Deal: Get Baseus USB LED Book Light for $11.41 (Original Price $20)

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Mar 19, 2021

AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on Baseus USB LED Book Light. The light which generally retails at $20 is now available for a discounted price of $11.41 only.

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Baseus LED Booklight is a rechargeable mini clip-on light that can be clamped on a desk, book, laptop, etc. With Baesus LED book light you can say goodbye to headaches and eye pains thanks to its 4000K color temperature which makes it as close as possible to natural light, thereby eliminating reflection and glare and ensuring your eye is protected.

The light can be used both as a clip-on or a desk lamp as it stands stable and firm on a flat surface. The stylish book light comes with an agile touch key which makes sit easy to navigate through three different brightness levels and switch on/off the light.

Baseus USB LED Book Light which generally retails at $20 is available for $11.41 only. This super discount is valid only for the next 20 hours. With additional discount coupons on-site and free shipping, this deal is simply value for money. So get your book light asap before the deal expires.

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Fab Equipment expenditure surged by 16% in 2020: Report

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Mar 19, 2021

The expenditure on fab equipment has increased by 16 percent year on year in 2020, as per a new report. This is also expected to carry forward in this year, with spending expected to rise by 15.5 percent in 2021.

According to TheElec report, the rise of 15.5 percent in this year will have the expenditure reach over 70 billion US Dollars. Furthermore, the percentage of rise is expected to fall to 12 percent in 2022, reaching a total value to just over 80 billion US Dollars. Between the three year period between 2016 and 2018, fab equipment spending saw a notable increase due to a ‘super cycle’ in the semiconductor industry, which marked the first time spending for three straight years since the mid 1990s.

Additionally, the focus of the expenditure will be on foundry and memory. The spending in foundry equipment is also expected to increase by 23 percent this year as well, reaching 32 billion US Dollars. Although, these expenditures are expected to remain flat in 2022. Talking about memory, spending is expected to reach 28 billion US Dollars in 2021, which would be mark about a single digit growth from last year.

Similarly, the expenses on DRAM is expected to surpass those for NAND flash memories as well. Meanwhile, the spending will increase by 26 percent next year, due to investments expected to rise for both DRAM and NAND flash in 2022. The trend will also be reflected in the power semiconductors and microprocessor units, with the former expected to see a 46 percent rise this year and 26 percent in 2022 while the latter expected to record a 40 percent rise in 2022.

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Amazfit T-Rex Pro is already on sale in Poland ahead of official launch

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Mar 19, 2021

The Amazfit T-Rex Pro from the house of Huami is in the news since January. Ahead of this rugged smartwatch’s official launch on March 23, it has leaked multiple times revealing almost everything about it, including the price. Now, what’s even more bizarre is that this wearable is already on sale in Poland.

A Polish website going by the name of Tabletowo reports that the Huami Amazfit T-Rex Pro is being sold in Poland by a retailer called Allegro. The smartwatch is on sale in the said country, priced at PLN 749 ($193.25, €162).

The price of Amazfit T-Rex Pro in Poland approximately matches the leaked price of €169.90. The wearable is available in three colors in the region, namely Steel Blue, Desert Grey, and Black. However, the latter variant is already out of stock.

As far as design and specs are concerned, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro is identical to the original except for a few changes. The wearable sports a 1.3-inch circular AMOLED display with a resolution of 360 x 360 pixels, Corning Gorilla Glass protection, and oleophobic coating.

The watch features all the essential sensors, such as a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, BioTracker 2 PPG sensor (proprietary heart rate sensor), compass, and altimeter. Being a rugged smartwatch targeted at customers into outdoor activities, the wearable is water-resistant up to ATM and comes with GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo).

The product connects with Android 5.0+ and iOS 10.0+ devices via Bluetooth 5.0 LE using the Zepp app. It runs a forked version of RTOS (as found on the company’s other new smartwatches) and is backed by a 390mAh battery.

Last but not least, the Amazfit T-Rex Pro measures 47.7mm x 47.7mm x 13.5 in dimensions (without strap) and weighs 59.4g.

Here’s how Facial Expressions could made Apple Face ID more secure

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Mar 19, 2021

The Face ID security feature from Apple is one of the best form of facial recognition system found in a smartphone. But, it can apparently be made even more secure by making distinct facial expressions.

According to a BYU report (Via Gizmodo), facial recognition is one of the better forms of biometric security but there are still various tricks that can be used to circumvent the systems (including a static photo of one’s face). But now, researchers have developed a new algorithm that could help in deal with these issues by having the user register a distinct facial movement. This could even involve making funny faces while registering a new face into a smartphone.

Notably, the Cupertino based giant’s implementation of the facial recognition uses a front facing TrueDepth camera, which maps and matches the physical geometry of the users’ face. Meaning, a simple flat picture can not fool the system. Although, this system isn’t perfect either as researchers have found ways to circumvent Face ID as well, by accessing someone’s iPhone when they are asleep. D.J. Lee, as electrical and computing professor at Brigham Young University, proposed that there is a simple and effective method to greatly raise the difficulty of comprising a facial recognition system.

This system is called the Concurrent Two-Factor Identity Verification or C2FIV, which would require users to register themselves by performing a specific and easily repeatable facial motion that would only take a couple of seconds. In other words, people can just make a funny face, or silently read a secret phase, which would have their lips move. These motions would then be recorded along with the basic facial features as well. Basically, the system would record subtle ways one’s face changes as muscles expand and contract.

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Honor Magic flagship lineup will surpass Huawei Mate and P-series, claims CEO Zhao Ming

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Mar 19, 2021

Honor recently separated from the Chinese tech giant Huawei and is now being operated as an independent brand. The company has launched the Honor V40 smartphone and has a few other devices in the pipeline.

The company’s CEO Zhao Ming has confirmed that the company will be launching its flagship smartphone later this year under the Magic lineup. Now, he says that the flagship smartphones lineup from Honor will surpass the Huawei Mate- and P-series.

This is quite an ambitious project as the Mate-series and P-series are the flagship devices lineup from Huawei and are usually well-received in the market, setting the benchmark for the camera performance, among others.

Honor now aims to be an iconic technology brand globally and the company can get access to the needed resources after being separated from Huawei. As Huawei is facing sanctions by the United States, it cannot acquire components and services with US ties. But those restrictions no longer apply to Honor.

A recent report has revealed that the Honor Magic 3 will come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, competing with flagship smartphones from other brands. It is also being reported that there will be a Magic X smartphone, which is likely to be a foldable device from the brand.

Apart from the flagship devices, the company has also planned a few mid-range smartphones and tablets to be launched later this year. Honor definitely has an interesting lineup of devices in the pipeline for this year which could give the brand a much-needed boost and attract users, enabling the company to achieve its aim.

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TSMC signs deal for over 100 water tankers as drought worsens situation in Taiwan

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Mar 19, 2021

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) has just signed a deal for more than 100 water tankers as the situation is expected to worsen in Taiwan, which is suffers from a drought.

According to a WccfTech report, the world’s largest contract chip maker has ordered over 100 water tankers for a deal worth 200 million Yuan (roughly 30 million US Dollars). The move from the company arrives to deal with the water shortage in the nation’s Hsinchu province. This situation is expected to further worsen over the coming months, which will also likely lead to rising costs of these water tanks. The report also as Taiwanese fabs’ attempt to fight the ongoing drought in Taiwan.

For those unaware, the island nation did not experience any typhoons last year, which is causing a water shortage that is depleting the current water reservoirs in all of its region. Back in February, TSMC had ordered each tanker at a cost of 1,000 US Dollars, although, the exact figure of the company’s orders was unknown. In other words, the order for 100 water tankers might just be the start for the company, which would also inevitably lead to higher costs on the company.

An old report from 2019 also reveals that TSMC’s daily consumption of water during the year was around 156,000 tons per day. But, this figure has likely risen by a notable degree. Notably, Taiwan had recently assured that the nation will be able to keep its chip makers running till May, with its current supply of water. So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information regarding the matter.

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Deal: Buy Yeelight Meteorite LED Smart Pendant Light for $99.99 (Original Price $110)

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Mar 19, 2021

Banggood is giving a flash deal on Yeelight Meteorite LED Smart Pendant Light. The smart light which generally retails for $110 is available for $99.99 only.

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Yeelight Meteorite LED Smart Pendant Light is a smart light that can be used to change the ambiance of your room to suit your mood. The light which is ideal for your dining area can also be used to change the mood of your bedroom or living room.

The smart light uses an advanced side-lighting technology wherein 280 light bulbs are illuminated through a high transmittance light guide plate and then diffused by a diffuser to form a uniform light-emitting effect.

The top of the chandelier has colorful lighting, using 14 lenses and a 60-degree illuminating angle which help to create even and transparent lighting and the whole set comes with brightness adjustments and a low color index. This means you can go from a warm yellow to cool white light seamlessly, switching your colors across the spectrum.

Yeelight Meteorite LED Smart Pendant Light comes with IP50 anti-mosquito seal design and smart functions like APP remote control, intelligent voice control, wireless dimmer, and wall switch control.

Generally retailing at $110, Banggood is giving this product for $99.99 only. Please note that this offer is valid only for the next six days and on products ordered from the CZ warehouse. So grab your smart light asap.

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Instagram to soon arrive in a safe version for children below the age of 13

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Mar 19, 2021

Instagram is apparently working on launching a safe version of its app that will be suitable for children under the age of 13. This move is similar to the specially tailored version of Facebook that was made for kids.

According to a BuzzFeedNews report (Via PocketNow), the social media platform recently made changes to its safety features, which allowed parents to ensure that their children have a healthy and safe experience, which also stated that kids under the age of 13 should not be allowed from signing up from Instagram. As per an internal note from VP of Products, Vishal Shah, a version of the popular application is arriving from kids aged 13 or lower, and is currently under development.

Furthermore, the company’s chief Adam Mosseri also confirmed the news in a recent interview. He further added that its a difficult task to identify a persons age, especially considering users usually don’t get proper identification till the reach late teens. The parent company of Instagram already has a product targeted towards young individuals, dubbed Messenger Kids, which might be server as a basis for ‘kid’ version of the popular social media platform.

The note reads “We will be building a new youth pillar within the Community Product Group to focus on two things: (a) accelerating our integrity and privacy work to ensure the safest possible experience for teens and (b) building a version of Instagram that allows people under the age of 13 to safely use Instagram for the first time.” So stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional updates are available.

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Motorola Moto G20 key specs and Europe price leaked ahead of official launch

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Mar 19, 2021

Motorola is expected to release a smartphone called Moto G20 in the near future. This handset has appeared on Geekbench and FCC revealing some of its specifications. Additionally, it has been also listed by a Spanish retailer on its website along with the price.

The upcoming Motorola Moto G20 from the Lenovo-owned brand is a budget smartphone with model number XT2128. As per the device’s Geekbench listing (via Abhishek Yadav), it will be powered by a UNISOC T7000 SoC coupled with 4GB RAM.

The source code of this listing says that the mysterious UNISOC T700 chipset will include a single cluster of eight cores clocked at 1.82GHz. In simpler words, this chip will come with an octa-core CPU. Whereas, as for graphics, it will feature an ARM Mali-G52 GPU.

On the software front, the device will run Android 11 and can score around 1565 points as well as 4780 points in Geekbench’s single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

Further, according to FCC (via 91Mobiles), the Moto G20 will have connectivity features like 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, GNSS, NFC, and even FM radio. The certification also reveals it to be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging. It will be also shipped with a bundled pair of earphones.

Lastly, as per ParatuPc (via Binay Konwar), the forthcoming Motorola Moto G20 4GB + 64GB variant in Breeze Blue color will retail for €148.07 in Spain. The handset should cost around the same amount in other countries across Europe.

Motorola is yet to officially announce the launch date of the Moto G20, just like the Moto G50. However, the company has confirmed to unveil the Moto G100 (aka Motorola Edge S) on March 25.

Amazon starts using Rivian electric vans for deliveries in San Francisco

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Mar 19, 2021

Last month, Amazon had announced that the company will start using the new electric delivery trucks in 16 cities within the United States by the end of this year. The new delivery vans are designed and built by Rivian, which is an EV startup.

The company had already started using these new trucks in Los Angeles. Now, the company has expanded it to the second city — San Francisco. Initially, the vehicles will run test routes out of a delivery station in Richmond and then expand to other parts of the Bay Area over time.

The electric vans can travel up to 150 miles on a single charge. Amazon has already started prepping its facilities for the vans and adding thousands of charging stations at delivery centers throughout North America and Europe.

When the company said that it plans to use EV trucks for deliveries in 16 cities by the end of this year, it didn’t reveal the names of the cities. But, with such a move, Amazon seems to be on its way to having a fleet of 10,000 electric vans by the end of 2022.

Amazon had earlier announced the purchase of 100,000 delivery vans which will be produced by Rivian, in which Amazon is one of the major investors. This is a part of the online retail giant’s ‘Climate Pledge.’

Rivian is an electric vehicle startup which was operating in stealth mode since 2009 and launched its pickup truck and SUV in November 2018. The company was started with the aim of launching Tesla Roadster competitor, it pivoted to making SUVs and pickup trucks.

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Xiaomi to start its Car project within the next couple of months: Report

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Mar 19, 2021

Xiaomi is apparently aiming on building its own car. The company is reportedly planning on establishing a project within the next couple of months, and is rapidly working on advancing its automobile manufacturing plans.

According to a 36KR report, the news arrives from investors close to the the company’s CEO and Founder, Lei Jun, who is also rumored to head the Chinese tech giant’s car project. As per the report, the company is expected to launch cars that would focus on the mid to high end market. These cars will also take advantage of the brand’s strong portfolio of technology. Previously, we had covered news that the smartphone maker is making a car, but an official statement clarified that this is not the case.

Furthermore, the report adds that the CEO had already met with Chinese automobile maker’s, NIO, founder as well to consult on building a car. A source familiar with the matter added that the project could start as “soon as this month or next month.” It was also stated that the company’s co founder and Vice President, Wang Chuan, will be in charge of Xiaomi’s car manufacturing.

Additionally, the consumer electronics maker has reportedly plans on contracting with local automobile makers as well. This includes the likes of BYD and other car manufacturers. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now and stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional information is available.

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Micromax IN 1 with 6.67-inch display, Helio G80, 48MP triple cameras launched for Rs 9,999 (~$138)

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Mar 19, 2021

In November 2020, Micromax returned to Indian smartphone market by announcing the Micromax IN 1b and IN Note 1 smartphones. Today, the Micromax IN 1 as its third In-series handset. The aggressively priced handset offers users with key specs such as a large-sized display, a gaming-focused processor, a 48-megapixel triple camera unit, and a big battery.

Micromax IN 1 specifications and features

The Micromax IN 1 has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, 440nits brightness, and a 395ppi pixel density. It features a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel, which carries support for features like screen flash, face beauty, HDR, night mode, and portrait mode.

The rear camera module features a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro lens. It offers photography features such as an LED flash, autofocus, portrait mode, night mode, HDR, AI, panorama, GIF, slow-motion video shooting, and 1080p video recording. Like the other IN-series phones, the IN 1 features an X-patterned rear shell. A fingerprint scanner is also available on the backside of the device.

The Micromax IN 1 draws power from the Helio G80 chipset and it comes with up to 6 GB of LPDDR4x RAM. For storage, it offers up to 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage and a microSD card slot. The 5,000mAh battery of the IN 1 supports 18W charging through USB-C. It offers other features like dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it comes preinstalled with the stock version of Android 10 OS and offers Widevine L1 certification for watching streaming HD content through OTT apps. The handset will be treated with Android 11 OS in May.

Micromax IN 1 price in India

The Micromax IN 1is slotted between the IN 1b and IN Note 1 handsets. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage editions of the IN 1 are priced at Rs 10,499 (~$148) and Rs 11.999 (~$165), respectively. However, the handset will be available with respective introductory prices of Rs 9,999 (~$138) and Rs 10,499 (~$148) for a limited time. It comes in colors like Purple and Blue. Micromaxinfo.com and Flipkart will carry out the first sales of the IN 1 from March 26 in India.

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Sony unveils new PS5 VR controllers with adaptive triggers, better ergonomics

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2021

Japanese tech giant Sony Corporation has unveiled a new set of VR controllers for the PlayStation 5. This announcement comes amidst a shortage in supply of the latest console as a result of chip shortage in the global market which has resulted in scalpers selling the console at premium prices.

The new Sony PS5 VR controllers adopt an orb shape and this is quite different from the design of the existing PlayStation Move motion controllers. Rather, it looks more like traditional VR controllers. That notwithstanding, the controllers come with the same adaptive trigger technology found on the DualSense PS5 controller. Both controllers have tensions in their triggers, a tech which SOny plans to deploy in future VR games.

Further, the PS5 VR controllers come with haptic feedback designed to give users an immersive gaming experience. It also comes with finger touch detection that will let the controllers detect fingers when it is just resting. According to Hideaki Nishino, head of planning and management at PlayStation, finger touch detection enables users to make more natural gestures with their hands during gameplay.

In addition, there is a ring at the bottom of the controllers which tracks it to Sony’s new VR headset. This is said to be better than what is currently available on the PS Move controllers. Apart from that, the design also has far better ergonomics.

Sony is yet to showcase the design of its next-gen PS5 VR headset but teasers released by the company show that it will have an improved field of view, resolution, and even a single cord to make it easier to use.

We don’t expect the PS5 VR headset to be outed this year but there is no doubt that the firm is concluding arrangements to commence testing of the headset with game developers soon. For now, we have already seen the controllers for the VR and they look awesome. We don’t expect anything short of spectacular from the VR headset.

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Chinese firms test tools to bypass new Privacy rules from Apple: Report

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Mar 19, 2021

Apple had recently announced a new set of changes in its privacy rules. These would essentially block third party applications from tracking users’ data. But now, it seems that Chinese companies already working on a new tool to bypass these new rules to continue tracking iPhone users.

According to a FinancialTimes report, the new tool is being developed to enable these Chinese tech giants like ByteDance and Tencent, to serve iPhone users targeted mobile advertisements. The Cupertino based giant is expected to roll out the new privacy updates in the coming weeks. This would offer its userbase a higher degree of privacy. For those unaware, apps were generally able to use Apple’s IDFA system to track the users that click on ads and the apps they use.

But now, these firms would need to ask for permission to gather this tracking data. This might not seem like a major change, but in practice, it implies of a multi billion dollar worth shift in the advertising industry. The change has met opposition from major firms like Facebook, as most users would most likely decline on being tracked. Thus, the China Advertising Association, with over 2,000 members, has decided to launch a new method of tracking and identifying iPhone users. This new tool is dubbed as CAID.

This new tool is being widely tested by tech companies and advertisers at the moment in China. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, stated that advertisers “can use the CAID as a substitute if the user’s IDFA is unavailable.” Furthermore, sources close to both Tencent and ByteDance have confirmed the news, although, both companies have yet to comment on the matter. Similarly, even Apple has yet to offer a statement regarding CAID. But, it has stated that the rule will be universally applicable and will not have any exceptions.

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Apple foldable iPhone Concept design based on leaks adopts a flip design

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2021

Apple has been in the rumor mills as having a foldable phone which will debut in 2022. As a matter of fact, since Samsung and a couple of other OEMs including Motorola have released foldable models, it is natural that people look forward to Apple releasing its own. Graphic designer Technizo in conjunction with LetsGoDigital has now pieced together information from leaks and a few Apple patents to come up with a possible concept design of the long-awaited Apple flip foldable iPhone, which has been predicted to be released in 2022.

The concept design is based on the premise that the device will use a flexible display panel having an OLED screen. The product renders reflect speculations that the foldable iPhone will retain the notch from previous iPhones.

Technizo’s concept design also shows a similar camera system to the iPhone 12 Pro, although this projection looks shaky since the device is at least two years away from its potential launch. Obviously, by 2022, more advanced camera systems would have been deployed on newer iPhones. The graphic designer released a video of the concept design of the prototype flip foldable iPhone, revealing all the possible angles and sides of the device. Check out the video from down below.

The flip iPhone concept design also suggests that the smartphone will come with a small display at the rear panel although no information is available yet of the size of the display. Considering the size of the secondary display, we doubt if it will do anything other than show notifications. There have been rumors that indeed several tests had been carried out by Foxconn on the flip foldable smartphone to establish its durability.

Flip foldable smartphones hold some promise and several phone makers are pursuing active research in this area. There had been several patents popping up and these provide an inkling of the intensity of the race to overcome the several challenges and drawbacks inherent in the production especially of foldable displays.

We should also point out the resemblance of the design to that of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip which was unveiled in 2019 as well as the Motorola Razr flip phone.

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Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone’s design teased by Brand Ambassador Peng Yuchang

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Mar 19, 2021

Black Shark, the Xiaomi-backed gaming smartphone maker is gearing up to launch its next-generation smartphone on 23rd March. Ahead of that, the company has announced that actor Peng Yuchang has become its new Brand Ambassador.

Making the announcement, the company shared a poster on its official Weibo account, which shows Peng Yuchang holding the upcoming Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone. This also reveals the design of the device.

It showcases the smartphone in a Black-colored design with a big ‘X’ pattern covering the back panel. We also see the camera module with three sensors aligned horizontally along with an LED flash at the top-center position.

The company is expected to launch smartphones — Black Shark 4 and Black Shark 4 Pro. Both of them are expected to feature a 6.67-inch display that may carry support for a 144Hz refresh rate. The standard model is expected to have Full HD+ screen resolution while the Pro model is likely to support Quad HD+ resolution.

Under the hood, the vanilla model is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC while the Pro variant will be packed with the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset. The top-end model in the lineup could pack a massive 18GB of RAM as both of its competitors — Red Magic 6 Pro and ASUS ROG Phone 5 Ultimate has 18GB RAM.

In the camera department, the primary sensor in the Pro variant could be 108-megapixel while that of the standard model could be 48-megapixel. The devices are expected to run the Android 11 operating system out-of-the-box and powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.

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Xiaomi’s Mi Stylus patent leaks, may accompany the Mi Pad 5

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Jed John Ikoba

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Mar 19, 2021

Xiaomi is arguably one of the biggest tech exports from China and even inside its home country, the brand is super popular. That is why the number of fans looking forward to the brand’s upcoming tablet looks unprecedented. It has been a long while since the tech giant refreshed its tablet line. Xiaomi has already confirmed that it has not given up on the tablet market. Also, there are speculations that the brand is working on the Mi Pad 4’s successor and it will be called the Mi Pad 5.

A tipster has now shared the sketch of a stylus pen said to be a Xiaomi-patented product designed for a tablet. This could be for the Mi Pad 5 but that is not yet confirmed. The patent sketch shows the Mi Stylus features a similar design to the Apple Pencil. There actually nothing spectacular as it looks like an ordinary pen but with a pen cap-like structure at the bottom. There are speculations that the device will have a USB Type-C interface that will be used to charge it. Of course, connectivity may likely be via Bluetooth.

The design sketch also shows that it will have a magnetic-like area at the center which can be used to attach the frame to a tablet at any time. This aligns with rumors earlier on that the Pad 5 will come with an aluminum alloy back panel.

It will definitely be an important feature if the Mi Pad 5 will indeed have a Stylus pen but we are not so sure about that. So, don’t get your hopes too high. We don’t expect the features to go beyond the basics like the touch function.

As a reminder, the Mi Pad 5 is rumored to pack a Snapdragon 870 chipset. The table is expected to come with a great dissipation system which should improve the performance to a large extent, especially for gaming. The tablet is also expected to run on a new MIUI for Pad operating system specially designed for tablet products. The user experience is expected to be different from that of the mobile interface.

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OPPO Find X3 series sold units worth 100 million yuan in just 15 seconds

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Mar 19, 2021

OPPO’s latest flagship smartphone, the OPPO Find X3 series, officially went on sale today in China, for a starting price of 4,499 yuan. Now, the company has announced that within just 15 seconds of the Find X3 series going on sale, it generated sales worth 100 million yuan.

The smartphones are made available in three color options — Condensed White, Mist Blue, Mirror Black. The 8GB + 128GB model of Find X3 costs 4,499 yuan (~$691) while the 8GB + 256GB model is priced at 4,999 yuan (~$767). The Find X3 Pro with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at 5,999 yuan (~$921).

Coming to the smartphones, the Find X3 and Find X3 Pro feature a 6.7-inch 10-bit curved E4 OLED QHD+ screen with 3126 x 1440 pixels screen resolution and support of up to 1 billion colors on the display. It also maxes out at 800 nits overall brightness, has a JNCD~0.4, 120Hz refresh rate, covers sRGB/P3, and 100% of DCI-P3 color gamut, and has a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1.

The display supports O-Sync for low response time(5-10ms), Adaptive refresh rate (120-5Hz), Ultra-vision Engine to up the video resolution by 2x higher, HDR10+ SGS Eye care Display certified, Color Vision Enhancement to help people with CVD.

Under the hood, the Find X3 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset while the Find X3 in China has the Snapdragon 870 chipset. Both are paired with UFS 3.1 storage but the non-Pro has LPDDR4x RAM in China and the ‘Pro’ variants have LPDDR5 RAM. The devices also have support for the Dual-SIM dual-mode (SA/NSA) 5G network.

In the camera department, the devices come with a quad-camera setup on the back which includes two 50MP IMX766 sensors co-developed with Sony. They are coupled with a 3MP macro lens and a 13MP telephoto camera. On the front side, there’s a 32MP snapper for taking selfies and video calling.

The smartphones are running the ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11. They pack a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W SuperVOOC charge and 30W AirVOOC Flash Charge and 10W reverse wireless charging support.

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Nokia X20 spotted with Snapdragon 480 at Geekbench

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Mar 19, 2021

On April 8, HMD Global will be holding a launch event to announce new smartphones. Rumors have it that it may launch phones like Nokia X10, X20, G10, and G20. The Nokia X10 was recently spotted at the Geekbench benchmarking platform. Today, the Nokia X20 has appeared in Geekbench’s database with some of its key specs.

The Geekbench listing reveals that the Nokia X20 is powered by a Qualcomm processor, which is mentioned with as SM4350. This model number confirms that the device is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset.

The listing further reveals that the Nokia X20 features 6 GB of RAM and it runs on Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 507 and 1661, respectively.

A previous leak claimed that not only the Nokia X20, but also the X10 is powered by the Snapdragon 480 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. While the X10 could be coming with 32 GB, the X20 will be equipped with an internal storage of 128 GB.

The Nokia X10 could be priced at 300 euros (~$357) and it may come in colors like white and green. On the other side, the Nokia X20 may cost 50 euros (~$59) more and it could be coming in blue and sand color.

In related news, the Nokia G10 was recently spotted with an Helio P22 chipset and 4 GB of RAM at Geekbench. It is rumored to be equipped with other specs such as a 6.4-inch HD+ display, a 16-megapixel front camera, a 48-megapixel quad-camera system, 3 GB / 4 GB of RAM, 32 GB / 64 GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery with 10W charging support. As far as G20 is concerned, it is speculated to arrive with 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and 169 euros (~$201). It may sell in silver and blue colors.

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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 to feature 2K display with 120Hz refresh rate support

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Jeet

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Mar 19, 2021

Lenovo has already launched a few laptops under its Xiaoxin lineup in both Intel Core and AMD Ryzen chipsets. Now, the company is gearing up to launch another device in the lineup, dubbed as Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16.

In a new teaser poster shared by the company, it has been confirmed that the upcoming Lenovo Xiaoxin Pro 16 will come with a 16-inch display that offers 2560 x 1600 pixels screen resolution and supports both 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate.

Further, it offers 350nits of brightness, 100% sRGB high color gamut, and hardware-based low blue light technology for the protection of eyes. There’s also DC Dimming support that offers smooth visuals without flickering.

Although there are several other laptops that have a similar high refresh rate, this could be the first 16-inch laptop to come with support for a 120Hz refresh rate. It seems that there will be a shortcut key on the laptop to switch between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate.

Recently, Lenovo had announced that the Xiaoxin Pro 16 will be powered by the AMD Ryzen 5000 processor and NVIDIA independent display. The device is expected to pack AMD Ryzen R7 5800H along with RTX 3050 Ti graphics processor.

We expect the company to share more teasers in the coming days, revealing key specifications and features of the upcoming laptop, ahead of the launch. We also expect the device to go official pretty soon in China.

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