Chinese smartphone shipments witness 12% drop, Huawei leads the market

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Aug 24, 2018

Much to the delight of health junkies, the market is rife with high-end smartwatches and all sorts of other fitness gadgets. These devices can monitor your health, training, calories burned and perform several other tasks using cutting-edge technology.

If you’re looking for a high-end smartwatch that boasts an impressive array of features, you might want to take a look at the Zeblaze Crystal 2. Equipped with a heart rate monitor and a slew of other useful features, this wearable device is now up for preorder on Banggood.

The Chinese online store that guarantees the best bang for your buck is offering a significant 50% off on the Crystal 2 smartwatch’s original asking price. As a result, the feature-laden smartwatch that would usually set you back $59.99 is now available at a dropped price of just $29.99.

This discount; however, will be valid only for 800 pieces. You can choose from 3 color versions including red, blue and black.
At this dropped price, the Zeblaze-branded Crystal 2 is quite an irresistible smartwatch. The device keeps its wearer motivated to be more active in a bid to achieve a healthy life.

The Crystal 2 smartwatch is crammed with useful functions such as all-day activity tracking, multi-sensory, mobile alerts, Pedometer, sleep monitor, heart rate algorithm and run route tracking, just to name a few. Moreover, it is housed in a robust Alloy case, which is further augmented with an eye-catching Silica strap.

You can visit this link to check out the rest of the features and preorder the Zeblaze Crystal 2. It is worth noting that the smartwatch will go back to its original $59.99 retail as soon as the remaining pieces are sold out.

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Buy Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Smartphone For Just $464.99 On LightInTheBox [Coupon Code]

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Aug 24, 2018

While Xiaomi continues to sweep gadget buffs off their feet with high-end mobile apps, laptops, and other consumer electronics items, the Chinese tech giant is particularly unrivaled in the smartphone segment. Among a slew of much-awaited devices, Xiaomi unveiled its hotly-anticipated Mi Mix 2S smartphone this year.

Crammed with an impressive array of features and breath-taking specifications, the Mi Mix 2S is one of the best smartphones to be launched earlier this year. But much to the chagrin of budget-conscious Xiaomi fans, the phone doesn’t come cheap.

In fact, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S would set you back a pretty on online stores. In a bid to make it available to those who are on a tight budget, LightInTheBox is currently offering a big discount on the well-received phone’s original asking price.

Apart from shedding light on the aforesaid discount, we’ll even show how you can save a considerable amount of more money before heading to check out. So without further ado, let’s delve straight into the details.

The global version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S smartphone normally sells for $1,133.31 on LightInTheBox, but the Beijing-based international online retail company is currently selling it at a reduced price of just $509.99. This is a noteworthy 55% reduction in the phone’s retail price.

In addition to taking advantage of the significant discount, you can apply coupon code XIAOMIBRASILMIX2S64 to get an extra $35 off at the time of checking out. This will help you bring your already reduced grand total further down to just $464.99.

Despite its dropped price tag, this version of the Mi Mix 2S smartphone offers 6GB of RAM and a hearty 64GB of onboard storage. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 processor along with an equally competent Adreno 630 GPU.

You can visit this link in order to check out the full specification and avail the discount. It is also worth noting that promo is slated to end in just 3 days and the coupon code will expire soon.

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Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook Laptop At Dropped Price On GeekBuying

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Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook For Just $729.99

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Aug 24, 2018

Xiaomi has finally unveiled the hotly-anticipated new version of its well-received Mi Notebook in China. Retaining key features from the Mi Notebook Pro 2, the new laptop is designed to meet the professional needs.

Much to the delight of Xiaomi fans, two versions of the Mi Notebook have already gone up for preorder on GeekBuying. More importantly, the Chinese electronics online store is doling out noteworthy discounts on both variants of the budget laptop.

Xiaomi Mi Notebook (4GB DDR4 + 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD)

Powered by an Intel Core i5-8250U, Quad-Core, 3.4GHzmax processor, the Mi Notebook can multitask, running casual games and playing movies without any sort of interruption. Under the hood, it packs an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 GPU with 2GB DDR5 graphics memory.

This version runs Microsoft Windows 10 operating system and offers 4GB memory so that programs and games can run smoothly. Moreover, it comes with 128GB and 1TB HDD ROM to ensure you never run out of storage space to save your favorite content.

You’d normally shell out $851.99 to get your hands on this powerful version of the Mi Notebook, but GeekBuying is giving buyers an opportunity to preorder it at a dropped price of just $729.99. You can follow this link to avail the discount.
Xiaomi Mi Notebook (8GB DDR4 + 128GB SSD + 1TB HDD)

This a slightly bigger version of the Mi Notebook that comes with 8GB memory, coupled with 128GB and 1TB data storage and you can preorder it without emptying your pocket. The aforesaid variant is currently up for preorder bearing a discounted price tag of just $779.99 on GeekBuying.

The larger sibling of the Mi Notebook would set you back 862.99 without the discount. An absolute bargain at this price, this version sports a big 15.6 Inch FHD display with a screen resolution of 1920 X 1080 pixels.

With its full view display, the Mi Notebook offers an unparalleled screen experience, displaying images and videos exactly how the photographer or videographer expected. You can follow this link to check out the full specification and take advantage of the discount before the promo comes to an end.

Preorder Xiaomi Mi Notebook For Just $779.99

Here’s Your Chance To Collect Coupons, Get Free Gifts And Lots More On GeekBuying

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Check Out GeekBuying’s August Sale Promo

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Aug 24, 2018

^{The biggest promotion sale of the month kicked off on GeekBuying and it includes huge discounts, great deals and offers that you don’t want to miss. So without further ado, let’s head straight to the details.}

^{Dubbed as the ‘August Sale,’ the promotion has been split into multiple categories in order to simplify the search process. First off, the Coupon section offers buyers an opportunity to save a considerable amount of money in the form of discount coupons.}

^{Each coupon is associated with an expiry date and it is imperative for you to apply it before it expires. The coupon will be sent directly to the users GeekBuying Account with details about the product it can be applied on and its validity.}

^{The Preview category comprises a broad range of heavily discounted electronics items including the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet, Xiaomi Roborock S50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner 2, One Netbook One Mix Yoga Pocket Laptop and lots more.}

^{Consumers will be eligible to get $50 off if their order exceeds $500 and save $5 on orders over $60. The aforesaid coupons will specifically be available in the Preview section.}

^{Aside from that, consumers will be able to get up to 60% off on Top Tech section and save up to $200 on Outdoor & Fashion category as well. Moreover, the Home Gear segment will feature a slew of appliances that come in handy in day to day life starting from just $0.99.}

^{The Recommend section features miscellaneous items carrying considerably lowered price tags. For the sake of an instance, you can buy the VOYO VBook i7 Plus Tablet at a dropped price of just $805.99 in this section.}

^{This is a noteworthy 24% reduction in the tablet’s original asking price of $1065.99. With just 47 pieces remaining at the time of writing, the sale is slated to end in 3 days.}

^{You can follow this link to take advantage of the August Sale promo before it comes to an end on September 3rd.}^{In addition to doling out the aforesaid discounts, GeekBuying is also offering consumers a chance to win $100 vouchers and save up to 50% as part of its ‘La Tomatina’ promotion.}

^{The promo features the Xiaomi Cleaner 2, a $15 OFF Coupon, Secret Gifts, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus, 5% OFF, a $20 OFF Coupon and a Thank You section. In order to participate, all you need to do is to click on the Start button which is placed in the middle.}

^{After clicking on the Start button, you have to wait to find out what you’ve won. For example, you can win a Tronsmart Element Mega $15 OFF Coupon which will be sent to your GeekBuying account.}

^{You can follow this link to check out more details and grab your chance to win big discount coupons.}

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The Motorola XT1942-1 a.k.a Motorola One Power will launch as the Moto P30 Note

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Aug 24, 2018

Before the announcement of the Moto P30, there was a leak that revealed Motorola would launch three new devices. Those three devices are the Moto P30, the Moto P30 Play, and the Moto P30 Note. With the Moto P30 out of the way, that leaves the Play and Note variants. A new info that has surfaced online has confirmed the identity of the Moto P30 Note.

According to the info, the Moto P30 Note’s model number is X51942-1 which is the same as that of the device which showed up on TENAA last month and has been referred to as the Moto One Power. So one can say that the Moto P30 Note is the Moto One Power but note that the former may launch first.

Based on the TENAA listing, the Moto P30 Note will come with a 6.18-inch FHD+ display and will be powered by a 1.8GHz processor (Snapdragon 636). It will have 3GB/4GB/6GB of RAM with 32GB/64GB of expandable storage.

A 16MP + 5MP dual camera combo will grace its back and an 8MP front-facing camera will sit within the notch in front. It will also have a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which has a Motorola logo on top.

Its main selling point will be its 4,850mAh battery which should last well more than a day. The MotoP30 Note will run Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and be available in black, white, gold, and silver.

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Lenovo announces five new tablets, two running Android Oreo (Go Edition)

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Aug 23, 2018

Lenovo is one of the top manufacturers still making Android tablets. Today, the Chinese manufacturer announced five new ones with sizes between 7 and 10-inches and pricing starting at $69.99.

Lenovo Tab E7

The Lenovo Tab E7 is the first Android Go tablet in the market, proving that Google’s Android OS for devices with 1GB RAM or less isn’t for phones only. The tablet has a 7-inch display as the name says with a 1200 x 600 resolution. It is powered by a MediaTek MT8167 (4 x Cortex A35 cores) with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

Don’t expect anything great with the 2MP rear camera and the VGA front camera. A 2750mAh battery is under the polycarbonate body which Lenovo says should suffice for 5 hours of video playback.

The Lenovo Tab E7 will be exclusive to Walmart and will sell for $69.99 when it goes on sale in October.

Lenovo Tab E8

The Tab E8 is next in terms of pricing. It has an 8-inch 1280 x 800 display, an MT8163B quad-core chipset with an ARM Mali-T720 GPU. It also has 1GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, expandable via a MicroSD card slot.

It packs a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera. Surprisingly, it runs Android Nougat and not Android Oreo. It also has a 4850mAh battery for up to 10 hours of movie watching.

The Lenovo Tab E8 will sell for $99 and can be purchased on Walmart starting today.

Lenovo Tab E10

The Lenovo Tab E10 has a 10-inch 1280 x 800 display. It comes with the four years old Snapdragon 210 processor and it is paired with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage.

It also has a 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front-facing camera like the E8 but adds stereo front-facing speakers with Dolby Atmos. The Lenovo Tab E10 has a 4850mAh battery and also runs Android Oreo (Go Edition). It will sell for about $130 when it goes on sale in October.

Lenovo Tab M10

The Tab M10 has a 10.1-inch 1920 x 1080 screen. It has a Snapdragon 450 processor just like that of the new Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 and has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of expandable storage.

There are stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos and battery is also 4850mAh. Cameras are the same configuration as the E10 (5MP on the rear and 2MP in front). Thankfully, it runs the full version of Android Oreo.

Lenovo Tab P10

Last but not the least is the Lenovo Tab P10 also packs a 10.1-inch screen but with a 1920 x 1200 resolution and slimmer bezels. It is powered by the Snapdragon 450 also but comes with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Xiaomi unveils the Turok Steinhardt Driving Glass priced at 199 yuan ($29)

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Updated Aug 29, 2018

A survey conducted by optometrists on consumers in Germany and the United States showed that about 83% of glasses wearers have a similar habit of driving. Of these figures, 72% even hope to have a pair of driving glasses. Perhaps, to provide a solution to this rising demand, the Turok Steinhardt Driving Glass has been launched on Xiaomi’s Youpin platform. The eyeglasses are basically for driving but it looks like a cool fashion item. It combines lens design and lens coating to provide driver assistance in poor visibility.

In order to increase the comfortability, the TS driving glass is specially designed with new technological features such as adjustable nose pads and adjustable temples to make it more comfortable to wear. It incorporates the Turok Steinhardt pupil sensitization balance technology to balance or compensate for a certain degree of nighttime pupil dilation, shallow depth of field, and its negative impact on achieving a clear vision of the front scene. Car headlights, street lights, and glare from watery surfaces can threaten drivers’ safe driving due to glares. The TS driving glass comes with drilled cubic aurora film that can reduce glare by up to 64% thus reducing driving time when road conditions, weather and lighting conditions are poor.

In addition, the TS driving progressive film can increase the maximum viewing range by 43% compared with the similar progressive film, and the long-distance viewing area can increase by up to 14%, which makes it easier for the wearer to grasp the detailed road information.

The Turok Steinhardt Driving glass is presently available on Xiaomi Youpin for just 199 yuan ($29).

Huawei P20 series, Mate 10 Pro get significant discount before upcoming launch

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Aug 23, 2018

Huawei Mate 20 series isn’t too far away from its official unveiling. The Chinese tech giant has already disclosed that the Kirin 980 chipset will be released at IFA Berlin 2018 on August 31. The company’s first 7nm Kirin 980 chipset will power the Mate 20 models. Perhaps to clear its existing stock before the arrival of the Mate 20, Huawei has adjusted the prices of the P20 series as well as the Mate 10 Pro.

Presently, all the P20 models are now 400 yuan ($58) cheaper while the P20 Pro models have a 500 yuan (~$73) flat price cut. Consequently, the Huawei P20 6GB+64GB version is offered for 3388 yuan, the 6GB+128GB version for 3888 yuan ($492). While the P20 Pro 6GB+64GB version now retails for 4488 yuan ($652), the 6GB+128GB version for 4988 yuan ($725), the 6GB+256GB version for 5788 yuan ($841).

Huawei also slashed the price of the Mate 10 Pro but this is a limited time offer. The two models of the Mate 10 Pro are offered for 400 yuan less their prices and you can buy now in China for 3599 yuan ($523) for the 6GB + 64GB version while the 6GB + 128GB version comes with a price tag of 3999 yuan ($581). With the sales figures released by Huawei which showed the company has sold up to 20 millions P20 units this year, it is unlikely that the company has a large inventory of all the models in stock. So, the stock may get exhausted in no distant time. The Mate 10 Pro may likely not be available on the official channel after the Mate 20 is launched but the P20 and P20 could still be available until next year when we’ll see the P30.

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OPPO R17 launched with SD 670, Onscreen fingerprint, Gradient back and Gorilla Glass 6

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Aug 23, 2018

OPPO has launched the much-anticipated R17 mid-range flagship. The OPPO R17 was unveiled alongside the R17 Pro at an event held in Shanghai, China.

The OPPO R17 comes with a 6.4-inch water drop display with a 91.5% screen ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The device also comes with a valley-like notch on top of the display which houses the selfie camera. The bezels on all four sides are considerably small. At the back, the R17 features a magical gradient design that comes in a variety of colours including Streamer Blue, Neon Violet, and Foggy gradients. The fog light gradient uses 3D fog glass and a new condensing grading process so that the colours blend with each other on the back of the phone, and the flow gradually changes with the light and shadow, and the recognition is extremely high.

In terms of its specification, the OPPO R17 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 chipset. The R17 is the first model to come with the new Snapdragon 670 processor. The SD 670 chipset was announced by Qualcomm earlier this month and GeekBench records had shown that the chipset is very much similar in performance to the equally new Snapdragon 710 chipset but a little less powerful. the Snapdragon 670 is a 10nm chipset. It even has the same Kryo 360 cores (eight) as the SDM710 but is clocked at 2.0GHz. The chipset is also equipped with an Adreno 615 GPU as against Adreno 616 GPU on the SDM710. The R17 comes in two RAM versions – 6GB and 8GB RAM, both pairing up with 128GB of internal storage. Providing the interface is the Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2 while a 3500mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging keeps the lights on.

Furthermore, the OPPO R17 comes with a new light-sensitive fingerprint technology which is under the display of the phone. The screen comes with built-in super-sensing components of which a single pixel is 1.25 micron, thus improving the light utilization and sensitivity. The phone will be unlocked in just seconds if a registered fingerprint touches the sensitive area of the screen. The fingerprint technology also supports WeChat payment And Alipay payment.

On the camera end, the device packs a 25MP front-facing shooter. The camera comes with 8 models and supports real-time viewing of beauty effects. The camera also has artificial intelligence which learns the users’ beauty habits. At the rear, there is a dual camera setup comprising of a 21MP main sensor and an 8MP depth of field sensor. The rear camera also comes with artificial intelligence.

OPPO R17 Price

Talking of the price, the 6GB + 128GB version is priced at 3199 yuan ($465) while the 8GB + 128GB version goes for 3499 yuan ($508). The fog light gradient colour available in 8GB + 128GB memory goes for 3599 yuan (~$523).

HTC to launch new device on August 30, might be the U12 Life

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Aug 23, 2018

HTC took to Twitter in the early hours of today to announce that it has an event on August 30. The tweet includes a caption that reads “Beauty and power meet on August 30th 2018” and is accompanied by a poster which teases the product belongs to the U-series.

Based on previous rumors, the phone we think HTC may unveil on that day is the HTC U12 Life, a successor to the mid-range U11 Life from last year. The phone is expected to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636, a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a 1080 x 2160 resolution. It will also have 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

For optics, the HTC U12 Life will have 12MP + 5MP dual rear cameras and a single 13MP front-facing camera with its own selfie flash. The new 18:9 aspect ratio will mean the fingerprint scanner will find a new home and the back of the phone is the most likely position.

Beauty and power meet on August 30th 2018. pic.twitter.com/pOVKlEzSGY

— HTC (@htc) August 23, 2018

OPPO R17 Pro gets the incredibly quick Super VOOC Fast Charging! 40% in 10 minutes

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Aug 23, 2018

OPPO just gave us a very big reason to the get the OPPO R17 Pro that was announced a few minutes ago! The OPPO R17 Pro will come with support for the incredibly quick Super VOOC fast charging that was so far exclusive to the incredibly expensive OPPO Find X Lamborghini edition.

Back when the OPPO Find X was announced, we hoped that we would see Super VOOC in the company’s first true flagship in a couple of years. We did get this tech but it was unfortunately limited to the Find X Lamborghini edition. Considering how this particular special edition costs EUR 1,699 (~$1970), it was out of the reach of regular smartphone users. But now, with Super VOOC on the OPPO R17 Pro, incredibly fast charging just got a lot cheaper for customers.

RELATED: OPPO R17 Pro to have triple rear cameras with ToF 3D sensing

In case you are wondering why this is such a big deal, then know that Super VOOC can charge your phone to nearly 40% in just 10 minutes! Thats as fast as you can get on a smartphone in 2018. Imagine you have like 10% charge before you head to the office. By the time you have your breakfast, the phone will be up to 50%! In day to day usage, it’ll make a big difference.

The Super VOOC fast charging tech is safe as well. TUV Rheinland has given safety certification to this fast charging technology and the company was quick to explain that the tech has undergone rigorous battery and charging cycle test to ensure that its safe for daily use. Considering how Super VOOC boosts the charging power to a massive 50W (10V 5A), this certification was indeed necessary to confirm its safe for use.

With Super VOOC, OPPO R17 Pro just got a lot more enticing for customers. What’s your take?

Huawei’s latest teaser confirms Kirin 980 launches August 31

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Aug 23, 2018

Huawei will be attending this year’s edition of IFA which begins on August 31 and will run till September 5. Huawei will most likely not be announcing any new phones but it sure will take the wraps off its latest flagship processor, the Kirin 980, and a new video teaser from the manufacturer further confirms this.

The 7-second video was uploaded on Weibo today and it reveals Huawei will have a live event on the first day of the trade show. While the video doesn’t explicitly mention that the Kirin 980 will be announced, one can see the shape of a chipset in the video.

The Kirin 980 will appear first in the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro set to launch in October. The new chipset will also appear in other Huawei and Honor flagships such as the Honor V11/View 11 and the Huawei P30 series which launches next year.

World’s first Graphene heated Eye mask goes on sale for $32.99

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Aug 23, 2018

The Grahope heated eye mask is a new kind of eye mask which combines both external and internal effects in its function. There so many kinds of eye masks available globally like the heating eye mask, simple sleep mask, and disposable hot steam eye mask, among others. The major use of these eye masks is mostly for temporary relaxation with little or no internal positive effect. That isn’t so with the Grahope-manufactured heated eye mask. The mask is made using a new high-tech material, Graphene. In case you’ve never heard of graphene, it is an allotrope (form) of carbon. What makes the material interesting is that when heated up, it emits far-infrared light which can penetrate deeply into our body and provide physical therapy.

Most busy people have one time or the other experienced lack of sleep or prolong use of electronics – PC, laptops, smartphones etc. This may have resulted in dry, puffy and tired eyes. In such a situation, a spa for the eyes using the heating eye mask is essential as it brings excellent comfort and relaxation by stimulating blood circulation while wearing the eye mask. Also, such therapy helps you fall asleep quickly by relaxing your facial muscles and blocking out all light. It is also perfect to use at night if you wish to experience a stress-free sleep and refresh your brain.

There is a high-level acceptance that far-infrared is healthy for the human body, including the eyes because the far-infrared wavelength emitted by the graphene heating film is 6-14μm，This is very close to the wavelength of the infrared ray emitted by the human body itself. Yes, the human body emits electromagnetic radiation. Most of the radiation emitted by the human body is in the infrared region, mainly at the wavelength of 12μm. As such, this mask is perfect to provide physical therapy. Frequent use of the Grahope heating eye mask is said to not only help in soothing dry and tired eyes but also has the potential to help eliminate your eye wrinkles and dark circle.

Furthermore, the device is manufactured with several features that improve safety since we’re talking of the eyes here. The Gahope eye mask is set to work for 1 hour each time and after that, it shuts down automatically. Thus, you don’t have to worry about overheating of the eyes after you fall asleep. The driving voltage is also very low, just 3.7V as against 220V on other eye masks. Also, the temperature can be adjusted based on your preference. There are three different modes of temperature (low, medium and high) ranged from 100.4°F to 113°F.

The eye mask is made using lightweight materials and is soft. It exerts zero pressure on the eyes and provides 360°shading. The elastic straps are also soft and adjustable thus, the eye mask is capable of fitting different head sizes. Its usage isn’t restricted as it comes with a USB port which can be powered using a power bank, PC or USB adapter.

Despite the new, safe and efficient technology the Grahope eye mask packs, it is priced at just $32.99. The eye mask is presently available on Amazon for this price and you’ll agree it is super affordable. You can check it out from here.

Huawei releases MateBook X Pro with 8GB RAM+512GB SSD (No Nvidia Graphics Card) for non-gamers

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Aug 23, 2018

Back at MWC 2018 when Huawei unveiled the MateBook X Pro, it was announced in four different configurations with three of them having NVIDIA’s MX150 graphics card. Now, Huawei has released a fifth model that comes with the same Core i7 processor as the higher models but ditches the NVIDIA graphics card.

The new model has 8GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD but doesn’t have an MX150 GPU. Huawei says this model is targeted at those who want the storage but don’t need the extra 8GB RAM and MX150 GPU of the highest model. So practically, this is for non-gamers.

The new model still has a 13.9-inch 3000 x 2000 LTPS touch display with its super thin bezels and 91% screen-to-body ratio. It has a 57.4Wh battery which Huawei says can last 12 up to 12 hours for video playback. It also supports fast charge.

There are two USB-C ports and a single USB-A port for connectivity. It also has a headphone jack, four speakers, and four long-range microphones for Cortana. The keyboard is spill-proof and there is a fingerprint scanner buried under the power button. It also has a pop-up webcam that is nestled between the F7 and F8 keys.

Ulefone Armor 5 Rugged Smartphone showcased in hands on video, on sale for $189.99 (Video)

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Updated Aug 25, 2018

Ulefone has a history of making rugged smartphones and the company’s latest offering, the Ulefone Armor 5 brings updated hardware inside a solid rugged body. The phone features a mid-range Helio P23 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Unfortunately, the 5.85-inch screen comes with a 1512 x 750p resolution, which is quite low for a 2018 smartphone. It doesn’t even miss the infamous notch, taking the aspect ratio to 18.9:9. However, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 4, so they are taking the rugged aspect of the device pretty seriously.

Now, the Ulefone Armor 5 is seen in a hands on video released by the company. The phone goes through some basic tasks like talking to google assistant, sending emails, video calling on Skype, navigation and photography. In the video, the phone seems to execute each of these tasks pretty smoothly, which isn’t surprising given the Helio P23 MT6763 chip on board.

Ulefone Armor 5 aims to be a blend of rugged and modern smartphone. So it features IP68 certification which means it can survive under water (up to 1.5 meters) for up to an hour. It is drop resistant, corrosion resistant, and even high temperature resistant. This ensures that the phone will survive even the extreme environments without any major hiccups. What’s more, along with its rugged features, the Ulefone Armor 5 comes with modern tech like Qi Wireless Charging, Face Unlock. The phone is powered by Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box.

RELATED: Take a look at the factory where Ulefone Armor 5 is manufactured (video)

The Ulefone Armor 5 is up for sale currently for a promo price of $189.99 on aliexpress until Aug 24. There are multiple bundles available along with the device, including a Mi Band 3 bundle for $210.99. You can check out the Ulefone Armor 5 Aliexpress listing and the bundles from here.

Xiaomi Mi 8 SE gets its first price cut

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Aug 23, 2018

The Mi 8 SE is turning out to be a best-seller for Xiaomi since it officially went on sale The premium mid-range model was launched alongside the Mi 8 and Mi 8 Explorer Edition on May 31. The Mi 8 SE went on sale on June 8 with a starting price of 1799 yuan doe the 4GB+64GB version while the 6GB+64GB sold for 1999 yuan. Xiaomi has now effected a temporary 100 yuan price cut for the 6GB + 64GB version which will be on offer for 1899 yuan for just one day.

Apart from the 100 yuan price slash for the 6GB + 64GB version, the Mi 8 SE 6GB + 128GB version comes bundled with a free gift of Mi Band 3. The high-end 6GB+128GB memory variant was announced towards the end of July and went on sale a couple of weeks back for 2299 yuan (~$338).

Check This Out: Buy Xiaomi Mi 8 SE 4G Phablet For Just $329.99 On GearBest

Aside from having a beautiful design, the main standout feature of the Mi 8SE is definitely the Snapdragon 710 chipset onboard. This is Qualcomm’s latest premium mid-range chipset with some level of improved performance and energy efficiency over the SD 660 chipset. Xiaomi Mi 8 SE equally comes with a 5.88-inch AMOLED display, dual cameras and fingerprint sensor at the rear, a powerful 3120mAh battery and more.

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Huawei P20 and P20 Pro Price Cut Down to $479 On Giztop

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Buy Huawei P20 From $479 on Giztop Buy Huawei P20 Pro From $649 on Giztop

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Aug 23, 2018

Huawei took the wraps off its hotly-anticipated P20 smartphone earlier this year. As expected, the phone followed in the footsteps of its precursors and garnered tremendous popularity among smartphone lovers.

While there are several reasons to fancy the P20, Giztop is giving Huawei fans one more incentive to adore this recently unveiled smartphone. Keeping in line with this, the official shop of Gizmochina is doling out a noteworthy discount on the phone’s original asking price.

The Huawei P20 smartphone would normally set you back $549 on an online store, but Giztop is currently selling it at a dropped price of just $479. This is a noteworthy price cut on the well-received smartphone that boasts an impressive array of features.
Sporting a big 5.8inch TFT LCD display with a screen resolution of 2244X1080 pixels and a pixel density of 428 PPI, the Huawei P20 is an ideal smartphone for those who fancy watching their favorite videos on a big screen phone. Under the hood, it packs a powerful Hisilicon Kirin 970 processor along with a Mali-G72 MP12 GPU.

It offers 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage to ensure you never run out of storage space to save your favorite content. On the photography front, the P20 houses a 20MP+12MP dual camera set up in the back and a 24MP selfie shooter.

The P20 runs EMUI 8.1-based Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is backed by a robust 3400mAh battery. Moreover, the phone is crammed with all sorts of useful sensors including accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

You can head straight to this link to check out the full specification and avail the discount, which is likely to end soon.

Xiaomi launches new 15.6” Mi Notebook with 8th-gen processor, NVIDIA GeForce MX110 & a full-sized keyboard

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Aug 23, 2018

Xiaomi has released a new version of its Mi Notebook PC. The new version comes with 8th-gen Intel processors, an NVIDIA GPU, and a full-sized keyboard – complete with a dedicated number pad.

The new Mi Notebook has a 15.6-inch FHD screen and is powered by Intel’s 8th-gen processors. Depending on the model, you either get a Core i5 or Core i7 processor. The Core i5 variant comes in 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM versions. Irrespective of the model you purchase, you get 128GB of SSD storage paired with 1TB of HDD. You also get an NVIDIA GeForce MX110 2GB RAM graphics card.

The new processor provides a 40% increase in performance over the 7th gen models and the GeForce MX110 should be great for image processing and handle online gaming. Xiaomi says users can add up to 32GB of memory for better performance. The Mi Notebook has a double fan double ventilation design and has a 2+2 heat pipe layout to help with heat dissipation.

One of the other selling points of the new notebook is its dedicated numerical keypad which has dedicated keys for the calculator, browser, and scroll lock. For connectivity, there are 2 x USB 3.0 ports on the left, an HDMI port, a3.5mm jack and an ethernet port. The right-hand side is home to an SD card slot, a single USB 2.0 port, and a DC port. Sadly, this is missing a USB-C port. There is also a power LED light in-between the USB 2.0 port and DC port.

Xaiomi says the Mi Notebook has dual 3W speakers and Dolby Audio surround sound technology. It comes pre-installed with genuine Microsoft Office and Xiaomi’s own sync assistant.

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