About four months ago, Mobvoi put up a teaser on their website for the Ticwatch E2 smartwatch. We thought it would launch soon afterward but it didn’t, instead, we got the Ticwatch C2. Now, the smartwatch maker has announced the Ticwatch E2 at CES 2019 and it brings along another watch, the Ticwatch S2.
The Ticwatch E2 and Ticwatch S2 were both unveiled at CES 2019 and are much more similar than they are different. They have the same 1.39-inch AMOLED display with a 400 x 400 resolution. They are also powered by the Snapdragon Wear 2100.
Both watches also have the same 415mAh battery and come with GPS and a heart rate sensor. So battery life, put at 1 to 2 days by Mobvoi, should be the same for both watches.
So where do they differ? In their design. The Ticwatch E2 has a simple design though not like the Ticwatch C2. It has a polycarbonate body (the S2 does too) and a circular button on the right side. The Ticwatch S2, on the other hand, has a sporty look. There are minute markings on the dial and the button is rectangular.
Although they both have different straps that further differentiate them, you can actually swap them for each other as they both use 22mm bands. Mobvoi says the S2 can also withstand extreme conditions and environments.
The two smartwatches are water resistant (5 ATM) and can track swimming activities. If you don’t swim, they can also track a bunch of other activities. They run WearOS, so you get the usual apps, Google Assistant and downloadable watch faces.
The media has been awash with rumours of Xiaomi phones both from the newly unbundled flagship Mi brand and the Redmi brand. The company is even expected to announce a new Redmi phone tomorrow and several teasers have been released in that regard. One of the teasers released today called the unknown device “Little King Kong”. The teaser post was reposted by the Mi phone Weibo account and the post seems to suggest that more than one product tomorrow. The post wasn’t specific about the other product(s) that would be launched alongside the Redmi phone which is likely the Redmi Note 7. We can’t even say for sure if it is a smartphone or other smart devices. However, a leaked video of a foldable phone said to be from Xiaomi appeared online recently. The phone’s icons are similar to those of Xiaomi’s MIUI but that can’t be authenticated. Thus, it is difficult to say if the foldable phone is among the products that Xiaomi will show off on January 10. There are rumours that the device will be showcased as well on January 10 but that’s nothing but a rumour.
It is also possible that the Chinese tech giant will be unveiling several of its latest smart gadgets during the event. We’ll have to wait until tomorrow to find out what the other products are.
DJI has announced a new controller for its drones at CES 2019. The DJI Smart Controller costs $650 but it has its own screen, so you can view what your drone sees in real time instead of using your smartphone.
The DJI Smart Controller has a 5.5-inch 1080p ultra-bright display. DJI says it has a brightness of 1000 cd/m² which is approximately twice that of your average smartphone/tablet.
The controller has OcuSync 2.0 and is only compatible with DJI drones which support it such as the Mavic 2 Zoom, Mavic 2 Pro, and Mavic 2 Enterprise. At the moment, the controller will only work with Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom. Support for other drones will come in the future.
With OcuSync, video transmission automatically switches between 2.4GHz and 5.8GHz to reduce interference and also ensure long-range transmission is reliable.
The smart controller connects to your drone once it is powered on. It runs a customized version of Android with apps for sharing and editing. The new DJI Go Share app bundled with it makes it easy to share images and videos from the controller to your phone. You can also install third-party apps if you wish.
The controller has a microphone and a speaker in case you want to do a livestream. There is also an HDMI port for playback on a larger display at 4K 60fps. Built-in storage is just 16GB, so a MicroSD card (128GB max./UHS-1 Speed Grade 3) is necessary.
A couple of weeks back, it was reported that Samsung is working on a new smartwatch bearing the codename “Pulse.” The smartwatch is expected to be the successor to the Gear Sport and is tipped to likely launch bearing the moniker Galaxy Sport considering that Samsung has since migrated ts smartwatches to the Galaxy brand with the Galaxy Watch. A couple of renders purported to be those of the smartwatch has now appeared online.
The renders were shared by Twitter tipster @onleaks who claims there are based on factory data. The Samsung Gear Sport came packing a 1.2-inch display and from the renders, the successor codenamed “Pulse” will also feature the same size. The device is said to come in black, green, silver and pink gold colors. The renders bear semblance with the design language of previous Samsung smartwatches but there is one obvious difference. That is the absence of fluted or toothed bezels as was the case with previous models. Instead, the bezels on the Galaxy Sport appears to be smooth but that doesn’t in any way mean it cannot rotate.
A previous leak had hinted that the Galaxy Sport smartwatch will retain the Tizen OS and come with 4GB of RAM. Since it would be the Gear Sport’s successor, its primary features will be fitness-related. The watch is also expected to come with Bixby as well as support for Bixby Reminder. This means that Bixby notifications on the connected smartphone will also appear on the watch. This feature is not present on the Galaxy Watch but may arrive with a firmware update later. Samsung is yet to reveal any detail relating to launching a new smartwatch any time soon but it is possible the new wearable device will be showcased alongside the Galaxy S10 next month remains to be seen.
Redmi, the recently split brand from Xiaomi will be launching a new smartphone tomorrow. The unveil event will begin at 2 PM (local time) and it will be held at Beijing, China. Since Redmi has not confirmed on the name of the device that will be announced tomorrow, the rumor mill has been speculating that it could be Redmi Pro 2 or Redmi Note 7 or Redmi 7 Pro or Redmi 7. Few minutes ago, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal has claimed through a tweet that the company will be indeed announcing the Redmi Note 7 phone tomorrow.
EXCLUSIVE! There are rumours that Redmi (by Xiaomi) may launch Redmi 7 or Redmi Note7 but I can confirm that they are indeed launching Redmi Note7/ Note 7 on 10th January! I do not have confirmation about any other phone but will update as soon as I get any info! (Off. pic below) pic.twitter.com/nvl7PMaivm
The tipster has claimed that he is unsure whether the company will be announcing other devices alongside the Redmi Note 7. If the Note 7 is indeed launching tomorrow, the M1901F7T, M1901F7C and M1901F7E models that were recently certified by TENAA authority could be its network variants.
The TENAA listing has revealed that the handset measures 159.21 x 75.21 x 8.1mm. It is equipped with a 6.3-inch display with waterdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution. The handset is packed with a 4,000mAh battery. The Redmi Note 7 handset was recently spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 660 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The smartphone will come with 48-megapixel primary in its rear-mounted dual camera setup. Apart from Black, it will be available in Violet-Blue and Purple-Red color gradient options.
The Redmi lineup from Xiaomi have featured Redmi and Redmi Note handsets priced between 599 Yuan (~$87) and 1,699 Yuan (~$248). Now that Redmi has been established as a separate brand, the upcoming Redmi Note series include high-end devices whereas the Redmi models may come with lower-end and mid-range specs. As far as Redmi Note 7 is concerned, it is rumored to be priced around 2,999 Yuan (~$439).
Lenovo has announced a new smart home product at CES 2019 and it is one product that will take on Amazon’s Echo Spot. The Lenovo Smart Clock as it is called is a bedside alarm clock that has a built-in speaker and is integrated with Google Assistant. The product is just portable enough to mount on the nightstand, unlike the Google Home Hub which would take up the limited space usually available on the stand. It is also much cheaper than the Home Hub, priced at $80.
For specification, the Lenovo Smart Clock comes with a 4-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 400X800 pixels. The display can show stuff like the weather when it’s not acting as a clock. It can also be synchronized with the owners Google Calendar and thus provide some assistance when there is a need to shift your normal alarm wake-up time. The body of the clock comes wrapped in a soft grey fabric, which looks stylish and attractive and makes it fit right in with any Google Home devices. Lenovo’s logo is also crested at the back.
Further, the smart clock comes with a small built-in speaker which can be used to play music as well as to use Google Assistant voice prompt feature. Thus, the gadget can be used for voice-powered automation, and for controlling your TV among others Google Assistant feature available on the Google Home and other powered gadgets. There is also a rear USB port for charging other devices but it doesn’t have a built-in camera like the Echo Spot which isn’t bad considering it is meant to be in the bedroom. The device also has two stylish +/- buttons on top for volume control. There is even a button at the back just by the USB port for switching on/off the microphone. The $80 Lenovo smart clock is expected to start shipping this spring.
A couple of months ago, Xiaomi announced a price drop of Rs. 1,000 ($14) on Redmi Y2 along with Mi A2 and Redmi Note 5 Pro. Now, the Xiaomi Redmi Y2 has received yet another price cut of Rs. 1,000 in India.
With the new price cut, the effective pricing of the Redmi Y2 3GB RAM model is Rs. 8,999 (approximately $128) while the 4GB RAM model will be available for Rs. 10,999, which roughly converts to $156. The phone is available for purchase through Mi.com, Amazon India as well as offline stores.
The Xiaomi Redmi Y2 comes with a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with Full HD+ screen resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon 625 processor and comes in two configurations — 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage.
On the back side, the smartphone comes with a dual camera setup, consisting of a 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup — same as the Redmi Note 5 Pro. It is equipped with features like dual-tone LED flash, AI portrait shots, AI low-light photography, and HDR. On the front side, there’s a 16-megapixel camera with an LED flash that comes with AI capabilities, a large aperture of f/2.0 and offers a field of view of 78 degrees.
For added security, the company has included AI-based facial recognition through the camera and it also has a fingerprint scanner. The handset comes pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with a skin of the company’s own custom interface MIUI 9.5 and is powered by a 3,080mAh battery.
If you are in the market for a cost-effective electric scooter, you have come to the right place.
Deemed as one of China’s best online stores for electronic items, GearBest is now doling out noteworthy discounts on a couple of well-received electric scooters. Aside from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we will show how you can save a considerable amount of extra money during the checkout process.
KUGOO S1 Folding Electric Scooter
The KUGOO S1 is a better choice than other traditional motorbikes as far as short predictable commutes are concerned. It is a folding electric scooter comes with 3-speed running modes so that the rider can easily control the speed with just one key depending on the road surface conditions.
While we would normally expect a top-branded e-bike that offers top-notch features to carry a steep price tag, the KUGOO S1 can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $339.99 on GeekBuying. This is a 51 percent reduction in the scooter’s retail price of $699.99.
In addition to taking full advantage of the discount, you can apply coupon code GIZ_2019NEW5 to save $5 more at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you to reduce the original selling price of the S1 to just $334.99 without breaking a sweat.
If this discount on the KUGOO S1 folding electric scooter has stirred your interest, you can follow this link and grab it before the promo comes to an end. Note that the discount will be valid for the white, black and blue color versions of the e-bike.
Xiaomi QICYCLE EF1 Smart Bicycle Foldable Electric Bike
The QICYCLE EF1 comes with a three-mode derailleur that enables you to effortlessly ride it even without power. This QiCYCLE EF1 foldable electric bike is part of Mi Ecosystem, and it adopts an innovative, longitudinal folding design and is housed in an aluminum alloy frame.
Furthermore, it has a total capacity of 208.8Wh and is backed by a 18650 lithium-ion battery. As a result, it can deliver a cycling distance of up to 45km at the condition of 100pct electric power. It has a trip computer that shows useful data like power, speed, and mileage without requiring a smartphone.
Given that it is loaded with an impressive array of features, it is hardly surprising that the QICYCLE EF1 doesn’t come cheap. While it would normally set you back a pretty penny, GeekBuying is now offering the international version of the QICYCLE EF1 for a dropped price of just $849.99 so that even cost-conscious buyers can get their hands on this coveted e-bike. Moreover, you can use coupon code GIZ_GKBCES2 to get an extra $202 off before placing your order. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the QICYCLE EF1 electric bike further down to only $1877.98 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon at the time of checking out.
You can head straight to this link if you are interested in grabbing this discount. It is worth noting that the promotion sale will come to an end in five days.
Samsung, which has been focusing on making a flexible smartphone for the past couple of years, seems to have moved on to working on another smartphone design. The company had filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Office (WIPO) in June 2018 which was published earlier this month, giving us details about the company’s plans.
The company’s patent describes a unique smartphone design through which smartphones can be magnetically connected with each other. While it is not a foldable smartphone nor does it use a foldable display, the functionality is quite similar.
The patent shows two smartphones, both having their own housing and internal components, and both can function independently of each other. However, the phones have three magnets, which creates numerous possibilities to use the devices by connecting each other.
There’s a cylindrical magnet placed over the entire longitudinal axis of the phone, which allows connecting two smartphones side by side, giving double-sized display surface. The devices can also be connected on the backsides. With such a setup, users can use the main camera as a selfie camera, while the second housing can act as a viewfinder display. It has a lot of possibilities and the content can also be adjusted based on the setup.
Meanwhile, the company is yet to launch its flexible smartphone. While the company has already demonstrated the phone during the Samsung Developers Conference last month, it is yet to officially unveil the phone. There were reports suggesting that the company could showcase the phone at CES 2019 but we are yet to hear anything even though the CES has already started.
While it seems to be a long wait until we can use such experimental smartphones, Samsung is currently gearing up to launch its next-generation Galaxy S-series smartphones. As per the reports, the Galaxy S10 will be launched on 20th February, a week ahead of Mobile World Congress (MWC 2019) in Barcelona, Spain next month.
HiSense, a well-known smartphone brand from China has showcased the HiSense U30 smartphone at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 in Las Vegas, U.S. The smartphone is equipped with punch-hole display like the Huawei Nova 4, Samsung Galaxy A8s and Honor V20. It is the first ever phone to feature the Snapdragon 675 chipset. Also, it features Samsung’s 48-meapixel camera.
HiSense U30 Specifications and Features
The specs sheet that was display alongside the HiSense U30 smartphone at the CES 2019 has revealed that it features a 6.3-inch O-Infinity display that supports full HD+ resolution. XDA Developers have confirmed that the handset does not feature the Infinity-O display from Samsung, but an LCD screen built by China-based Tianma.
The smartphone is fueled by “Qualcomm SM61560 octa-core chipset” that offers maximum processing speeds of up to 2.0 GHz. A Qualcomm spokesperson confirmed to the publication that “sm6150” is the internal codename of Snapdragon 675.
When it comes to camera, the handset does not feature the Sony IMX586 sensor that are available on Huawei Nova 4 and Honor V20 phones. The HiSense U30 is equipped with 48-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL Bright CM1 as the primary sensor in its rear-mounted vertical dual camera setup. It is the very same camera sensor found on the Galaxy A8s phone. A secondary sensor of 5-megapixel is present in the dual camera system of HiSense U30. For capturing selfies, it features a 20-megapixel front-facing camera.
The HiSense U30 is powered by a big battery of 4,500mAh capacity which carries support Quick Charge 4.0. For security, it features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader and face unlock. The Android 9 Pie OS with Vision UI is available on the U30 phone. The handset lacks support for expandable storage.
The HiSense U30 unit kept on display at the tech expo bled light around the display hole. Hence, it appears that the Chinese firm had showcased the pre-production unit at CES 2019. The rear side of the phone features a cowhide texture.
There is no information available on the pricing of the HiSense U30. The smartphone will be made available for purchase in China, Russia and select regions in Europe in March this year. It will be available in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage.
Founded by industry’s top talents nearly four years ago, the MECOOL brand continues to offer top-end smartphones, tablets, along with a slew of other intelligent equipment.
Aside from that, MECOOL is known for manufacturing TV boxes that meet the varied needs of cinephiles, avid gamers, and sports enthusiasts without emptying their pockets. In a bid to make these feature-laden TV boxes available to those living on a tight budget, MECOOL has launched the 2019 Top TV Box New Year Flash Sale on GearBest.
As part of the recently kicked-off event, MECOOL will be doling out up to a noteworthy 30 percent off on a wide selection of TV boxes. In order to simplify and expedite the search process, these TV boxes have been added to Flash Sale, Support Voice Search, Support DVB, Warehouse Deals, and Guess You Like sections.
Under the ‘Flash Sale’ section, you can avail considerable discounts on a limited number of pieces of the Mecool M8S PRO TV Box and MECOOL KM9 Android 8.1 TV Box. While the M85 Pro usually sells for $37.58, but the remaining 318 units are now available for just $26.99 on GearBest. Likewise, the MECOOL KM9 normally carries a $67.99 price tag, but it can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $51.99. Note that this 24 percent discount will be limited to the remaining 167 pieces of the TV box for just two days.
If you are in the market for a TV box that supports voice search, you can head straight to the next section dubbed ‘Support Voice Search.’ This section features a limited number of pieces of the Mecool M8S PRO L, PRO W, PRO+ and PRO W TV boxes. You can avail big discounts on the remaining units of the TV boxes included in the aforesaid category.
However, if you have restlessly been waiting to buy a TV box that supports DVB but doesn’t cost a bomb, you can check out the TV boxes added in the ‘Support DVB’ section. Here you can buy the MECOOL KIII PRO Hybrid DVB TV Box, KII PRO Android TV Box, KI PRO Android TV Box and the M8S Plus DVB – T2 / T TV Box for lowered prices.
Similarly, the ‘Warehouse Deals’ category features select TV boxes from MECOOL that you can purchase without burning a hole in your pocket. The ‘Guess You Like’ section, on the other hand, is crammed with all sorts of wireless routers from top brands like Xiaomi, ASUS, and Tenda. These routers currently carry considerably dropped retail prices.
You can click here to check out the ‘Multimedia Heaven for 2019’ promotion page and take full advantage of the discounts before the promo comes to an end.
When 360 Mobiles teased a new product launch in China on Weibo, based on the teasers, it was speculated that the company would launch a gaming smartphone. However, instead of a gaming smartphone, the company has launched a new version of 360 N7 Pro.
360 Mobiles has launched 360 N7 Pro Red Edition variant, which seems to have been inspired from a gaming smartphone design. While the phone’s design is the same as the standard model, it now has a red-colored accent and graphic of a gun on the back panel along with the laser engraved autograph of Zhou Hongyi.
The founder of the company, Zhou Hongyi is nicknamed “Red Cannon” and the phone is a tribute to him. The box contents of the device include a special edition box, certificate, Zhou Hongyi’s autobiography “Subversive”, an 18W charger with Quick Charge support, a custom protective case and 360 DM2018 headphones.
The 360 N7 Pro Red Edition comes with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The newly announced phone is priced at 1,999 Yuan which roughly converts to $292. It will be available for purchase in China from 10th January.
The smartphone boasts a 5.99-inch full-screen Full HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 chipset paired with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage. However, the Red Edition comes in only 128GB internal storage.
On the back side, the handset features a dual camera setup consisting of a 12-megapixel and 20-megapixel camera sensors while on the front side, it comes equipped with a 16-megapixel shooter. It features several new features such as AI anti-blur, AI smart exposure and AI beauty.
The device packs a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and there’s also facial recognition support which can be used specifically for application unlock. The phone, running Android Oreo, comes with USB Type-C port as well as 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone is powered by a 4,000mAh battery with support for fast charging.
Last month, at the Lenovo Z5s launch event in China, Lenovo also introduced another smartphone — Lenovo Z5 Pro GT which is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor.
Apart from a few changes in the specifications such as chipset, RAM, and storage, the phone is the same as the Lenovo Z5 Pro launched in November last year. The company has revealed its specs, features, pricing and release date. Now, a Geekbench listing of has surfaced online, revealing the phone’s benchmark result.
The Geekbench listing of the smartphone model L78032 from Lenovo is the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT powered by SD855 SoC and 6GB RAM. The listing reveals that the device scored 3,284 points in single-core test and 10,237 points in multi-core test. However, do note that the scores are probably based on the prototype device so the actual scores of a production unit could be different.
At the launch event, the company had revealed that that the SD855-powered Lenovo Z5 Pro is leading the AnTuTu benchmarks chart with an average benchmarking score of 368,480. In the benchmarking result, the Z5 Pro GT was placed at the top of the AnTuTu benchmarks list which featured Apple A12-driven iPhones, Snapdragon 845-powered Android phones and Huawei smartphones with Kirin 980 chipset.
The smartphone, powered by Snapdragon 855, packs a massive 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage, something that we haven’t heard before. It features a Sony IMX576 24-megapixel sensor + Sony IMX519 16-megapixel sensor on the back. On the front side, it comes with a 16-megapixel + 8-megapixel dual selfie cameras.
The base model of the smartphone with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage is priced at 2,698 Yuan (~$391) while the 6GB RAM + 128GB model costs 2,998 Yuan (~$435). There’s also an 8GB RAM + 128GB storage model that will be available for 3998 Yuan (~$579). Finally, the top-end model with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage is priced at 4398 Yuan (~$638) and the phone will go on sale in China from 24th January.
It is imperative for us to take care of our fitness if we want to keep up with this fast-paced society. There’s no dearth smartwatches and bands that can handle this arduous task, but these fitness gadgets don’t come cheap. If you are a fitness purist who’s living on a tight budget, it might interest you to know that Bakeey’s M26 smartwatch has now gone up for pre-order carrying a reduced price tag on Banggood.
The Bakeey M26 is GPS sporty smartwatch that can be described as a smaller version of a mobile phone on your wrist. The M26 supports Bluetooth calling feature that lets you make and receive phone calls without requiring your smartphone.
Furthermore, the M26 is an IP67 rated smartwatch, which means it can withstand nearly 30 minutes of immersion in about a meter or three feet of fresh water. You can wear it while washing your hands or taking a shower and even while swimming. It sports an easily readable 1.3 inch IPS full touch HD color screen with high resolution of 240×240 pixels. It features GPS+GLONASS, GPS+Beidou triple positioning to enable faster and more accurate positioning and ensure accurate exercise records so that you analyze and enhance your health.
It also has a compass that guides you in real time regardless of where you go. The Bakeey M26 comes with a slew of sports modes that encompasses activities like outdoor run, running machine, walking, cycling, and climbing just to name a few.
Aside from the motion track feature that records your steps, distance, calories etc., the M26 smartwatch is capable of monitoring the height of your location in real time using altimeter and barometer. On top of that, it has can monitor your heart rate and blood pressure when you exercise.
The Bakeey M26 comes with a camera that lets you capture memorable moments without requiring a selfie stick. It can even monitor the quality and duration of your sleep so that you can figure out how to improve your sleep quality.
This feature-rich Bakeey M26 smartwatch will not set you back a pretty penny, unlike the rest of the top-branded smartwatches that are available in the market today. The original asking price of the M26 is $79.99, but you can now pre-order for just $39.99 from Banggood.
This 50 percent discount will be valid for the grey, red, green and the black color versions of the smartwatch for a limited period of time. You can follow this link to avail the discount before the promo comes to an end.
The Lenovo Yoga S940 ultraportable laptop has gone official at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2019 tech expo. The Yoga S940 appears like just another ultraportable laptop from outside. Even the specifications of the new Lenovo notebook are similar to rivaling devices. What’s interesting about the Lenovo Yoga S940 is that it features a marvelous edge-to-edge screen with curved glass on it.
Lenovo S940 Specifications, Features and Pricing
The Lenovo Yoga S940 is fitted with a 13.9-inch IPS LCD screen that offers 16:10 aspect ratio. The laptop comes in two screen models such as an entry-level variant featuring a 1080p display that supports 400-nits brightness and Dolby Vision and a higher HDR400 4K model with 500-nits brightness. It is the first laptop ever to support 16:10 aspect ratio. The laptop weighs 1.2 kgs and it has a thickness of 12.2mm.
The Yoga S940 comes with in CPU variants like Core i5 and Core it 7. It features integrated Intel UHD 6320 graphics. The laptop can be configured with up to 16 GB of RAM. The storage capacity of the Yoga S940 begins at 256 GB NVMe PCIe which can be configured up to 2 TB.
The Lenovo Yoga S940 is equipped with Dolby Atmos powered front-firing speakers. There is a front-facing IR camera placed above the display facial recognition. The AI sensors present on the laptop automatically locks the laptop when the user moves away from the device. AI kicks in during video calls to kill ambient noise. The device comes with two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports and it features Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana voice assistants.
The Lenovo Yoga S940 has a starting price of $1,500. The Chinese firm will begin its sales in May.
Smartisan has announced through its official WeChat public number that the company is scheduling a launch event on 15th January to launch a new product. Further, the company said that the event tickets will not be sold to the public but the company will broadcast the event live.
While it’s not yet known what product the company plans to launch, the “Let’s have a talk” event could indicate something related to the Bullet SMS — an instant messaging app from Smartisan. The service was launched in mid-2018 and many people saw it as a “WeChat killer” in China, which is a huge deal considering the dominance of WeChat in China.
The event seems to have been organized to launch a new product as well as address some rumors related to Smartisan. Recently, there were rumors related to the company shutting down or being acquired and it looks like Luo Yonghao, founder and CEO of Smartisan, is now planning to address those rumors.
A couple of months ago, it was reported that Smartisan was planning a massive layoff of about 60 percent employees because of the financial difficulties, having more than half of its income gone. That report also mentioned issues with the TNT workstation and that the CEO, Luo Yonghao was suffering from depression.
However, Luo Yonghao claimed the article to be inaccurate and even threatened to sue the publication. Later, Smartisan Weibo account shared a letter claiming that the post was filled with baseless accusations against the company and its CEO. It also requested the publication to retract the post or face legal consequences but the publication said it wasn’t afraid of a lawsuit.
Last month, the Smartisan official website stopped selling smartphones as every model was listed as “Sold Out.” It was also found that the company was experiencing supply shortage in Jingdong, Tmall, and Suning e-commerce platforms. This further sparked the rumors related to the company’s shut down. To know the company’s side regarding this, we’ll have to wait till 15th January.
Redmi smartphone brand that was recently born out of Xiaomi will be announcing a new Redmi smartphone tomorrow in China. Redmi series have always featured mid-range smartphones. However, the upcoming Redmi phone could be an upper mid-range phone with 48-megapixel rear camera. Even though Redmi has been teasing the smartphone since the beginning of this year, it is yet to reveal the name of the device. There is a possibility that it could be called Redmi Note 7 since the device with the same name was recently spotted on Geekbench. Last year, Xiaomi didn’t release the Redmi Note 6 handset is China which suggests that the company might have skipped it since it was just an incremental update over the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Probably, upcoming Redmi Note series may include high-end phones staring with Redmi Note 7 whereas forthcoming non-Note Redmi phones may comprise of budget-friendly phones. There are some contradictory reports that claim that the Redmi phone launching on Thursday could be Redmi Pro 2 or Redmi X or Redmi 7 Pro.
Redmi Note 7 Launch Event
At 2 PM (local time) in Beijing, China, Redmi will be announcing the alleged Redmi Note 7 smartphone. Redmi has entered a strategic partnership with TikTok (known as Douyin or Vibrato in China) for the launch of the upcoming Redmi Phone. It is speculated that the company would be also announcing the Mi TV 4X Pro and sound bar alongside the Redmi phone.
Redmi Note 7 Specifications, Features and Price
In the previous month, Xiaomi President Lin Bin had released an image of a mysterious Redmi phone with 48-megapixel rear camera. Bin had also confirmed that the company will be releasing the smartphone in January. After the establishment of Redmi as independent brand at beginning of this year, the company began teasing on the features of the Redmi Note 7. The handset is codenamed as “Little King Kong.”
The predecessor Redmi phones have featured 3-stage metal and polycarbonate combination chassis. The purported Redmi Note 7 launching tomorrow will be the first Redmi phone to arrive with a glass rear. Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has confirmed through a teaser video that it will be featuring 2.5D curved glass panels on its front and rear. A teaser video showing people stamping and jumping on the phone and another video showing a woman with high-heels trampling its display have revealed how durable the Note 7 will be.
Jun has also released official photos of the Redmi Note 7 to confirm that the handset will be available in Black and two color gradient options. There is “48MP AI Dual Camera” mentioned below the dual camera setup of the phone. The smartphone had appeared on TENAA with preliminary specs and images in the previous week. The smartphone measures 159.21 x 75.21 x 8.1mm. It houses a waterdrop notch enabled 6.3-inch display that produces full HD+ resolution.
There is a vertical dual camera setup on its rear which includes a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The handset is fueled by a 4,000mAh battery. The recently spotted Geekbench listing of the Redmi Note 7 had revealed that it is powered by Snapdragon 660 chipset and 6 GB of RAM. The handset is preloaded with Android 9 Pie OS. It could be the first Redmi phone to feature a USB-C port which indicates that it may carry support for fast charging. Lei Jun has also hinted that the handset could be priced around 2,999 Yuan (~$439).
Contradictory reports that have claimed that the company will be launching Redmi 2 Pro have suggested that it could be the first phone ever to feature Snapdragon 675. Hopefully, leaks surfacing ahead of tomorrow’s launch may confirm more details on the mysterious Redmi phone. A Russian tech blogger had shared key information on the unannounced Redmi 7 Pro handset in December. Hence, it is also being speculated that the Chinese firm may launch the Redmi 7 Pro tomorrow.
A listing of a smartphone labelled as Redmi X is up for reservations on JD.com. However, there are no other reports that have claimed the Redmi handset launching on Thursday will be called Redmi X. Redmi is also working on a Redmi Go Android phone. There is no confirmation whether it will be also announced tomorrow.
Tech buffs and gadget lovers who couldn’t attend this year’s CES are in for a treat. As part of its latest promotion, AliExpress is offering up to a noteworthy 30 percent off on brands that are participating in the Consumer Electronics Show, that’s taking place at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The promotion features a wide selection of items from the participating brands like Baseus, Lenovo, FeiyuTech, Sherlock and lots more. More importantly, all items included in the aforesaid promo are currently up for grabs at considerably lowered prices.
In order to check out all items that are available at lowered prices for a particular brand, all you need to do is to click the brand name shown on the promotion page. For the sake of an instance, when you click the ‘ILIFE’ section, you get directed to a new page that’s brimming with top-end vacuum cleaners from renowned Chinese brand.
Likewise, those who click on the Lenovo category will be taken to a brand-new page that features popular mobile devices manufactured by the Beijing-based multinational technology company. Much to the delight of smartphone lovers, all handsets shown in the Lenovo section carry lowered price tags. Keeping in line with that, you can avail a 31 percent off on the 3GB RAM, 32GB ROM variant of the Lenovo K5 Play L38011 smartphone that usually sells for $203.20. Thanks to the aforesaid discount, you can now get the above-mentioned model for a reduced price of only $94.87 on AliExpress.
Aside from that, the promotion page includes all sorts of accessories for computers, laptops, mobile phones, and other gadgets. From a heavily discounted Delux M618SE USB computer mouse to a FeiyuTech Vimble 2 tripod for iPhone X/8/7, and other Xiaomi, Samsung smartphones, you can buy various accessories for your devices without emptying your pocket.
Fitness purists who fancy keeping a track of their health and monitoring their activities usually end up spending a lot of money on a fitness bracelet or smartwatch. In a bid to make these useful devices that help the wearer lead a healthier lifestyle available to cost-conscious buyers, AliExpress is doling out big discounts on select smartwatches from Amazfit.
You can click here to visit the promotion page and check out the rest of the products and grab the big discounts that are currently available on the original selling prices before the promo ends.
The Xiaomi New Year Sale has launched on GeekBuying. Tech buffs that have restlessly been waiting for Xiaomi products prices to drop are in for a treat. The Chinese tech giant has teamed up with GeekBuying to offer up to a whopping 70 percent off on smartphones, smart bracelets, headphones and a wide selection of other items. We have listed a couple of Xiaomi-branded products that you can now buy at lowered prices on GeekBuying.
Aside from divulging more details about the product and the discount you can get on their retail prices, we’ll even show how you can get extra discounts at checkout. So without wasting more time, let’s delve straight into the details.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (6GB RAM+128GB ROM)
The long-awaited Mi Mix 3 smartphone was finally made available to the public last year in November. Marketed as the ‘Ultimate Business Flagship,’ the phone comes with a full-screen slider and is housed in a colorful ceramic frame.
Furthermore, it sports an extra large 6.39 inches Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass on top for added protection. It packs a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with a competent Adreno 630 GPU, under the hood.
While the market is rife with smartphones offering comparable features, you’d end up spending a lot of money on these mobile devices. The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3, on the other hand, will not set you back a pretty penny. In fact, it can now be yours at a dropped price of just $529.99 on GeekBuying.
While this is already a noteworthy 32 percent drop in the device’s original asking price of $779.99, you can extend this discount further by applying coupon code GIZ_VQLSGVUR at the time of checking out. The coupon helps you save an extra $146 by reducing the phone’s retail price to just $519.99.
In order to check out the full specifications and take advantage of this unmissable discount on the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 smartphone’s steep selling price, all you need to do is to follow this link. Note that the promo will end in five days.
Avid gamers, rejoice! It is no secret that headphones play a vital role in creating an immersive gaming experience. While there’s no dearth of steeply-priced gaming headphones in the market today, Xiaomi is offering cost-conscious gamers something to cheer about.
Equipped with 7.1 virtual surround sound, the Xiaomi Gaming Headphones takes you a gaming adventure, unlike any other headphones that you can get your hands on. More importantly, these Xiaomi-branded gaming headphones have gone up for sale bearing a heavily discounted price tag on GeekBuying.
While it usually sells for $99.99 on both online as well as offline stores, the Xiaomi gaming headphones can now be yours if you are willing to shell out just $68.99. This is a noteworthy 31 percent reduction in the device’s original selling price, but that’s not all.
Before placing your order, you can apply coupon code GIZ_2019NEW3 and get an extra $3 off without breaking a sweat. In other words, you can bring the already lowered selling price of the headphones further down to just $65.99 simply by applying the aforesaid coupon during the checkout process.
You can follow this link to avail this discount. It is imperative for you to bear in mind that the promotion sale is slated to end in two days and the coupon will also expire shortly.
After introducing the OPPO R17 and R17 Pro as the first R-series smartphones in India in the last quarter of 2018, OPPO has announced the OPPO R15 Pro handset in India. The R15 Pro features a notch screen and Snapdragon 660 chipset. It has arrived in the country with a price tag of Rs. 25,990 (~$370).
OPPO R15 Pro Specifications and Features
The glass bodied OPPO R15 Pro features a 6.28-inh AMOLED display. The notched screen supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, offers a pixel density of 401ppi and delivers an aspect ratio of 19:9. The R15 Pro offers a screen-to-body ratio of 89 percent.
The Snapdragon 660 chipset and 6 GB of RAM are the driving force of the OPPO R15 Pro. To keep the lights on, it features a 3,430mAh battery that carries support for VOOC Flash Charge. The rapid charging technology allows the R15 Pro to gain 2 hours of battery life by charging it for only 5 minutes.
The OPPO R15 Pro is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo OS that is customized with company’s Color OS 5.0 UI. It has an inbuilt storage of 128 GB. For more storage, there is a microSD card slot on the device.
The rear panel of the OPPO R15 Pro features a fingerprint scanner. At the top-left corner of the R15 Pro’s back is a horizontal dual camera setup that includes an f/1.7 aperture 20-megapixel primary sensor that is supported by f/1.7 aperture 16-megapixel secondary sensors. There is a selfie snapper of 20-megapixel on the frontside of the phone. OPPO’s AI Beauty Technology 2.0 can enhance the facial features of the subject on the basis of gender, age, skin tone, facial structure and so on. The handset is equipped with usual connectivity features such as dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS and 3.5mm headphone jack.
The OPPO R15 Pro can be purchased by spending Rs. 25,990 (~$370). The sales of the smartphone have started on Amazon India. It can be availed in colors like Cosmic Purple and Ruby Red.
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