Apple iMac Pro to have design similar to 24-inch M1 iMac and pack M1 Pro/Max chipset

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Jan 31, 2022

Apple has been revamping its lineup of computers to be powered by the Apple Silicon processors and the next device up for the upgrade from Apple is the iMac Pro which is expected to launch in a few months.

According to the new report from Mark Gurman of Bloomberg’s Power On newsletter, it has been reiterated that the upcoming iMac Pro from the technology giant will come with a revamped design and upgraded specifications.

It is said that the 27-inch iMac Pro will feature a design similar to the 24-inch iMac which is powered by an M1 chipset. There have been reports claiming that the device may feature a Mini LED backlighting for the display and have a 120Hz refresh rate.

Internally, the device is expected to come powered by the recently announced M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets from Apple, the same processors that are powering the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models launched last year.

While there has not been any official communication from Apple regarding this upcoming iMac Pro model, reports indicate that the product could get launched in early 2022, probably at the Spring event.

Apart from the Apple iMac Pro, the company is gearing up to launch several new products throughout this year, including the AirPods Pro 2, M2 chipset, new MacBook models powered by a new processor, and much more.

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Vivo Y33s 5G launch imminent, specifications, images, and pricing emerge

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Jan 31, 2022

Last month, a Vivo phone with model number V2166A was approved by China’s 3C certification site. A reliable tipster had claimed that it will be debuting in the Chinese market with the Vivo Y33s 5G moniker. It will be different from the Helio G80 powered Y33s, which is a 4G LTE device. The handset has now emerged in the product library of China Telecom through which its specifications, images, and pricing have been revealed.

Vivo Y33s 5G pricing, release date (rumored)

As per the China Telecom listing, the Vivo Y33s 5G will be available in variants like 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$251), 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,599 Yuan (~$251), and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage for 1,699 Yuan (~$267).

It will come in colors like Nebula Blue, Fluorite Black, and Early Snow Dawn. The listing states that it will be available for buying in China from Feb. 12.

Vivo Y33s 5G specifications (rumored)

The Vivo Y33s 5G has a 6.51-inch LCD panel with a waterdrop notch. The screen offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It has an 8-megapixel front camera and a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system on the back. It runs on Android 12 OS, which is likely to be overlaid with Vivo’s UI.

The Y33s 5G is fueled by the Dimensity 700 chipset and up to 8 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of native storage and microSD card support. It includes a 5,000mAh battery, which is expected to carry support for 18W charging. The device measures 164 x 75.84 x 8.25mm and weighs 185 grams.

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Huawei Nova Y9a launched with pop-up selfie camera, full-screen display

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 31, 2022

Huawei has silently announced the Huawei Nova Y9a smartphone in South Africa. The trend of pop-up selfie camera phones has almost gone since most smartphones available in the market either sport a punch-hole or a waterdrop notch display design. The major attraction of the Nova Y9a is that it is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera, which allows it to sport a full-screen display devoid of any notch or cutout. Here is all the information on the specifications, features, and pricing of the Nova Y9a.

Huawei Nova Y9a specifications and features

The Huawei Nova Y9a features a 6.63-inch notch-less IPS LCD display that offers 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The company claims that it offers a 92 percent screen-to-body ratio. The pop-up camera module houses a 16-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture.

The rear shell of the Nova Y9a has a round-shaped camera module that houses a 64-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide snapper with a 120-degree FOV, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel depth assist lens. The handset offers photography features such as super night mode, EIS, and 1080p video shooting.

The Nova Y9a is a mid-ranger powered by the Helio G80 chipset. The device ships with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built-in UFS 2.1 storage. There is an NM card slot onboard for additional storage. It runs on the older Android 10 OS with EMUI 10.1 on top. Like other Huawei phones, the Nova Y9a lacks Google apps and services.

The Nova Y9a has a 4,300mAh battery to keep the lights on. The device carries support for 40W SuperCharge fast charging technology. It offers connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 8.95mm in thickness and weighs 197 grams.

Huawei Nova Y9a pricing and availability

The Huawei Nova Y9a is landed in South Africa with pricing of ZAR 6,499 (~$417). The handset is also heading to markets in the Middle East and Middle Asia. It comes in three colors like Space Silver, Sakura Pink, and Midnight Black.

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Tecno Spark 8C launched with 90Hz display, 5,000mAh battery

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Jan 31, 2022

Tecno Spark 8C is the latest Spark 8-series smartphone to go official. In September 2021, the company unveiled Spark 8, which was followed by Spark 8P in October. The Spark 8 Pro debuted in November and Spark 8T was made official in December. Now comes the all-new Spark 8C packed with mid-range specs such as a 90Hz display, a Unisoc chipset, a big battery, and 13-megapixel dual cameras.

Tecno Spark 8C specifications and features

The Spark 8C has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display that offers an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device runs on Android 11 OS and HiOS 7.6 skin. It is equipped with an LED flash assisted 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

The rear camera unit of the Spark 8C has a 13-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture. It is assisted an AI lens and an LED flash unit. The camera module also houses a fingerprint scanner. The Spark 8C supports photography features such as the bokeh effect, AI scene recognition, panorama, HDR mode, AR stickers, and 1080p time-lapse photography.

The official listing of the Spark 8C has no information on its processor. Speculations are rife that it is powered by the Unisoc T606 chipset. The device comes with 2 GB / 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of built-in storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery, which seems to support 10W charging.

The Spark 8C comes with other features such as DTS surround sound, extended RAM, microSD card slot, and NFC. The handset sports an impressive rear design, and it comes in multiple colors such as Turquoise Cyan, Magnet Black, Iris Purple and Diamond Grey.

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Motorola MA1 Android Auto dongle sold out in a jiffy in its first sale

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

Motorola‘s MA1 dongle which offers wireless Android Auto to cars was launched a few days back and its launch inventory was quickly sold out on Amazon. The Motorola MA1 dongle is the first Google-certified dongle for wireless Android Auto in cars, and it had a rapturous reception with more consumers desirous of having the product. There will be restocking of the Amazon inventory and today, target.com also provides the opportunity for customers to get their dongles via its platform.

SGW Global is the company producing the Motorola-branded dongle and it seems it is doing everything to meet rising consumer demand for the dongle. SGW says all bottleneck issues affecting the restocking of the MA1 on Amazon will be resolved quickly and the platform will resume taking orders. The wireless form of Android Auto looks like an exciting proposition and this could be part of the reasons for the surge in demand for the MA1 dongle. The wired form of Android Auto limits the speed of charging, hence the wireless option comes with convenience and other premium features like faster pairing and the crowdfunded AAWireless.

Android Auto is an optimized version of the Android platform for seamless use in a moving vehicle. It offers hands-free and minimal interactions between the driver and his smartphone so the driver can keep his eyes on the road. The MA1 dongle will therefore provide added functionality and enhanced hands-free operations of the app.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 promo video and marketing images leaked online

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

Samsung’s flagship offerings for 2022 are expected to be unveiled on February 9. However, that has not stopped a raft of leaks relating to the Galaxy S22. The latest leak is a promo video for the device together with some marketing images of the device. The new leaks indicate that there may not be any slowdown in the buildup to the launch of the Galaxy S22 lineup.

A South Korean tipster tweeted the promo video and marketing images of the S22 showing that three models will debut in the S22 lineup namely the Galaxy S22, the Galaxy S22 Plus, and the Galaxy S22 Ultra which is the highest model in the lineup. The Galaxy S22 will have a 6.1-inch display, while the Galaxy S22 Plus sports a 6.6-inch screen, and the S22 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch display. There are no new details from the leak, however, as much has been said about the Galaxy S22 series including the camera setup, display, battery, chipset, and memory configuration.

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A previous leak had indicated that pre-orders will begin on February 14, while sales commence on February 25. Going by the massive hype that has trailed the Galaxy S22 series, there is a possibility of limited availability so the early birds will certainly get the available units.

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Google’s tablet division is on a recruitment spree; a new Pixel tablet on the way?

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

There seems to be some degree of seriousness in the plans of Google to deliver an Android tablet going by recent decisions the company has made relating to hiring an expert for a new division to oversee the project. Google has made overtures to smartphone manufacturers to start building hardware for the Android tablet while the tech giant is also pursuing the development of the Android 12L software infrastructure which is targeting tablets and foldable devices. The Android 12L is a mid-cycle update to enhance the functionality of the tablet device.

Google has now gone a step further to offer a new job opening for a Senior Engineering Manager, Android Tablet App Experience, which is seen as the team lead in the new division for the Android tablet. In the job description for the position, Google says it believes that the future of computing is shifting towards more powerful and capable tablets, which is in line with Google’s research direction. Industry watchers feel that Google could have pursued the Android tablet development when the iPad first surfaced more than a decade ago.

The new division for the development of the Android tablet certainly has its work cut out. It has to work rapidly to deliver products that could sway consumer apathy away from the project. It is several years away from the development and it remains to be seen what will be the roadmap for fast-tracking development within the Android tablet segment. Google may have to provide sustained investments and draw the best technology to catch the attention of a skeptical market. Google’s second effort at an Android tablet needs to go the whole hog.

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Samsung edges Intel to lead the semiconductor market in 2021

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Jan 30, 2022

The latest Counterpoint Research report on the semiconductor industry in 2021 has shown that Samsung made strong gains to outshine other chipmakers to the top position, taking Intel off the perch in the process. The semiconductor industry is still reeling from the downturn that coincided with the coronavirus pandemic and had seen massive chip shortages affecting several segments of the tech manufacturing chain.

There is also a seeming proxy war between China and the United States, with both countries announcing entity lists that affected some chipmakers. There were changes observed from the previous year in terms of the overall revenue outlook. However, Samsung remained strong with excellent showings in both logic IC and memory segments as its niche offerings. Other manufacturers in the lineup include SK Hynix, Micron, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA.

The details from Counterpoint show that Samsung trumped Intel in DRAM and NAND flash market performance, with major smartphone chip manufacturers and GPU vendors also having an impressive 2021 performance. The top 15 chipmakers accounted for $421.5 billion in revenue for 2021, indicating a 7.4% improvement from 2020. Samsung’s 2021 chip revenue was $81.3 billion, up by 30.5% from its 2020 revenue.

Counterpoint is projecting that the chip crisis could extend beyond H1 2022 although there are indications that the situation is improving rapidly. In addition, there had been some infrastructural improvements that will become visible from 2023 when new foundries come on board. Samsung will hope to continue churning out strong results, going forward, and would hope to sustain its top position, as it expands its operations.

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The world’s second USB-C iPhone is waterproof but could only sell for $3k

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

Apple’s iPhone has remained an iconic and hugely functional smartphone, with huge followership across political and economic divides. When design engineer Ken Pillonel decided to replace the lightning connector of an iPhone X with a USB-C port, he ended up selling what was called the world’s first-ever USB-C iPhone for $86,000. That was a massive buy for the new device which was seen as a collector’s item, hence its high price. Pillonel’s feat has inspired a few other persons, one of which was Gernot Jobstl, who tweaked the iPhone further to provide waterproof protection as well as USB-C charging support. Jobstl’s prototype was thus the second-ever iPhone with the USB-C port.

The reception of the new iPhone was however not as elevated as its predecessor. It was sold for $3,000, which is far below the price of its predecessor. It seemed that the device touted as the world’s first waterproof USB-C iPhone could not generate enough traction to sway collectors or users to the propriety and functionality of the device. Jobstl had showcased the operation of the modified iPhone X with USB-C charging in a YouTube video, stressing his plans that support for the device could engender further research on similar projects.

The auction of Jobstl’s USB-C iPhone X saw a lone bidder getting the smartphone at $3,000, and this was certainly below the expectation of its producer. The functionality of the USB-C waterproof iPhone could have done it in, as it has several limitations. The absence of fast charging, lack of bidirectional charging, as well as the fact that it lacked any guarantee, all contributed to its seeming rejection by the market. Officially, it is also unlikely that Apple will shift to USB-C charging support in upcoming models, as portless charging is a direction that some OEMs are currently exploring.

Apple’s recent MagSafe technology and other tech innovations point to the possibility of having iPhones that may not even need the lightning port for charging. Therefore, enthusiasm for a waterproof USB-C iPhone may not generate any traction as seen by the almost zero reception from the Jostl innovation.

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Former Lenovo Mobile head & Xiaomi VP Chang Cheng leaves Xiaomi

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Jan 30, 2022

Former Lenovo Mobile head and Xiaomi Group vice-president Chang Cheng has reportedly left the company. The tech guru had joined Xiaomi in January 2020 leaving his former position as Lenovo’s VP and head of the mobile division.

In an official statement to NetEase Technology, Xiaomi officially confirmed the exit of Cheng. The statement also revealed that he left for personal reasons and that the company understood and respected personal wishes.

Cheng was officially announced to have joined Xiaomi by Lei Jun on the first working day of 2020. His job schedule involved mobile phone product planning. At that time, Chang Cheng had expressed elation that joining Xiaomi is the most beautiful expectation. However, the recruitment wasn’t without any controversy.

After Cheng was unveiled by Xiaomi, Lenovo had issued a statement saying that the company and all executives have signed a non-compete clause. The company then applied for labor arbitration. It is reported that in October of that year, the Labor Dispute Arbitration Committee announced the ruling on the case where it was decided that Cheng will continue to perform the non-compete obligation and pay 5.25 million yuan liquidated damages for breaching the non-compete obligation.

In response, Chang Cheng’s attorneys issued a statement that they would file a lawsuit with the court against the ruling, which has not yet come into effect due to the appeal.

It was reported recently that Xiaomi’s founder and chairman Lei Jun had retired from the company but he was quick to issue a statement that there was just a readjustment in the board which saw him step down as the head of the electronics division.

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Forget 10,000mAh Powerbanks, This Man Created a 27 million mAh Powerbank that can Power Your TV

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Jan 30, 2022

With the trend of unremovable batteries in laptops and smartphones, power banks have become quite essential to one’s daily carry in their backpack. At first, consumers were looking for 5000 mAh battery packs, then 10000 mAh, and then 20000 mAh, as our electronics become more and more power-hungry. Well, one Chinese influencer has taken power banks to another level as he has now created a 27 million mAh power bank from scratch.

Chinese electronics handyman influencer, Handy Geng, recently published a video on his Weibo and YouTube, titled “I Made a 27,000,000 mAh Portable Power Bank”. In the video, he satirically mentions that he is fed up with his friends having bigger power banks than him, and he wanted to show that he had the biggest and longest-lasting battery of them all.

From the construction of the power bank, it seems like the man bought himself a huge flat battery pack, similar to those you would find on the bottom of an EV. He then protected the battery pack with a silver metallic casing to make the design resemble much of a power bank albeit enlarged.

27-million-mah-power-bank-casing — 27,000,000 mAh Power Bank Casing

Next was to set up the input and output charging ports, the mad lad installed 1 input charging port with 60 output charging ports that support up to 220V of electrical potential voltage.

He demonstrated that with his newest “invention”, this power bank can now charge up to 20 devices ranging from smartphones, tablets, and laptops at the same time.

In addition, with the power bank’s high 220V voltage rating, it can also support charging a TV, a washing machine, and an electric induction cooker pot, all at once with no major short circuits.

27-million-mah-power-bank-with-tv-washing-machine — The power bank powering a TV and washing machine at once

However, due to comedic and exaggerated purposes, the power bank is no longer portable due to its sheer size. But hey, at least when the power is out, this power bank can now save the day with its humungous capacity.

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Huawei Squeezes into Top 10 Most Valuable Brands of 2022 among 500 Other International Brands

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Leo Wong De Quan

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Jan 30, 2022

Earlier this week, Counterpoint Research had revealed that Huawei had dropped out from the Top 5 smartphone brands market share in China as of Q4 2021. Compared to its 23% market share in Q4 2020, the company now only holds 7% of the smartphone market in China, shrinking to three times smaller than the previous year. Despite this, Huawei’s value as a company as a whole did not decline. Instead, the company’s value has now grown into becoming the top 10 most valuable brands of 2022.

Huawei-tweet — Huawei Retweeted a ranking of the world’s top 10 most valuable brands in 2022

On Twitter, Huawei recently retweeted a report from Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading brand valuation consultancies headquartered in London. In the Twitter post, Huawei mentions that despite many unforeseen challenges faced by the company, it had managed to improve its rankings in the world’s most valuable in 2022. For reference, the company was ranked the 15th most valuable brand of 2021, however in 2022, the company managed to jumped 6 spots and became the 9th most valuable brand of 2022 among 500 other international brands. Huawei was to be valued at 71.2 billion USD.

As for the report from Brand Finance, it can be accessed via brandirectory.com. From the report, it was concluded that Apple is the most valuable brand of 2022, with an estimated valuation of 355.1 billion USD. Coming in as runner ups are the 3 other US tech giants, namely Amazon valued at 350.3 billion USD, Google at 263.4 billion USD and Microsoft at 111.9 billion USD.

As for other tech companies, Samsung is ranked 6th valued at 107.3 billion USD, Facebook is ranked 7th valued at 101.2 billion USD and Verizon was ranked 10th most valuable brand of 2022 valued at 69.6 billion USD.

So how did Huawei manage to increase its brand value despite facing supply issues because of the US sanctions? Well, although Huawei’s smartphone market share fell drastically, Huawei’s other businesses are facing exponential growth. Ever since Huawei got restricted by the US sanctions, the company has been branching out into other businesses, such as Smart TVs, Smartwatches and Smart Electric Cars as well.

huawei-aito-m5 — Huawei AITO M5 Smart EV Promo Poster

Huawei collaborated with the famous car manufacturer, Seres, to launch its premium hybrid electric smart car series, AITO, with the first model being the AITO M5. Huawei Executive, Richard Yu mentioned that by diversifying Huawei’s product catalog to include cars, its retail business could survive in China, as the profit margins per unit for cars are generally higher than its premium smartphones. Richard also boldly claims that “With the appeal of the Huawei AITO M5 smart cars and paired with its countywide sales network, Huawei will be able to sell 300,000 smart cars in 2022.”

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Razer Symphony headrest with a built-in customizable RGB lighting launched

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

When it comes to gaming rigs and accessories, Razer is a brand that readily comes to mind. The brand not only manufactures powerful rigs that ensure users get the full juice of the device but also includes custom RGB lighting on its products taking the fun of gaming a notch higher. The brand has just launched a gaming chair headrest that bears the moniker Razer Symphony Headrest.

Apart from having an ergonomic design tailored towards delivering a comfortable sitting position while gaming, the headrest also lights up during gaming. That is because it is equipped with a powerful platform that controls approximately 16.8 million colors supporting the display of countless patterns and dynamic in-game lighting effects.

The ergonomic design includes a sculpted curvature that naturally supports a perfect posture. While the Symphony headrest isn’t designed squarely for the brand’s array of gaming chairs, the company says the headrest works best if used with its gaming chair.

Internally, the Razer Symphony Headrest is stuffed with thick memory foam to provide long-lasting support and comfort. The foam provides full support to the user as it fits the share of the head. The company touts the headrest as capable of providing good cushioning regardless of the duration of use. It also has a smooth and soft surface, with a black velvet cover.

Further, the Razer Symphony headrest comes with a mobile power storage bag on the back of the headrest. It equally features an external power supply design. The mobile power source can be stored on the back compartment while in use, thus preventing any form of cable interference.

The Razer Symphony headrest is reportedly listed on major e-commerce platforms and is priced at 999 yuan (~$157).

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Xiaomi Youpin’s Midian Light-sensing Reading Lamp emits zero blue light

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

Xiaomi first crowdfunded the Midian Zero Blue Music Atmosphere Light packing a Bluetooth speaker in February 2021. The product which was developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences of Nanchang University was a highly popular one perhaps, as a result of the desire of many to have a lamp that won’t emit harmful blue light. The team has now unveiled a similar product which is dubbed Midian light-sensing reading lamp. The Midian light-sensing reading lamp has an original golden-yellow LED light source that is based on the golden-yellow LED of silicon substrate as the core. The eye protection reading and writing lamp adopts double-ring optical design, which perfectly integrates working white light and unique zero blue light.

It also has a built-in light-sensing intelligent algorithm. After the light-sensing function is turned on, the desk lamp will continue to sense the brightness of the surrounding light environment. Through the smart algorithm, the output brightness of the lamp head is automatically adjusted, and the desktop illumination is always unified between 500-750lux.

It uses high-quality white LED chips, 4000K warm white light, high CRI, and the central illumination can reach 2000LuX. The long arm span is equipped with a ring-shaped optical design, which brings a large-scale lighting area, providing a smoother lighting experience, and making every detail visible.

The Midian Light-sensing reading lamp carries a retail price of 799 yuan (~$125) but is on offer for the duration of the crowdfunding exercise at Xiaomi Youpin for 399 yuan (~$62).

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Redmi 2201116SC full specifications leaked, launch seems imminent

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Jan 30, 2022

Redmi has planned to launch the Redmi K50 series in February in China. Reports have revealed that model numbers 22021211RC, 22041211AC, 22011211C, and 21121210C will be arriving in the Chinese market as Redmi K50, K50 Pro, K50 Pro+, and K50 Gaming Edition. Reports have revealed there is another Redmi phone with model number 2201116SC waiting to go official in China. The entire specifications of the device have been revealed through its TENAA certification.

Redmi 2201116SC specifications

The Redmi 2201116SC has a 6.67-inch OLED FHD+ display, which may support 90Hz / 120Hz refresh rate. It is powered by a 5G-ready 2.2GHz octa-core processor. It may ship with 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB of storage. It seems to be running on Android 11 with MIUI 13 skin on top.

The device is equipped with a 108-megapixel triple camera unit and a 16-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 4,900mAh rated battery and it appears that the device will carry support for 67W fast charging. Probably, it is equipped with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The handset has 164.19 x 76.1 x 8.12mm dimensions and weighs 202 grams. It is likely to arrive in colors like red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet, black, white, and grey.

The images of the Redmi 2201116SC are not yet showing in its TENAA listing. In terms of specs, it seems to be identical to the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G that debuted with Snapdragon 695. Hence, it appears that the Redmi 2201116SC will be launching soon as the rebadged edition of the global Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G in China. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the device.

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Infinix Zero 5G India launch teased, here’s what to expect

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 30, 2022

Infinix has started teasing the Zero 5G in India. It will be debuting soon as the company’s first 5G-ready handset. Here is what to expect from the upcoming Zero 5G handset.

Look closely. Everything is encompassed in Zero. The beginning, the middle, the end. pic.twitter.com/sLSr2i2hFd

— InfinixIndia (@InfinixIndia) January 29, 2022

Infinix Zero 5G design

The Infinix Zero 5G renders that it will be sporting a punch-hole display on the front. It appears that the handset will be available in black and orange colors. The appearance of the orange variant suggests it could be equipped with a leather back. The power button available on the right edge of the device will also work as a fingerprint scanner. The rear camera setup of the phone has three cameras and two sets of LED flash units.

Infinix Zero 5G#Infinix #InfinixZero5G pic.twitter.com/Hl8zvqhuxo

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) January 29, 2022

Last week, XDA Developers had shared the live shots of an upcoming Infinix phone with Dimensity 900 chip and a 48-megapixel main camera. The renders shared by the tipsters show that the handset teased by the publication could be the Zero 5G.

Infinix Zero 5G specifications (rumored)

Reports have revealed that the Infinix Zero 5G has a 6.67-inch OLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a front camera of 16-megapixel. Its rear camera setup may comprise a 48-megapixel main camera, an ultrawide lens, and a telephoto snapper.

Infinix Zero 5G pic.twitter.com/mF5ydCKdBv

— Yuri 1.9.8.4.🦊 (@semenko_yuri) January 29, 2022

The Dimensity 900 powered device may arrive with 8 Gb of RAM, 128 GB of built-in storage, and Android 11 OS. It may house a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The handset will carry a sub-Rs 20,000 (~$266) pricing in India.

The Infinix Zero 5G is expected to launch in multiple markets. Now that the Indian division of the brand has its teased arrival, it appears that the Zero 5G may land in India in February.

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OPPO Reno7 Indian/global edition renders, specs leak reveals its different from China’s Reno7 series

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 30, 2022

OPPO will be launching the Reno7 series of smartphones on Feb. 4 in India. It is still clear how many Reno7 models will be unveiled on the said date. The company has been teasing the Reno7 Pro 5G, which appears to be the same device that debuted in China in December 2021. However, there have been conflicting reports about the vanilla model. It does not seem to be the same Reno7 5G from China. Now, reliable tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has leaked the official renders of the Reno7 5G, which will be heading to India and global markets. The leak has also revealed the specifications and pricing of the device.

OPPO Reno7 5G design

The Reno7 5G India/global edition has a punch-hole display on the front with a noticeable chin. The rear side of the device has a triple camera unit. It can be seen in black and blue colors.

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Like other OPPO phones, the Reno7 5G has volume buttons. A power button is available on the right edge of the device. A microphone is placed on the top edge of the Reno7 5G, whereas its bottom edge has a 3.5mm audio jack, a microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. For security, it has an under-display fingerprint scanner. The device measures 7.81mm in thickness and weighs 7.81 grams.

OPPO Reno7 5G specifications, price (rumored)

The Reno7 5G India/global version has a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 front camera. Its back panel has a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The Dimensity 900 chipset is present under the hood of the smartphone. It has a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W SuperVOOC charging. It is equipped with 5 GB of extended RAM. Unfortunately, the leak has no information on the display details of the device. The tipster claimed that the 8 GB RAM + 256 GB edition of the device will be priced at Rs 30,000 (~$400).

These specs suggest that the Reno7 5G India/global variant is different from China’s Reno7 5G and Reno7 SE.

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HP’s 11-inch tablet with a rotating camera launched for $499

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

HP first announced its 11-inch tablet back in September 2021 and it has now berthed in the United States with a $499 price tag. HP’s new 11-inch tablet features a rotating camera, with an Intel Pentium Silver N6000 processor and only one memory configuration. It can be purchased with or without a physical keyboard. The tablet is being sold on Best Buy.

The HP tablet has a screen-to-body ratio of 84.6% with 100% sRGB color space coverage and active pen input support for the display. The Intel Pentium Silver N6000 is a Jasper Lake processor with 6W TDP, four cores, a 3.3 GHz CPU boost clock speed, and the Jasper Lake 32 EU Intel UHD Graphics card.

The slate features a single memory configuration of 4GB RAM together with 128GB of storage. It equally runs on Windows 11 Home in S mode. The tablet comes with a USB-C port for charging and connecting other devices. It also features a fingerprint reader embedded under the power button.

The device is available on Best Buy for $499 while the package that includes the keyboard accessory will cost $599. The keyboard does not have backlighting and HP is currently not selling the keyboard alone. It is available in a single Natural Silver color variant.

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Logitech G413 SE Gaming Keyboard models launched starting at $69.99

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

Logitech’s latest wired mechanical keyboards have been unveiled with a starting price of $69.99. The Logitech G413 SE and G413TKL mechanical keyboards offer some understated functionality and could be great for their affordable prices.

The Logitech G413 SE is a full-size keyboard while the G413 TKL is a tenkeyless model with the number keys absent, thus making it more compact and less expensive. The G413 TKL is priced at $69.99 while the G413 SE costs $79.99. Unlike their predecessor, the G413 keyboard which uses Logitech’s Romer-G switches, the G413 SE and G413 TKL both use a set of Cherry MX-style switches, although they are not manufactured by Cherry. The switches, according to a Logitech spokesperson, are manufactured by Longhua Switches. The switches are easily compatible with other replacement keycaps, so changing or tweaking the keyboard later will not be a problem.

Both keyboards sport a simple design with a black-brushed aluminum-magnesium alloy and the keycaps have a simple black design. The keycaps are made of durable PBT plastic with transparent lettering that accentuates the white backlighting present in both models.

Logitech says both the G413 SE and G413 TKL wired mechanical keyboards will go on sale in February 2022, and the company hopes the two models will get a decent reception due to their functionality and affordability. Global availability details are sketchy at this time.

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BYD unveils a more compact electric school bus with up to 255km range

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 30, 2022

BYD has introduced its unique Type A electric school bus that is capable of carrying 30 students, with a range of about 225km (140 miles) and vehicle-to-grid capability. The signposting feature of the new BYD electric bus is its vehicle-to-grid capacity which offers off-grid power to schools. Furthermore, it is zero-emission, and its significantly reduced maintenance and fueling cost will also be beneficial to schools.

In 2021, BYD was the second-largest manufacturer of BEVs, with over 320,000 units produced in China. Its operations include the development and manufacture of the blade EV batteries, and the US school system heralded its debut in June 2021 with its Type D electric buses. It continues to collaborate with other players in the integration of V2G technologies into commercial EV fleets for enhanced versatility. While the Type D buses come with a larger carrying capacity, the new BYD Type A electric buses are smaller but will also provide power to US schools, in addition to the safe and clean transportation it offers.

In a press release by BYD, we now know that the new buses will come in sizes of 22.9ft, 24.5ft, and 26.7ft and this is ideal for routes with fewer students and students with disabilities. The bus will be powered by a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery which can recharge either via DC or single-phase AC supply, that is, 150kW DC fast charging or 19.2kW single-phase AC charging. The company says the new buses could cut fuelling and maintenance costs by as high as 60%, while also offering clean energy to the school when it is not operational during school hours.

BYD is however yet to announce any pricing information for the new Type A buses, neither have they put out a release date for the vehicles.

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