The Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioners wholly made in India have been unveiled in the country. There are five variants of the new multipurpose air-conditioners available and the starting price is Rs. 25,999 ($340). The products are a nice initiative by the company to contribute to the promotion of local content and expertise by tech companies in the country.
The new MarQ convertible inverter air-conditioners have an adjustable cooling mechanism for maximum comfort and energy efficiency. The range of sizes for the five variants available is between 0.8 to 1.5 tons. All the models use eco-friendly refrigerants, inverter compressor technology for energy efficiency, and Blue Fin Technology for improved coil protection and efficient cooling. The technology of the MarQ 4-in-1 air conditioners also mean that they do not need the luxury of a power stabilizer to effectively operate.
The smallest model of the Flipkart MarQ 4-in-1 convertible air conditioner is priced at 25,999 ($340), while the biggest model with a 1.5-ton capacity and 5-star rating is priced at Rs. 32,999 (~$431). Flipkart hopes that its foray into the AC market will be accentuated by its credentials as a solid e-commerce platform in India.
Redmi is scheduled to announce its highly anticipated Redmi K50 series this Thursday, March 17 in China. Earlier this week, the company had revealed the stunning design of one of its Redmi K50 series devices with a redesigned camera island and in a matte black design, which the company calls “Feather Black”.
Redmi K50 series in Feather Black
However, smartphones normally don’t come with only one colour option, and there are more colour options to be announced at the launch event. However, new information leaked online seems to indicate that the Redmi K50 will be coming in 4 colours in total: Black, Blue, Gold and White.
The news comes from tech enthusiast, Mayank Kumar on Twitter, which had revealed the 3 upcoming colour options via a Tweet.
Redmi K50 series in Gold
The Redmi K50 series in Gold is a refreshing look in the Android space as very few 2022 Android flagships are sporting a rich gold colourway. The only other device that comes to mind is the Golden Huawei P50 Series which was launched last year.
Redmi K50 series in Blue
The Redmi K50 series in Blue looks similar to the Matte Light Blue of its more expensive cousin, the Xiaomi 12.
Redmi K50 series in White
The Redmi K50 series in White shares a resemblance with last year’s Redmi K40/Poco F3/Mi 11X series with the Arctic White matte finish.
However, do take the leaks of the other 3 colours with a grain of salt as these leaked renders share an uncanny likeness to the official reveal of the Feather Black colourway of the Redmi K50 by Redmi themselves.
Looks are not the only deciding factor when buying a smartphone, and Redmi knows that dearly as the company is speccing out the Redmi K50 with industry-leading performance with its MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and 9000 processors under the hood.
Official Antutu Benchmarks have already shown that one of the unannounced Redmi K50 series devices equipped with the Dimensity 9000 has officially crossed the 1 million score threshold, beating out the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.
Redmi also hinted that the Redmi K50 will feature a competitive camera setup to even rival flagships higher than its price range. The Redmi K50 series launch is happening this Thursday and for more coverage on the event, stay tuned to Gizmochina.
As we inch closer to Redmi’s Flagship launch event this Thursday, the company for the past week has been promoting the Redmi K50 series on Weibo with its highlighting designs, features on Weibo.
Redmi K50 in Feather Black
The latest teaser of the Redmi K50 comes from Redmi CEO himself, Lu Weibing on Weibo. It includes 2 things that consumers find vital in a smartphone of our always-connected modern era: connectivity and sound experience.
Let’s start with connectivity, Lu mentions that the Redmi K50 lineup features the newer and better WiFi 6 160MHz, which is said to provide doubled Internet speed compared to WiFi 5. Another improvement on the connectivity front is that the Redmi K50 will now support parallel operations of WiFi and Bluetooth. Lu mentions in the post that this new feature is useful for gamers as you can now game with Bluetooth headsets on without worrying about Internet delay via WiFi, as parallel operations allow for reduced interference.
Source: Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing on Weibo
The next highlight of the Redmi K50 series is the improved audio features via its support for Dolby Atmos. The Redmi K50 lineup will not only feature Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers for a more enjoying room-wide sound experience but also features Hi-Res Audio via USB-C and Hi-Res Wireless to provide a richer audio experience for those who prefer to immerse themselves in the experience with wired or wireless headphones on.
Source: Redmi CEO, Lu Weibing on Weibo
Redmi is planning to launch the Redmi K50 series this Thursday, and earlier this week the company had already confirmed the company will be the first to launch its mobile devices with the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 and Dimensity 9000 onboard, which is said to provide groundbreaking performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and Exynos 2200.
For more details about the coverage of the Redmi K50 series launch event, stay tuned for Gizmochina’s coverage of the event this Thursday.
During its 2022 Press Day event, Segway Ninebot announced the E110A electric scooter as well as the company’s 2022 kick scooter lineup. The E110A e-scooter is coming from a growing line of seated electric scooters produced by Segway. The Segway GT- and P-series are the models that fall under the kick scooter lineup.
The Segway E110A e-scooter is a beautiful, reliable, comfortable and efficient bike that allows users to have a pleasant riding experience. Segway is gradually expanding its market reach to the seated two-wheeler electric scooter segment with the offering of the impressive E110A. The Segway E110A can achieve a top speed of 30mph, while its 1.8kWh battery can give it a range of about 35.5 miles for the scooter on a single charge. It is powered by a 1.1kW Hub motor capable of delivering a peak output of 1.5kW. The Segway E110A is thus well-suited for daily city commutes, although the battery can charge fully for up to six hours.
The Segway E110A e-scooter is lightweight, weighing about 90kg, hence it can easily operate as a sleek and highly maneuverable electric scooter suited for the buzz of city traffic. It can carry two passengers and offers a 27-liter seat bucket for storage.
The LED lights system in the E110A provides high visibility for the model, in addition to its digital dashboard, the kickstand infused into the frame, and an overall aesthetics appeal for the e-scooter. The Segway-Ninebot app provides another layer of support for the e-bike, enabling riders to track the location of the e-scooter when not in use.
The E110A has tubeless tires, front and rear disc brakes, and an IPX5 rating for water resistance. There are a few security features in the Segway E110A electric scooter including remote key operations, Password Unlock capabilities and battery safety.
Pricing and availability details were not provided in the press release, but we expect Segway to leverage its presence or reach over 200 countries to market its 2022 lineup.
Fiido is set to unveil the Beast electric scooter which can operate as either a standing bike or as a go-kart with lots of power on offer for a bike of that size. The Fiido Beast is blazing the trail in the dual-purpose functionality of the e-scooter. The power credentials of the Fiido Beast are assured with its dual electric motors, dual suspension, and a powerful battery pack.
With the Fiido Beast e-scooter, it can operate as a standing e-scooter or you can sit down and ride the bike like a two-wheeled go-kart. This combination is new in the e-scooter segment, but the innovation going on within the industry meant that it was only a matter of time before we could have seen such a crazy combination.
The Beast is an indication of the micro-mobility company Fiido navigating uncharted territory. It is an overtly powerful e-scooter that can deliver top speeds of 50km/h, thanks to its 1.3kW combined power output from its motors. The Fiido Beast has a 1.5kWh battery that offers the e-scooter a range of up to 70km. The battery is removable, thus providing more possibilities for charging the battery and also scaling up the range of the Beast with an extra battery. A keyless security system is available to release the battery and prevent unauthorized tampering.
The Fiido Beast has a mechanism for transforming the standing scooter to a go-kart via the adjustable front swingarm suspension and the little seat at the back. The 11-inch tires are suited for challenging terrains and control is in the form of the dual-wheel disc brakes which are quite efficient. The Fiido Beast weighs just 37kg and its pricing details are not known yet at this time. Fiido is undertaking an Indiegogo campaign for the Beast and there is a 40% discount that early customers may enjoy for the e-scooter.
BMAX MAXPAD I10 Pro which comes with a price tag of $149.99 is now available at a discounted price of $109.99only under the pre-order offer at Banggood. Please note that this price may change slightly for the EU area due to additional EU VAT. This price is limited to the first 200 orders only.
The first-ever ultra-light tablet from BMAX, the MAXPAD I10 Pro features a 10.1-inch IPS FHD touchscreen, with 10-point touch control and 1920x1200p resolution. The ultra-light and highly portable tablet comes with an in-cell display encased in a beautiful aluminum-alloy body and weighs just 400g.
BMAX MAXPAD I10 Pro is powered by a UNISOC Tiger T310 quad-core processor and comes with an AnTuTu BenchMark score of over 150000. It features 4GB RAM and 64GB storage space, expandable using a microSD card. For your video calls and pictures, you have a 2MP front camera and a 5MP rear camera. The tablet runs on Android 11 OS and is fueled with a massive 6000mAh battery that gives you 6 hours of continuous video playback.
On March 17, Samsung will be holding a launch event to announce the new Galaxy A-series of smartphones. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company may unveil the Galaxy A53 5G and Galaxy A33 5G at its next launch event. The company is also working on the Galaxy M53 5G. It was initially speculated that the M53 would be a rebranded version of the A53 for certain markets. ThePixel.vn’s YouTube video has leaked all the important specs of the M53 to reveal what sets it apart from the A53.
Samsung Galaxy M53 5G specifications (rumored)
The Galaxy M53 5G will arrive with a 6.7-inch S-AMOLED display that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. As far as the display design is concerned, its screen is expected to feature a centrally positioned punch-hole. The rear design of the phone is said to be similar to the Galaxy M62 from last year.
Samsung Galaxy M62
The Galaxy M53 5G will be powered by the Dimensity 900. The handset was recently seen with the D900 SoC at the Geekbench benchmarking site. The M53 is expected to arrive in Vietnam in two options, such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage.
For selfies, it has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera. The back panel of the phone will feature a quad-camera unit with a 108-megapixel primary camera. It will be coupled with an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. It will pack a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W rapid charging.
In comparison, the Galaxy A53 5G is expected to arrive with a 6.5-inch S-AMOLED FHD+ display, Exynos 1280 chip, 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It will come with a 32-megapixel front-facing camera and a 64-megapixel (main, with OIS) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.
Samsung Galaxy M53 5G pricing (rumored)
The Galaxy M53 5G is likely to cost between $450 and $480 for the base model. It will probably be made official at some point later this month.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C is the latest Redmi 10 series handset to go official. The handset sports a waterdrop notch display on the front and its textured rear shell has a squarish camera module which not only houses a dual-camera system, but also a fingerprint scanner. The handset replaces the Redmi 9C smartphone from last year.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C specifications and features
The Redmi 10C houses a 6.71-inch LCD display. Since Xiaomi is yet to share detailed information on its specs, it is unclear whether the device supports an HD+ or FHD+ resolution. The device comes preinstalled with Android 11 OS and MIUI 13.
The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the Redmi 10C. The device offers users with up to 4 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. For additional storage, it features a microSD card. The device packs a 5,000mAh battery that supports 10W charging.
The Redmi 10C has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Its rear camera setup is equipped with a 50-megapixel primary camera, which is coupled with a 2-megapixel lens. The other details of the phone are yet to be confirmed.
Xiaomi Redmi 10C pricing and availability
The Redmi 10C has arrived in Nigeria in three colors sucha s black, blue, and green. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage variant is priced at NGN 78,000 (~$188) and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage model costs NGN 87,000 (~$209).
Rumours have it that the Redmi 10C will be rebranded as the Redmi 10 handset in India. It is also speculated that the same phone may also get rebranded as the POCO C4 in India. The Redmi 10 and POCO C4 are expected to arrive in India by March or April.
Xiaomi’s upcoming global launch event, which will be held on March 15, will see the arrival of the Xiaomi 12 series of flagship phones. The Chinese manufacturer has now confirmed that the same platform will also see the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active smartwatch. While the company is yet to confirm its details, the rumour mill has already spilled a lot of information about the device.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active specifications (rumoured)
The Watch S1 Active will debut as a new variant of the Xiaomi Watch S1, which debuted in China in December 2021. Recently, Pricebaba revealed the entire specs of the Watch S1 Active. According to the report, the smartwatch will come with a round-shaped AMOLED display that measures 1.43 inches. It will be equipped with Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
The Watch S1 Active will house a 470mAh battery, which may last for up to 12 days on a single a charge. With GPS activated, the Watch S1 Active may last for up to 30 days. The smartwatch can be completely charged in about 2 hours.
When it comes to health tracking, the Watch S1 Active will track heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, and energy levels. It will come with support for 117 workout modes.
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active leaked render by 91mobiles
The Watch S1 Active will come with support for GPS/ GLONASS/ Galileo/ BDS. In addition, it will be equipped with support for Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n. The smartwatch will be compatible with devices running on Android 6.0 or above and iOS 10.0 or higher.
The other features of the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active include 5ATM water resistance, and a 22mm TPU/rubber strap. While there is no word on its pricing, it is expected to arrive in three colors such as black, white, and blue.
This year, for the first time, Realme released a top-tier flagship. We are talking about the Realme GT 2 Pro which hitten the global shelves in the last few days with amazing specifications. Despite being a premium flagship, its price is still not at the same level as the top-tier flagships from the other mainstream brands. Its price range (almost) matches the one of the OPPO Find X5, the vanilla version of the new Find X5 Series including the Find X5 Pro, and the Lite variant as well (in the global market). So is it better to go for the most advanced Relame device or for the affordable flagship of the OPPO advanced lineup? We hope to answer this question through a comparison between their specifications.
Realme GT 2 Pro vs OPPO Find X5
Realme GT 2 Pro
OPPO Find X5
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
163.2 x 74.7 x 8.2 mm,
189/199 g
160.3 x 72.6 x 8.7 mm,
196 g
DISPLAY
6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Quad HD+), AMOLED
Triple 50 + 50 + 3 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/3.0
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
Triple 50 + 13 + 50 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2
32 MP f/2.4 front camera
BATTERY
5000 mAh, fast charging 65W
4800 mAh, Fast Charging 80W, Fast wireless charging 50W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
5G, dual SIM
5G, dual SIM, reverse wireless charging
Design
Realme GT 2 Pro has a green and sustainable design. Its body has been built with a special bio-polymer which resembles the touch & feel of the paper allowing for lower carbon emissions. And it looks very innovative thanks to that. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 has a futuristic look as well, thanks to its glass + aluminum body full of curves. It has not the same ceramic body as the Find X5 Pro, but it remains a very original and interesting phone if we talk about aesthetics. Which one would you pick?
Display
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a superior display if compared to the OPPO Find X5. Its panel has the same specifications as the display found on the Find X5 Pro and the OnePlus 10 Pro. It is an AMOLED panel with a 6.7-inch diagonal, a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels, one billion colors, an adaptive refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz, a peak brightness up to 1400 nits, and the HDR10+ certification. The OPPO Find X5 has similar specifications but it comes with a lower Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and without the LTPO technology. Both the handsets come with stereo speakers and in-display fingerprint scanners.
Specs & Software
The Realme GT 2 Pro wins even when it comes to the hardware department. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 that is actually the best Qualcomm chipset to date, paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of native storage (up to 256 GB in the European market). The OPPO Find X5 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship mobile platform from 2021: the weaker Snapdragon 888. The highest-end memory configuration is the same, but the CPU and GPU performances are lower. There are not many differences between the two user interfaces installed: the Realme UI 3.0 actually comes with the ColorOS codebase just like the OxygenOS, so there are just a few different customizations, but the core is the same.
Camera
The OPPO Find X5 is a more interesting phone if we consider the camera departments. Both the handsets come with a pair of 50 MP rear cameras: a Sony IMX766 main sensor with OIS and a Sony IMX766 ultrawide camera. But the third sensor is different: the Find X5 has a better 13 MP telephoto lens, while the Realme GT 2 Pro replaces it with a 3 MP microscope camera with 40x magnification for macro shots. Further, the OPPO Find X5 adds the amazing MariSilicon X NPU improving the image quality, especially in low light conditions.
The Realme GT 2 Pro is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery, so its battery life should be longer. On the other hand, the OPPO Find X5 supports faster 80W charging and, unlike the GT 2 Pro, it even comes with wireless charging (50W).
Price
The OPPO Find X5 retails for €999/$1090 in Europe, while you can find the Realme GT 2 Pro for €749/$817. Which one should you go for? It depends on your needs: the OPPO Find X5 comes with better cameras, faster charging, and wireless charging, while the Realme GT 2 Pro has a better display, a superior chipset, and a bigger battery. Now, you can make your choice.
As the Russian Ruble continues to decline in currency exchange markets, and as more piling-upped sanctions are imposed on Russia, more companies and corporations are pulling out of Russia not only because they do not support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but also because they need to comply with the local and international sanctions in tangent with the heavy devaluation of the Russian Ruble which leads to lesser profits for the multinational corporations.
In late February, Google had earlier announced that it will be cutting down on advertisements and media from the Russian Federation as a response to the country’s invasion of Ukraine. However, this week, the company has taken further action on the ongoing situation as the company has paused the Google Play Store’s billing system for Android users in Russia.
In the official statement from Google, the company states that due to payment system disruptions, Google Play has paused its billing system for users in Russia as of March 10, 2022. Google clarified that this means users cannot purchase apps and games, make subscription payments or conduct any in-app purchases of digital goods via the Google Play Store in Russia. Free apps will remain available on the Play Store to download and install.
As for existing user subscriptions via the Google Play Store, Google informs that subscriptions will unfortunately not be able to be renewed and will be cancelled. However, the existing subscription(ie the 1-month or 1-year subscription that the Russian Android user had purchased prior to this announcement) will continue until the end of the then-current billing period. The company also clarifies that it will still honour existing developer subscription billing grace periods and any free trials will continue to work until payments are attempted.
On a closing note, Google also states that the situation is rapidly evolving and that the company encourages users to follow Google for Google’s latest update on the matter if there are changes of action.
The Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense has just launched the Game TV Ace 2023 65E55H in their home country which comes with a mind-blowing 240Hz refresh rate.
The Game TV Ace 2023 offers a 65-inch 4K display with a 178° wide viewing angle. The TV has a heavy emphasis on features that would be attractive to console gamers and therefore it offers multiple refresh rates to choose from like 120Hz, 144Hz, and 240Hz. The TV also provides a super crisp response time of 2.7ms.
The TV Ace 2023 comes equipped with Hisense U+ super image quality engine 2.0, and multiple AI-based features like AI-SR, AI color balance, AI+MEMC, AI fine light control, Darkfield detail enhancement, and 3D_LUT original color correction. The TV offers support for Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio-Visual Zone, and Dolby Game support.
On the hardware front, the Game TV Ace comes with a new 4-core A73 architecture processor, 4GB+32GB storage. The TV has support for NFC and offers WiFi 6 connectivity with a low latency mode for gaming scenarios.
The TV gets a dual 12W speaker setup powered by the Hi-Sound engine, which also offers some cool AI enhancement features like AI Upscaling surround sound field conversion, AI Scene Fit Content awareness, AI Vocal clarity, and AI Equalizer sound field equalization adjustment.
Despite coming packed with so many high-end features, the Game TV Ace 2023 is priced pretty reasonably at 4,999 ($789) yuan in the Chinese market. For now, there is no word from Hisense if they will debut the Game TV Ace 2023 outside the domestic market.
On Apple’s March 8 “Peek Performance” Event, Apple has officially unveiled the next generation of its iPad Air lineup with its headlining Apple Silicon, the M1 Chip, 5G connectivity and a wide variety of pastel colour options to choose from.
iPad Air 5 2022 highlights
As pre-orders go live, keen-eyed buyers have noticed that the latest iPad Air 5th Generation (2022) features a design change that Apple has been proud of since the launch of its first iPad back in 2010. Instead of the “iPad” wording engraved under the iconic Apple logo like the older iPad Air 4(2020) and its predecessors, the latest iPad Air 5 (2022) now has the “iPad Air” wording engraved under the Apple logo.
“iPad Air” wording on iPad Air 5 (2022)“iPad” Wording on iPad Air 4 (2020)
This design change seems rather confusing as the latest M1-powered 5th Generation iPad Pros of 2021 didn’t get the unique treatment as they still have the original “iPad” branding engraved under the Apple logo, and they didn’t switch over to an “iPad Pro” branding instead. The same goes for the iPad 9th Generation (2021) and iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021) which were also launched in September last year.
iPad Mini 6th Generation (2021)
Although the change of design seems to be confusing at first, iPad Air 5 buyers were rather unbothered by the design change, as this minimal change didn’t interfere with the tablet’s other functions such as connectivity, battery life or screen quality.
The Realme GT Neo3 is expected to debut this month. So far, we have learned plenty of its details and have also seen its design through renders. Now, the GT Neo3 has appeared in hands-on images on Weibo.
The hands-on images show the back profile of the smartphone. The smartphone’s design is in-line with what we saw in the leaked renders. The device comes with a plan back and has the camera module at the top left. The camera island holds three camera lenses, with the primary lens at the top and two other sensors below it. The LED flash is sandwiched between the sensors.
Apart from this, the GT Neo3’s specs were leaked previously. The Realme GT Neo3 will come with the new Dimensity 8100 SoC paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
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It is expected to come with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display sporting a Full-HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The display on the phone will double up as an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to come with a triple rear camera system with a 50MP IMX766 + 8MP ultra-wide + 2MP macro sensor. On the front, it will equip a 16MP snapper.
The smartphone is said to come in two battery variants. A variant with a 5,000mAh battery + 80W fast charging support and another variant with a 4,500mAh battery + 150W fast charging support.
Apart from the specs, the smartphone is expected to arrive at a CNY 2,000(~$316) price tag in China. We should see the device in China anytime this month.
Asus has just unveiled its latest mini-PC dubbed the Asus PN63-S1. The device is capable of powering up to three 4K displays and comes with an 11th gen Intel processor, with the top of the line offering accommodating a Core i7-11370H.
According to Asus’s listings, this mini-pc is equipped with a dust-proof and self-cleaning system, which can be fitted with two DDR4-3200 notebook memories for a maximum RAM capacity of 64GM. The motherboard also has two M.2 slots for SSDs and a 2.5-inch SATA slot. Only one of the M.2 slots supports PCIe Gen4 x4 and the other is restricted to PCIe Gen3 x4.
Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC
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The Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC can be configured with the following processors:
Intel Core i3-1115G4 (6 MB Cache, up to 4.1 GHz)
Intel Core i5-1135G7 (8 MB Cache, up to 4.2 GHz)
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (12 MB Cache, up to 4.7 GHz)
Intel Core i5-11300H (8 MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz)
Intel Core i7-11370H (12 MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz)
The ports offered on the Asus PN63-S1 mini-PC consists of a 2.5Gbps Ethernet, HDMI 1.4, Mini DP 1.2, Display Prot 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, three USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3.5mm audio jack, and an SD card reader. The Barebones kit with a Core i3 Processor is said to start around €430 while the Core i7-11370H barebones kit is expected to be priced at €620.
The device has also been spotted by ITHome on Asus Tmall flagship store in China where the i7-11370H configuration equipped with 8GB memory + 512GB SSD + Window 11 is priced at 5,299 yuan($836).
A mysterious OnePlus smartphone with model number PGKM10 appeared on China’s 3C certification site revealing its fast charging capabilities. However, we couldn’t figure out which device the model number belonged to. Now, the tipster DigitalChatStation has revealed that this device is none other than the previously rumored OnePlus Dimensity 8100 phone.
The tipster says that the Oppo PGKM10 or the OnePlus Dimensity 8100 device, which despite having a 160W max charging speed, will support 150W charging technology. The smartphone is further reported to have a 4,500mAh battery that is said to go from 0% to 100% in 15 minutes.
Furthermore, the smartphone is said to go official next month. If we go by this, then we might see this device’s teasers in the coming days. Soon later, the company could officially announce the release date of the smartphone.
Other than this, we all know that the OnePlus PGKM10 will be powered by the Dimensity 8100 SoC. Leaks reveal that the smartphone will sport a 6.7-inch OLED display and feature a 50MP primary lens. The lens equipped on the phone will be the popular Sony IMX766 sensor.
In related news, we are expected to see the first Dimensity 8100-powered phone from Realme this month. The smartphone will be the successor to the GT Neo2 and will be called the Realme GT Neo3. Just like the OnePlus phone, the Neo3 will also support a 150W UltraDart fast charging support. 120Hz screen, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 12GB/256GB storage are some of its rumored specs.
ViewSonic has just released their new 62 series of desktop monitors featuring USB Type-C ports and support for 65W reverse charging. The series includes VX2462-2K-MHDU, VX2762-2K-MHDU, VX2762-4K-MHDU among other models.
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
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ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
ViewSonic 62 series monitors
VX2462-2K-MHDU
The ViewSonic VX2462-2K-MHDU comes with a 23.8-inch Quad HD IPS screen, a 75Hz refresh rate, and a 5ms response time. The monitor offers HDR10 support and comes with a Blue light filter.
The monitor has thin bezzles of three sides and a thick chin and has a built-in dual 2W speaker setup. It features multiple connectors including an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 5.4KGs with the stand.
VX2762-2K-MHDU
Similar to the 24-inch variant, the ViewSonic VX2762-2K-MHDU is a Quad HD IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440p resolution, 75Hz refresh rate, and 5ms response time. The main difference here is that this one is a 27-inch monitor. The monitor also offers HDR10 support and has an 8bit color depth capable of outputting 16.7 million different colors.
The VX2762-2K-MHDU is the same design-wise and comes with a dual 2W spearer setup. It gets an HDMI 1.4 port, A Display Port 1.2, Three USB 3.0 Ports (1 up,2 down), and an Audio Out port. The display weighs 6.47kg including the stand.
VX2762-4K-MHDU
The VX2762-4K-MHDU is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor which has a 3840 x 2160p resolution and a refresh rate of 60Hz. The monitor has a maximum response time of 5ms and offers HDR support along with a blue light filter and flicker-free LED backlighting.
The monitor has two inbuilt 2W speakers and a number of ports on the back which include two HDMI 2.0 ports, a Display Port 1.2, a USB Type-C port capable of reverse charging, three USB 3.0 ports, and an Audio Out port. The monitor weighs 6.5Kg with the stand and 4.6Kg without it.
Pricing and Availability
ViewSonic has debuted the 62 series monitors in the Chinese market and it is unknown if these monitors will be made available in other markets or not. The VX2462-2K-MHDU, the VX2762-2K-MHDU, and the VX2762-4K-MHDU are priced at 1399 yuan ($221), 1499 yuan ($236), and 1799 yuan ($284) respectively.
The global wearables market has consistently seen massive growth right after the start of the COVID 19 pandemic. This growth has continued in 2021, going by a recent report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). The report shows that the global wearables market recorded a total shipping estimate of 533.6 million units in 2021 as a whole. This represents a massive 20% YoY growth.
The wearables market recorded an impressive 10.8% YoY growth in Q4 2021 alone with an estimated total shipment of 171 million units. Overall, Apple led the market with successes recorded in both the hearables and smartwatch segment. The US company’s market share in Q4 2021 was a huge 34.9%.Apple shipped an estimated 161.8 million units of wearables which includes hearables and smartwatches.
Xiaomi emerged in the second position but with a wide margin from Apple. The Chinese tech giant recorded a 7.1% YoY growth in 2021 with the smartwatch segment driving its sales. It shipped an estimated 54.4 million units in 2021 which isn’t up to half of what APple shipped during the period.
Samsung is the third-largest wearables vendor in 2021, thanks to the Galaxy Watch 4 series. The Korean tech giant saw a 20.1% YoY growth last year with an estimated 48.1 million units in shipments.
Embattled Chinese company Huawei surprisingly continued to maintain its mark in the worldwide wearables market. The company is said to have shipped an estimated 42.7 million units of wearables which is an increase of 25.6% over its shipping figures for last year. Huawei’s shipments weren’t only in China but also in European markets where it continues to enjoy huge patronage.
The biggest improvement was recorded by the Indian company Imagine Marketing, which owns the BoAt brand. The brand came in 5th place in the global market propelled by its exploit in the Indian market. This indeed underscores the rapid growth of the Indian wearable market. boAt recorded an estimated shipment of 28.6 million units as against 10 million units shipped last year. This represents a staggering 163.4% YoY growth. In Q4 2021, the company’s shipments grew 69.6% YoY.
Although Samsung’s Galaxy S series has the most marketing promo throughout the year, Samsung’s true bestsellers of the year have always been its budget and mid-range Galaxy A series. Leaks, rumours and electronics safety certifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73 devices have been spotted in the wild for the past few weeks, hinting at an imminent launch, and today one leak finally revealed when we will finally see the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series come to market.
The leak comes from the industry-famous leakster, evleaks on Twitter, sharing a promo poster for upcoming Samsung’s Galaxy A event. It seems that Samsung is planning to debut its latest 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series smartphone lineup on March 17, 2022, which is next Thursday, via Samsung.com. For context, last year’s Samsung Galaxy A52 and A72 were also launched globally on March 17 as well.
Leaked 2022 Samsung Galaxy A Event Poster, Source: evleaks
The poster does not mention or address any highlights of the 2022 Samsung Galaxy A series directly, but instead through the subtle means of graphic design. From the clipart teasers on the poster, we can deduce that several highlights of the Samsung Galaxy A series include an improved screen and camera from its predecessor, improved low-light photography capabilities and water resistance for the 2022 Galaxy A lineup.
As the highlight of the event this year would be the Samsung Galaxy A33, A53 and A73, Samsung actually decided to quietly launch the entry-level Samsung A series devices, the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 last week. Despite being entry-level smartphones, these 2 devices actually have a lot to offer for buyers who aren’t willing to break the bank.
Samsung Galaxy A23
Both the Samsung Galaxy A13 and A23 feature enhanced durability with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the front display(the same one used on the Galaxy Note 9), a long-lasting 5000mAh battery, faster 25W charging support(same as the standard flagship Galaxy S22) compared to last year’s 15W found on the Galaxy A12 and A22, and upgraded cameras. If Samsung’s entry-level devices this year already have this much to offer, it would be interesting to see what the company has to offer in its 2022 mid-range offerings.
Samsung had remained silent about newer iterations of its Quantum Dot OLED TVs at CES 2022, despite rival Sony launching several of them. But that looks to be changing now with the emergence of a new listing at an online retail site.
American online retailer Value Electronics has now listed the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED, even as Samsung is yet to provide any official details about the product.
According to the listing, the Samsung QS95B QD-OLED TV will be available in two sizes – 55 inches and 65 inches. Both models appear to support DCI-P3, BT.2020 profiles for richer HDR viewing, and run Samsung’s own Tizen operating system with support for voice control.
Aside from this, the QS95B also offers four HDMI 2.1 ports along with advanced features like a 120Hz refresh rate and VRR. It even has a built-in next-generation ATSC 3.0 OTA tuner.
There is no indication of the pricing yet, but Quantum Dot OLED TVs don’t usually come cheap, so expect the same for the Samsung QS95B too. Regardless, now that a retail site as major as Value Electronics felt it’s in a position to set up a page for Samsung’s new QD OLED TVs, more official information is set to drop really soon, so stay tuned.
In other news, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 has been listed on Amazon India and its launch appears imminent. For further details, head here.
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