realme UI 3.0 update timeline officially revealed

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Oct 14, 2021

London-based technology brand Nothing on Wednesday announced a partnership with Qualcomm Technologies Inc. and its Snapdragon platform to power future tech products. Nothing also announced the completion of a $50 million Series A funding from strategic and private investors. This money will go toward R&D in preparation for the brand’s launch into new product categories as part of its ecosystem.

Given the success of Nothing’s first product – the ear (1) – Carl Pei, CEO and Co-founder of Nothing feels there is room for a new brand to emerge and “disrupt today’s sea of sameness.”

The CEO has not revealed what products to expect from the brand in the near future, but whatever it will be, it will follow Nothing’s mantra of providing accessible yet good-looking products.

“Seamless connectivity is paramount to achieving our vision of a future without barriers between people and technology. We look forward to working alongside Qualcomm Technologies and our strategic investors to achieve Nothing’s next phase of growth,” he said.

Enrico Salvatori, senior VP and president of Qualcomm Europe said that they are excited to help Nothing bring to life its highly anticipated ecosystem of tech products.

“By combining the power and efficiency of Snapdragon mobile platforms with 5G connectivity across many different categories of devices, we are fostering the development of innovative products that are intended to benefit consumers and deliver richer, more immersive experiences,” he added.

Nothing made its debut into the tech market with the ear (1) TWS earbuds this year – a product that has been praised by users and reviewers alike for its unique styling and features offered at its price. There has been much speculation about what Carl Pei has in mind with regards to the next Nothing product, with concept designs like the Nothing wrist (1) smartwatch doing rounds, and the like.

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Realme 8i with Helio G96, 120Hz refresh rate unveiled in Europe starting at €199

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Oct 14, 2021

Realme had earlier this month hinted that it would launch the Realme 8i smartphone for the European market on October 14. Just as scheduled, the Chinese tech giant has officially unveiled the 8i in Europe.

Realme 8i Space Black and Space Purple — Realme 8i in Space Black and Space Purple

The Realme 8i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen punch-hole screen that delivers a 1080 x 2400 pixels Full HD+ resolution, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 600nits brightness, 100 percent DCI-P3 color gamut, 401ppi pixel density, and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock security features.

It has arrived with the Helio G96 chipset paired with 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 64GB / 128GB of UFS 2.1 storage. It comes with up to 5 GB of extended RAM, and it runs on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11 OS. The company has indicated that the device is set to get Android 12-based Realme UI 3.0’s early access build in Q1 2022.

For selfies, it has a front camera of 16-megapixel. The squarish rear-facing camera module is fitted with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens.

The handset is packed with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging through USB-C. It offers other features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, a microSD card slot, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

As for the pricing and availability, the Realme 8i is available in two memory options – 4GB+64GB priced at €199, and a 4GB+128GB variant priced at €219. The phone is available in Space Black and Stellar Purple colors. The 8i is already up for grabs on Realme’s European website. The company is offering a €20 discount on all models until October 20.

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Oppo Watch 2 now supports car controls for vehicles from BYD, Tesla, & others

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Oct 14, 2021

Earlier today (14th October 2021), Oppo announced that it has partnered up with various automobile brands like BYD Auto, Tesla, and others to bring car controls to its Watch 2 series of smartwatches.

The Chinese smartphone maker has joined hands with these major car manufacturers to bring support for their car’s control to its wearbles. Now, functions like NFC car keys, remotely turning on the car’s air conditioning, opening up the trunk, and even checking the remaining mileage on the vehicle can be done through Oppo Watch 2 users. BYD recently released an update for its car app as it added an NFC wearable car control function.

This marks the first time BYD Auto has brought NFC based car key support for wearables for its vehicles. Furthermore, Oppo has also partnered with other Chinese car brands as well to bring this feature to its Watch 2 series. This includes Ideal ONE cars that were previously updat3ed to support a Bluetooth based car key feature that was compatible with the Find X3 series, which allowed users to unlock their cars from their smartphones. Apart from BYD, Oppo has also brought support for this feature to BBA, Lexus, Tesla, and other brands as well, which the company claims covers more than 500 car models.

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Poco M4 Pro 5G surfaces on FCC with 6GB RAM & 128GB storage, launch imminent

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Oct 14, 2021

The Poco M4 Pro 5G has been doing rounds on the internet for a while now but it’s today that it perhaps has reached closer than ever to an actual release. The United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now certified the device, hinting at an imminent launch and providing a tiny bit more about what to expect.

The Poco M4 Pro 5G, just like its name implies, comes with support for 5G NR connectivity along with every other connection protocol one can need including GSM, WCDMA, LTE, 5GHZ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GNSS, and FM (via: Simranpal Singh). The FM has been specified as using the earphones as an antenna, thus confirming headphone jack support. This isn’t surprising though considering budget models are yet to give up on the standard.

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The support for 5G seems to be a concern here as only two 5G bands have been mentioned – N77 and N78. However, these two alone should guarantee 5G when it goes live considering India has earmarked 3300-3600 MHz bands for 5G. FYI, N77 and N78 bands operate within the 3200-4200 MHz frequency range.

Apart from connectivity, the FCC certification reveals the possible storage variants to expect with the device. These are two with the base variant featuring 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage while the more premium variant features a 6GB+128GB config.

Unfortunately, the FCC certification doesn’t provide a glimpse into what the phone would look like, which is thus still under wraps for now.

Poco M3 Pro Specs — The soon-to-be-superceded Poco M3 Pro

Already known specifications of the Poco M4 Pro include 33W fast charging support and a Mediatek chipset. The phone is also expected to simply be another rebrand, just like its predecessor Poco M3 Pro 5G. It is expected to launch by early November.

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realme Q3s launch date set for October 19

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Oct 14, 2021

The realme Q3s is in the news for the past few days. The smartphone finally gets a launch date. At the same time, the brand also shares a first look at this device revealing its design clearly.

Earlier today, we reported that realme Q3s could launch on October 19. Turns out the phone will be indeed unveiled on that day alongside the realme GT Neo2T.

Further, thanks to the above image shared by realme, we also know how the handset will look like. Anyway, it is not the first time we are seeing this device in pictures as its design had been already revealed via TENAA. But we all know how bad the TENAA images are.

The marketing image of realme Q3s gives us a clear idea of the handset’s design. To our eyes, It definitely looks like an OPPO Reno 6 series phone. Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Having said that, as per previous reports, the smartphone will come with features like a 6.59-inch LCD panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, up to 12GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, Android 11, 48MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) triple rear camera setup, 16MP front camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, and 30W fast charging.

Since the realme Q series is equivalent to the realme numbers series, the realme Q3s should cost below ¥2,000 ($311) in China.

Apple pushes back against sideloading of iOS applications

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Oct 14, 2021

Apple has recently been facing pressure from regulators and rivals over its control over its iOS App Store. Now, the company has published a new document that showcases its defensive stance on the subject, which also warns of the hazards of allowing sideloading of iOS applications.

According to the 31 page long document with the title “Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps, A threat analysis of sideloading”, the Cupertino based giant shared a that “Some are demanding that Apple support the distribution of apps outside of the App Store, through direct downloads or third-party app stores, a process also referred to as ‘sideloading. Supporting sideloading through direct downloads and third party app stores would cripple the privacy and security protections that have made iPhone so secure, and expose users to serious security risks.”

In other words, Apple is strictly against bringing in competition due to these concerns, which it has also told US lawmakers as well. As of right now, the iPhone maker has even voiced out concerns of being forced by the European Union to allow third party app stores and direct download of apps by the user. However, there is a major flaw in Apple’s argument against “sideloading.” As pointed out by TheRegister, the brand refers to sideloading as both the user directly downloading and installing apps and third party app stores.

Although, this is not the case as only the former classifies as side loading and the two scenarios are not equal to one another. Generally speaking, “sideloading” is when the users installs an app on their device without a trusted intermediary that performs some oversight function. Or simply put, installing apps that are not from an official source. This means that installing an app from an unverified website is not similar to downloading an app from an app store from another rival company like Google, Epic Games, or Microsoft, which Apple is clearly against to hold onto its monopoly.

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OnePlus 9RT starts retailing on Giztop with an introductory 5% discount

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Oct 14, 2021

OnePlus finally unveiled the OnePlus 9RT with several advancements over the OnePlus 9 series. The new smartphone is optimized with a gaming perspective as it carries a 120Hz 6.55-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display. The presence of Snapdragon 888, LPDDR5 quad-channel RAM, and UFS 3.1 storage improved performance by many folds. However, the smartphone has started retailing via Giztop for $599 with an additional 5% discount using coupon code OP9RT.

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The interested folks can head over to the Giztop to get an additional 5% discount which is applicable till October 20. It is available in both Black and Silver color options. OnePlus 9RT is retailing in three different storage variants of 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB storage.

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OnePlus comes bundled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, 8/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 storage options. It bundles a 6.55-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display having 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution with an aspect ratio of 20:9. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate and 600Hz touch sampling rate.

OnePlus 9RT comes with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2 MP macro lens. There’s a 16MP selfie camera that can record 1080x videos at 30 fps. In connectivity, it ships with Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 6, and NFC. It is available in three color options of Black, Silver, and Blue. Interestingly, the smartphone ships with ColorOS 11.

It is an interesting deal to get the OnePlus 9RT across the globe with Giztop.

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Mi Home (Mijia) Smoke Stove Set S1 released: allows operation using air gestures

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Oct 14, 2021

Xiaomi yesterday released its Mi Home Smoke Stove Set S1 that includes the Mijia Cross-border Range Hood S1 and Mijia Gas Stove S1 4500W. The former is an advanced chimney while the latter is a smart stove.

The set supports operations using nothing but air gestures. These gestures let you perform all sorts of actions including turning the machine off with a simple wave of the hands, without the need for touching the devices themselves.

The set is equipped with dual infrared sensors that accurately track a user’s movements. The Range Hood S1 chimney can be powered on by a right swipe, its power can be adjusted by swiping right further, and swiping left turns it off.

The chimney is fairly wide at 900mm and covers both of the stoves, making it capable of capturing all of the smoke being produced by cooking. Its built-in motor has a maximum speed of 1010RPM and the diameter of its rotor stands at 256mm. It produces a suction force of 21m3/min.

As for the Mijia gas stove, it can output at 4500W and has high thermal efficiency. Its temperature can be adjusted from the usual 180°, all the way up to 230°.

The stove and the chimney from the Mi Home (Mijia) Smoke Stove Set S1 work automatically in harmony, with the chimney turning on automatically as soon as it detects smoke. Its suction power too is dynamic and follows the temperature the stove has been set at.

The set will be launching Friday at a retail price of around 2598 Yuan (~$403).

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Xiaomi to launch MIJIA Robot Vacuum Mop Pro for 2,499 Yuan ($390)

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Oct 14, 2021

Xiaomi will launch a new MIJIA product this week. The new product in question is the MIJIA Robot Vacuum Mop Pro. It will be the latest house cleaning-based robot from the company and offers minor upgrades over its predecessor.

As per official notes, the latest robot vacuum cleaner is the first from the company to offer dry mopping. In other words, it does not require water and other cleaning agents for the mopping process. Looking at the design, the new MIJIA Robot Vacuum Mop Pro features a square head form factor over the conventional overall circular design. This allows the device to clean the corners and edges properly as well. Under the hood, a LiDAR sensor guides the automated robot, which enables it to offer excellent mapping and planning for cleaning.

Since the vacuum cleaner robot is “self cleaning,” it arrives with a large charging compartment, which also features two integrated containers that store water. This lets it automatically clean the device’s mop by itself. Back in August, MIJIA had also launched another vacuum robot under the same series.

Now, the company will launch an upgraded version on the Xiaomi Youpin platform for a crowdfunding price tag of 2,499 Yuan (roughly 390 US Dollars) and a retail price of 2,999 Yuan (roughly 465 US Dollars).

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Amazon India rigged search results & copied products to establish dominance, documents show

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Oct 14, 2021

Internal documents from Amazon show that the e-commerce giant used its search system and user data to gain an unfair advantage over local sellers in India, as per a new report.

The report from Reuters – based on internal emails, strategies, and other documents – outlines an aggressive plan by Amazon to dominate the platform with its own products. This is combined with the misuse of a technique known as “search seeding” to boost the rankings of select products in search to ensure that company brands like AmazonBasics appeared in the top three or so listings for a category.

Amazon Featured — Image Credit: Reuters/Lucas Jackson

The second malpractice is even shadier and involves the company identifying certain products that are popular among customers and copying them. But the copying isn’t limited to the looks alone. Documents pointed that Amazon India employees examined data related to how often customers returned purchases and then based the products off it.

An example of this was allegedly the Solimo brand whose very strategy was to “use information from Amazon.in to develop products and then leverage the Amazon.in platform to market these products to our customers.” Plans to partner with the original manufacturers of selected products directly were also outlined in the documents.

amazon copied products — Williams-Sonoma products on left, Amazon copies on the right (Image: Reuters)

Amazon, which is already under investigation in India for alleged anti-competitive practices, has denied all of the allegations calling them “factually incorrect and unsubstantiated.” Its archrival – Flipkart – is also undergoing similar investigation by regulators. The investigation covers anti-competitive behavior and brands like AmazonBasics.

But this isn’t the first time Amazon has had to face flak, as a Wall Street Journal report from 2020 highlighted a similar case where Amazon employees misused internal sales data to crush local sellers with competing products.

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Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G gets Awesome Mint color option in India

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Oct 14, 2021

Samsung launched the Galaxy A52s 5G in India at the beginning of September. Unlike other regions, India only got three colors. Now, over a month after its debut, the phone finally gets the missing fourth hue option in the country.

The only two differences between the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A52s 5G are chipset and color. The newer model comes with a Snapdragon 778G SoC instead of a Snapdragon 750G chip. Also, it arrives in an Awesome Mint color version instead of Awesome Blue.

India did not get the Galaxy A52 5G. On top of that, when Samsung brought the Galaxy A52s 5G last month, it did not bring the device in the exclusive paint job. The new color is the only way to identify the A52s from the 4G and the 5G models of A52.

Earlier today, in a tweet, Samsung finally confirmed the availability of the Galaxy A52s 5G in Awesome Mint hue in India. But unfortunately, the new color version is still not listed on Samsung.com.

Since the South Korean tech giant has made an official announcement, the latest color should be available soon. As the Galaxy A series is sold by almost all offline as well as online retailers in India, it should be easy for interested customers to get hands-on the new hue.

The Galaxy A52s 5G retails at ₹35,999 (6GB + 128GB) and ₹37,499 (8GB + 128GB) in India.

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition launch teased officially

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Oct 14, 2021

The OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition was initially teased during the launch event of the brand’s first smartwatch. This product later leaked multiple times in the following months. Back in August, it was even tipped to launch soon. Now, weeks later, OnePlus officially teases the arrival of this wearable.

The upcoming OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition will be the third special variant of OnePlus’s first smartwatch. For those unaware, the first two were Cobalt and Cyberpunk 2077. The former was made available in multiple regions, while the latter was exclusive to China.

Since the teaser for the Harry Potter version comes from OnePlus India, it could be limited to India. That said, the company is yet to officially reveal the release date for the wearable.

We think that the new OnePlus Watch should hit the stores ahead of the Diwali festive season, which kicks off in the first week of November.

As far as specs are concerned, we expect it to arrive with the same set of features as the regular OnePlus Watch. But it should have a customized casing color and a strap as suggested in the teaser poster.

Additionally, it has been previously exposed that this smartwatch will come with six custom watch faces based on Hogwarts, Hogwarts seal, and seals of the four Hogwarts houses (Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw).

Last but not least, the OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Limited Edition should cost more than the standard variant that currently retails at ₹14,999.

Acer’s ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition laptop allows one to see 3D content without glasses

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Oct 14, 2021

Acer had earlier this year announced its SpatialLabs tech that enables 3D visuals without the need for any glasses, made possible by a special stereo camera with two sensors that track your eyes and head combined with a lens on the display that refracts two slightly different images in accordance to the position of your eyes. The tech is finally making its way to a laptop that you can actually purchase.

The Acer ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition laptop was just announced and it comes with 3D SpatialLabs tech built-in. Its display will allow users to see 3D projects for CAD designs, 3D printing, architecture, animations, and more, thus making designing a more true-to-life and immersive experience than ever before.

Knowing very well that a 3D display is nothing without 3D content, Acer is shipping the laptop with tools like the SpatialLabs Model Viewer that allows one to import 3D files from apps like Rhinoceros, ZBrush, and Autodesk Fusion 360. The company also stated that it’s working with developers to bring more integrated solutions for the future, although without widespread adoption of the 3D SpatialLabs tech, the success is likely to be limited.

A SpatialLabs Go app is also being offered that will allow the conversion of 2D content like images, videos, simple games, and webcam feed into stereoscopic 3D using AI.

Apart from all of the 3D, the Acer ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition is a top-tier laptop with up to Intel Core i7-11800H processor, Nvidia RTX 3080, 32GB of DDR4 RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. The display is a 15.6-inch LCD panel that offers 3840 x 2160 resolution in 2D mode or 1920 x 2160 in 3D mode.

As for the pricing, well, it isn’t cheap at all considering the top-level specifications. The ConceptD 7 SpatialLabs Edition will cost €3,599 (~$4,160) when it launches in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in December. A North American launch should follow.

16-inch ConceptD 3 and ConceptD 3 Pro laptops have also been launched with updated 16:10 aspect ratios, and will be arriving to the US with price tags of $1,699.99 and $1,899.99 respectively. These are paired with the ConceptD 3 Ezel that will be made available in November starting at $1,899.99 and the ConceptD 3 Ezel Pro that’s set to hit the US in 2022 starting at $1,999.99.

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TSMC announces its plans to build its first chip factory in Japan

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Oct 14, 2021

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) revealed its plans of building its first chip plant in Japan earlier today (14th October 2021). The news arrives as Japan seeks to strengthen its supply chain amid an ongoing global semiconductor shortage.

According to a NikkeiAsia report, the world’s largest contract chipmaker’s CEO C.C. Wei told investors that the firm has received support from both its customers and the Japanese government for this investment. Wei added that the plant will focus on the 22 nanometer and 28 nanometer process technology that can be used across many chip types, ranging from image sensors to even microcontrollers. The construction of the new chip site is planned to start next year, with production scheduled to begin in 2024.

The senior official has yet to disclose the exact size of the investment. Although, the company did share its financial report on the same day, which revealed its net profits for the period between July and September 2021. During this time, the firm saw a near 14 percent rise in net profits as it ramped up the production of processors for the new Apple iPhone 13 series. Furthermore, TSMC’s gross margin was 51.3 percent while its operating margin came in at 41.2 percent.

Notably, TSMC’s shift to Japan marks a major move considering the company had retained its decades long strategy of having its production based in Taiwan. Similar to Japan, the company is also constructing an advanced chip plant in the US as well, in the state of Arizona. Interestingly, a plan for a German site is also being considered as of right now.

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OPPO A54s leaks in its entirety ahead of official launch

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Oct 14, 2021

The OPPO A54s is in the news for the past few days. We know almost everything about this smartphone via multiple leaks. The handset once again leaks in full leaving nothing to the imagination.

The OPPO A54s will be the next budget smartphone from OPPO for Europe. This device is more of a tweaked version of OPPO A16 than OPPO A54.

According to a retailer listing (via @_snoopytech_) and tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore, the phone will sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+), 270 PPI, 20:9 aspect ratio, and a dewdrop notch. It will be powered by a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage.

It will house a vertically aligned triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro shooter, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls.

As far as connectivity is concerned, the handset will support dual-SIM, 4G, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, 3.5mm headphone jack, and USB Type-C port. It will also have features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MicroSD card slot, proximity sensor, accelerometer, and compass.

Talking about software, the device will boot the outdated ColorOS 7.x operating system based on Android 10. As for energy, It will draw juice from a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging.

Last but not least, the IPX4-rated OPPO A54s will measure 163.8 x 75.6 x 8.4mm in dimensions, weigh 190g, and come in two color options – Pearl Blue and Crystal Black.

The OPPO A54s is expected to retail around €219 in Europe. Unfortunately, we are still unaware of its availability.

Netflix may launch a video game based on its popular Squid Game

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Oct 14, 2021

Earlier this year, Netflix had officially revealed its plan on entering the gaming market, with titles based on its popular series being launched. Now, it seems that another beloved series, Squid Game, could be entering its gaming roster.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the online video streaming platform’s VP for the Asia Pacific content, Minyoung Kim, talked about the possibility of turning the explosively successful series into a video game. As of right now, the second season for the South Korean series is currently in talks to start as well. The senior official of Netflix has confirmed that the company is “looking into” the possibility.

The news of the series being turned into a video game arrives as the show saw massive success across the globe. Minyoung Kim even added that she has been receiving requests to bring the series into a video game format. She added that “We’ve been getting an overwhelming but happy volume of requests from the organization — from the consumer product department, from the gaming group, from our other international teams.”

Notably, the executive also confirmed that the team is looking into creating a roadmap for its future ventures as well, stating that “My team’s role is to really look at all of those opportunities together, to create that roadmap for the Squid Game IP.” Additionally, Minyoung Kim believed in aiming towards increasing the viewers’ affinity towards their content by adding, ”We are looking at multiple different areas — from games, consumer product, and others — to really figure out what we can bring to our audiences to increase their affinity toward our content and give them more joy while staying true to the world that our creator has built.”

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Deal: Get $100 OFF on VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G at Giztop (Coupon)

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Oct 14, 2021

Giztop is giving $100 OFF on the latest VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G. The smartphone which retails for $1299 is now available at a discounted price of $1199 only by using the coupon code: VX70512100. This coupon expires on 20 October and is applicable only on the 12GB + 512GB variant.

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The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ Octa-core processor and comes in three memory variants viz: 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB. It features a 6.78-inch 2K Samsung’s E5 AMOLED Full HD+ display and runs the Android 11 based Origin OS. The smartphone comes with a quad rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera and 8MP + 12MP + 48MP secondary cameras. It boasts a 32MP selfie camera.

VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G is fueled by a 4500mAh battery and supports 55W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse charging and reverse wireless charging. The smartphone comes in three color variants viz: Black, Blue, and Orange.

Generally retailing for $1299, you can now buy VIVO X70 Pro Plus 5G at a discounted price of $1199 by using the coupon code: VX70512100 only at Giztop. Please note that this coupon expires on 20 October. So place your order asap.

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Hyundai to develop chips to reduce its reliance on chipmakers

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Oct 14, 2021

The Chief Operating Officer of Hyundai Motor revealed earlier this week that the company is planning on developing its own chips. This move arrives amid the global chip shortage as the company seeks to reduce its reliance on chipmakers.

For those unaware, the world is facing a shortage of semiconductors that has impacted various industries across the globe, including the automobile industry. The shortage even led to certain carmakers halting production entirely due to supply constraints. Now, the South Korean automobile maker, Hyundai, is apparently seeking to develop its own chips to cut off its dependence on chipmakers. The news comes after the company saw the “toughest months” in August and September 2021 (Via Reuters).

The company’s COO Jose Munoz stated that the worst has passed for the industry chip shortage. He further added that “But also in our case, we want to be able to develop our own chips within the group, so we are a little bit less dependent in a potential situation like this. This takes a lot of investment and time, but this is something we’re working on.”

The senior official said that the company is also aiming on delivering vehicles at the level of its original business plan in the fourth quarter of this year. Furthermore, the South Korean automobile manufacturer is also on track to produce electric cars in the US in 2022. Hyundai Motor is one among many other car brands like Tesla and Toyota that faced supply constraints amid the global semiconductor shortage.

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Tesla has a new competitor in China: the Zeekr 001 promises 700kms driving range

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