Xiaomi Youpin launches MIJIA Pillar Room Heater, features infrared sensors

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Oct 14, 2020

The Thai smartphone market saw a slight decline in the second quarter of 2020. In Q2, the smartphone market saw a total of 4.3 million units being shipped, which is an increase of 21.2 percent quarter on quarter, but a drop of 8.8 percent year on year.

Generally, the second quarter is known to record an increase in shipments due to the season. However, this period was hampered by the Coronavirus pandemic that caused various governments to induce local lockdowns. Various OEMs had to quickly adapt to the new situation and focus more on online channels of distribution and ran multiple promotional campaigns as well.

Since the outbreak caused the physical outlet and regular stores to shut down. Smartphone manufacturers had to take to online platforms and leverage social media for marketing along with promotions and sales. According to an IDC report, the smartphone market will make a recovery. However, the market in Thailand will face another decline in the third quarter of 2020 due to seasonally low demands during that period alongside other economic factors.

Although, the fourth and final quarter is expected to see a bump in shipments as the new iPhones start shipping, especially considering that Apple is opening a new store in the country, which is the second in Thailand. This would also help build the Cupertino based giant’s presence in the market while making retail activities reach regular levels again.

Microsoft Surface Pro X with SQ2 chipset launched in India for ₹1,49,999 ($2,047)

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Oct 14, 2020

Earlier this month, Microsoft unveiled an updated Surface Pro X with SQ2 chipset, 16GB RAM and up to 512GB storage. This 2-in-1 has now launched in India just after two weeks from its initial announcement. It will be available in three colors and can be purchased from authorised resellers across the country.

The new updated Microsoft Surface Pro X differs from the original model in terms of chipset, RAM, storage, and colors. Apart from these changes, it is through and through the original Surface Pro X that launched last year. Therefore, the company continues to sell the older models as base variants.

The latest Surface Pro X is powered by SQ2 chipset with Adreno 690 GPU. This chip has been developed in partnership with Qualcomm. It is based on Snapdragon 8cx Gen2, however, without the 5G modem. Also unlike the original Surface Pro X, the new model comes with 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB/512GB M.2 2230 SSD. It can be bought in either Platinum, Ice Blue, or Poppy Red color option.

Other features of the device include a 13-inch PixelSense display (2880 x 1920 pixels) with 3:2 aspect ratio, 10MP rear camera, 5MP front camera with support for Windows Hello, 2 x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports, nano-SIM/eSIM card slots for 4G connectivity via Snapdragon X24 LTE modem, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, Surface Connect port for charging, and pogo-pin connector for the Signature Keyboard accessory.

As for pricing, the updated Microsoft Surface Pro X costs ₹1,49,999 ($2,047) and ₹1,78,999 ($2,443) for 256GB and 512GB respectively in India.

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Redmi K30S could be the name of the last K30 series smartphone

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Oct 14, 2020

Redmi is reportedly planning to launch a new smartphone soon. It is said to break cover as a Redmi K30 series smartphone. Previous reports have claimed that the device could be called the Redmi K30Tv. However, a new leak claims that it will be debuting as the Redmi K30S and it will be the last Redmi K30 series smartphone.

Previous reports have revealed that the Xiaomi Mi 10T will be rebranded as a Redmi K30 series device in China. Based on the new leak, it can be said that the Mi 10T could be landing in the home market as the Redmi K30S.

There are speculations that the Redmi K30S may go official either by the end of this month or early in the coming month. Its arrival could be timed for the upcoming 11 / 11 (Nov. 11) shopping festival in the home market.

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Xiaomi MI 10T specifications

The Xiaomi Mi 10T has a 6.67-inch IPS LCD full HD+ display that offers a 144Hz refresh rate. The punch-hole cutout on the screen houses a 20-megapixel selfie camera and its rear is fitted with a 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera system.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform fuels the device with up to 8 GB of RAM. The phone offers 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS runs on the device.

Apple ships the iPhone 12 series with Lightning EarPods in France

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Oct 14, 2020

Apple has just launched its latest generation of flagship smartphones, the iPhone 12 series. The new lineup supports 5G networking and among other things it ships without a charger or earphones that it always uses to arrive with. However, the company is shipping its iPhone 12 series with earphones in the box in France.

According to Apple’s official French website, the Cupertino based giant is shipping the iPhone 12 series with USB Type C to lightning cable wires along with the lightning earphones. For those unaware, Apple has infamously just dropped the charger and earphones that it has always shipped its smartphones with. So, unlike other regions, the company has decided to include the earphones in the box for the region.

Speculations have arisen regarding the discrepancy and a few users on Reddit have pointed towards local laws and regulations that require Apple to do so. Unfortunately, while laws might be the reason why the company is shipping the earphones, it is currently unknown which law, in particular, is the reason.

One stated that smartphone manufacturers are required to ship smartphones with earphones due to accessibility or disability laws, while another has pointed out that France mandates that phone makers must provide an “accessory for limiting the exposure of the head to radioelectric emissions during communications.”

POCO executive hints arrival of new smartphone; Could be rebranded Redmi Note 10 4G

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Oct 14, 2020

Last month, POCO announced the POCO X3 NFC smartphone in global markets. With few modifications, these devices debuted as the POCO X3 in India. Apart from the POCO X3, all the other POCO phones that went official earlier this year were rebranded versions of Xiaomi smartphones. POCO’s Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson revealed through a tweet that “POCO isn’t finished with this year yet,” which indicates that it could be gearing up to launch a new smartphone.

A Xiaomi phone with model number M2010J19SC was certified by the MIIT authority of China last month. The handset was found to be equipped with support for 4G connectivity. The global edition of the phone that has a model number of M2010J19CG has now been spotted (via MySmartPrice) at the database of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). The interesting thing about this device is that it is listed as a POCO device.

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According to a popular tipster who goes by Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the M2010J19SC phone will be heading to China as the Redmi Note 10 4G. Hence, it appears that the device could be selling as a POCO device in the global markets.

At present, there is no information available on the specifications of the Redmi Note 10 4G. It is speculated that the Note 10 lineup includes at least three devices such as Note 10 4G, Note 10 5G, and Note 10 Pro 5G.

Rumors have it that the Xiaomi Mi 10T Lite 5G will be rebranded as the Redmi Note 10 5G or Note 10 Pro 5G. Some reports have claimed that the Note 10 series will have the first Redmi phone with a 108-megapixel camera. The next POCO launch event could also see the arrival of the POCO Pop Buds TWS.

OnePlus Buds Z key specs leaked, features Dolby Atmos 3D Stereo Audio

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Oct 14, 2020

The OnePlus 8T launch will start later today (14th October) and will have the company launch its new flagship alongside some other peripherals as well. However, just prior to its launch, a new leak has revealed a few key specs of the OnePlus Buds Z.

OnePlus Buds Z
10mm drivers, 3D stereo audio powered by Dolby Atmos.
20 hours of playback per charge, 3 hours per 10-min top-up
Will support Qualcomm Quick Pair
Bluetooth 5.0
Plus, there will be a special edition by Steven Harrington.#oneplus #oneplusbudsz

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 14, 2020

According to known leakster Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings), the OnePlus Buds Z will feature 3D stereo audio powered by Dolby Atmos. In the tweet, he also revealed that the latest truly wireless earbuds from the Chinese brand will support Bluetooth 5.0 along with Qualcomm’s Quick Pair. Furthermore, the new earbuds would offer up to 20 hours of playback on a full charge and can offer up to 3 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. If this is true, we can expect some form of quick charging.

Apart from revealing the key specifications of the upcoming earbuds, the leakster also stated that the new OnePlus Buds Z will also arrive in a special edition by Steven Harrington, who is a Californian based contemporary artist. Unfortunately, we will have to wait for the official launch event to know for sure. Although, a few of the leaks like the 10mm drivers are in line with reports we had covered previously.

Similarly, we had also previously reported on the OnePlus Buds Z’s battery capacity and fast charging rates. However, the Dolby Atmos 3D Stereo Audio is a notable inclusion to its specifications. The Qualcomm Quick Pair feature is also a welcomed addition as well. So stay tuned for more updates and the launch event that we will be covering later today.

OPPO A15 will launch tomorrow in India

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Oct 14, 2020

Since the beginning of this month, OPPO has been teasing the arrival of the OPPO A15 smartphone through Amazon India. The updated promo page of the phone reveals that it will be made official on Oct. 15 (tomorrow) at 12 PM IST in India. Rumors have it that it will be an entry-level smartphone.

OPPO A15 Specifications (Rumored)

The OPPO A15 posters available on the Amazon India listing shows that it has a fingerprint sensor and a square-shaped camera module on its back. The AI-powered camera system has a 13-megapixel main lens, a 2-megapixel macro lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The back panel of the phone seems to be made out of polycarbonate material and it can be seen sporting a 3D curved design.

At the front, the device features a 6.5-inch LCD display. The waterdrop notch screen offers HD+ resolution. There is an AI brightness feature that can automatically adjust the brightness of the screen by learning the preferences of the user. The right edge of the phone features a volume rocker and a power key.

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A recent leak revealed that the OPPO A15 smartphone will draw power from the Helio P35 chipset by MediaTek. The SoC will be coupled with 3 GB of RAM. The phone will have internal storage of 32 GB and it will also feature a microSD card slot for more storage.

The device runs on ColorOS 7.2 UI based Android 10 OS. It has a front-facing camera of 5-megapixel and it is fueled by a 4,230mAh battery. It measures 164 x 75 x 8mm and it weighs 175 grams. The handset is expected to go on sale through the Great Indian Sale that begins on Oct. 16 on Amazon India. It is likely to be priced under Rs 10,000 in the country.

Samsung and LG partners to foster local suppliers in South Korea

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Oct 14, 2020

Samsung Display and LG Display, the display-making subsidiary of Samsung and LG have entered into a new strategic partnership to help small and medium-sized enterprises in their home country South Korea.

The development comes at a time when the trade restrictions imposed by the Japanese government last year are still in effect, which has hit the SME suppliers. Thus, Samsung and LG have joined hands to look for alternative solutions for helping SMEs grow.

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As per the reports, Samsung Display and LG Display have established a consultative body which consists of around 30 display business across the supply chain — from materials to components and equipment sector.

Both the company are aiming to help these local suppliers advance their technology, which can in turn help Samsung and LG reduce their reliance on overseas companies and suppliers and at the same time help the local ecosystem grow.

Reports indicate that the South Korean SMEs are now aiming to develop stepper exposure systems and ion implantation equipment with the conglomerate’s help.

Apart from the efforts of these two giants, the South Korean government is also trying to foster local suppliers. It has introduced new policies that should bring in investments of around 5 trillion won by 2022 to 339 component suppliers. Additionally, the government is also offering 1.5 trillion won in tax benefits and subsidies.

iPhone 12 series and HomePod Mini pricing for India confirmed

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Oct 14, 2020

Yesterday, Apple held a virtual launch event to announce the iPhone 12 series and the HomePod Mini. These devices are heading to multiple markets including India in the near future. Here is all the information on the pricing of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and the HomePod Mini for India.

iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12

The 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage versions of the iPhone 12 mini are priced at Rs 69,900, Rs 74,900, and Rs 84,900, respectively. In the U.S, these variants are priced at $699 (~Rs 37,700), $749 (~Rs 40,400), and $849 (~Rs 45,800), respectively.

The 64 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB storage models of the iPhone 12 are priced at Rs 79,900, Rs 84,900, and Rs 94,990, respectively. These variants cost $799 (~Rs 43,100), $849 (~Rs 45,800), and $949 (~Rs 51,200), respectively in the U.S. The iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 will be available in colors like white, black, blue, green, and red.

iPhone 12 Pro, Pro Max and iPhone 12, 12 Mini

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iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max

The iPhone 12 Pro variants such as 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB are priced at Rs 1,19,900, 1,29,900, and Rs 1,49,900. These models are priced at $999 (~Rs 53,900), $1,099 (~Rs 59,300), and $1,299 (~Rs 70,100), respectively in the U.S.

The iPhone 12 Pro Max variants like 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB are priced at Rs 1,29,900, Rs 1,39,900, and 1,59,900. In the U.S., these variants cost $1,099 (~Rs 59,300), $1,199 (~Rs 64,700), and $1,399 (~Rs 75,500), respectively. The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Max will be available in Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Pacific Blue color editions in India.

The Apple HomePod Mini is priced at Rs 9,000 and it will be up for pre-orders from Nov. 6. It will hit the Indian markets on Nov. 16. The smart speaker can be bought in colors like White and Space Grey. The MagSafe wireless charger that was also announced at the event is priced at Rs 4,500. In the U.S. both products are priced at $99 (~Rs 7,300) and $39 (~Rs 2,900)), respectively.

Apple confirmed that the iPhone 12 will be for up for purchase from Oct. 30. The company is yet to confirm the availability of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max.

After iPhone 12 launch, pricing of Apple iPhone XR drops by 800 yuan ($119) in China

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Oct 14, 2020

Apple finally launched its next-generation iPhone 12 models which comes with an OLED display and 5G connectivity support. With the launch of this new lineup, the pricing of some of the older Apple iPhone models has reduced significantly.

For instance, the pricing of the Apple iPhone XR has been slashed by 800 yuan. The 64GB model now costs 3,999 yuan (~$593) instead of 4,799 yuan (~$712) while the 128GB model is priced at 4,499 yuan (~$667) instead of 5,299 yuan (~$786).

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On the other hand, the pricing of the iPhone 11 has been reduced by 700 yuan. The 64GB storage model is now available for 4,799 yuan (~$712) while the 128GB and 256GB models are priced at 5,299 yuan (~$786) and 6,099 yuan (~$905) respectively. The new pricing is now reflecting on the company’s official website.

Coming to the latest smartphones, Apple has launched four models this time — iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. All of these devices are powered by the latest A14 Bionic chipset, which is manufactured using the 5nm process.

The standard model starts at $799 while the Mini variant is priced at $699. On the other hand, the pricing of the Pro variant starts at $999 while the Pro Max starts at $1,099. As for availability, the iPhone 12 will start shipping from 23rd October while the other three models will be available from 13th November in the United States.

5G smartphone shipments in China have surpassed 100 million units in 2020

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Oct 14, 2020

A new report has revealed that the 5G smartphone shipments in China have surpassed 100 million units as of September 2020. This marks a major milestone in the 5G handset market as devices’ featuring the newer and faster bandwidth are becoming increasingly more popular.

As per the “September 2020 Domestic Mobile Phone Market Operation Analysis Report” from China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, the domestic market of 5G smartphones shipped 13.99 million units in the month alone. This includes 26 new models that were launched during the period, while the cumulative shipments from previous months reach a total of 108 million units with 167 new 5G handsets being launched earlier this year.

In September, the overall domestic smartphone market shipped 23.334 million units in total, out of which, 60 percent of the total shipments were accounted for by 5G enabled devices. In other words, the Chinese smartphone market is now being dominated by phones that arrive with the new generation of networking standards. From January to September, a market total of 226 million mobile phone units were shipped while 218 million units or 96.5 percent of them were smartphones. In this, 108 million units, or 47.7 percent of all smartphones arrived with 5G networking.

Notably, the month of September also saw a year on year 5G smartphone shipments increase of 29.6 percent over 2019. This accounted for 92.4 percent of all mobile phone shipments in the same period as well. However, the cumulative smartphone shipments in China declined by 22 percent. This is likely caused by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic as per a CNMO report.

Cornell researchers invent earphones that track facial expressions even with face mask

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Oct 14, 2020

Researchers at Cornell University have invented an earphone that can continuously track full facial expressions, even when the face is covered by a mask. The ear-mounted device, named C-Face, works by observing the contour of the cheeks and then translates the expressions into emojis or speech commands.

Using the C-Face device, users can express emotions to online collaborators without holding cameras in front of their faces. This seems like a useful tool for communication, especially at a time when the world is engaged in remote work or learning because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Cheng Zhang, Assistant Professor of Information Science and Senior Author of this research has said that “this device is simpler, less obtrusive and more capable than any existing ear-mounted wearable technologies for tracking facial expressions.”

As the device works by detecting muscle movement, C-Face can capture facial expressions even when users are wearing masks. It can also be used to direct a computer system, such as a music player, just by using only facial cues.

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Using the device, avatars in virtual reality environments can express how their users are actually feeling, and instructors can also get valuable information about student engagement during online lessons.

As for its working, once the images are captured, they are reconstructed using computer vision and a deep learning model. Then, a convolutional neural network – an AI model for classifying, detecting, and retrieving images, reconstructs the contours into expressions.

It translates the images of cheeks to 42 facial feature points, or landmarks, which represents the shapes and positions of the mouth, eyes, and eyebrows since those features are the most affected by changes in expression.

The researchers tested the C-Face device on nine participants and the average error of the reconstructed landmarks was under 0.8 mm. They also found that emoji recognition was more than 88 percent accurate and silent speech was nearly 85 percent accurate.

Gionee F8 Neo is an upcoming budget smartphone with UNISOC SC9863A & 2GB RAM

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Sudarshan Ravichandran

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Oct 14, 2020

Gionee is no longer a big name in the smartphone market but the brand under different ownership still continues to launch budget handsets in certain markets. The latest phone from the company is Gionee S12 Lite, which made its debut a few days back in Africa. At around the same time, a new device going by the name of Gionee F11VE was spotted on Google Play Console. Now, another smartphone called Gionee F8 Neo makes its appearance as well.

The newly spotted Gionee F8 Neo is nothing but another budget smartphone from the brand. In fact, it will be powered by the same UNISOC (formerly Spreadtrum) SC9863A chipset found inside the Gionee F11VE. This chip includes a 1.6GHz octa-core CPU consisting of 8 x ARM Cortex-A55 cores and 550MHz PowerVR GE8322 GPU.

However, unlike the F11VE (720 x 1560), the F8 Neo will flaunt a 720 x 1440 (HD+) display. But it will come with the same amount of RAM (2GB) and Android 10 operating system. Anyway, the difference in screen resolution makes us believe that these two are different devices and not the same phone with two different names.

Having said that, the render of the device on Google Play Console listing could be a generic placeholder. That’s because the device in render has curved front glass, which is uncommon for a budget smartphone powered by a UNISOC chipset.

It is not sure when Gionee will be officially launching the F8 Neo or even the F11VE for that matter.

Honor V40 series first teaser emerges, fuelling speculations of impending launch

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 14, 2020

In Juloy this year, it was reevealed that the Mate 40 series may feature a different chipset, likely one of MediaTek’s processors, in markets outside China. Later on, the specs sheet of the Honor V40 series was leaked showing that all models will be powered by the Dimensity 1000+ processor.

Right now, an official-looking teaser for the V40 series has appeared online suggesting that the model is in the works and that a launch may not be far off. The teaser poster was shared by Indian tipster Mukul Sharmal (@stufflistings) who posited that a launch may not be far off.

At this moment, absolutely nothing has been officially revealed about the Honor flagship but considering the shortage of the Kirin 9000 chipset, it is most likely that if Huawei’s Honor brand was to release the flagship series right after the Mate 40 series, the device will likely not use a Kirin chipset. This is as a result of shortages of the 5nm chip occasioned by the US ban placed on Huawei.

Turns out the Honor V40 series might not be too far from now.#huawei #honor #HonorV40 pic.twitter.com/1jkI36Dcof

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) October 13, 2020

The Honor V series is expected to include the Honor V40, V40 Pro, and V40 Pro+. The series traditionally packs the latest version of the Kirin chipset and other top notch specs. The series also usually feature impressive cameras.

We await for official words on the launch by Honor.

Huawei plans on creating more jobs and raising investments in foreign markets

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Oct 14, 2020

Earlier this week, a Huawei executive stated that the company is going to continue to create more jobs in countries apart from its home nation and will raise its investments and workforce in overseas markets.

According to a ChinaDaily report, Yan Lida, Director of the board and senior vice president of Huawei said that the company has been investing in countries like Canada for more than a decade now, to help sustain its local economy through its employment efforts. At the moment, the Chinese tech giant is one of the largest corporate investors in the region and employs over 1,200 people. Furthermore, the company has even created over 5,000 indirect jobs as well.

So, the senior official mentioned that Huawei will continue to raise its investments and employment in the country. The statement was issued by Yan during a panel discussion on “Investment in Canada” at the Canada China Business Council’s 42nd Annual General Meeting Business Forum, which was held in Beijing, China. However, despite this, Yan also warned of potential risks in companies investing in Canada as the Chinese companies must now take proper safeguards due to the growing challenges in the global business environment.

Dace Murphy, consul general of Canada in Shanghai, said that Canada remains to be one of the important destinations of outbound investments for Chinese investors, even during the many challenges being faced during the Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, Murphy stated that “It has been a difficult year for all of us as the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the global economy … China’s situation is different from others as it is recovering rapidly after the difficulties during the first few months of this year.”

ZTE announces partnership with Netflix for Hailstorm Set Top Box program

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Oct 14, 2020

ZTE Corporation, one of the leading telecommunication equipment provider and a major player in enterprise and consumer technology, has today announced a partnership with Netflix, the leading online media streaming platform.

The partnership is for the Hailstorm, which is an Android TV-powered hybrid Set-Top Box (STB) device scaling program that enables Pay-TV operators and consumer electronics partners a low-cost and faster way to integrate Netflix on their devices.

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As per the company, ZTE has been working with Netflix since last year for the set-top box projects around the world. Now, with this partnership over the Hailstorm program, the company will work to create a better TV content ecosystem.

The company adds that it is also looking forward to helping entertainment content consumers to get easy access to Netflix’s catalog of movies and TV shows.

ZTE further says that the company has deployed its set-top boxes in more than 120 45 countries around the world in a partnership with over 120 companies. It adds that the company is committed to high-quality product Research & Development and its application.

OPPO Smart TV new teaser poster hints at floating screen design

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Oct 14, 2020

As we previously reported, smartphone maker OPPO is now all set to enter the Smart TV market. The company has already confirmed that it will be hosting a launch event on 19th October to unveil its first Smart TV in the market.

Now, ahead of the official launch, the company has shared a new teaser poster of its first Smart TV on Weibo. The new poster hints that it will come with floating screen design. The poster also has an image of the OPPO Smart TV from the top angle.

So far, OPPO has not revealed many details about the TV, but it is being reported that the product will come in two display sizes — 55-inch and 65-inch. It is also expected to have a Quantum Dot full-screen display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

Recently, three models of the upcoming OPPO TV got listed on JD.com ahead of the launch — OPPO R1 55-inch, OPPO R1 65-inch, and OPPO S1 65-inch. However, the listing has not revealed more information about the models.

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It has been confirmed that the OPPO Smart TV will come with a pop-up camera, enabling video calling on the device. The ultra-narrow display seems to have a silver-colored base. As per the reports, the TV could feature a 4K panel.

It remains to be seen what else the company has planned to offer with this Smart TV. We expect the company to share a few more details about the OPPO TV ahead of its official launch on 19th October.

Xiaomi crowdfunds the MIJIA Ear Thermometer priced at 169 yuan (~$25)

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Jed John Ikoba

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Oct 14, 2020

Xiaomi has launched the MIJIA Ear Thermometer under crowdfunding on Xiaomi Mall. The digital thermometer carries a crowdfunding price tag of 169 yuan (~$25) but will officially retail for 199 yuan (~$29) after the exercise.

Rectal thermometers are presently the most accurate form of temperature measurement. However, researchers found temperature discrepancies of as much as 1 degree in either direction when ear thermometer readings were compared with rectal thermometer readings, t

The thermometer has selling points such as rapid temperature measurement, 0.1℃ high-precision sensor, large LED digital display, and dust-free storage box. It is especially suitable for temperature measurement in families with babies.

The Mijia ear thermometer has a built-in high-sensitivity imported temperature sensor, which accurately captures the infrared radiation energy emitted by the eardrum to read body temperature, showing a body temperature change of 0.1°C.

In terms of the design, the MIJIA Ear Thermometer is white and translucent, round and compact. There is one main button and a operation button to test, easy to get started. The display also has a high brightness and a large font displaying thge temperature, clear reading at night, avoid misreading.

The probe is designed to bend and support the inner wall of the ear canal. With a slightly swingable probe, it can adapt to the physiological bending of the ear canal more dexterously, ensuring that the center of the probe is kept at the center of the eardrum for accuratetemperature measurement and temperature capture is more accurate.

Before being inserted into the ear canal, the probe will be preheated to make it closer to the body temperature of the human body , so that it is comfortable to enter the ear and will not cool the ear canal. Even measuring a sleeping baby will not cause interference.

The crowdfunding exercise is open to persons in China and they can participate from the Xiaomi Mall app.

OnePlus 8T, OnePlus Bud Z and Bullets Wireless Z Bass Edition to launch today; What to expect?

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