to India with an eye-watering price tag

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

At CES 2022, ASUS unveiled the Zenbook 12 Fold OLED, the world’s first 17.3-inch foldable laptop. The laptop was officially launched in September and recently made its way to the US and Europe. Now, the foldable is finally available to buy in India. So, let’s take a look at its pricing, availability, and what makes it special.

ASUS Zenbook 17 Fold OLED pricing & availability

In India, the price of the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is a staggering Rs 3,299,90 ($4,036). The laptop may be purchased online via the Asus e-shop, Amazon, Flipkart, Croma, Reliance Digital, Vijay Sales, and Brand Stores such as Asus Exclusive Stores, ROG Stores, and other Asus approved dealers.

Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED specs & features

The Zenbook 17 Fold OLED boasts a 17.3-inch foldable OLED display with a maximum brightness of 500 nits, a 4:3 aspect ratio, and a 2560 x 1920 pixel resolution. The rear kickstand allows the screen to stand on its own when it is unfolded. It can therefore serve as a monitor. When connected to a Bluetooth keyboard, it can carry out desktop PC functions.

There are several ways to fold the screen. When using it in laptop mode, it has a 12.5-inch screen with a Full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. It also comes with a physical keyboard which can be placed on top of the folded part to make the device function like a traditional laptop. Software-wise, the device comes pre-loaded with Windows 11.

A 12th generation Intel i7-1250U processor, Iris Xe graphics, 16 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and a 1 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD are all included in the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED. The gadget’s internal 4-cell battery enables it to run for up to 9.5 hours. Charger power for the Zenbook 17 Fold OLED is 65W. It weighs 1.5kg in total.

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Polar Ignite 3 with detailed sleep & fitness tracking, AMOLED display launched globally

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Sudhanshu

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Nov 10, 2022

The Finnish smartwatch manufacturer Polar has launched a new smartwatch in the global market called the Polar Ignite 3. The smartwatch features many upgrades compared to its predecessor while weighing the same 21 g without its wristband and 35 g in total.

The Ignite 3 is a 43 mm smartwatch, although it is 1 mm thicker than the Ignite 2, at 9.5 mm. The Ignite 3’s larger 1.28-inch display, however, emphasizes the fact that its display bezels are less than those of its predecessor. Polar has also added an AMOLED panel to the new wearable, which should provide a significant aesthetic improvement over the TFT panel in the Ignite 2.

Additionally, the Ignite 3’s display has a resolution of 416 x 416 pixels, which is approximately twice that of its predecessor. The Ignite 3 also includes an ambient light sensor, something the Ignite 2 does not have. Polar appears to have given the latest Ignite a more potent chipset as well as approximately 8 times as much RAM as the Ignite 2.

It can track your sleep, activity, and heart rate to provide guidance that’s tailored to your body and lifestyle. One of the highlight features of the Ignite 3 is the SleepWise and sleep-wake rhythm analysis which provides a detailed breakdown of your sleep, and also shows the effect your sleep had on your day’s energy and alertness levels. The feature also anticipates the optimal time for sleep for its wearer.

There are over 150 sports modes baked into the smartwatch and the watch can also provide in-training audio feedback through your headphones or phone speaker. Polar Fitness Tests is also another interesting feature included in the smartwatch that lets users gauge their body’s condition before starting a workout.

The watch has a 215mAh battery that the company claims can provide up to 120 hours of run time in watch mode, 30 hours of run time in training mode, and 100 hours of run time in power save training mode. The Ignite 3 is already available for purchase and costs US$329.95 in the following colorways: Purple Dusk, Greige Sand, Night Black, and Brown Copper.

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Leica Leitz Phone 2 Launched: 47.2MP 1-inch Camera, 240Hz OLED Display, & More

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Nov 10, 2022

Last year, Leica partnered with Sharp and SoftBank to launch its first self-branded smartphone called Leitz Phone 1 in Japan. Today, the German camera maker has unveiled its second generation handset aptly named Leitz Phone 2.

Just like the Leitz Phone 1, which was based on the Sharp Aquos R6, the latest Leitz Phone 2 is built on the Aquos R7 released this year. The only major differences between the original phone and the rebranded model are colorway and software.

Leica Leitz Phone 2 Specifications

The Leica Leitz Phone 2 arrives in a single white color option called ‘Leica White’. For the unaware, the Leitz Phone 1 came in black.

Interestingly, there’s no ‘Leica’ branding anywhere on the smartphone’s body. Instead, it uses ‘Leitz’ branding. It can be seen on the camera ring, at the center of the rear panel, and on the aluminum lens cap accessory included in the box.

The device boots Android 12 with a customized interface inspired by Leica. It comes with a special LFI widget showcasing pictures shot by Leica photographers.

The camera app offers features like ‘Leitz looks’ that stimulate Leica M lenses. The quick settings in the app are based on the Leica camera UI and there are also options to choose Leica M series shutter sound and Leica filters.

Apart from the aforementioned differences, the Leica Leitz Phone 2 is a Sharp Aquos R7 inside out.

Hence, it comes with a 47.2MP 1-inch image sensor sporting an f/1.9 lens. This main camera is paired with a 1.9MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 12.6MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. It has a MicroSD card slot to further expand the storage by up to 1TB.

It flaunts a Pro IGZO OLED display with a resolution of 2730 x 1260 pixels (WUXGA+), 10-bit color depth, 240Hz refresh rate, and 2,000 nits peak brightness. The centered punch-hole panel supports Dolby Vision and houses an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor underneath it.

Other features of the smartphone include a 3.5mm headphone jack, IP68 rating (dust and water resistant), sub-6GHz 5G, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GNSS, NFC, USB Type-C, 5,000mAh battery, USB PD (PPS) charging, and wireless charging.

Leica Leitz Phone 2 Price and Availability

The Leica Leitz Phone 2 is priced at ¥225,360 ($1,540) in Japan. It will be available for purchase starting November 18.

Just like the Leitz Phone 1, this one may also remain exclusive to the Japanese market.

Honor Magic Vs Moniker Confirmed, Design Teased

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Nov 10, 2022

Honor’s upcoming launch event will be held on Nov. 23 in China. The event will see the arrival of a couple of new products, including the Honor 80 series and its second-foldable phone. Initial reports had dubbed the device the Honor Magic V2, but recent rumours claim that it will be called the Magic Vs. Official teasers rolled out today confirmed that Honor’s upcoming foldable phone will indeed be marketed as the Honor Magic Vs in China.

The teaser video of the Magic Vs shows that it will sport an in-ward folding design and be equipped with a golden chassis. Its top edge seems to feature a pair of microphones and a speaker grille. The teaser does hint that it will be a thinner device as compared to the original model.

To recall, the original Honor Magic V foldable phone weighed around 293 grams and had a thickness of 14.33mm. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared any information on the specifications of the device.

Rumors surrounding the Honor Magic Vs have claimed that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. Under the hood, it will have a 5,000mAh battery, which may support 66W fast charging. The device is likely to weigh around 261 grams. It appears that it may run on the Android 13 OS with the upcoming Magic UI 7.0 on top. Shown below is a leaked schematic of the Magic Vs that recently appeared on Weibo.

Rumors have it that there may not be many changes to the Magic Vs as compared to the original model. To recall, the Magic V featured a 7.9-inch foldable OLED display, a 6.45-inch OLED cover display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB / 512 GB of storage, a 4,750mAh battery with 66W charging, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. It came with a 32-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (wide) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) triple camera unit.

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Giztop is giving more than $100 Discount on the Redmi K50 Ultra smartphone (coupon)

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Daily Deals

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Nov 10, 2022

Giztop is giving a huge discount on the Redmi K50 Ultra smartphone. The phone which generally retails for $499 is now available at a discounted price of $399 only. Moreover, you can also avail of an additional discount of 2% by using the coupon code: GTD2. Thus you can buy the phone for as low as $391 only on Giztop. This price is applicable to the base variant only but the discount is available for all variants.

Redmi K50 Ultra features a 6.67” Samsung AMOLED 2K display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, 526 PPI, and 1200nits peak brightness. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus and features full DC dimming, Dolby Vision, and AI HDR technology.

Powered by the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset the phone comes with 8GB /12GB LPDDR5 RAM options and 128GB /256GB/512GB internal storage options.

Redmi K50 ultra comes with a triple rear camera setup with a 108MP main camera and 8MP + 2MP secondary sensors. For your selfies, you have a 20MP sensor in the front. Fueled by a 5000mAh battery it supports 120W fast charging and runs on Android 12 OS-based MIUI 13.

Available in three colors viz. Silver, Black, and Blue, you can now get the Redmi K50 Ultra for a heavily discounted price of $391 only at Giztop.

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