Lenovo Mirage Solo Is Official, First Worldsense Standalone Daydream VR Headset

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Jan 10, 2018

In 2017, Google announced there would be standalone Daydream VR headsets before the end of the year but they didn’t launch. It mentioned HTC and Lenovo as hardware partners but the former later pulled out and released its own standalone headset called the Vive Focus. Yesterday at CES, Lenovo announced the Mirage Solo, the first standalone Daydream headset and the first with Google’s Worldsense technology.

Lenovo Mirage Solo — The Mirage Solo doesn’t require a phone to enjoy Daydream VR as all the tech you need is built into it.

The headset has a QHD (2560 x 1440) display with a 110° viewing angle. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 and paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.

Lenovo’s headset also has an audio jack, dual microphones, and a whopping 7 hours of battery life. It also comes with a remote similar to that of the Daydream View.

The Mirage Solo is also the first headset to feature Google’s Worldsense technology. This allows users to move naturally in VR without the need for external sensors. The Oculus Go, another standalone VR headset doesn’t not have this feature. Though Oculus is said to be working on a headset code-named Santa Cruz with positional-tracking.

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Since this is the first Daydream VR headset with Worldsense, it may take a while before content that takes advantage of the technology is available. The success of the headset will also play a big role and also if more headsets are made. Google already announced a Blade Runner game though, so there is that alongside other regular VR games.

The headset itself has been built to be super comfortable. There is an adjustment dial on the back that helps with weight distribution. It is also padded in the right places for a comfortable experience.

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Xiaomi Mi Power 2 Gets 5000mAh Variant, Priced At ¥49 (~$8)

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 10, 2018

Xiaomi has announced a 5000mAh variant of its Mi Power portable battery. The Mi Power 2 5000mAh sports the same design as its bigger siblings.

The power bank contains a high-quality ATL lithium-polymer battery wrapped in a single piece of scratch-resistant aluminium alloy shell. It has a single full-sized USB output port, a micro USB input port, four LEDs for battery level indication, and a power button up in front. It measures 125 x 69 x 9.9mm and weighs 156g.

Just like other Xiaomi power banks, the Mi Power 2 5000mAh has 9-circuit protections built-in. This includes protection against high temperature, short circuiting, and high voltage input and output.

According to Xiaomi, the power bank should be fully charged in 3.5hours using a 5V/2A charger. It is also stated that the power bank should charge the Mi 4 once, the iPhone 6 1.8x, and the iPhone 5s 2.2x.

The Mi Power 2 5000mAh will sell for ¥49 (~$8) and will go on sale on January 12. It will be sold on the official online Xiaomi store, Mi Home stores, Jingdong, Lynx and Suning.

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Alcatel’s New Smartphone Lineup Brings 18:9 Display To Budget Segment

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2018

TCL’s subsidiary Alcatel has announced a new smartphone lineup at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 in Las Vegas, ditching its previous “Idol” branding of Idol. Along with restructuring its entire portfolio, the company is also seeking partnership with online retailers to increase the visibility of its phones.

The new Alcatel smartphone lineup consists of three series — Alcatel 1, Alcatel 3 and Alcatel 5. All the devices will come with the trendy 18:9 aspect ratio display and a new re-imagined product design. Apart from the key features and an image, the company has not revealed anything.

Christian Gatti, Global President Alcatel Business Division and Executive Vice President TCL Communication, said:

By modernizing our smartphone designs and being one of the first global manufacturers to offer 18:9 full view displays across the majority of our lineup, we’re able to refocus our efforts at democratizing flagship style features and making these experiences accessible to almost any consumer worldwide.

The Alcatel 1 Series, the company claimed, brings an amazing smartphone experience to everybody at the most affordable price point. The devices under this series will be priced under $100 and will offer universal access to unibody hardware with “stylish design and premium materials”. It will also have features that are typically offered in higher-end devices, such as 18:9 full view displays and face unlocking.

The Alcatel 3 Series, as the company says, provides users with an optimal blend of the latest trendy features. It offers dual cameras, beautiful design and 18:9 full view displays. This series will feature a variety of devices and will include products with large-screen, high-resolution displays. Products under this series will be priced under $200.

The high-end offering of the three series is the Alcatel 5 series, which is “designed to deliver the best possible features consumers want at a cost that’s much lower than comparable flagships”. Along with features like face unlock and 18:9 aspect ratio display, the phones under this series will offer fantastic imaging, a cinema-style viewing experience and large battery for a full day’s use. The devices under this Alcatel 5 series will be priced under $300.

TCL, the parent company of Alcatel, is also planning to expand its operations to the United States. It is currently working with Amazon and a few other retailers.

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design Will Rival with iPhone X in the U.S. with $1,225 Pricing

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2018

Huawei has also unveiled the special edition Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design smartphone alongside the Mate 10 Pro phone in the U.S. during its keynote at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018. The Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design will be so available for buying in the country alongside the Mate 10 Pro starting from next month.

The unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design smartphone with 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage is priced at $1,225 for the U.S. markets. The 64 GB and 256 GB iPhone X are respectively available with $999 and $1,149 pricing in the U.S.

The smartphone will be releasing on Feb. 18 in the U.S. and it will be available through retailers like Amazon, Best Buy and Microsoft. It will be also coming to the Porsche Design Store by the end of February. The package of the Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design will include a pair of headphones, two cables for charging, a home and car Super charger and a leather case made by Montblanc, a German-based luxury company.

The Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design will be available exclusively in Diamond Black color in the U.S. It sports a premium appeal thanks to curved unibody glass chassis that has vertical stripes on it. The handset features Porsche Design branding at the front. Also, the handset is running on a custom UI flavored Android 8.0 Oreo.

As far as the hardware of the smartphone is concerned, it includes the same specs that are found on the Mate 10 Pro. The 6-inch AMOLED screen of the phone supports 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The Kirin 970 SoC that is coupled with a dedicated AI chip is present under its hood. It lacks a microSD card slot.

The backside of the phone has Leica branded 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera system. The front panel features a selfie snapper of 8-megapixeI. It has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Like the Mate 10 Pro, it includes a SuperCharge fast charging technology enabled 4,000mAh battery.

Huawei Announces Mate 10 Pro’s U.S. Arrival with $799 Pricing; Gal Gadot Signed Up as Brand Ambassador

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2018

Huawei has confirmed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018 that the Huawei Mate 10 Pro flagship smartphone will be available in the U.S. starting from the next month. It won’t be available through the local carriers of the U.S., but it can be bought through popular retailers in the country.

Previous reports had suggested that the Huawei Mate 10 Pro would be available through AT&T and Verizon in the U.S. However, AT&T has reportedly canceled the deal of carrying the Mate 10 Pro. There is no update from Verizon on it which also indicates that it won’t be carrying the flagship phone.

However, the unlocked Huawei Mate 10 Pro that will be releasing next month in the U.S. would be compatible with GSM networks like AT&T, T-Mobile, Cricket, MetroPCS, Simple Mobile and Tracfone.

Customers can avail the unlocked Mate 10 Pro through Amazon, Best Buy, Microsoft, New Egg and B&H with a price tag of $799. The pre-orders for the smartphone will start on Feb. 4 and its shipments will begin on Feb. 18. It will be available in color choices like Mocha Brown, Black and Midnight Blue. Those who pre-order the Mate 10 Pro will be provided with $150 gift-care rebate from any of the aforementioned retailers.

The Mate 10 Pro has an impressive Leica branded 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel rear-mounted dual camera setup and it is equipped with a dedicated AI chip for handling AI tasks. It features a 6-inch AMOLED display that supports 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ resolution. The U.S. will be receiving only the Mate 10 Pro variant that has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB storage.

The device lacks a microSD card slot. It has a selfie camera of 8-megapixel. It runs on EMUI 8.0 flavored Android 8.0 Oreo and its 4,000mAh battery is equipped with SuperCharge fast charging technology.

The special edition Mate 10 Pro Porsche Design will be also heading to the U.S. next month. During the Huawei’s event at CES 2018, the company did not confirm whether the Huawei Mate 10 will be also arriving in the U.S.

Huawei has also announced that “Wonder Woman” actress will be its official brand ambassador in the U.S. In the absence of support from local carriers, the company will be banking on the star power of the Israeli actress for credibility and exposing its devices to wider audience.

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More Details on Vivo’s In-Display Fingerprint Sensor: Works Pretty Well!

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2018

Yesterday we saw the epic unveiling of the world’s first smartphone using Synaptic’s in-display fingerprint technology. As speculated, the model is a new Vivo smartphone whose name is yet to be disclosed but which looks like a modified X20 Plus.

Indeed, the Vivo smartphone looks like the X20 Plus but with the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor found on the X20 missing completely. Instead, the device comes with a fingerprint module under the screen. The location of the fingerprint module seems to be lit-up with the fingerprint icon displayed, perhaps for ease of identification. One major concern about this new technology is the fingerprint recognition speed but hands-on tests have shown that the response time is about 0.6s – 0.7 seconds. This is fast but a little bit slower than the regular fingerprint sensor we are used to. We believe the technology will be perfected as times goes on in order to increase the response time.

In addition, chances of false recognition are said to be one in 50,000. The technology has been tailored to also bring efficiency to other basic fingerprint identification needs. The tech giant hinted that the fingerprint technology has even reached the level where it can be adopted for fingerprint payment authentication on platforms like WeChat, AliPay etc. Vivo had indicated during the unveiling at CES 2018 that the in-display packing Vivo smartphone is currently in volume production and will go on sale this month.

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LG G7 May Arrive with Snapdragon 835

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2018

The LG G7 has been listed on LG’s official page for smartphones that carry support for Qualcomm’s Quick Charge technology. Since the webpage states that the “Future LG G7” supports Quick Charge 4.0, some tech sites are speculating that the smartphone may feature Snapdragon 835.

The Snapdragon 835 mobile platform is the first 10nm chipset from Qualcomm. When the U.S. based chip maker had announced the chipset November 2016, it only carried support Quick Charge 4.0. However, in June 2017, Qualcomm had introduced Quick Charge 4+ for Snapdragon 835. The chipset also supports Quick Charge 3.0.

The newly unveiled Snapdragon 845 which is the second-generation 10nm chipset from Qualcomm that carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 as well as Quick Charge 4+. Since the “Future LG G7” listing states that it only carries support for Quick Charge 4.0 and not 4+, it is being speculated that the Snapdragon 835 chipset will be powering it. However, there are many Snapdragon 835 chipset driven smartphones in the market that include Quick Charge 3.0.

Last year also, Samsung had received the starting stock of the Snapdragon 835 for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ phones, because of which other smartphone OEMs could not release SD835 powered phones before the Galaxy S8 duo arrived in the market. Hence, the LG G6 that was launched before the Galaxy S8 and S8+ came with Snapdragon 821. The other reason why LG included Snapdragon 821 inside the LG G6 is that the company had not used the SD821 in any of its smartphones.

The initial stocks of the Snapdragon 845 have been acquired by Samsung for powering its Galaxy S9 and S9+ smartphones. Hence, it is speculated that the Snapdragon 835 powered LG G7 may get unveiled may get unveiled at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 to take on the Galaxy S9 duo.

The Snapdragon 821 chipset powered LG G6 as well as the LG V30 that is driven by Snapdragon 835 carry support Quick Charge 3.0. This shows that the smartphones OEMs can choose the desired Quick Charge version on any of the supported chipset by Qualcomm.

A South Korean publication had reported yesterday that the LG G7 would be debuting in March followed by a market release in April. Since the report claims that the LG G7 will be arriving in the market after the Galaxy S9 duo, it is likely that the Snapdragon 845 chipset will be powering it. As far as the listing of the “Future LG G7” with Quick Charge 4.0 support on the official site is concerned, it may so happen that the smartphone may include support for QC 4.0 and not 4+ as the chipset supports both the fast charging technologies.

Do you think LG will settle with Snapdragon 835 for LG G7 or it will feature the new Snapdragon 845? Express your thoughts by posting your comments below.

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Buy DuaFire FM Transmitter For Just $4.25 On Amazon

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 10, 2018

Music lovers, rejoice. You can now enjoy your favorite music at anytime and anywhere with DuaFire FM transmitter, which supports three different modes playing music, Bluetooth, USB flash disk and TF card.

You can purchase the DuaFire-branded radio transmitter by shelling out $16.99 on Amazon. For the price you pay, you get to enjoy the lossless music regardless of where you are, which makes long car rides delightful.

Moreover, in the music playing mode, the device automatically switches to telephone mode when there’s an incoming call and goes back to playing the music once the call is finished.

You can use coupon code ‘ITX8T6LA’ at the time of checking out and get your hands on DuaFire FM transmitter by shelling out just $4.25. This is a massive 75% reduction in the device’s original asking price of $16.99. You can click here to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

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Samsung’s Foldable Smartphone Will Debut in 2019, Confirms DJ Koh

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2018

Yesterday, South Korean media had reported that Samsung’s first foldable smartphone may get introduced in December 2018. During a press conference at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Samsung’s chief for mobile business, DJ Koh confirmed that the company’s first foldable smartphone would be unveiled in 2019.

Last year, Koh had said that Samsung will be launching its first foldable phone in 2018 only if it manages to overcome all the technical glitches. According to Koh, the UX of the foldable phone has been its biggest obstacle and the company has been actively working to resolve this problem. However, yesterday’s report had claimed that Samsung may begin the mass production of the foldable phone in November to launch it in December.

The South Korean publication had also revealed that the foldable phone by Samsung would be equipped with fold-in design. It would generally appear like a smartphone and by opening it like a book, users will be a larger screen of 7.3 inches. Hence, by unfolding the device, users can use it like a tablet.

Some rumors had claimed that the upcoming Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ may get unveiled at the CES 2018 event. Koh clarified that the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be unveiled in the next month through the Mobile World Congress (2018) event that will be held in Barcelona, Spain.

Since the Galaxy S9 duo will be unveiled in February, their sales are expected to begin in March. Last year, the South Korean company had unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ in March and began selling them in April. Koh added that Samsung will be launching Bixby 2.0 later this year and it will be made available on all the Samsung devices by 2020.

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Huawei P20 Real-Looking Renders Leak, Showing Triple Rear Cameras

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Jed John Ikoba

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Jan 10, 2018

It is almost certain now that Huawei will likely name the next P-series flagship as the P20 since the name has been trademarked. The tech giant will commence its 2018 product cycle and as usual, the P-series is usually the flagship series to get things rolling. The Huawei P20’s supposed schematics had earlier appeared online and what stood out most was the triple rear cameras which the device features.

The P-series is the next flagship series after the Mate-series and Huawei usually ensures that it adds some innovation to new models. One feature which helped the P8 and P9 stand out was the dual rear cameras co-engineered with Leica. Thus, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise if the innovative Chinese firm chooses to redefine mobile photography with the inclusion of not two, but three cameras at the back of the P20. The cameras are aligned horizontally and tilted to the top left corner of the back panel and the design is said to be called ProTriple-lens design. The three cameras are tipped to have a total output of 40MP and also support five times Hybrid zoom as well as feature a new AI photo assistant. The earlier leaked schematics suggested the presence of a P20 Plus and P20 Pro variants with the same number of sensors but different camera positioning.

We cannot miss the full-screen design as captured on the front view of the P20’s renders. The renders show Huawei may bring a display with much-reduced bezels than what we saw on the Mate 10 series. The bezels on the chins are very narrow and the screen-to-body ratio is very high. The P20 front renders still pack a front home button which doubles as a fingerprint sensor and located just underneath the display. We have seen a similar setup to this one on the Huawei Mate 10 Pro.

Talking of the specification, the P20 is expected to feature a Hisilicon Kirin 970 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM while a 3600mAh battery keeps the light on. The device is expected to retain the 3.5mm audio jack and should launch at MWC 2018 this February.

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Alleged Nokia 1 Android Go Phone Appears in Leaked Photos

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Jan 10, 2018

In the previous month, a well-known tech journalist Eldar Murtazin had revealed the specs of the upcoming Nokia 1 Android Go phone. Fresh photos of the entry-level smartphone have surfaced from China to reveal its design.

The following snapshots show two similar looking phones. The alleged Nokia 1 in the first photo seems to be placed inside a case whereas the second image seems to show the actual handset. The body of the phone appears to be made out of plastic. The back panel has a camera sensor that is coupled with a LED flash.

The Nokia 1 is expected to feature a display that will carry support for HD resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. However, the exact size of the screen is not known. It will be packed with 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of native storage. It is speculated to be driven by Snapdragon 212 chipset that is present under the hood of the Nokia 2 phone.

It will be running on Android Go which is nothing but a lighter version of Android Oreo. The Android Go OS will bring along other Go apps such as Google app, Play Store, YouTube, Gmail, Maps and more. The Nokia 1 is likely to launch in March with a price tag of 5,999 Rubles (~$105).

HMD Global has recently unveiled the Nokia 6 (2018) edition smartphone. It is expected to be present at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 tech trade show in Barcelona, Spain in the next month to reveal new Nokia phones. Rumors have it that the Finnish firm may announce new Nokia smartphones such as Nokia 1, Nokia 4, Nokia 7 Plus and Nokia 9.

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CES 2018 GeekBuying Promo Showcases Various Items At A Discounted Price

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 10, 2018

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicked off Tuesday, January 9 in Las Vegas. The much-anticipated annual trade show is crammed with product launches, conference programming, business meetings and lots more.

Lining with this, GeekBuying is offering a myriad of products at a heavily discounted price. Let’s take a gander at what the leading e-commerce website has in store for tech buffs.

What to Expect

First off, there’s a considerable 38% discount on ZTE Nubia Z17 Lite smartphone, which reduces its original asking price of $449.99 to just $279.99. This promo is slated to end in five days.

VORKE V6 Barebone gaming PC is also up for grabs on GeekBuying at a massively discounted price. While the device sells for $606.02, you can now buy it for just $449.99 on GeekBuying, thanks to a considerable 26% discount offered by the site.

Last, in this category, we have DJI Mavic Pro drone which carries a steep original price tag of $1299.99, but GeekBuying is offering an 18% discount on its steep selling price. You can now get your hands on this drone for just $1069.00 before the promo comes to an end in five days.2018 CES Promo Code

This section of the promo offers a slew of electronic items such as the OnePlus 5T smartphone, which you can buy at a lowered price using coupon codes for each item. You can also go for NOOMAI A108 3G Phablet which is available on the site for just $84.99, thanks to a 35% discount offered by GeekBuying via a coupon code.Similarly, you can save money on various other items including Xiaomi Mijia Smart Toilet Seat, DJI Spark Fly More Combo Mini Selfie Drone, Original Xiaomi Huami Amazfit Cor MiDong Smart Bracelet and lots more by using GeekBuying’s coupon codes before checking out.

Build Smart Home

You can buy items that make your home smarter at a discounted price in this category. For instance, you can purchase Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner Robot at a slashed price of $239.99 before the promo ends. The original price of this Xiaomi-branded vacuum cleaner is $481.56.

This section also features XIAOMI 4K Mi Box Android TV 6.0 Set-top Box, which recommends videos based on your personal Google Play and YouTube preferences. There’s a 45% discount on the device’s original asking price of 126.13.

Smartphones

Smartphone lovers are in for a treat. This section of GeekBuying CES 2018 promo offers up to 44% discount on various smartphones including HOMTOM ZOJI Z8, which carries a reduced price tag of $149.99, Elephone S8 smartphone which is selling at a discounted price of 228.99 and lots more.
PC Gaming World

Avid gamers haven’t been ignored either. Gamers can save 30% on T-bao Tbook X8S Pro laptop, which is currently up for grabs on GeekBuying for just $309.99. Moreover, this category is offering a massive 51% discount on Yeston NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti Graphics Card, which sells for $299.99 without the discount.

Creative RC & Cameras

This category includes various remote controlled items and cameras that are currently available at a discounted price. For instance, JJRC R2 RC Robot can be purchased by shelling out just $17.99 before this promo ends.
JJRC H42WH Butterfly WIFI FPV RC Quadcopter is also available at a discounted price of just $26.99. This section also features Elephone ELE Explorer S 4K Action Camera which is available for only $38.99. This is a massive 40% reduction in the camera’s original asking price of $64.99.

The last two categories are Intelligent Mobility and Electronic Gadgets, and they offer a slew of electronic and other items at a discounted price. It’s worth noting that the promo on each product is slated to end soon so if you want to take advantage of the promo before it ends, head straight to this link.

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Lenovo Launches ARM-Powered Miix 630 2-In-1 Notebook At CES 2018

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Jeet

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Jan 10, 2018

After HP and ASUS, its now Lenovo that has launched an ARM-chipset based Windows 10 laptop. At Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2018, Lenovo launched its new Lenovo Miix 630 notebook that is powered by Qualcomm‘s Snapdragon chipset.

This new offering from Lenovo is a 2-in-1 notebook that comes with a 12.3-inch Full HD display and 1920 x 1080 pixels screen resolution. It has a detachable keyboard, which looks similar to other ThinkPad laptops in terms of design.

Just like other Microsoft Always-Connected PCs, this one too features LTE connectivity. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC, the device comes bundled with a Windows Ink-supporting digital pen capable of 1,024 levels of pressure.

The Lenovo Miix 630 will be available in two options — 4GB RAM and 8GB RAM. Coming to the internal storage, users can choose between 64GB to 256GB. Along with the LTE connectivity, the machine uses 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

It features a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with support for Windows Hello. Since this is a Windows laptop, the Miix 630 also supports features like Cortana voice assistant.

This new ARM-based laptop runs on Window 10 S operating system, which restricts usage of software. The Windows S doesn’t allow users to install apps from anywhere but the Windows Store. The Windows S version is a stripped-down version of the regular Windows 10 operating system and is optimised to take less time to boot up and provide better battery life.

The company claims that Miix 630 can provide 20 hours of battery life while playing locally saved videos at 150 nits brightness. The Lenovo Mixx 630 will be available sometime between April and June this year, with pricing starting at $799.

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You Can Now Buy iKsee Smartphone, Tablet Stand By Shelling Out Just $4.55 On Amazon

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Vinay Patel

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Jan 10, 2018

Holding your mobile phone up for a long time can be burdensome, especially when it interferes with more important tasks such as watching your favorite movie or program. But fret not! The iKsee smartphone table stand is here to help you.

The dual foldable smartphone table stand boasts enhanced adjustability and can be swiveled up and down effortlessly to give you an apt viewing angle. The adjustable cell phone stand is housed in an aluminum body and it adopts CNC technology that’s similar to what Macbook uses.

The black-tinted iKsee smartphone table stand is currently up for grabs on Amazon for $12.99. But if you’re not willing to shell out too much money to get your hands on this useful device that helps you play games, use Facetime, or watch YouTube while charging, we got good news for you.

You can use coupon code ‘XJRH28W8‘ at the time of checking out to buy iKsee smartphone table stand for just $4.55. This is a considerable 65% reduction in the device’s original asking price. Click here to take advantage of the promo before it comes to an end.

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[GIVEAWAY] Microwear H5 is a feature-packed smartwatch on a budget!

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Linus

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Jan 9, 2018

We enter 2018 and the market of smartwatches will be pretty crowded. Microwear has made quite a few smartwatches over the time and the H5 is one of the latest models. It packs a ton of features for a promotional price of just $89.99!

As most of the Microwear smartwatches, the H5 is packed with features. It packs a Mediatek MT7637 chipset that is still used in quite a few budget smartphones. Speaking of phones, this watch supports 4G networking since it has a dedicated SIM card slot for calls, Internet browsing and so on.

In addition, the watch sports some other cool features like GPS, 5MP camera, 8GB of internal storage, Wifi, heart rate sensor and so on. Android 6.0 is running the show.

Furthermore, the H5 has a 1.54″ touchscreen display.

We think that Microwear H5 packs ton of features for a promotional price of just $89.99 and we do recommend you to check it out.

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Sony Announces AirPods-Like Headphones And New Bluetooth Speakers At CES 2018

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 9, 2018

Sony has just taken advantage of one of the most important trade shows of the year, CES 2018, to launch a series of new and innovative accessories. The Japanese company has managed to unveil several headphones, one of which has an AirPods-like design without cables. We are talking about the WF-SP700N wireless headphones which are equipped with an advanced noise-canceling technology. Besides this, they also are splash-proof headphones with the IPX4 certification. The battery of these headphones can last three hours with a single charge and they come in a “one-touch open” case similar to the ones of Apple AirPods and Samsung Gear IconX. This case can charge the battery and provide up to nine hours of battery life.

Sony has also launched the WI-SP600N headphones for sports. They have an “around-the-neck” design and they are equipped with noise cancellation technology and the IPX4 certification for water-resistance as well. This pair of headphones offers a longer battery life: up to nine hours of music playback. There’s one more, the new MDR-1AM2, which are over-ear headphones with a 40mm HD driver and up to 100 kHz frequencies. The headphones have a Fibonacci-patterned grill and a silver-coated OFC to provide high-frequency ranges and a low transmission signal loss.

Together with the headphones, Sony has also showcased a new series of Bluetooth speakers at CES 2018: the model names are SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31 and SRS-XB21. Each of them has the Extra Bass technology and a Live Sound mode which has been implemented to provide a 3D audio experience with deep bass frequencies. It is possible to pair these speakers with up to 100 other speakers which can reproduce the same music at the same time. The WF-SP700N will be launched with a price tag of $179.99, WF-SP600N will cost $149.99, MDR-1AM2 will go on sale at $299.99 and the prices for the three Bluetooth speakers are $249.99, $149.99 and $99.99 dollars.

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Razer’s Project Linda Turns Your Razer Phone Into A Computer

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 9, 2018

The Razer Phone is one of the top phones of 2017 even with its release in the final quarter of the year. At CES 2018, Razer has showcased a familiar technology that transforms your Razer Phone into a full laptop.

Called Project Linda, the technology is actually a laptop shell that becomes a full laptop once you dock your Razer Phone into the provided slot.

We have seen multiple versions of this technology in the last couple of years. There is the more recent Mirabook by Miraxess demoed last year, but still hasn’t gone on sale. There is also the much older Motorola DROID BIONIC Lapdock and Atrix Lapdock.

What these have in common is that they are laptop shells that allow you to connect your android phone for a PC like experience. This is the same road Razer’s Project Linda is following, it only just has better specs.

Project Linda Specs and Function

The device has a 13-inch QHD touch display with a similar design to the Razer Blade Stealth. It has Razer’s Chroma keyboard so you get the full customizable backlight experience. There are a few changes to the keyboard like the addition of Android navigation buttons and a Google Assistant key.

Where the trackpad should be is a large space for the Razer Phone to sit. Once it is docked, a USB-C connector plugs into the phone. Your apps are then displayed on the screen. You can decide to use the phone as a touchpad or as a second screen.

Although the device does use the phone’s processor and RAM, it has 200GB of storage for files and games. It also charges the Razer Phone when docked as it has a 53.6Wh battery. Sadly, the device doesn’t have its own speakers but makes use of that of the Razer Phone which is actually one of the best in the market.

The rest of the specs include a 720p webcam, a 3.5mm audio jack, a USB-A port, and a USB-C port.

Project Linda Price and Release Date

Project Linda is a prototype and there is no mention it getting released for sale anytiime soon.

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro Won’t Be Available In The US Through Carriers, Confirms Huawei

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Jeet

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Jan 9, 2018

Huawei’s flagship device — the Huawei Mate 10 Pro was gearing up to be available in the US through a partnership with network carrier AT&T. However, recently there were reports suggesting that the deal has failed.

Now, Huawei Technologies has confirmed that its deal with AT&T has fallen apart and said that the Mate 10 Pro won’t be available through US carriers. But the company has not revealed the reason behind the failure to reach an agreement.

The Information reported that AT&T was urged to drop the deal following a letter from the U.S. Senate and House Intelligence committees to the Federal Communications Commission raising concerns about Huawei’s plan to launch products through US carrier.

The Mate 10 Pro could have been the first flagship device from the company to be available through network operators in the US. With such deal, the China-based company, which ranks third in the world’s top smartphone vendors, was aiming to expand its smartphone business in the US.

Instead, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro will now be available in the United States through open channels in the market. It will be available through the authorized retailers and Huawei Store. In a statement, the company said:

We remain committed in this market now and in the future. U.S. customers need a better choice, and as a leader in technology and innovation, Huawei is prepared to fill this need.

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro features a 6-inch Full-HD+ display with 2160 x 1080 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by the company’s own Kirin 970 processor. The phone was launched in two variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage. There is no microSD card slot for expanding the storage capacity.

It has an IP67 rating and comes with Cat.18 LTE. It also comes with a pair of USB-C earphones and a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. As of the camera, there’s a dual-camera setup consisting 12MP RGB + 20MP monochrome sensors on the back with f/1.6 aperture and SUMMILUX-H lens along with 4-in-1 hybrid focus, hybrid zoom, and OIS. On the front, there’s an 8MP sensor with f/2.2 aperture.

It is fuelled by a 4,000mAh battery which Huawei claims has a 30 percent improvement over that of the Mate 9. There is also Superfast Charge, allowing users to charge the battery up to 58 percent in just 30 minutes.

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Vivo Reveals The First Phone With Synaptics’ In-Display Fingerprint Scanner At CES 2018

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Michele Ingelido

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Jan 9, 2018

Synaptics unveiled the first in-display fingerprint scanner late last year and the company also revealed that the first phone to sport the new technology would would be launched at CES 2018, in Las Vegas. And so it is: Vivo has just unveiled the first commercial phone in the world to feature a fingerprint scanner under the display. Unfortunately, the Chinese giant did not reveal the specs, the design and neither the name of its new phone, but we know for sure that the device is ready for mass production and it will be officially showcased soon.

According to the senior VP at Vivo (Alex Feng), the device will provide a more comfortable authentication experience and it will be officially announced early 2018. We might even see it at MWC 2018 that will be held in February. The in-display fingerprint technology unveiled by Synaptics only works with OLED displays, and indeed, the handset will feature an AMOLED display. The fingerprint scanner will be placed between the glass panel and the OLED panel: when the finger will touch the glass panel, the OLED panel will illuminate the finger and the small chip will process the beams of light emitted.

From what Synaptics has revealed, the new in-display fingerprint scanner that will be present on the Vivo phone will provide the same level of security as traditional fingerprint readers found on the actual smartphones in the market. On the other hand, the authentication process should be a bit slower. It is also worth mentioning that a fingerprint scanner cannot offer the same level of security of a well-made 3D facial recognition technology or iris scanner, which can recognize more unique elements in the face of the user.

So, do you prefer the comfort offered by an in-display fingerprint reader or the security of 3D facial recognition technologies?

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Hisense H10E & H9E Plus Smart TVs With Google Assistant Announced At CES

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Habeeb Onawole

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Jan 9, 2018

Hisense announced a bunch of smart TVs at the on-going CES in Las Vegas. Two of them, the Hisense H10E and Hisense H9E Plus, are its top models for the year and they both come with Google Assistant.

Hisense had earlier revealed that some of its smart TVs for 2018 will have Amazon’s Alexa built-in. So it was a surprise when it unveiled its top end models and they were shown to also have Google Assistant support. The remote of the two models also have a dedicated button for Google Assistant unlike Alexa.

The Hisense H10E is the most premium model with a 75” screen. It is the successor to 2017’s H10D model and brings a number of upgrades. The screen is brighter at 2200 nits compared to last year’s model with 1000 nits. Hisense’ custom OS has also been replaced with Android TV. It also has Dolby Vision HDR.

The Hisense H9E Plus comes in 55” and 65” sizes. It has Android TV, Dolby Vision, and also comes with both AI assistants.

Hisense has not announced the prices and release date of both models.

Apart from those two, there is the Hisense H9E, H8E, and H6E models too. The H9E and H8E both have Amazon Alexa but run Hisense’s custom OS. The H6E on the other hand lacks support for any assistant. Price and release dates have also not been announced for all three.

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