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Italy in talks with Intel for a multibillion dollar chip plant: Report

Rome is apparently seeking to win over Intel and have it invest billions to build a chipmaking plant in Italy. The news arrives amid a global shortage of semiconductors that has affected various economies and industries across the globe.

Intel

According to a Reuters report, sources close to the matter have revealed that Italy is drawing up offers to convince the chipmaking giant to setup an advanced chip production site in the country. As per the three sources, the government is already in talks with team blue regarding the potential investment, with its preliminary estimates being more than 4 billion euros (roughly 4.7 billion US Dollars).

Notably, the new chip plant in Italy would be in line with the drive by the US group that seeks to build advanced semiconductor based factories in Europe. This, in turn, would help prevent major shortages or supply constraints in the future. For those unaware, the world is currently facing a global shortage of chipsets. The issue in supply was so sizeable that automobile production for certain carmakers had halted entirely earlier this year.

Intel

Now, it seems that Rome is ready to fund part of this multi billion dollar plan that could reach around 8 billion euros just to build a cutting edge chip plant with Intel. This factory would also create more than 1000 jobs in the nation. One of the sources told Reuters that “The government is preparing a very detailed offer with the aim of clinching a deal by the end of the year. Discussions with Intel are at an advanced stage. There is no deal yet, but if the government works hard on this it has a good chance of bringing the plant to Italy.”

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Amazon India teases Huawei Watch Fit New; expected to launch soon

Huawei Watch Fit, a fitness tracker from the Chinese company which was first launched last year, has been updated when the company launched its successor, dubbed as Huawei Watch Fit New. Recently, it was revealed that the device will soon debut in India.

Now, Amazon India has published a landing page that confirms the imminent launch of the Huawei Watch Fit New in the country. This also indicates that the wearable device will be exclusively available through the online marketplace Amazon.

Huawei Watch Fit New

The Huawei Watch Fit New will be offered in four color options in India — Distilled Blue, Graphite Black, Pomelo Red, and Sakura Pink. As of now, the pricing and availability details of the wearable product for the Indian market aren’t known.

We expect the device to be similar to the model launched in China. It features a 1.64-inch Vivid AMOLED display — the same as the original model launched last year, offering 280 x 456 pixels resolution. There isn’t much difference in terms of design. It comes with 300 different dials users can choose from.

It has support for 97 sports modes as the company has now added support for jump rope. It also comes with features like animated workouts, automatic identification of swimming styles, SWOLF score, and many more. As for the battery life, the company is claiming that it can offer up to 10 days of battery juice.

Further, the device has 24/7 heart rate monitoring, 24/7 blood oxygen monitoring, sleep tracking, menstrual tracking, and stress monitoring. It also supports call notifications, application alerts, music playback control, NFC payment, and can also control compatible smart home appliances.

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XPeng announces full-scenario driver assistance tech system for 2023: plans to dethrone Tesla?

XPeng Motors has announced a full-scenario driver assistance tech system that will be unveiled in the first half of 2023, thus going a step further to fully autonomous driving.

According to some industry analysts, the Guangzhou-based electric vehicle start-up is set to be the world’s first to deliver point-to-point driver assistant services from vehicle switch-on to parking with an updated version of its XPilot technology (via South China Morning Post).

The current XPilot 3.0 version was unveiled earlier this year. It has navigation guided pilot (NGP) functions on highways and has recorded 11.98 million kilometers of driving. It is now being superseded by XPilot 3.5, set to go live in the first half of 2022. This will in turn be upgraded to XPilot 4.0 in 2023 to enable full-scenario driver assistance on XPeng vehicles.

XPilot 3.5 will provide driver assistant technology on the roads in urban areas. XPeng’s P5 sedan, the world’s first Lidar-guided smart car, will be able to self-park and read traffic lights.

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By Anonymousfox36 – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0

He Xiaopeng, co-founder and chief executive of XPeng on Sunday said that the company will be accelerating the development process to mass-produce vehicles fitted with the latest digital technologies to stay ahead of competitors. These include companies like NIO, WM Motor, BYTON, Lucid, Qoros Auto, Lit Motors, and of course, Tesla.

“Our exploration of more efficient, safer, carbon-neutral mobility solutions goes far beyond just smart EVs,” Xiaopeng said at the company’s Tech Day virtual briefing. “It is the cornerstone of our long-term competitive advantages.”

A driver assistance system (DAS) is a precursor to autonomous driving that analyses real-time traffic data sent by on-board sensors using algorithms. Environment-detection sensors can assist a vehicle in deciding whether or not to pass a slow-moving vehicle, although human involvement is still required.

XinZhou Wu, vice-president of autonomous driving at XPeng Motors said that XPilot 4.0 will be built on a comprehensive hardware upgrade. This will be supported by two Orin-X autonomous driving system-on-the-chip units, 8-million-pixel front-view binocular camera and 2.9-million-pixel side-view cameras.

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Xiaomi starts pre-orders for the Redmi Watch 2 on JD.com

Earlier today (25th October 2021), Xiaomi began taking pre-orders for the Redmi Watch 2 on a popular Chinese e-retail website, JD.com, prior to the official launch of the wearable.

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Notably, we had also reported on Redmi Watch 2’s price leak today. This leak was spotted on JD.com as well, with the listing revealing its 399 Yuan (roughly 63 US Dollars) price tag. Now, the Chinese tech giant has begun taking pre-orders for the new product, so for those interested, there is a 50 Yuan deposit (roughly 8 US Dollars).

The listing also arrives just a few days ahead of the official launch of the Redmi Watch 2, which will be unveiled on the 28th of October. Previously, the company had also teased the upcoming wearable that is set to feature a 1.6 inch AMOLED display with a high screen to body ratio. By comparison, the last generation Redmi Watch only sported a 1.4 inch display. While the name suggests that it is a smartwatch, the wearable is expected to be a fitness tracking band.

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Furthermore, finer details regarding the fitness band is currently unknown, but it is expected to arrive with various health related features like heart rate monitoring and sleep tracking. We can also expect customized version of RTOS as well, along with GPS and support for multiple different sports modes. The Redmi Watch 2 from Xiaomi is also likely to launch in multiple color variants such as Elegant Black, Space Blue, and Ivory.

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Deal: Get Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $24 (Retail Price $30)

Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker which generally retails for $30 is now available at a discounted price of $23.91 (including VAT) only at AliExpress. 

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Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Key Features:

  • Stylish outdoor speaker
  • Interesting graffiti design
  • Full range crystal clear sound
  • Specially designed for outdoor usage
  • Bluetooth v4.0
  • Aux-in jack and 3.5mm audio cable for non-Bluetooth devices
  • Built-in MIC for hands-free calls
  • Supports up to 32GB Micro SD card
  • Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, FLAC, APE
  • Automatically turns off after 10 minutes of idle time
  • Automatically connects to the last connected device
  • IPX5- waterproof, IPX4 – Dustproof
  • 12 + hours of playtime

Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Mifa A10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

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Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition specifications and images appear, launch seems imminent

The Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition smartphone that has a V2066A model number is likely to launch soon in China. The V2066A model was spotted way back in April with full specifications at China’s TENAA certification site. The handset has appeared on China Telecom’s database with the Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition moniker.

Earlier this year, China received two Y30 models such as the Vivo Y30 and Y30 Standard Edition. The China Telecom listing reveals that it will be released on Oct. 25 (today) in the Chinese market.

Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition
Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition

Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition specifications

The Vivo Y30 Vitality Edition has a 6.51-inch display with a teardrop notch. It supports an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. It is backed by a 4,910mAh rated battery. Its 3C appearance had revealed that it may carry support for 18W fast charging.

For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel front camera. Its vertical camera setup on the back has a 13-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel lens. It runs on Android 11 OS.

The Helio G80 chip powers the device with 8 GB of RAM. It has 128 GB of storage and a microSD card slot. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device measures 164.4 x 76.32 x 8.41mm and weighs 191.4 grams. The handset is likely to cost 1,699 Yuan in China and it could be available in colors like Obsidian Black, Morning White, and Water Blue.

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iQOO 8 tipped to launch in India alongside iQOO 8 Legend

Earlier this month, iQOO 8 Legend was tipped to launch in India before Diwali. The festival of lights is now only a few days away, however, the company is yet to debut the phone. Before the release of the device in the country, the same source now says that the handset will be accompanied by iQOO 8.

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According to a report by 91Mobiles, iQOO will be soon launching the vanilla iQOO 8 in India alongside the iQOO 8 Legend. Previously, the publication suggested that the latter device from the brand will be unveiled before Diwali.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be the case. The exact release date of these phones is still a mystery. But they are said to make their debut sooner than later.

Having said that, the iQOO 8 Legend is expected to be the iQOO 8 Pro sold in China. On the other hand, the iQOO 8 will most likely be the same handset that’s sold in the brand’s home country.

The iQOO 8 series was announced in China in August. The main highlights of this lineup include Samsung E5 AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ chipset, LPDDR5x RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, liquid VC cooling, L-shaped camera array, gimbal OIS, stereo speakers, and more.

 

 

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This special edition Xiaomi MIX 4 will give you an “out of this world” unboxing experience

Xiaomi with a Weibo post today announced a new ‘Exploration Theme’ for the Xiaomi MIX 4 smartphone. The packaging of the device has been upgraded and now features an astronomical theme complete with stars and planets.

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Upon a closer look, one can see that the ringed circle is meant to depict the planet Saturn, while the rocky grey ‘planet’ actually is one of Saturn’s more prominent moons called Mimas. The overall theme of the box revolves around the color grey and it’s likely that this special edition only comes with the grey Xiaomi MIX 4. This is apparent from the official images that only show the device in a single color.

A special bag will also be given to those purchasing the Xiaomi MIX 4 Exploration Theme edition to complement the new box. This one is completely black and has a golden “Xiaomi MIX 4” text printed atop.

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The device itself doesn’t seem to have gotten any changes in design and color though with the special edition and all of the tweaks are limited to its packaging alone.

Sadly, there is still no official news of the MIX 4 getting a global release, so the new “out of this world” unboxing experience may never make it to the global audience. There were a couple of indications earlier for a global release including a Bluetooth SIG certification and an appearance at Google Play Console, but they are yet to come to fruition.

The Xiaomi MIX 4 is powered by a Snapdragon 888+ processor and sports rare features such as a 20-megapixel under-screen camera and a ceramic body. It also comes with a 4500mAh battery with support for 120W wired and 50W wireless charging.

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Deal: Buy Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light for $5 (Retail Price $10)

Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light is now available at a discounted price of $5.62 (including VAT) only at AliExpress. This deal ends in 20 hours. 

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Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light

Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light

Key Features:

  • Ring light design
  • 10LED Warm and white light
  • 360-degree illumination
  • Warm and soft light: Protects your eyes
  • Intelligent human body induction: Senses people within 5m range
  • The bulb lights up automatically when its senses people around
  • Dual modes: Motion sensor mode and Lighting mode
  • Motion sensor mode: the lamp lights up only when people are around
  • Lighting mode: the lamp is always on (unless you switch it off)
  • Long endurance battery: 400mAh
  • Rechargeable
  • Use: Night light, emergency light, wardrobes, cabinet, kitchen, gally, bedroom, gallery, lobby, etc

Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light

You can now buy Plutus-Quinn Motion Sensor Night Light at a discounted price of $5.62 only at AliExpress. Please note that this price is applicable to the 10LED, 400mAh battery warm and white light only. However, you can also buy 700 and 1000mAH battery power for 10LED or 6LED bulbs at a slightly higher price. So make sure to check the bundle and battery power before you place the order. This deal ends in 20 hours. So place your order asap. 

 

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JioPhone Next entry-level smartphone confirmed to run Android-based Pragati OS

JioPhone Next, a new budget smartphone from Reliance Jio, made in partnership with Google, is expected to be made available in the Indian market around Diwali. This means that the official launch could be just days away.

Ahead of the launch, the company has released a video titled “Making of JioPhone Next” which reveals some of the key details of the smartphone, including the software that will be running the device.

It has now been confirmed that the JioPhone Next will be running Pragati OS. It is a new operating system built on top of Android in partnership with Google and comes with a host of features to cater to entry-level smartphone customers.

Reliance says that Pragati OS has been built specifically for India. In a statement, the company said: “It has been engineered by best minds at Jio and Google with an objective to bring Pragati for all while offering truly seamless experience at affordable cost.”

It has also been confirmed that the smartphone will come powered by a Qualcomm chipset but specific details haven’t been revealed yet. The device will also come with a Voice Assistant to help users operate the device and get information easily from the internet.

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There will also be a “Translate” feature that will let users have any screen translated to a language of their choice. In the camera department, the JioPhone will come with a “smart and powerful camera,” which is likely to be a 13-megapixel sensor.

It will support multiple photography modes such as portrait mode, night mode, and more. Users will also get “custom Indian augmented reality filters” to enhance the pictures by associating them with “emotions and festivities.”

A recent leak of the phone through Google Play Console listing reveals that it will feature an HD display with a screen resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels. It will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 215 SoC. It may be offered in two variants — 2GB RAM with 16GB storage and 3GB RAM with 32GB storage.

The phone is expected to come powered by a 2,500mAh battery. While the pricing and availability details still remain unknown, it will probably be priced between ₹5,000 (~$66) and ₹7,000 (~$93) in the Indian market.

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Tmall introduces ’emoji search’ to look for products on its platform

Double Eleven is considered the biggest shopping festival in China. Retailers not only offer heavy discounts but also run different types of promotions including games and whatnot during the sales period. The latest such marketing by Tmall involves emojis.

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Tmall ( previously Taobao Mall) is one of the leading eCommerce firms in China. The Alibaba Group-owned company competes against the likes of JD and Suning in the region.

These businesses compete fiercely during the 11.11 (Double Eleven, November 11) aka Singles’ Day shopping festival. Hence, they try their best to lure in more shoppers during this period.

Ahead of the 2021 edition of the festival, Tmall has introduced a new way for customers to search for products on its platform. Instead of typing words, shoppers can simply insert emojis and let the algorithm suggest products.

A report by MyDrivers says that the emoji search function in Tmall is currently under ‘heavy-duty public testing’. At present, it supports 400 commonly used emojis.

Tmall Emoji Search
Tmall Emoji Search | Source: MyDrivers

With more people using the feature during the Double Eleven shopping festival and beyond, the algorithm could get better in the future. Since emojis now play a key role in our day-to-day conversations online, there’s a high chance of success for this feature.

This is not the first time Tmall has introduced something unique. The eCommerce giant is also known for improving the shopping experience via features like cart sharing, using images to buy medicines for elders, and more.

 

 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra likely to support 45W fast charging

Samsung is rumored to announce the Galaxy S22 series of smartphones by the end of this year or in January next year. The lineup will include three models such as Galaxy S22, Galaxy S22+, and Galaxy S22 Ultra. This year’s Galaxy S21 Ultra came with support for 25W fast charging. Fresh information reveals that the S22 Ultra will come with support for faster charging.

The Galaxy S22 Ultra was spotted at the 3C certification in China earlier this month. It suggested that the device may support only 25W fast charging. However, reliable tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the S22 Ultra will carry support for 45W fast charging.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra gets leaked in the form of early renders
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders by OnLeaks

The tipster also revealed that it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery. the device will be able to charge up to 70 percent in just 35 minutes. The S21 Ultra was packed with the same sized battery. While Samsung will be offering enhanced fast charging on the Ultra model, the S22 and S22+ may continue to support 25W charging.

The S21 Ultra carried support for an S Pen stylus, but it did not feature a dedicated slot for storing it. Reports have claimed that the S22 Ultra will have a dedicated S Pen slot. It is likely to arrive with the Snapdragon 898 or Exynos 2200 depending on the market.

The S22 Ultra is expected to arrive with a 6.8-inch 120Hz AMOLED LTPO panel that offers a Quad HD+ resolution. For photography, it may feature a 108-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, a 12-megapixel periscope lens with 10x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera.

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Deal: Get Fairywill FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush for $16 (Retail Price $25)

If you are in the market for an electric toothbrush then be sure to check out this fantastic deal on Fairywill FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush at AliExpress. The toothbrush set which generally retails for $25 is now available at a discounted price of $16.64 (including taxes). This super deal ends in 2 days.

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FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

Fairywill FW-ET507 is a powerful ultrasonic electric toothbrush that can be used by both kids and adults. Compared to manual brushing Fairywill FW-507 gives you 10 times cleaner and stronger teeth and even protects you from gingivitis. The electric toothbrush comes with a powerful ultrasonic technology that gives you 40000 brush strokes per minute and the soft and ergonomically designed bristles help you to reach even the hardest corners and crevices of your teeth thereby giving you a thorough cleaning.

Fairywill FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

Fairywill FW-ET507 comes with 5 different brushing modes viz: White, Clean, Sensitive, Polish, and Massage. This dynamic electric toothbrush comes with a 2-minute timer and 30-second interval pulse. It lasts for up to 30 days on one single charge of 4 hours and comes with a low battery indicator and auto shut off function after a full charge. Known for its style and portability, this waterproof electric toothbrush comes with an anti-slip design and produces less noise than other generic electric toothbrushes. 

Fairywill FW-ET507 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

Generally retailing at $25 you can now buy Fairywill FW-ET507 for a discounted price of $16.64 only at AliExpress. Please note that this deal is applicable on the Black, White, and Pink color variant. The product comes with 1 CrossAction Brush Head and 2 Replacement Heads. However, you can find other bundles and variants of the same toothbrush at different prices. So be sure to check out the bundles and variants before placing the order. This super deal ends in 2 days. So place your order asap. 

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Red Magic 6S Pro Battlefield Camouflage Edition launched for 6,999 yuan ($1,096)

Last month, ZTE-backed Nubia had launched its Red Magic 6S Pro gaming smartphone as the flagship device for the second half of the year. As the name itself indicates, it is an upgraded version of the Red Magic 6 Pro launched earlier this year.

Today, the company has launched the Red Magic 6S Pro Battlefield Camouflage Edition in the Chinese market. The gaming smartphone comes packed with 18GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, carrying a price tag of 6,999 yuan which is around $1,096.

Red Magic 6S Pro Battlefield Camouflage

The Red Magic 6S Pro Battlefield Camouflage Edition is currently available for pre-order in China and the company will start shipping the device from 1st November.

This new variant is made in collaboration with Tencent Games and is a limited edition device. The phone’s back panel is split between camouflage and translucent body design. Further, the company is offering a full metal combat gearbox packaging that comes equipped with a phone case, charger, dual-core cooling back clip, and Red Magic TWS Gaming Earbuds — all having camouflage design.

Coming to the specifications, the specs remain the same as the Red Magic 6S Pro. It features a 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and 720Hz touch sampling rate. It also comes with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 700 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ SoC, coupled with Adreno 660 GPU. It is powered by a 4,500mAh dual-cell battery with support for up to 120W fast charging technology. There’s also a Charge Separation feature found in Game Space that bypasses the battery and takes power directly from a power source to keep the smartphone cooler while heavy gaming.

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Google Tensor fails to beat 3-year-old Apple A12 Bionic in benchmarks but that’s not a weakness

The latest Geekbench 5 scores for the Google Tensor are in and they sure do look disappointing for a 2021 flagship the Pixel 6 series is. The chip is beaten by the Apple A12 Bionic – an SoC from the iPhone XS series that was launched way back in 2018.

The performance comparison was provided by 9lekt on Twitter (via WCCF Tech) and shows that the Tensor scored 1012 and 2760 in single-core and multi-core tests. This is eclipsed by the 1117 and 2932 scores for both the parameters by the Apple A12 Bionic.

In other words, Apple’s three-year-old silicon has beaten Google’s flagship Tensor at both single-core and multi-core performance. But that’s not all. The Tensor is already slower when compared to the Snapdragon 888 processor found on most 2021 Android flagships, so one can call the situation a double whammy.

However, all this was quite expected considering pre-launch rumors that had revealed Google’s plans to favor efficiency over performance with the Tensor. Also, benchmark results only convey half of the story and are in no way an indicator for real-world performance. It is software optimization that matters the most, and Google’s implementation of Android is known to be one of the snappiest software experiences around.

Google Tensor

With Google’s control over both hardware and software, combined with enhancements brought along with Android 12, it is likely that the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will be matching current flagships in terms of performance.

Moreover, flagship Qualcomm and Mediatek chips are known to overheat on some devices, and Google may thus have sacrificed performance to make the Tensor run cooler and offer better battery life. Although this remains to be seen.

Last but not least, the Tensor has already proven its prowess in the GPU department. It has actually beaten all current Android flagships despite the mediocre CPU performance.

Google may thus have entirely different goals with its new SoC. The California-based company had already shown with its Pixel 6 launch event that Tensor’s main focus is on fast processing of AI and machine learning algorithms. With features such as ultra-fast and efficient voice typing, advanced camera processing, and more, it is clear that Google is working on making smartphone usage smarter than ever. And Tensor plays a great part in making all of it possible.

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Ulefone Power Armor 14 hands-on video showcases 10000mAh battery and other specs

Ulefone recently unveiled a new rugged smartphone – Ulefone Power Armor 14 featuring a large 10000mAh battery and other outstanding specifications. The smartphone can withstand more than a week with normal usage upon a single full charge. It also bundles some useful accessories and astonishing designs which are well explained in the hands-on video.

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As per the video, Ulefone Power Armor 14 offers full protection from the rear and front sides. Its large 6.52-inch waterdrop display is well-protected with a protective film. It bundles an 18W fast charger to charge a 1000mAh battery in just 3 hours using Type-C charging cable. However, the users will get a SIM needle, a user manual, a type-C charging cable, a sling, and a tempered glass screen protector.

The smartphone is powered with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC carrying 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. Ulefone Power Armor 14’s powerful cameras are also spotted in the video. It carries a 20MP Sony IMX350 primary sensor, a 2MP macro camera, and a depth sensor to offer a bokeh effect. However, a 16MP Sony IMX481 sits on the front for selfies.

In connectivity, a 2.5MM audio jack and a USB Tyle-C port can be seen clearly in the video. The smartphone also bundles a dual SIM slot, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, and a custom key on the left side. The power button encases a fingerprint sensor which helps in easy accessibility. Ulefone Power Armor 14 runs on Android 11 OS.

It is available on pre-sale from the Official Ulefone website or AliExpress.

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SuperEQ S1 Review: Excellent budget headphones

Over the past few months, we’ve reviewed many in-ear headphones with active noise cancellation. It’s not often that we review a wireless headset with active noise cancellation. 

But this time we have an opportunity to introduce you to a budget option with active noise cancellation: The SuperEQ S1.

The SuperEQ S1 comes in a very fancy-looking box. Compared to its vibrant packaging, the inside is pretty plain and clean. In addition to the headphones and manual, there is a 3.5mm Audio Cable, a USB Charging Cable, an Airplane adapter, and a good quality Carrying Bag inside.

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Take out the headset and at first glance, we can tell that it’s a pretty portable headset. It’s foldable and can be stored without occupying much space in your backpack. This is definitely good news for people who travel a lot. Expand the headset, and we will see its full appearance. The overall look is not much different from other ordinary headsets. The biggest difference is that two acoustic holes were opened on both the earcups for achieving better noise-canceling. 

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The SuperEQ S1 comes in 2 color versions. No matter for the black variant or the white, the wireless headset uses a red clashing design on the inside of the headband, and the SuperEQ Slogan is marked on the sides of the headband in blue font. The top of the ear cups are made of metal with a matte finish, which feels pretty premium. Overall, except for using one of the most popular headset designs, there’s not much special about its design. But because the S1 is targeted at the budget market, the appearance still can stand out among other budget competitors.

During our limited experience, we found that the SuperEQ S1 does a good job in terms of wearing comfort. The foam of the ear cups use delicate leather material and offers a good fit for the ears. It feels pretty soft and can just cover my ears without squeezing them much. And there’s no problem in wearing it for a long time. The retractable headband is also user-friendly with an adequate length, so there’s nothing to worry about whether it can fit your head well. But there’s still a small drawback. The headband can become loose when adjusting the length, but once worn, the headset would keep its position firmly.

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There are four buttons on the side and a single button to control ANC, and three control buttons at the bottom of the right earcup. The middle one is the power button with a pairing function, the other two are for volume control and switching songs. And the headset also supports wired uses with the 3.5mm headphone jack. But unfortunately, its charging port is still Macro USB rather than the more popular Type-C port.

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SuperEQ S1 supports AAC Bluetooth encoding, and the overall sound quality is pretty impressive. The headphone pays special attention to the heavy bass. When listening to pop music, we found that the vocal sounds are relatively low, and high frequencies are not exactly bright. But listening to rock music with more percussion instruments is much more enjoyable. The bass is really full and strong. When switching ANC on, it’s obvious that the noise could be reduced a lot. It also had a relatively good performance when dealing with wind noise. But if we just look at the noise reduction strength, the maximum noise reduction strength of 33db is still a bit weaker than those premium headsets. But if you cannot tolerate the annoying pressure coming from the strong ANC feature, the S1 does have a good balance between wearing comfort and the noise-canceling effect. In addition, once you wear it for listening to music, basically the S1’s ANC effect can also provide a clean sound environment for you. 

At 60% volume setting, it can play music for 45 hours continuously. That is, even if you listen to music for five hours a day, it will be able to last for a few more days, and there’s no need to charge it frequently. Such achievement of battery life is what those ANC earbuds cannot be compared to. If you are more concerned about battery life, the SuperEQ S1 could be a really good option.

SuperEQ S1

In short, as a new model in the affordable market, it performs pretty well. Like those premium options, the SuperEQ S1 also has a foldable design, active noise cancellation, and a good battery life performance. And it supports both wired and wireless use. If you can live with its limited shortcomings, such as the Micro USB charging port, it won’t disappoint you for such an affordable price. 

If you are interested in this headset, buy it on Amazon US/ Amazon UK / superEQ official shop

Lenovo Tab K10 gets an enterprise customizable variant in India

Last month, Lenovo quietly launched an Android tablet called Lenovo Tab K10 in India. A few weeks later, the Chinese tech giant has now introduced an enterprise edition of this product in the country.

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Lenovo Tab K10 Enterprise Customizable

According to a report by MySmartPrice, Lenovo has launched a customizable enterprise tablet in India. This slate is nothing but a Lenovo Tab K10 with customization options.

The Lenovo Tab K10 is similar to the recently launched Motorola Moto Tab G20, which itself is a rebadged Lenovo Tab M8 3rd Gen. The only major differences between the Tab K10 and Tab G20 are display and connectivity. 

The former has a 10.3-inch FHD (1920 x 1200 pixels) canvas and arrives with LTE connectivity. On the other hand, the latter features an 8-inch HD (1280 x 800) screen without LTE.

Taking about the new ‘customizable enterprise’ edition, businesses can avail it in either battery or battery-less version. Also, unlike the consumer model, the enterprise variant does not have an LTE option.

Whereas, other features remain the same as regular retailer units. However, businesses can customize it as they like. Lenovo says that it provides customized solutions for retail, manufacturing, banking and finance, education, etc.

As far as price is concerned, the enterprise edition of Lenovo Tab K10 starts at ₹15,999, while the consumer model starts at ₹13,999 with half the storage.

 

 

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Apple TV 4K to launch alongside its TV+ service in South Korea on November 4

The Apple TV 4K set top box will launch in South Korea on 4th November 2021. The product is set to launch in the country along with its TV+ video streaming service.

Apple TV 4K

The Cupertino based giant made the announcement earlier today (25th October 2021). In other words, the Apple TV 4K and TV+ service will be available in the country for the first time together. Furthermore, its TV+ service will be accessible through the company’s TV App, TV 4K, TV HD, and Apple One as well. Notably, the iPhone maker is also celebrating the launch of the product and service in the country with the premiere of its first South Korean original series, “Dr. Brain.”

Dr. Brain is a South Korean show that is based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name. This show is direct and written by filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, known for his works like “A Tale of Two Sisters” and “I Saw the Devil,” and stars Lee Sun-Kyun, but best known for “Parasite.” The plot of the show revolves around a brain scientist who seeks to find new technologies to access memory, using these tools after his family faces a mysterious accident.

Apple TV 4K

Dr. Brain is just one of the several new Apple Original international dramas that are coming to the TV+ service. Other shows include, “Pachinko,” “Masters of the Air,” “Slow Horses,” “Shantaram,” “Echo 3,” “Acapulco,” and more. The TV+ service is launching in South Korea in partnership with a local internet service provider SK Broadband and is priced at 6,500 won (roughly 5.5 US Dollars) per month.

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Meizu POP3 TWS earbuds will be released tomorrow, possibly with a very unique design

Meizu’s official Weibo account on Monday announced that the Meizu POP3 TWS will be released tomorrow. The announcement post said that the earpods will be paying a tribute to the “national quintessence.”

meizu pop3 tws earbuds announcement teaser

The post further contains an image of two oval pieces. These are said to be the inspiration behind the design of the earbuds themselves, which will likely be thin and round. If that’s untrue, then it’s likely that the oval pieces are actually meant to depict the ‘stem’ of the earbuds alone that will house the batteries.

The Meizu POP3 TWS earbuds will also likely be lighter than their predecessors if past release patterns are to go by. The first generation of Meizu POP true wireless earphones was born in April 2018 and weighed 5.8g. Subsequent releases have seen a reduction in weight with the Meizu POP2 weighing 5.4g followed by the Meizu POP2s at just 5.1g.

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Meizu POP 2s

The Meizu POP3 earbuds will also come with a “no tail” design like its past iterations and will hence favor a rounded design over a cylindrical stem.

Meizu had earlier launched the Meizu POP Pro TWS earbuds at the beginning of the year with the ANC (active noise cancellation) feature. These had 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 rating, three-microphone intelligent call noise reduction algorithm, and were claimed to provide 20 hours of music playback.

And as for a global launch of the Meizu POP3 earbuds, there isn’t any news as of yet but there could be an announcement soon. The POP2 had cost 299 yuan (~$45) and similar pricing can be expected from the POP3 as well.

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