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Samsung Sero TV with rotatable screen for social media content launched for Rs 1,24,999 (~$1,678)

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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In April 2019, Samsung unveiled The Sero rotating TV that can be rotated horizontally and vertically. Earlier this year, the Sero TV was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) tech exhibition. Today, the South Korean company announced the Samsung Sero TV in India.

Samsung Sero specifications and features

Optimized for social media content, the Samsung Sero features a rotatable 43—inch QLED UHD display that delivers a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels and supports HDR10+ format. The smart TV can upscale lower resolution to 4K. Adaptive Picture, Responsive UI, Tap View technology, Active Voice Amplifier (AVA) are some of the features offered by the Samsung Sero for a better viewing experience.

When a social media app like Twitter or Instagram is accessed on a regular smart TV, black bars appear on either side of the app. On the Samsung Sero TV, such social media apps and smartphone videos can be viewed in a vertical orientation for a seamless experience. A phone can be paired with the Samsung Sero TV through NFC. This can be done by tapping the phone anywhere on the phone’s screen.

The Samsung Sero TV
The Samsung Sero TV

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The Samsung Sero features 4.1-inch 60W front-firing speakers. It comes with connectivity features such as 3 HDMI ports, 2 USB ports, 1 RF port, Bluetooth 4.2, and Wi-Fi 5. The smart TV runs on Tizen OS and it comes with support for AirPlay, Bixby, and Amazon Alexa.

Samsung Sero price in India

The Samsung Sero has arrived in India with a price tag of Rs 1,24,999 (~$1,678). The unique smart TV is available for purchase exclusively through Reliance Digital stores in the country.

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TCL unveils the world’s first 34-inch R1000 165Hz ultra-wide gaming monitor

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Jed John Ikoba
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TCL‘s China Star Optoelectronics Technology has launched the world’s first 34-inch R1000 165Hz ultra-wide gaming monitor. The monitor adopts a 21:9 screen ratio and has a resolution of 3440×1440 pixels. It also features a high refresh rate of 165Hz and adopts R1000 super curvature design.tcl

TCL China Star disclosed that it broke through several technical difficulties to manufacture this product. First, the R1000 super-curvature screen is more curved than the R1500 curved screen and the greater the curvature, the higher the requirement for the bending strength of the glass. For this reason, TCL optimized the backlight design to evenly balance the bending of the glass and also reduce stress on the glass.

Secondly, the greater the curvature, the greater the impact on the screen’s image quality, and the more difficult it is to adjust. In order to avoid the occurrence of the abnormal display after the LCD panel is bent, TCL manufactured a targeted matching design on the alignment film to overcome the curvature difference between the upper and lower base plates.

The display has successfully passed the reliability and mass production verification meaning it is now cleared for mass production.

In June this year, TCL’s China Star reportedly made an important breakthrough in R1000 products for the first time. The product, a 27-inch QHD R1000  panel was successfully shipped to Samsung. Apart from this 34-inch R1000 panel, the company is also looking to produce R1000 panels in 49 inches and other sizes in the future.

According to reports, TCL has successfully shipped the 34-inch R1000 165Hz ultra-wide gaming screen to Samsung and the monitor is expected to be launched in the market later this month.

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Certain OnePlus Nord users are facing network stability issues after OxygenOS 10.5.9 update

By
Balaji S
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OnePlus brought a budget device, the OnePlus Nord five years after the OnePlus X. The device is priced lower than its flagships but hasn’t shied away from getting issues. One such is the network stability issue that users are facing after a recent update.

OnePlus Nord Colors Featured
OnePlus Nord

Accordingly, one of the users on OnePlus’ forums(via Piunikaweb) says that the OnePlus Nord has network connectivity issues after the OxygenOS 10.5.9 update. If we recall, OnePlus recently rolled out the update with the latest security patch and Game Space features.

Coming back, as per the user, the device doesn’t connect to the network albeit being switched on. However, few users say that by toggling Airplane Mode on/off the issue resolved. That said, we aren’t sure if this will work for all the users who face the issue.

Apart from connectivity, the issue extends to voice calls as well. A user says that frequent network drops make voice calling difficult. Apparently, the voice is getting cut-off for 10 secs, in addition to issues like call drops. The report also says that the forums are getting queries like poor internet speeds and disconnection while online gaming.

Previously, OnePlus Nord has caught up with issues like Factory reset bug, Bluetooth connectivity. However, the company has tried to address them quickly and for that, we have to appreciate OnePlus here. That said, we really hope that OnePlus fixes this new issue soon before it gets out of hand.

OnePlus Nord is the first of many attempts to capture the mid-range segment. The company has launched two more devices, the Nord N10, and N100 in the UK and US. And reports say that it is already on course to bring the next device, the Nord SE to markets like India, Europe next year.

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Lord Snowdon would absolutely love the new Leica Q2 Monochrom camera

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Habeeb Onawole
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If you watch the Netflix series, The Crown, then the name Anthony Armstrong-Jones should be familiar to you. If you have forgotten who that is, then stating that he was Princess Margaret’s husband may help jog your memory.

The late photographer who went on to become the first Earl of Snowdon was shown in the second season of the TV show sporting a Leica camera which he used to take pictures at a wedding and of the princess at his studio. The show reveals he was a fan of monochrome photography which is why we believe he would love the new Leica Q2 Monochrom camera if he were alive today.

The Q2 Monochrom is a $6000 full-frame monochrome camera and its first autofocus Monochrom camera. The camera has a similar design to the original Q2 which takes color photos and costs $1000 less. However, to keep the “monochrome design”, the red Leica logo is missing from the camera.

Leica Q2 Monochrom

The camera has a 47MP full-frame sensor and can shoot in 4K. The press release says that the camera focuses in less than 0.15 seconds, making it one of the fastest cameras in its class. It can also record black and white videos in FHD at 120, 60, 30, or 24 frames per second.

Leica has also added a Wi-Fi module so users can easily post their photos on social media platforms, adjust camera settings from a smartphone or remotely control the shutter. There is also an OLED viewfinder and Bluetooth connectivity.

This is a black and white camera, so you won’t find any of the settings you will usually see on color cameras. However, you do get settings for adjusting monochrome images such as blue, sepia, and selenium.

If you are picking up the Leica Q2 Monochrom, you may want to purchase protectors and carrying bags and straps. The camera does have an IP52 rating, so you don’t have to worry about splashes and the likes. There are also additional accessories including flash units and color filters.

The camera is already available and can be purchased or ordered from Leica stores.

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Alleged Vivo X60 series’ live shots and key features emerge

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Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Last year, Vivo announced the Vivo X30 series powered by the Exynos 980 chipset by the end of 2019. Recent reports have revealed that the Vivo X60 series of phones driven by the Exynos 1080 will be made official in December. Today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared a couple of live shots of two smartphones. It appears that the tipster may have shared the images of the forthcoming Vivo X60 series smartphones.

Alleged Vivo X60 series phone
Alleged Vivo X60 series phone

In the above-shown image, the alleged Vivo X60 series phone can be seen with the all-new Origin OS UI on its screen. The handset can be seen sporting a punch-hole display with curved edges. At the top-center of the display is a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. In the below shown leaked shot, the same handset can be seen on the right side.

Alleged Vivo X60 series phones
Alleged Vivo X60 series phones

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The handset placed on the left side also features a punch-hole display. However, it has some different features such as it has a flat-screen and a red-colored power button. It could not be confirmed whether these devices are Vivo X60 series phones.

The tipster who shared the above images also mentioned today through different Weibo posts that there is an unreleased Snapdragon 875 powered smartphone with a centered single-hole curved screen. The diameter of the punch-hole is around 3.6mm. It has a screen of around 6.65 inches that offers a refresh rate of 120Hz. It appears that the tipster could be talking about the Vivo X60 series flagship phone.

It is highly likely that the Exynos 1080 will be present under the hood of the Vivo X60 phone. The series may include a Pro or Pro Plus model with SD875 onboard.

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Xiaomi offers Diwali discounts on OTT subscriptions for Mi TV, Mi TV Stick & Mi Box 4K users

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Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Xiaomi is the leading smart TV brand in India. Apart from televisions, the company also sells a streaming stick and a streaming box. Now, ahead of Diwali festive season, the Chinese tech giant is offering discounts on subscriptions for 9 OTT services.

Xiaomi Diwali Discounts 2020

Xiaomi’s Mi TV range of smart televisions comes with PatchWall launcher on top of the Android TV Pie operating system. This launcher is a content aggregation service offering content from various partner OTT platforms.

Like the past two years, Xiaomi is once again offering discounts on subscriptions for select partner OTT services. This offer is not only applicable to the customers of Mi TVs but also those who own Mi TV Stick and Mi Box 4K.

For those unaware, the latter two devices don’t come with PatchWall and therefore, it is interesting to see Xiaomi extending the discounts to more customers. Having said that, let us take a look at all the offers.

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Xiaomi Diwali Discounts on OTT Subscriptions for Mi TV, Mi TV Stick & Mi Box 4K Users

OTT Platform
Plan
Offer
Final Price
ZEE5
  • 1 year – ₹999
 4 months FREE
  • 16 months – ₹999
SonyLIV
  • 1 year – ₹999
 10% off
  • 1 year – ₹899
Eros Now
  • 1 year – ₹399
 25% off
  • 1 year – ₹299
Hungama Play
  • 1 month – ₹149
 1-month FREE trial
  • 1 month – FREE
ShemarooMe
  • 1 month – ₹129
  • 1 year – ₹999
 20% off
  • 1 month – ₹103
  • 1 year – ₹799
EPIC ON
  • 3 months – ₹159
  • 6 months – ₹299
  • 1 year – ₹499
 35% off
  • 3 months – ₹103
  • 6 months – ₹194
  • 1 year – ₹324
DocuBay
  • 3 months – ₹499
  • 1 year – ₹1499
 50% off
  • 3 months – ₹749
  • 1 year – ₹249
aha
  • 1 year – ₹699
 51% off
  • 1 year – ₹340
Hoichoi
  • 1 year (one screen) – ₹499
  • 1 year (two screens) – ₹699
 30% off
  • 1 year (one screen) – ₹349
  • 1 year (two screens) – ₹489

To avail any of the above-listed offers, interested users will have to fill this form. These discounts are valid from October 14 to November 20.

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Indian Govt’s new amendment will regulate OTT platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime

By
Balaji S
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Over The Top(OTT) Platform content providers are now coming under the regulation of the Indian Government. From hereon, the government body(Ministry of I&B) will regulate the contents that are streaming on platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, and more.

Xiaomi Mi TV PatchWall 3.4 User Centre

In a gazette notification, the country’s Hon’ble President Ram Nath Govind has approved(via Gadgets360) new amendments for it. Accordingly, these changes are for the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules 1961. This will now bring online films, digital news, and current affairs content under the scope of the I&B Ministry headed by Prakash Javadekar.

Currently, the Press Council of India monitors Print Media while the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) regulates News Channels. Additionally, Ads and Films are monitored by the Advertising Standards Council of India(ASCI). And Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) respectively in India. That said, a regulatory procedure for online content has been long overdue.

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Amidst a pandemic, smartphones, tablets‘ sales in the country are soaring and OTT platforms are capitalizing it. Hence, govt has felt that the regulation of online content is necessary. Minister Javadekar even called out for a proposal of a credible self-regulation method. However, the companies haven’t been able to satisfy the government till now.

In fact, eight of the OTT providers had reportedly signed a self-regulatory code in January 2019. Accordingly, the code prohibited five types of contents online. These include disrespecting National Emblem/Flag, Child Pornography, outraging religious sentiments, Terrorism, and the Exhibition of any banned law. But the government didn’t support this code back then.

Coming back, the new amendment offers powers of jurisdiction to I&B Ministry over online content. That is, content providers(OTT) and news platforms online now will have to follow regulatory frameworks along with others like cable television, All India Radio, and Doordarshan.

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[11.11] Double Eleven Deals: Best Gaming PC Accessories

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Simranpal Singh
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It’s been raining deals all day at Double Eleven Sale day. The retailers are offering major discounts on smartphones, smartwatches, smart home products, accessories, and other consumer electronics. The gamers can also upgrade their Gaming PC by grabbing some useful accessories from the sale. We have compiled a list of some best accessories for your Gaming PC.

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The list below includes gaming mouse, keyboards, Backlit LEDs, RGB Fans, LED Mouse and Keyboard Pads, cooling fans, and much more. You can shop for your favorite stuff without wasting much time on this double eleven deals day.

Best Gaming PC Accessories

Gaming Keyboard and Mouse

LED Keyboard and Mouse Pad

Monitor Backlight

RGB Fans

These are some accessories that you can use to give a facelift to your Gaming PC. Stay connected with us for more deals!

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OnePlus 8T lacks DC Dimming feature

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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Almost all the high-end and even mid-range smartphones now come with OLED displays. This type of panels offers better colors and contrasts compared to LCD panels. The phones with such display come with a feature called DC Dimming, which is essential to reduce flickering at lower brightness levels. Turns out, despite being a modern handset with an OLED display, the OnePlus 8T does not ship with this mush-have useful feature.

OnePlus 8T featured

OnePlus has been using OLED displays on its smartphones starting with the OnePlus 3. The company only recently re-introduced LCD panels for its budget offerings – Nord 10 5G and Nord N100. The last flagship from the brand with an LCD panel was the OnePlus 2.

However, the company began to provide the DC Dimming feature only after the launch of the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. All the OLED panel-equipped OnePlus handsets that have been released after this duo include this feature, except for the OnePlus 8T.

That said, the option to turn on DC Dimming is present under the OnePlus laboratory in the Settings app on OnePlus smartphones. According to a thread on OnePlus Community (via PiunikaWeb), the newly launched Oneplus 8T does not even come with the OnePlus Laboratory section in the Settings app.

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Hence, users cannot enable this feature even though the phone’s software supports it. As per a user in the same thread, as of now, DC Dimming can be only enabled on OnePlus 8T by running the following ADB command.

am start-activity -a oneplus.intent.action.ONEPLUS_LAB_FEATURE_DETAILS -e oneplus_lab_feature_key oneplus_dc_dimming_value

OnePlus8T

But this workaround is not suitable for all users. Thankfully, a moderator on OnePlus Community has acknowledged the missing of DC Dimming in OnePlus 8T but he is not sure if it will be added in future updates. Nevertheless, he requests users to wait for subsequent software builds.

Hence, if you own a OnePlus 8T or planning to buy one, keep in mind that this phone does not come with DC Dimming but may get it in the coming days.

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POCO’s M2010J19CG Smartphone gets Singapore’s IMDA certification; could launch soon

By
Balaji S
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Almost a month ago, POCO’s Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng hinted at the arrival of a new POCO device. Later, a device carrying POCO branding got certified in EEC. Now, the same device has received Singapore’s IMDA certification suggesting an Asia launch.

POCO M2010J19CG IMDA

The latest tip comes from Mukul Sharma who shared a screenshot of the certification. Accordingly, IMDA’s database shows the model number as M2010J19CG. This is similar to the earlier EEC certification and also resembles a similar device under Redmi branding. If we recall, a device with similar model number M2010J19SC got certified in China’s MIIT a while ago.

Later, the same device got China’s 3C certification which showed support for 22.5W fast charging. We feel that these two should be the same device as usually C, G in Xiaomi’s model number indicates China, and Global respectively. Sadly, the rest of the details about the device are a mystery as of now. Having said that, the same M2010J19SC is likely to carry the “Redmi Note 9” name in China.

Reports say that Xiaomi will launch three new devices under Redmi Note 9 series in China soon. One of them is likely to be a 4G variant which explains why Poco has rebranded it considering the new device is speculated to be a mid-range smartphone. Accordingly, the earlier MIIT certification also revealed the same with network support up to LTE for the device(M2010J19SC).

POCO hasn’t brought the budget M, C series outside of India as they are already rebranded Redmi devices. Its current mid-range device in Europe is POCO X3. That said, currently, it looks like the new POCO device will debut sometime in early December and launch Globally in Pakistan, Singapore, and Europe as well.

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Bomaker Polaris – A 4K UHD Ultra Short Throw Laser TV is now on Indiegogo

By
Greeva Agnihotri
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There is nothing like watching favorite films in a dark room on a massive screen. Barring the fact that we’re in the middle of a pandemic, it’s a good time to be considering a versatile, classic viewing tech. Acknowledging this fact, recently, Indiegogo introduced Bomaker Polaris UHD TV. It is an ultra-short-throw laser projector that produces 4K native resolution using full-color laser technology to deliver crisp imagery and an immersive viewing experience. The company has so far managed to raise more than $24,000.

Clear Picture

Bomaker Polaris laser projector features a tri-color technology that blends red, green, and blue light from 3 individually calibrated light sources to cover 193% NTSC and deliver vivid pictures with precise color accuracy and incredible contrast. It is equipped with high-end Ricoh lenses and 3840 x 2160p resolution to deliver a better picture quality than HD projectors. Moreover, the High Dynamic Range (HDR 10) display technology of this laser projector helps produce crisp bright scenes and detailed dark scenes.

Bomaker Polaris has a brightness of 2500 ANSI lumens that prevents causing distortions due to ceiling or ambient lights. Furthermore, it is enhanced with MEMC motion compensation technology that increases the frame rate to reduce blur and produce smooth action scenes.

Safe Watching

To reduce strain on the user’s eyes, this Bomaker Polaris laser projector reflects the light indirectly off a flat surface. It can also sense the distance of objects with built-in sensors and automatically reduce the brightness when it detects people are standing too close to it.

Immersive Experience

Bomaker Polaris laser projector boasts built-in hi-fi quality speakers with Dolby DTS technology to deliver 3-dimensional audio. Its pinpoint precision produces a true-to-life sound that makes one feel like they’re inside the action.

Specifications

Bomaker Polaris laser projector runs on a Mstar 6A-838 1.7GHz CPU and has 3GB RAM and 32GB storage to offer a smooth viewing experience. Moreover, it consumes just 185W power, which is 45% lower than conventional projectors. With long-lasting laser light source technology, Polaris delivers outstanding brightness and up to 30,000 hours of playback. The user can also connect their devices to this unit to project/view content or play games on the large screen via Miracast. As for connectivity, this unit features HDMI and USB ports, RCA inputs, Bluetooth support, built-in WiFi capability, ethernet input, and more.

With just a white wall, the Bomaker Polaris laser projector allows one to get an immersive cinematic experience. This unit is introduced by Indiegogo, a crowdfunding website, and has managed to raise more than $24,000. To know more about this laser projector or support it, interested users can click here.

Micromax IN Note 1, 1b receives overwhelming response in first pre-orders

By
Anvinraj Valiyathara
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Yesterday, Micromax carried out the first pre-orders of the Micromax IN Note 1 and IN 1b phones in India through Flipkart. The new IN Mobiles have arrived with impressive specs and pricing to rival with mid-range phones from China in the country. The company took to its Twitter account yesterday evening to reveal that all the IN Note 1 and IN 1b units received an overwhelming response.

The tweet states that all units of the Micromax In Note 1 and IN 1b were booked. Hence, the company thanked the people of the country for the love and support for the new IN branded phones. The IN Note 1 is slated to go on sale on Nov. 24, whereas the IN 1b will be available for purchase from Nov. 26.

Apart from Flipkart, both phones will be also available for buying through Micromax’s official website. The company did not reveal whether it will conduct a second of pre-orders before the market release.

Micromax In Note 1 and 1N 1B booked

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Micromax IN 1b price in India

The Micromax IN 1b costs Rs 6,999 (~$94) for the 2 GB RAM + 32 GB storage variant and Rs 7,999 (~$108) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition. It comes in three colors such as Green, Purple, and Blue. The key features of the IN 1b include a 6.52-inch HD+ punch-hole screen, Helio G35 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery, and a 13-megapixel dual-camera system.

Micromax IN Note 1 price in India

The Micromax IN Note 1 costs Rs 10,999 (~$148)  for the 4 GB RAM + 64 Gb storage model and Rs 12,499 (~$168) for the 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant.  It comes in Green and White color options. The phone offers key features like a 6.67-inch FHD+ punch-hole screen, Helio G85 chipset, a 5,000mAh battery with fast charging support, and a 48-megapixel quad-camera system.

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Apple and Netflix accused of avoiding tax responsibilities in Vietnam

By
Sean
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The Vietnamese information minister has accused foreign streaming companies like Netflix and Apple of avoiding their tax responsibilities in the region that may create unfair competition for domestic firms, earlier this week.

Apple

According to the information and communications ministry, both Apple and Netflix have never paid tax in Vietnam, despite having a combined revenue of nearly 1 trillion dongs (roughly 43.15 million US Dollars) from over a million subscribers. Minister Nguyen Manh Hung stated that “Domestic companies have to abide by tax and content regulations while foreign firms do not, which is unfair competition.”

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He further added that “Some content on Netflix has flouted regulations related to the history and sovereignty of the country, violence, drug use, and sex.” Back in 2018, Vietnam had adopted a new cybersecurity law, which required foreign companies to earn income from online activities to store their data within the country. However, Netflix said it had no plans of opening an office in the region or even having servers placed locally, as per a CNBC report.

Apple

A Netflix spokesperson responded that “We are supportive of the implementation of a mechanism that will make it possible for foreign service providers like Netflix to collect and remit taxes in Vietnam. However today such a mechanism does not exist.” Hung stated that the information ministry, finance ministry, and tax department are also working to facilitate tax collection by calculating the revenue of these major streaming firms since their entry into Vietnam.

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HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank is now on sale in China

By
Sudarshan Ravichandran
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At the HUAWEI Mate40 series launch event, the Chinese telecom giant also announced a number of accessories. One of them was HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank. This product is now finally on sale in the company’s home country China. As part of the launch offer, the firm is also offering a discount coupon.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Featured

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Specifications & Features

As the name suggests, the new Huawei power bank has a capacity of 12,000mAh and supports up to 66W power output. The design of this product is simple with a  resemblance to bricks and it comes in two colors – White & Blue. 

Unlike most Xiaomi Mi Power Banks, the Huawei model only features a single USB Type-C port along with a sole USB Type-A interface. The former can support both input and output. And hence, users can charge two devices at a time.

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That said, here are the current output rates supported by these two ports.

  • USB Type-A

    • 5V/2A – 10W
    • 9V/2A – 18W
    • 12V/2A – 24W
    • 4.5V/5A – 22.5W
    • 5V/4.5A – 22.5W
    • 10V/4A – 40W
    • 11V/6A – 66W

  • USB Type-C

    • 5V/3A – 15W
    • 9V/3A – 27W
    • 12V/3A – 36W
    • 15V/3A – 45W
    • 20V/3.25A – 65W
    • 5V/4.5A – 22.5W
    • 10V/4A – 40W
    • 11V/6A – 66W

As for input rates, they are identical to the output rates supported by USB Type-C. Further, when both the ports are used for charging, the USB Type-A will be limited to 5V/2A – 10W, whereas the USB Type-C will output current at a maximum rate of 5V/3A – 15W.

For those wondering about standards, the power bank supports both USB Power Delivery (PD) and HUAWEI SuperCharge.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Ports

Other features of this product include support for pass-through charging, trickle charging mode for accessories, a physical button to switch between charging modes and to check the remaining battery, and LED indicators.

Talking about build, the body of the power bank is made of polycarbonate. The whole product measures and weighs 135 x 69.3 x 15.6mm and 235g respectively. Last but not least, it ships with a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable.

HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank Pricing & Availability

The HUAWEI 12000 66W SuperCharge Power Bank is priced at 399 yuan ($60) in China. It is available for purchase starting today (November 11). Buyers can apply a 40 yuan ($6) discount coupon while ordering it to bring down the price to 359 yuan ($54).

Unfortunately, although this product has been announced for global markets, Huawei is yet to reveal its price and availability.

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Apple will not launch new iPhone SE in first half of 2021: Ming-Chi Kuo

By
Sean
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A new research report from Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed interesting details regarding the launch plans for Apple in 2021. The report states that the Cupertino based giant will not launch a new iPhone SE in the first half of 2021, while the increased competition within its supply chain might cause a shift in standing among the suppliers.

The report from the known analyst also adds that the market is underestimating the impact of increased competition on Taiwan’s Genius Electronic Optical (GSEO). Furthermore, it is stated that the main reason for the GSEO’s revenue in October being lower than expectations was due to increased competition between Largan and Semco.

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Apple iPhone SE (2020)
Apple iPhone SE (2020)

As first reported by ITHome, while the market had expected a new iPhone SE model launching in the first half of 2021, Kuo’s report suggests that this might not be the case. The report also talks about increased competition within the supply chain of Apple. The primary reason for the delayed iPhone SE 2021 launch is still unknown. Although, the report states that the market is overestimating the ultra wide angle lens orders GSEO might have received. In other words, GSEO is expected to have its orders fall from 50 percent of the iPhone 12 series to 30% of the iPhone 13 series.

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Xiaomi Lumi launches high precision Human sensor with 6 year long standby

By
Sean
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Earlier today (11th November 2020), Lumi launched the new Aqara high precision human sensor. The device is priced at 299 Yuan and the brand is a part of the Xiaomi Eco-Chain.

Xiaomi

Lumi is known for making sensors and joined the Xiaomi ecosystem back in 2015. Its Aqara lineup is quite popular with the sensors being used in a wide variety of fields and the latest one offering a high precision sensor that can capture the movement of both people and animals. The sensor can map with a high level of accuracy as well, even being able to capture the micro movements of the human palms.

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To describe the new Aqara system briefly, it is essentially a device that holds multiple sensors that can act as a single high precision sensor. Furthermore, the product can run with devices that feature the Zigbee 3.0 gateway function. Using the attached sleeve accessory, the sensor can be mounted in various different spaces, including the ceiling like a downlight or on the walls.

Xiaomi

The body of the Lumi Aqara Human sensor features an IPX5 waterproof rating standard, which can prevent accidental damage due to spillage. This also allows it to be installed in areas with high moisture content. Another notably aspect about the new device is that the sensors are built with an ultra low power consumption design which allows it to run for up to 6 years on standby.

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[11.11] Double Eleven Sale: Best Smartphone accessory deals

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Simranpal Singh
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The smartphones are available at impressive discounts in the ongoing Double Eleven Sale. The OEMs and major Chinese retailers are offering great deals across different categories such as Smartphones, Smarthome products, Smart Bulbs and Sockets, smartwatches and fitness bands, and much more. Here’s the list of some best smartphone accessories deals.

11 smartphone accessories deals

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The list includes everything from a normal USB cable to a smartphone holder and Wireless charger to an external battery pack. We suggest you check the list carefully as some exceptional discounts are also present in today’s double eleven deals. Moreover, the list is categorized into different categories to easily locate respective deals.

Best Smartphone Accessories Deals

Power Banks

Fast Chargers/ Wireless Chargers/ Normal Chargers

Charging Cables

Mobile Phone Holder

These are some best deals in the smartphone accessories segment. We hope you would save a lot by grabbing the above products at the best prices.

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Huawei HarmonyOS powers the latest Midea smart home products

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Sean
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Earlier today (11th November 2020), Midea launched a series of new smart home products. These new IoT devices are powered by HarmonyOS, which is a proprietary operating system from the known smartphone maker Huawei.

The new products are a part of Midea’s smart and interactive home appliances. This includes water heaters, dishwashers, smart stoves, and many more. These devices are also interconnected, which means one can access their features and functions through a single smartphone for control. In other words, accessibility is a major focus of the new launches.

Huawei

Furthermore, it has also been stated that the new Midea products arrive with three major improvements. The first is the fast distribution network that allows one to quickly connect and configure the device with ease through its 3 second network distribution system that works with its WiFi aware network configuration protocol.

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The second major improvement is bringing information from screenless devices to the screen. Meaning, one can view data from a smart home product that does not have a screen through their smartphones in real time. This helps users monitor and track the run time of the products, even helping with additional functions like reminders for consumable items that might be stored in a smart fridge.

Huawei

The third and final major improvement is the direct service one, which lets users get in touch directly with factory services through the push of a single button. This comes especially handy in regards to cleaning, servicing, repairing, and even in purchasing consumable items in certain cases as well. Back in the Huawei Developer Conference from September 2020, the Chinese tech giant had revealed that it would ship its custom built OS with third party devices, and it seems the new Midea launch is the first of many that will run on HarmonyOS.

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Huawei Smart Speaker with touchscreen panel leaks online ahead of launch

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Jeet
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Earlier this year, around April, a new smart screen device from Huawei was surfaced online which was believed to be a part of the company’s Smart Screen devices lineup. However, a new leak related to the same product confirms that it’s a smart speaker.

An upcoming Huawei Smart Speaker has been leaked online which also features a touchscreen panel. Being a smart speaker, the device is expected to support several functions, including support for smart home and audio-video playback.

Huawei Smart Speaker Leak

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The leaked images showcase that the device will come with a square-shaped body where the upper half is a touchscreen while the lower half features a mesh speaker. There’s also a circular knob and at the top, there’s a camera sensor.

Apart from the usual smart speaker functions, the upcoming Huawei Smart Speaker seems to come with support for smart home control and making video calls, thanks to the presence of the camera sensor.

Huawei has been trying to expand in the Internet of Things (IoT) category. The company already has a lineup of devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and even car display units. With the launch of the Smart Speaker, the company seems to be looking to offer a full ecology of products for smart home features.

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Vertu’s spiritual successor Xor to launch first phone in Q1 2021

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Sean
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Xor, the spiritual successor of Vertu, is planning on launching its first phone in the first quarter of 2021. The brand aims at reviving Vertu’s heritage and is being run by a group of former employees.

For those unaware, Vertu was a luxury brand that made hand made phones and smartphones. These devices were quite expensive but featured a unique design. Unfortunately, a sudden drop in consumer interest had the company go under and it final launch was the Aster P Android smartphone, which was exclusively launched in China.

Vertu

According to a GSMArena report, the brand is pronounced “eggsor,” and is co founded by Hutch Hutchison, who was also the former design chief at Vertu. Hutchison is also joined by several of his ex-Vertu colleagues. Notably, a part of the brand was financed by former Vertu customers that have desired the revitalization of the brand, so they can buy the ultra premium phones.

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The company will be launching the Xor Titanium, which is a candybar phone that has been hand built in England. It arrives with an impressive price tag of 3,000 Pounds (roughly 3,973 US Dollars). As the name suggests, the device sports a titanium casing with leather on the rear and a classic T9 keypad on the front. The Xor phone runs on the custom built Linux based software.

Vertu

Its battery can last for up to 5 days on a single charge and the device boasts modern features like active noise cancellation during calls and wireless charging as well. The company is also advertising the device’ssecurity as a feature, sporting end to end AES256 encryption that works on a hardware level. A remote secret key also immediately deletes all stored data if the Xor Titanium is lost, adding another last report measure of data security.

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