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Sep 7, 2019

Huami has finally released the Amazfit GTR smartwatch 47mm Titanium version in China, almost two months after it was launched. The Amazfit GTR smartwatch was released on July 16 and comes in 47/42mm sizes, both adorned with three high-grade metals: titanium, stainless steel and aluminium. The high-end Titanium is priced at 1399 yuan ($196). The aluminium and stainless steel models have already gone on sale earlier on and are priced at 999 yuan ($140).

The Titanium variant has an amazing and durable build. Titanium plate has the advantages of high hardness, corrosion resistance, lightweight, non-toxicity and biocompatibility. Titanium is widely used in special manufacturing fields such as aerospace and F1 racing, and even used to make human joints implanted into the human body.

The Amazfit GTR 47mm Titanium is equipped with a 1.39-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The screen is covered by the Corning Gorilla 3 with anti-fingerprint (AF) coating. In terms of functions, it supports mobile phone calls, text messages, emails, calendars, social applications and other information reminders, and can also find mobile phones and control mobile phones to play music. The watch also supports contactless payment as it is equipped with a built-in NFC chip. It can also be used to unlock the smart door lock and other contactless services such as bus card.

In terms of battery life, the Amazfit GTR 47mm daily use mode lasts for 24 days, the basic watch mode is 74 days, and the GPS continues to work for more than 22 hours. The Titanium edition uses a brown strap.

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Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab, Smart Tab M8 and Smart Display 7 unveiled

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Sep 6, 2019

Lenovo has launched the Yoga Smart Tab and the much-anticipated Smart Tab M8 at IFA 2019. The company also announced a Smart Display with a 7-inch screen.

This isn’t the first time the company is launching a smart tab that is different from its Android tablets. The company earlier launched the Smart Tab P10 and Smart Tab M10 both packing 10-inch displays and integrating Alexa smart assistant at the beginning of the year. The tabs seem to have performed well in the market hence these two new models powered by Google Assistant.

The Lenovo Smart Tab M8 is basically trimmed down version of the Smart Tab M10 but instead of Alexa smart assistant, it comes with Google Assistant. The Smart Tab M8 comes with a MediaTek A22 SoC, dual stereo speakers and an HD screen. The tablet comes with a Smart Charging Station automatically enabling hands-free Google Assistant capabilities. The M8 comes with a €149 price tag and will hit the market in October.

On its part, the Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab has a more outstanding product, adopting a design language and features from the popular Yoga laptop line but it lacks the detachable or flippable keyboard. The device packs a 10-inch Full HD display and has a built-in “signature multi-modal” kickstand. The kickstand enables the device to be used in four modes; standing, sitting, reclining, or lying down while watching a movie on the display. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 439 processor. The tablet also comes with a built-in dual JBL Hi-Fi speakers.

The Lenovo Yoga Smart Tab also supports Google Assistant’s Ambient Mode, which means it can answer your questions and take various voice commands after you press a release button on the kickstand to activate this feature.

The Yoga Smart Tab is priced at €299 and will rollout in Europe later this month.

Lenovo also unveiled the Lenovo Smart Display 7 which presents with a 7-inch SD touchscreen display. The new version joins the 8-inch and 10-inch version that are already in the market. The design is updated, thoug, as the tab packs thinner bezels as well as front-facing left and right speakers for stereo separation. It comes with a price tag of €129.

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Huawei P30 Pro gets EMUI 10 beta and new Mystic Blue and Misty Lavender colors

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Sep 6, 2019

Huawei is scheduled to announce its second flagship of the year later this month but that doesn’t mean it has forgotten about its first, the Huawei P30 Pro. At its IFA 2019 event today, it announced new color variants as well as EMUI 10 beta based on Android 10 for the device.

Before announcing the new color variants, Huawei shared some sales figures too. According to the Chinese tech giant, the P30 series is the most popular P series ever. Huawei says it shipped 16.5 million units in 6 months and recorded a global sales growth of 53%.

The Huawei P30 Pro was originally announced in Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal, Black, and Pearl White. The phone now comes in two new colors – Mystic Blue and Misty Lavender. The phone is still covered in Gorilla Glass on the rear but now has a dual finish. The top half has a glossy finish while the lower half which has a lighter shade has a matte finish. According to those who had hands-on experience with the new phones, they don’t have a dual-texture.

Sit back and enjoy the exciting new #HUAWEIP30Pro colours in action!
The New HUAWEI P30 Pro enables the 'Super Night Selfie' so you can capture that special moment, even on the darkest night!#RethinkEvolution #HuaweiIFA2019 #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/rRgEop515C

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019

Huawei says when both color variants are available for purchase they will ship with EMUI 10 based on Android 10 out of the box. Current Huawei P30 Pro (and Huawei P30) owners can sign up to be a beta tester for EMUI 10 here.

EMUI 10 brings a new user interface and what Huawei calls an immersive mobile experience.

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Realme launches 10000mAh fast charge power bank for ¥99 (~$14)

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Sep 6, 2019

Realme launched the Realme Q smartphone in China yesterday which is actually just a rebranded Realme 5 Pro. But the smartphone wasn’t the only product it announced. Realme also launched its very first power bank at the event.

Called the Realme Fast Charge Power Bank, it has a design that reminds one of the Nokia N8. It comes in three colors – a bright yellow, an equally flashy red, and the classic gray. All three have the manufacturer’s name written in a large black font.

The Realme Fast Charge Power Bank has two ports – a USB Type-C port and a full-sized USB A port. The Type-C port doubles as an input and output port. Both ports support 18W fast charging which means you can also charge the power bank with an 18W fast charger. Realme adds that it will charge the iPhone XS Max from empty to full in 56 minutes. There is a power button on the far right as well as four LEDs to serve as battery level indicators.

The power bank has a 10000mAh lithium battery which Realme claims will charge the Realme Q 1.73 times, the Realme X 1.86 times, and the iPhone XS 2.3 times. Realme even adds that it can even charge some laptops and also low-power devices like wearables. The power bank has 12 different protections built-in.

The Realme Fast Charge Power Bank is priced at ¥99 (~$14) and will go on sale on September 12 on the official Realme online store.

Realme also announced the Realme Buds 2 in China for ¥49 (~$6.89) and a set of Realme Q iconic cases in yellow and gray priced at ¥39 (~$5.48) per piece. Both are available for pre-order.

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Live shots of mysterious Motorola phone with pop-up selfie camera have leaked

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Sep 6, 2019

In the previous month, popular tipster Evan Blass had shared leaked render of a mysterious Motorola phone with notch-less display. Today, XDA Developers shared live shots of the mysterious smartphone with the pop-up selfie camera in action. The new images again reveal that it will be offering users with a very high screen space.

As it can be seen in the newly leaked images, the left, right and top bezels of the phone are quite slim. It has a slightly thick bottom bezel. The display is flat, but there is no confirmation on whether it features an AMOLED or LCD display. The top bezel of the phone seems to be featuring a slim-sized earpiece.

The handset seems to be Android One device. Compared to other phones with pop-up camera module, this one has a slightly different appeal as it features the module on the right side of the top edge of phone. The red tinge around the pop-up selfie snapper suggests that it could be featuring a red colored rear. There is no information on the screen size or configuration of the pop-up selfie snapper.

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The images that were shared by Blass in the previous month had only revealed the notch-less design of the phone and it did not reveal its elevating camera. There are no details on the specs of the phone. There is a possibility that it could end up as G-series or Z-series Moto phone. It could be packed with upper mid-range specs. Hopefully, more details of the mysterious appears in the near future.

Huami’s Amazfit GTS and Amazfit Stratos 3 get global launch at IFA

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Sep 6, 2019

Just a little over a week after announcing the Amazfit GTS and Amazfit Sports Watch 3 in its home country of China, Huami as unveiled both watches in Germany at the ongoing IFA 2019 trade show. This might as well be the fastest international launch for any Amazfit product.

Amazfit GTS

The Amazfit GTS is priced at €130 and packs a number of interesting features. It has a 1.65-inch rectangular Super Retina-grade AMOLED display with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 protection. You get up to a 100 different watch faces too. The watch has GNSS (GPS+GLONASS) and boasts a battery life of 2 weeks (25 hours with GPS turned on). It also has a heart-rate sensor with continuous tracking and can track up to 12 different sporting activities. It is waterproof up to 50 meters.

The GTS uses 20mm quick release silicone straps and comes in six different colors. It works with Android and iOS devices. Huami hasn’t announced the UK and US pricing yet.

Amazfit Stratos 3

When the Amazfit Sports Watch 3 launched, we told you it would launch globally as the Stratos 3, and we were right.

The Stratos 3 is designed for professionals and enthusiasts. It has a circular dial – a 1.34” JDI Full-Moon reflective low-power display covered with Gorilla Glass 3. There are two operating systems on the watch as well as two chips – one for each OS. It also has four buttons on the right side of the frame.

The Amazfit Stratos 3 has 4GB of storage and 512MB of RAM. There is a built-in music player, so you can load it up with podcasts to listen to while you work out. It can track up to 19 different activities, has a continuous heart rate tracker and V02 max measurement.

In Ultra Endurance Mode, the Stratos 3’s 300mAh battery will last up to 2 weeks on a single charge while sports mode will see the battery life drop to half. It also has GNSS (GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, and Galileo) and NFC and has a 5ATM water-resistant rating. Of course, you also get notifications from apps and calls when paired to your phone.

There is a premium version called the Stratos 3+ (Sports Watch 3 Elite Edition) with Sapphire Glass instead of Gorilla Glass, a titanium bezel instead of stainless steel, and quick release fluoro-rubber straps instead of silicone straps.

Pricing and availability have not yet been revealed for both the Stratos 3 and Stratos 3+.

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Qualcomm will release mid-range Snapdragon 600 & 700 Series chipsets with integrated 5G

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Joel Joseph

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Sep 6, 2019

It looks like things are going to get even more interesting for 5G in the mobile market. The first half of the year was filled with new 5G flagship smartphone announcements but now, companies are going to focus on two major areas in 5G.

First, releasing an integrated 5G solution for mobile devices and second, getting 5G inside cheaper smartphones. Qualcomm will march ahead in full speed to make this possible as the chipmaker announced today at IFA 2019 that its future mid-range Snapdragon 600 and 700 series chipsets will feature integrated 5G modems.

x50-data-connection — Snapdragon X50 5G modem chip (left); 28GHz mmWave antenna module (right)
Images by: Qualcomm

This is a big deal for not just Qualcomm but for the entire mobile industry. Qualcomm chipsets power a majority of smartphones in the world today and if an affordable 5G chip is made available to manufacturers, we could see a tremendous boost in the adoption of this new technology. In fact, Qualcomm has revealed that it is already in talks with at least 12 different smartphone vendors like OPPO, Realme, Vivo, Redmi, Motorola, LG, and HMD Global (Nokia). It’s likely that the two upcoming HMD Global 5G phones will have this 700 series chipset inside.

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These chips are already being samples and the first 5G integrated Snapdragon 700 series smartphones should roll out by the end of this year. As for smartphones with Snapdragon 600 series featuring 5G support, we’ll have to wait till the second half of 2020.

This announcement comes just hours after Huawei’s first integrated 5G chip, the Kirin 990 5G, was revealed. It is also worth adding that Samsung is already eyeing the mid-range 5G market with its new Exynos 980 chipset that features an integrated 5G modem. And guess what, Vivo is confirmed to use it.

With different types of 5G solutions coming our way in the coming months, it looks like the true 5G revolution has just begun.

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10 Things You Should Know about the Kirin 990 5G

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Michele Ingelido

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Sep 6, 2019

Like every year, Huawei announced its new flagship mobile platform, the Kirin 990 at IFA 2019. The new Kirin 990 will power the Huawei Mate 30 series which is going to go official on September 19 and will hit the shelves in October.

Will the new Huawei’s SoC surprise everyone with its high performance and efficiency or will it will lag behind Qualcomm, Samsung and Apple chipsets that will power the upcoming flagships?

The public opinion is already divided, but before building an opinion it is better to gather all the information. And there are a lot of factors influencing it. Here, you will find 10 important things to know about the new HiSilicon Kirin 990, many of which may end up surprising you.

1Kirin 990 has an integrated 5G modem

Just like the newly-announced Exynos 980, the Kirin 990 is a chipset which integrates a 5G modem. And it will be the world’s first flagship chipset with an integrated 5G modem to hit the market. Until now, we have seen mobile processors with an external 5G modem in the shelves. To be accurate, Kirin 990 will come in two variants: one with 5G support which will include a Balong 5000 modem, and one LTE-only model. The 5G variant supports sub-6 GHz 5G networks on SA and NSA architectures and it will obviously be included in the most expensive versions of the upcoming Huawei’s flagships. The LTE-only variant should end up in less expensive flagships from the brand.

2Kirin 990 is built with the best production process

Huawei’s Kirin 990 mobile platform is built at 7 nm+ with the most advanced production process out there: TSMC’s 7FF+ with EUV. Note that only the 5G version of the chip is built with this production process, while the 4G variant is built at 7 nm just like the old Kirin 980. An advanced production process allows chipsets to be compact, efficient and powerful. And that is exactly the case of the Kirin 990.

Thanks to this advanced manufacturing process, Kirin 990 5G is the world’s first chipset with more than 10.3 billion transistors, while the 4G version has about 8 billion transistors which is still a huge amount.

3Kirin 990 should be better than Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

According to both Huawei and the first benchmarks, Kirin 990 will be slightly better than Qualcomm’s flagship option of this year: the Snapdragon 855. During the launch event at IFA 2019, Huawei showed the Geekbench results of both the chipsets and highlighted that Kirin 990 has 10 percent better single-core performance than Snapdragon 855 and 9 percent better multi-core performance. Huawei also claims that it has a 12 percent better big-core efficiency, 35 percent better middle-core efficiency, and 15 percent better little-core efficiency. Note that these terms indicate the three clusters which the Kirin 990 includes.

The 5G variant of the chipset has an octa-core architecture composed of 2x Cortex-A76 CPUs running at 2.86 GHz (big-cores), 2x Cortex-A76 (middle) clocked at 2.36 GHz and 4x Cortex-A55 (little) running at 1.95 GHz. The clock frequency of the middle and little cores is slightly lower for the 4G version of the SoC (2.09 and 1.86 GHz respectively).

4World’s first chipset with ISP 5.0 (BM3D) for DSLR-quality noise reduction

If there is one feature which has been Huawei’s focus in the past few years, that’s photography. The Kirin 990 is able to provide DSLR-quality image noise reduction through a new filtering algorithm called BM3D (Block Match 3D) which significantly improves its noise reduction capability in images.

5Support for 8K video recording

Kirin 990 even supports 8K video recording at 30 fps with HDR. And it is able to improve noise reduction even in videos. The Kirin 990’s NPU is able to cooperate with the ISP in order to provide a better image quality on all levels, with tons of revolutionary features and technologies. That is why you will see a lot of improvements in photography and videography.

6Same GPU as 980 but better graphics performance

Kirin 990 includes a Mali G76 MP16 GPU clocked at 700 MHz: it is the same GPU as the Kirin 980, yet it provides better performance because it integrates 16 cores: 6 more cores compared to the 10 cores found on the Kirin 980. Both the 4G and the 5G version will have this architecture for the GPU. While the Mali G76 has a slightly lower frequency, Huawei believes a wider GPU will improve the chipset performance even if the frequency and the voltage are lower.

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7A separate Kirin A1 co-processor for less intensive tasks

In order to improve the Kirin 990, Huawei has adopted a co-processor called Kirin A1 for Bluetooth, audio decoding and applications which do not require a lot of power. Thanks to this additional unit, the load on the chipset is reduced and the overall performance is indirectly improved.

8Quad-core NPU for AI with DaVinci architecture

If we compare the Kirin 990 with its predecessor, the biggest difference we’ll notice is the NPU (Neural Processing Unit). An element which is often ignored by the average user, but is very important in everyday application. Huawei has used the new DaVinci architecture for the NPU of the Kirin 990, which was first seen on Kirin 810 launched earlier this year. The ‘Big’ Da Vinci cores support both INT8 and FP16 quantization of networks which offers better power solutions to ML inference problems. Further, Huawei has added a Tiny Core NPU that is a smaller and very power-efficient version of Da Vinci architecture connected over the AXI bus. It has lower performance but it can process a lot of tasks to save energy.

9Kirin 990 is coming soon on Huawei Mate 30

As we said earlier in this article, Kirin 990 will be the world’s first chipset with an integrated 5G modem to hit the market. Indeed, it will debut in less than two weeks on the Huawei Mate 30 series. The new flagship line-up will be officially unveiled on September 19 and it will start hitting the shelves in October.

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10There will be more affordable Honor smartphones with the chipset

If you are a Huawei fan you know that the company usually releases more affordable devices with its flagship chipsets, after its most important flagship phones. Usually, the first affordable high-end devices to come with Huawei’s flagship chipsets are released by its sub-brand Honor.

We know for sure that Honor’s first 5G flagship, the Honor V30 5G will feature this Kirin 990 5G. We won’t be surprised to see more smartphones with this chipset in the coming months.

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Xiaomi crosses 100 million smartphone shipments in India in just 5 years

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Sep 6, 2019

India has always been a hotbed for Chinese smartphone makers and Xiaomi has achieved tremendous success in the Asian country since it set sail over there. The Chinese smartphone giant has disclosed that has sold over 100 million smartphones in India since it opened shop five years ago.

Mi fans, with immense pride we announce that we've has officially shipped 100 Mn smartphones. 💯

We reached this mark in just 5 years. The fastest brand to do so. ️#NoMiWithoutYou

RT with #XiaomiIndia, #100MillionXiaomi, & tag @manukumarjain to win 100 #Xiaomi products pic.twitter.com/nVtaO0cfMA

— Mi India for #MiFans (@XiaomiIndia) September 6, 2019

The announcement was made by Xiaomi India head Manu Kumar Jain. Citing IDC reports, the Xiaomi exec disclosed that the monumental feat was achieved in the period starting in Q3 2014 until July 2019. He also disclosed that the Redmi A series and the Redmi Note series contributed significantly to this feat. The sales also include those from sub-brands such as the Poco F series.

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For a company that entered the Indian market in 2014, this feat is indeed a wonderful one. To put it in a statistical perspective, 100 million phones sold in 5 years translates to an average of 20 million phones per year, 1.67 million phones per month, 55,000 phones sold each day. It also means the company sold an average of 2.3k phones by the hour and 38 smartphones each minute or 2phones each second. We won’t need to look beyond the pricing and build quality of Xiaomi phones to see why the company has continued to achieve success in India where it has ranked as the number 1 smartphone vendor for the past five quarters.

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Huawei unveils Freebuds 3 with a new design and a Kirin A1 chip

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Sep 6, 2019

Huawei announced a new version of its wireless earbuds today at IFA 2019. The Freebuds 3 not only has a new design but also comes with a brand new chipset called the Kirin A1.

Kirin A1

Huawei is following in the steps of Apple whose first-gen and second-gen AirPods use the W1 and H1 proprietary chips respectively.

The HUAWEI Kirin A1 chip is here! It comes armed with:

✅ Advanced Bluetooth
✅ Powerful audio
✅ An ultra-low power application processor
✅ An independent power management unit#RethinkEvolution #HuaweiIFA2019 #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/HTSX0Dc7o6

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019

The Kirin A1 is an ultra-low-power processor that brings advanced Bluetooth and powerful audio. It is the world’s first Bluetooth 5.1 and Bluetooth 5.1 LE wearable chipset.

Freebuds 3

The Freebuds 3 true wireless stereo headset features a new design Huawei calls Dolphin Bionic inspired by a dolphin’s vocal cavity. The case is also different, circular like a perfectly round pebble with a glossy finish.

With the new Kirin A1 chip, Huawei promises low latency and low power consumption as the earbuds use what is called an isochronous dual channel Bluetooth connection. Each earbud is paired to the phone on a separate channel rather than one earbud being the master while the other is the slave in some earbuds.

Huawei is obsessed with titles and it claims the Freebuds 3 is the world’s first earbuds with open-fit active noise cancellation with up to 15-decibel ambient noise reduction. The bone sensor makes a comeback and will work with the Mic Duct for noise cancellation and a crystal clear conversation when making calls.

It also has a latency of 190ms which makes it perfect for gaming, and the noise cancellation is adjustable using the companion app.

HUAWEI Freebuds 3 deliver the world’s first open-fit active noise cancellation.

✅ Tuneable for different types of Ear Canal
✅ Up to 15dB Ambient Noise Reduction#HUAWEIFreebuds #HuaweiIFA2019 #IFA19 pic.twitter.com/yistsBb0Qt

— Huawei Mobile (@HuaweiMobile) September 6, 2019

The Freebuds 3 boasts a 4-hour battery life which can be extended to 20 hours with the charging case. The case is said to support both fast wired and wireless charging speeds.

Huawei didn’t announce a price but says it will be available next month in Europe and cost less than the $199 Airpods. It will come in black and white color variants.

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Buy KUGOO ES2 Folding Electric Scooter for Just $427.77 from GeekBuying [Coupon]

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Vinay Patel

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Sep 6, 2019

If you have been searching for an inexpensive e-bike that warrants safety and can turn heads at the same time, you might want to give the KUGOO ES2 Folding Electric Scooter a test drive.

Equipped with an 8.5-inch tire, coupled with shock absorption capability, the KUGOO ES2 is designed to offer a comfortable and safe riding experience. It is backed by a 7.5Ah high-capacity lithium battery that not only helps you achieve high speeds but also ensure a longer range.

The electric scooter comes with three-speed modes including 15km/h, 20km/h, and 25km/h. Moreover, it adopts a 3-seconds fast-folding design, allowing you to carry it wherever you go. As if that weren’t enough, it has a built-in USB port that you can use to power your mobile devices.

Offering complete control on your fingertips, the KUGOO ES2 Folding Electric Scooter can be easily paired with the app. Furthermore, it uses a wide array of bright LEDs for a brighter headlight that makes riding even during the night safe and sound.

The KUGOO ES2 boasts an impressive array of other features including a dual-brake system, and an exquisitely lit LED chassis. This space-saving electric bike has dimensions of 112x33x43cm and is made using high-quality aluminum alloy + ABS + PC materials for durability. While you’d normally expect a feature-rich electric scooter to set you back a pretty penny, the KUGOO ES2 Folding Electric Scooter can now be yours for just $439.99 through GeekBuying. This is a noteworthy 24 percent reduction in the EV’s original asking price of $582.18.

On top of that, you can use coupon code ES2KUGOOEU. The coupon helps you save $12.22 more by bringing the already lowered asking price of the KUGOO ES2 further down to just $427.77 during the checkout process. You can choose between the black or the white color option.

You can follow this link to grab the discount and take advantage of the coupon before it expires.

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Xiaomi’s crowdfunded Car Robot Head-Up Display Bluetooth version now on sale for 499 yuan ($70)

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Sep 6, 2019

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi launched the Car Robot Smart HUD Bluetooth version under the crowdfunding platform. Three months after, the Smart Heads Up Display is now available to buy on the Youpin website.

Head-Up Displays also known as HUD, is becoming increasingly common in all types of new cars, ranging from the Mazda3 to the BMW 7 Series, but you don’t have to trade in your older model just to get one. Several aftermarket solutions let you modernize your current ride, whether you prefer an affordable device or a high-end product with a price tag to match. The Bluetooth version of the Car Robot HUD is an affordable model with a 499 yuan ($70) price tag. There is a higher version that retails for 1,499 yuan ($210).

The head-up display was first used in military fighter jets and falls somewhere between a tech feature and a safety feature. The device reduces dangerous distractions by displaying key information, such as a car’s speed and navigation directions, directly in the driver’s line of sight. Some systems project information onto the windshield; others project it on a separate screen. The Car Robot Smart HUD comes with its own screen. It uses FREE-FORM technology and is compatible with more than 90% of car models around.

It adopts a low-profile and semi-concealed design, which can not only integrate with the car but reflects the distraction-free driving the gadget is meant to project in the first place. The body is made from polycarbonate and ABS mixing process. It has high-temperature resistance, anti-UV and doesn’t deform or discolour easily.

Furthermore, the smart HUD features a built-in light-sensing system that adjusts the screen brightness according to the brightness of the current environment. The display is smooth and has good contrast and also doesn’t flicker. In addition to the automatic brightness feature, you can also manually adjust through the physical button on the body or via the app. There are three different brightness modes for you to choose from. As th name implies, this is a Bluetooth version but communication with the car’s system is via the OBD port. There is an OBD connector inside the box. The Bluetooth 4.0 can be used to pair the device with a smartphone.

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Blackview BV9800/BV9800 Pro become the world’s first rugged phones to sport the Sony IMX586 48MP sensor!

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Dimitris Economou

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Sep 6, 2019

Earlier Blackview released a poster that hints at a best camera rugged outdoor smartphone that will soon hit the market. The poster doesn’t contain too many details of what the company will be launching and the launching time but today, information from the company sheds some light to the mystery: The new model is called Blackview BV9800/BV9800 Pro. Let’s take a look at some more details.

Firstly, the new device will come with a triple rear camera setup with the main sensor being the famous Sony IMX586 48MP sensor. The IMX586 is currently the most widely used camera sensor in the midrange to flagship devices and devices like Honor View 20, OnePlus 7, VIVO X27, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom, and Xiaomi Mi 9 sporting Sony’s best mobile camera sensor to date. Of course, these devices cost from around $600 to $900+.

According to DxOmark camera testing website, the IMX586 ranks at the top of their list both in video and photo shooting. Not only does it feature a high pixel count but also is large at 1/2″ with 1.6μm pixel size (via pixel binning). As Blackview revealed, the 48MP sensor will be combined with a 5MP depth camera to achieve beautiful bokeh effect. The 3d camera will sport an ultra-wide lens offering a 120º field-of-view and a 16MP sensor.

It was about time a rugged phone with the Sony sensor hit the market and who would be better to bring one than Blackview that has a long tradition in the rugged smartphone market. The sensor is proven to be one of the best around and the fact that it will be available in the budget rugged phones BV9800/BV9800 Pro is very positive. To learn more about BV9800/Pro, visit the product page.

Xiaomi launches the compact and attractive Dr. Bei Q3 Sonic Electric Toothbrush

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Sep 6, 2019

Xiaomi has launched the Dr. Bei Q3 Sonic Electric Toothbrush. Thetoothbrushadopts a compact build as small as a lipstick and it is designed for female users. The toothbrush comes with an affordable 169 yuan ($23) price tag.

In terms of the appearance, the Dr. Bei Q3 Sonic Electric Toothbrush is no bigger than a lipstick, with the weigh standing at 45 grams. This compact build makes it easy to fit the brush into the pocket or even a cosmetic bag.

It utilises a plastic body with a Peach color gradient design and sparkling special effects. The brush has a metal ring at the waistline. The sonic motor isn’t too loud, with a sound intensity of 31,000 beats per minute. The device also comes with three-speed modes; clean, gentle and massage. There is a smart memory function onboard the brush which reminds you to change the brushing area every 30 seconds, and complete 360° surround cleaning in 2 minutes.

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On the brush head, the Dr Bei Sonic Electric Toothbrush uses DuPont diamond soft bristle, with fine 0.12mm thickness. The bristle is flexible and comfortable and enables better cleaning power and more care for the gums.

Further, the toothbrush comes with an IPX7 waterproof build which is sort of a compulsory feature of electric toothbrushes. This makes it possible to immerse completely in a bowl of water or rinse under a running tap. and can be completely safely rinsed. The sonic toothbrush packs a durable battery that is touted to last up to 30 days. There’s a USB port for charging the battery.

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