With CES 2020 having just concluded, many companies have come forward pushing prospects for future cooperation and exchanges with Chinese companies very soon. Qualcomm President Cristiano Amon claims he is “super excited” about Qualcomm’s business in China. The company hopes to continue their successful partnerships with Chinese companies like Xiaomi, OPPO, OnePlus and vivo.

“We are not backing down on our China cooperation. We’re increasing our cooperation in resources towards or partnerships in China in the 5G transition,” claimed Amon. This partnership, according to Amon, allows Chinese partners to not only grow in domestic consumption, but also expand outside China, making it very mutually beneficial for both parties involved.

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Josh Cross, founder and CEO of American power and tracking technology company Elios, told Xinhua the company’s cooperation with China dates back to 2015. Elios’ software design is done in the United States and the hardware part is done in China. Currently it is cooperating with three Chinese companies in GPS products, power, and sourcing, Cross said.

China has very good infrastructure, years of experience and high efficiency, he said. Elios also expects to cooperate with more Chinese partners in the near future. Ford Motor also plans to step up its business in China. The company’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV, will be on show in the Chinese market in April this year, and be available in the Chinese market next year, according to the company.

“Ford plans to further enhance cooperation with China in the five years to come, explore local strategic partners for joint innovation,” she said. Some tech companies value China’s huge market, manufacturing and labor costs, while some others value China’s innovation technologies, and its geological location which can be considered as a logistics hub towards southeast Asian countries.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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Sharp‘s Dynabook series of laptops have just received a new entry in its lineup. It is a 13 inch laptop which is one of the lightest PC currently available. The notebook is dubbed the Portégé X30L-G and arrives with notable specs in a very light package. It was revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show of 2020 (CES 2020)

Portégé X30L-G

Sharp Dynabook lineup (formerly Toshiba’s) have made an entry in the notebook market with a light and portable laptop that doesn’t compromise on performance. One of the notable aspects of the device is its processor and weight, which is the 10th Generation Intel Core Processor in a 1.9 pounds (860 grams) form factor. Notably, Sharp’s latest Dynabook laptop achieved its featherweight feature since it was manufactured using a light magnesium alloy (avoiding the heavier aluminum).

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Despite its incredibly lightweight, the laptop still features a U-series processor (low power consuming chips from Intel), an IGZO display with a maximum brightness of 470 nits, WiFi 6 and a generous offering of ports; including one USB Type C, two USB Type A, an Ethernet port and an HDMI. Additionally, Sharp Dynabook Portégé X30L-G also arrives with a military grade dust and drop resistance and a battery life ranging around 14.5 hours on a full charge.

Price and Availability

Due to its unique and extreme light weight design, people interested in buying Sharp Dynabook Portégé X30L-G have to shell out 1,600 US Dollars (roughly 11,000 Yuan). The laptop will be available for purchase sometime in February 2020.

For more coverage on CES 2020 launches and event, click here.

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While CES 2020 has been an absolute hotbed for interesting new tech these past few days, it seems Samsung has something that they don’t want to reveal to the public just yet. According to Korean media reports, Samsung had a private booth at the expo and invited a few officials to demonstrate a secret prototype sliding notebook.

Unfortunately, it seems images were not allowed, so all we have to go off of are claims by people who were invited to the booth. From what we can gather, the product revealed was a 13.3-inch notebook, but sliding the display to the right apparently makes it twice as big. We’ve seen a patent by the company that seems to lineup with this, though no specifics.

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Reception seems to be very positive. According to people who officially got to witness and experience the device, it’s a very innovative change to the standard laptop form factor. We heard previous rumors that Samsung were going to show off a sliding smartphone, but we definitely didn’t expect them to one up the idea with a brand new concept device instead.

Samsung has done surprise launches at CES before to gauge interest like with the Galaxy Fold, but this is the first time they’ve really done something so secretive like this. It’s also not all that surprising as to why they’re doing like this. This is a brand new concept, and though the idea is simple enough to imagine, it’s understandable that Samsung wouldn’t want to reveal their method or design in fear of copycats.

What’s going to be interesting from this point on is how exactly this tech pans out. We can probably expect to see the device go official soon enough, especially since it already sounds like it’s passable for a final product. We’ll be keeping tabs on any updates regarding Samsung’s secret sliding notebook, so stay tuned on Gizmochina as the story develops.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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The two popular versions of Bluetooth are – Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) and Bluetooth Classic. The former uses less power consumption, as much as 100x lower than Bluetooth Classic which is why it is the mode of connection for a number of IoT products, fitness trackers, and beacons. Bluetooth Classic, on the other hand, uses more power and has a higher throughput which is why it is used for streaming audio. At CES 2020, Bluetooth SIG announced LE Audio which will allow for audio streaming over Low Energy.

You may be concerned about quality taking a hit since Bluetooth Low Energy has a low throughput. It has been reported that LE Audio will use a new compression algorithm called LC3 (Low Complexity Communication Codec) that will keep the audio quality at the same high level you get when using Bluetooth Classic. The main advantage LE Audio brings is the increase in playtime which can be nearly double.

Extensive listening tests have shown than LC3 will provide improvements in audio quality over the SBC codec included with Classic Audio, even at a 50% lower bit rate.

– Manfred LUtZKY, Head of Audio for communications at Fraunhofer IIS

For products where an increase in battery life is not the focus, they can become smaller since the battery size can be reduced.

Low Energy Audio will also support hearing aids; allow for the transmission of multiple and independent audio streams from one device to one or more devices with benefits such as smoother switching between devices and better stereo experience, and support broadcast audio for audio sharing which will allow you to broadcast one or more streams to an unlimited number of devices.

Audio sharing can be personal or location-based. Personal is when you share what you are listening to on your smartphone with those around you. In the case of location-based audio sharing, which is even more interesting, you can select the audio being broadcast by silent TVs in a public place. Location-based audio sharing can also be used in places such as airports, cinemas, theaters, or lecture halls to help visitors with hearing loss or to provide audio in several languages.

The Bluetooth SIG says the specifications for Bluetooth LE Audio will be released in the first half of the year. We should expect the technology to start appearing in devices after then.

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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Smart shoes are not new as we have seen a couple from some manufacturers. However, this one from ASICS is quite different. This is not designed to just count your steps but to actually help you run better and save you energy.

At the on-going CES 2020, ASICS’ Energy Research Lab unveiled a working prototype of its smart running shoes. The smart shoe is actually a pair of its new EVORIDE running shoes with an ORPHE TRACK sensor embedded inside it. The sensor was developed in partnership with Japan’s no new folk studio Inc. (nnf).

The ORPHE TRACK sensor will track a number of features including kick strength and stability and provide real-time feedback and suggestions to help you run better.

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The EVORIDE itself is a new pair of running shoes from ASICS. It is its lightest and most affordable energy-saving running shoes to date. ASICS says the EVORIDE is built around its GUIDESOLE technology that is designed to reduce movement in the lower leg to help runners “save energy” and “run more efficiently”.

The new EVORIDE running shoes will be available for sale globally starting February 7, while the smart running shoes will launch later this year. While the images above show the ORPHE TRACK sensor inside the new EVORIDE shoes, the look of the final product is still unknown.

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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CES 2020 is ongoing and after just two days a lot of companies launched several innovative products that may revolutionize the world of technology. We saw interesting launches from important hi-tech brands but also from startups and emerging companies. There are so many interesting products that we decided to make a selection of the 10 coolest products announced at CES 2020. We think that if you are a tech-addicted you should absolutely know these new and innovative products we are going to list. If you know other innovative products launched at Consumer Electronics Show, please share the info with us by using the comment box below the post.

The 10 coolest products of CES 2020

First 5G notebooks: Dell, HP, and Lenovo

For over a year we have been talking about 5G smartphones; now it is time to start talking about 5G notebooks. Dell, HP, and Lenovo showcased their first laptops with 5G connectivity at CES 2020. To be honest, Dell already unveiled the first 5G laptop a few days ago, but at CES 2020 it announced its 2 in 1 version. HP announced the Elite Dragonfly G2, while Lenovo came up with the Yoga 5G 2 in 1. The laptops support 5G connectivity thanks to Qualcomm’s modem and they all run Windows 10.

OnePlus Concept One

OnePlus attended CES 2020 with a concept phone: the OnePlus Concept One. Its key feature is the invisible camera technology. The concept model is a smartphone with a leather rear in the iconic Papaya Orange color of McLaren and invisible triple cameras on the backside. The cameras are placed underneath an electrochromic glass which can change from opaque to transparent making the cameras effectively invisible while not used. The company said that it takes 0.7 seconds for the glass to transition from transparent to opaque or vice versa. The glass is also able to become semi-transparent so that the user can shoot better photos in very bright sunlight. The panel includes two 0.1 mm glass panels and organic material for a thickness of just 0.35 mm. OnePlus Concept One will probably never hit the shelves, but we might see this technology on board of the OnePlus 8 series.

You can learn more about OnePlus Concept One by clicking here.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite (and S10 Lite)

Samsung showcased its new Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite at CES 2020. The two devices which will hit the shelves in Q1 2020 are the first Lite variants of Samsung’s flagship lineups. The Galaxy Note 10 Lite is the first “affordable” Note device and it provides all the innovative and unique features of the S Pen for a listing price of just €599. Despite being Lite variants, these devices still come bundled with high-end specifications, including Exynos 9810 and Snapdragon 855 chipsets, as well as great camera departments including a new optical stabilization technology.

You can learn more about Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite by clicking here.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold

Lenovo unveiled the world’s first foldable laptop (with a foldable display) at CES 2020 and it is not a concept anymore. Its name is ThinkPad X1 Fold and it will be available to purchase this year. The laptop is equipped with a Plastic OLED display boasting a 4:3 aspect ratio, a 13.3-inch diagonal and a 2K resolution. The laptop weighs just 999 grams but it includes a good 55 Wh battery lasting 11 hours on a single charge, according to Lenovo. It is fueled by a next gen Intel Core CPU paired with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 1 TB of internal storage (SSD), it includes a SIM card slot and two USB Type-C ports. The laptop may include a 5G modem.

Samsung NEON technology

Samsung NEON is not a hardware product but it is a new technology. It is a technology able to give a body and a face to chatbots. It creates avatars able to interact with real people for a series of tasks to be accomplished. The software managing the avatars is able to generate new expressions, movements, and dialogues in real time, automatically, in just a few milliseconds. This will make the virtual avatar extremely realistic.

You can learn more about Samsung NEON technology by clicking here.

Samsung Ballie

Coming to the IoT sector, Samsung unveiled Ballie: a small rotating robot that is able to recognize people around it thanks to AI and control smart home appliances. But it can do a lot more: it is even able to follow us wherever we go and find solutions or call us in case of issues. The official video shows the robot solving problems and helping the user in a very smart way: you can check it below.

Sony VISION-S concept car

A lot of people expected Sony to unveil the PS5 at CES 2020, but it did not happen (the company only unveiled the new PS5 logo). Instead, Sony came up with a concept car: the Vision-S. It is Sony’s first electric car and it was built by the company’s AI and robotics team. The car features 33 sensors able to detect people and other vehicles inside and outside the car in order to provide driving support.

You can learn more about Sony Vision-S concept car by clicking here.

Samsung The Wall MicroLED TV

Yes, again Samsung. It is one of the companies that announced the highest number of innovative products at CES 2020. The nth one is the new The Wall TV: one of the biggest TVs ever made. It comes with a MicroLED panel measuring whopping 292 inches (over 7.4 meters), but there is also a 150-inch version with 8K resolution. The MicroLED panel provides perfect black levels and high brightness for a quality that is potentially better than OLED without the risk of burn-in.

Ninebot Segway S-Pod

Ninebot reinvented the world of micro-mobility by announcing an electric chair that can reach up to 38 km/h (24 miles per hour) at CES 2020: the Segway S-Pod. The sedan chair has a joystick to control the velocity and direction of the travel, but it can also be controlled remotely through a tablet.

You can learn more about Ninebot Segway S-Pod by clicking here.

Dell concept PCs

Besides its first 5G laptop, Dell also showcased three concept PCs at CES 2020. The first is named Concept UFO and it is a modular PC with the form factor of the Nintendo Switch. It features two removable controllers and it can be used both as a laptop and a desktop computer. The second concept is called Concept Duet and it is a dual-screen PC with two 13.4-inch displays. Last but not least Concept ORI, a PC with a foldable display just like Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold, boasting a 13-inch monitor while unfolded.

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The Amazfit Bip is one of Huami’s most popular smartwatches and now it has gotten a successor called the Amazfit Bip S. Announced at CES 2020, the smartwatch improves upon its predecessor with better connectivity and new features.

Design

Don’t fix what is not broken, right? The Amazfit Bip S keeps the square display of the original. It is still a 1.28-inch TFT transflective color display with a 176 x 176 resolution and a 64 RGB color gamut. And the straps are still 20mm. However, there are some changes.

Huami says the polycarbonate body uses a two-tone technology that allows for fusing two different shades of the polycarbonate material. The bands are also self-cleaning thanks to the cleaning wristband manufacturing process developed by Huami. The wristband uses molecular lattice technology to ensure that the bands are soft, dry and resistant to dirt. Huami said this cleaning process is only available on the White Rock, Red Orange, and Warm Pink color variants as they use silicone straps. The Carbon Black variant has skin-friendly TPU straps that do not require it.

Specifications and Features

One of the biggest upgrades the Amazfit Bip S brings is its Sports Modes. It now supports 10 sports modes, more than double that of the original. Along with indoor and outdoor running, cycling, and indoor and outdoor walking, it can also track elliptical training, free training, yoga, and indoor and outdoor swimming. The watch can measure stroke rate, stroke times, and SWOLF index. It will also measure your speed and alert you when your heart rate is higher than normal.

There is a 28nm Sony GPS chip inside the watch which brings better positioning and an improvement in power consumption.

The Amazfit Bip S has 24-hour heart rate monitoring which includes resting heart rate and heart rate intervals. Huami says the new BioTracker PPG heart rate sensor’s sensing area is now 3 times larger; has an LED luminous intensity 7 times more; has its accuracy improved to 98%, and uses 1/5 of the power consumption of the previous generation.

The watch has Huami’s PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence) Assesment System which helps you measure the impact of your physical activity on your heart. There is also support for music control, weather forecast, alarm clock, world clock, call notification (reject or silence), message notifications and more.

Inside the watch is a 190mAh (200mAh typical) battery which will last 40 days on a single charge and up to 90 days in standby. With GPS turned on, you will get 22 hours of use. The smartwatch takes 2.5 hours to charge via its clip-on pogo pin charger. It has Bluetooth 5.0/LE, a 3-axis acceleration sensor, a 3-axis geomagnetic sensor, and a waterproof rating of 5 ATM.

The Amazfit Bip S weighs 31 grams with the straps and 19 grams without the strap. Its dimensions are given as 42 x 35.3 x 11.4 millimeters. The watch is compatible with devices running Android 5.0 and up and iOS 10.0 and up.

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Price and Availability

Huami says the Amazfit Bip S will sell for $70 and will go on sale next month.

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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Xiaomi‘s ecological chain company Segway-Ninebot recently announced it would hold an unveiling event at CES 2020. The Chinese mobility giant is expected to launch its latest range of electric motor scooters and mopeds for the global market. The company has now taken the wraps off the Segway S-Pod, an egg-shaped two-wheeler meant to let people sit while they effortlessly cruise around campuses, theme parks, airports, and maybe even cities.

Segway also says the S-Pod was inspired by the gyrosphere from Jurassic World. The device is fired up by the same gyroscopic self-balancing technology used on the traditional Segway. But in this case, you won’t have to lead forward clutching a handlebar to drive it. Instead, it comes with a little joystick on the right side of the seat.

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Segway says its self-balancing technology will ensure the chair stays level despite having just two wheels.  The two-wheel setup will allow for quick changes in the direction even it is not moving. The self-balancing vehicle also comes with a third small wheel on the underside of the chair which is likely to move it around when it is switched off.

One interesting part is that the S-Pod can hit a freaking 24 miles per hour top speed which looks unrealistic to use in its present form. The S-Pod is expected to debut in the third quarter of 2020 while it will go on sale in 2021. The company is yet to reveal the sale price.

You can find more CES 2020 coverage from here.

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Mobvoi, the maker of the TicWatch line of smartwatches and TicPods Free, has announced two new wireless earbuds – the TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro – at CES 2020. The wireless earbuds come more than a year after the launch of the Ticpods Free.

The TicPods 2 and Ticpods 2 Pro have been redesigned and you notice that first with the case. It is now 42% smaller than that of the original. Another addition is the support for USB-C charging but only with a USB-A to USB-C cable as Type-C to Type-C will not work. There is no wireless charging support.

The earbuds have ditched the silicone tips for an open-fit design. This may be good news for some and bad news for others. They are also lighter, have an IPX4 rating, support AAC codec for iPhones and APTX, AAC, and SBC for Android devices.

The TicPods 2 and TicPods 2 Pro have a 13mm diameter moving coil and use a combination of PET and compound membrane film to capture high-frequency details.

So what are the differences between the standard and the Pro version?

TicPods 2 Pro

Mobvoi has added two new main features that distinguish the Pro from the standard version and they are TicHear and TicMotion.

TicHear allows you to control the earbuds with just your voice without the need for a wake-up word. The earbuds support the following Quick Commands as Mobvoi calls them – Play music, Pause music, Previous song, Next song, Pick up, and Hang up. You also get the option to say Hey Google, Hey Siri, or Hey Tico. Tico is Mobvoi’s own native smart assistant.

TicMotion allows you to use head gestures to control the Ticpods 2 Pro earbuds. You can nod twice to pick up a call or shake your head twice to refuse a call thanks to its built-in accelerometer and gyroscope.

The TicPods 2 Pro weighs 4.4 grams, has dual-mic noise cancelation, 4-hour battery life (20 hours with the charging case), fast charging, Qualcomm aptX audio, touch controls, in-ear detection, and Bluetooth 5.0. It also features Qualcomm’s QCC5121 audio chip which provides 4x improvement in performance over the previous generation and also provides a smoother connection.

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The earbuds are available in Navy, Ice, and Blossom. Mobvoi has put a price tag of $139 on them and can be pre-ordered on Mobvoi’s official website and on Amazon. You are also eligible for a 10% discount if you pre-order before the January 15 release date.

TicPods 2

The TicPods 2 doesn’t have TicHear and TicMotion but you still get touch controls and you have to long-press to activate Hey Google or Hey Siri. It doesn’t have support for “Hey Tico”.

It weighs lesser than the pro version at 4.2 grams, has single-mic noise cancellation and in-ear detection. It also has a 4-hour battery life which goes up to 23 hours with the charging case. Just like the Ticpods 2 Pro, a 5-minute charge will result in 1 hour of playtime. The TicPods 2 has a Qualcomm QCC3026 chip inside and connects via Bluetooth 5.0 too.

The TicPods 2 will sell for $99 and will be available in Navy, Ice, and Blossom. Availability is the same as that of the Pro version stated above.

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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Historically, smartphones have always arrived with a warranty and by its extension even repair services. So what sets this particular handset apart from the rest in the after-sales regard. Well, this crowdfunded device arrives with a lengthy 4 years of warranty on top of which, repair services rates are relatively affordable as well.

The smartphone in question is the Teracube One which is set to start shipping later this month (January 2020). The smartphone is being crowdfunded and has surpassed its initial Kickstarted program goal of $25,000. According to the disclosed figure, the company raised a large sum of $125,000, which is five times the original goal. Keep in mind, the figure may not seem large in an industry dominated by multi-billion dollar corporations, but makes a large difference for a brand new company sourcing investment through crowdfunding.

The Teracube One with its 4-year warranty (granted one must cover the shipping costs if they live outside of the US) is also being well received for its repair rates. The team behind the smartphone offers a flat $39 repairs for accidental damages. The meager sum allows one to repair their screens and water related damages.

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Notably, Teracube has stated that it will even offer free battery replacements throughout the four year warranty period (if reasonable degradation is found in the battery). Even after your device is out of warranty period, it will only cost $39 for a new battery. Furthermore, the Terecube team is also planning to update its Android smartphone with up to 3 years of major OS updates in addition to security updates.

For those interested, the Terecube One is a budget smartphone features a MediaTek Helio P60 SoC. It is powered by a 3,300mAh battery and is equipped with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. In terms of photography, the Terecube One sports a 12MP+5MP dual camera setup with an 8MP selfie shooter at the front. The smartphone also supports NFC and houses a 3.5mm headphone jack. The phone starts shipping later this month and carries a $349 price tag.

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Samsung‘s been using their flexible displays for many different devices lately. They’ve had the infamous Samsung Galaxy Fold, and the sequel to that device is coming soon as well, So, what’s next on the list for Samsung? Apparently it’s sliding phones according to reports.

We’ve heard Korean media report that Samsung has set up a private booth over at CES 2020 to showcase its concept slideable display phone to potential customers. If this is true, it’s fully possible the company might showcase a device like this at said booth. It’s not a stretch, and it would be an impressive showcase of the company’s engineering prowess. The question is, what exactly would these devices look like?

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These sliding phone patents (courtesy of LetsGoDigital) show us a few Samsung sliding phone concepts for two devices, one extremely long, and another that’s wider. They’re fairly unconventional, but it’s possible the company can find some practical use for it. What’s interesting about these however is that we might be able to see them very soon.

Samsung has done this before  with foldable phones the last few CES expos to gauge acceptance, and those actually materialized, so the slide-out handset may be commercialized at some point, too. It’d be interesting to see if Samsung can push out their first sliding device before competitors like Xiaomi and LG come out with theirs.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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While e-ink displays on smartphones have been on the rise for the past few years, no company has really pushed the tech forward until now. Hisense, known for their TVs, have launched a smartphone with a color e-ink display at CES 2020. This is the first instance of a coloured e-ink display on a smartphone that we’ve ever seen, and it’s a fresh push forward.

According to Hisense, the production process of e-ink displays for smartphones has matured to the point that even these coloured e-ink displays can be mass produced. They also claim these new displays feature better refresh rates than previous e-ink phones, and that they’re also more vivid if that weren’t already obvious enough.

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Last year we saw Hisense release an e-ink smartphone called the A5, but that one followed its contemporaries with a black and white e-ink display. Now that we have this coloured e-ink display, the technology has just become a lot more viable for most users. If this follows the A5’s concept, then it’ll probably end up being a mid-range device too.

The first E Ink enabled smartphone came out in 2012. This was the original YotaPhone and it featured a full color display on the main screen and an e Ink one on the back. In 2013 Onyx developed their own smartphone, which only had a single E Ink screen. The reception was lukewarm, primarily because it wasn’t really marketed in North America. Now with this recent development, we’re looking forward to seeing how this trend turns out.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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Huami, a wearable devices making company from China and fitness startup Studio have partnered to launch a connected treadmill. During Huami’s keynote at CES 2020, the company announced its new Amazfit HomeStudio treadmill.

The first thing you’ll notice on the Amazfit HomeStudio is the lack of traditional front panel/dashboard. Instead of that, the user can control the device using smartphone which the content is delivered to a separate, vertically-oriented 43-inch HD screen that the companies are calling the Glass.

The Glass is a giant phone-like device that seems like a smart mirror. It also includes a camera that can analyze the user’s movements with computer vision. For those who are worried about the privacy issue, there’s a slide piece that can cover the camera sensor.

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The company has introduced two models of the device — a premium model that uses slat belt technology and can reach speeds of up to 12mph. Then there’s AirRun, which a foldable version that reaches a top speed of 9 mph.

It also offers classes through the glass, enabling users to access a library of 1,000 classes across a wide variety of exercises. Also, not all the exercises are treadmill-based as it offers options to participate in yoga, sculpt and stretching classes on the floor.

Basically, Amazfit HomeStudio combines Studio’s content with Huami’s hardware expertise, and it integrates with Huami devices and other wearables to track heart rate. While treadmill is best for running, the Glass also offers several interesting classes.

Huami has said that the pricing details and availability information for the Amazfit HomeStudio will be revealed soon. While it has not revealed the pricing details, it said that the price “will delight US customers.”

You can find more CES 2020 coverage here.

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As expected, at its CES 2020 event, Amazfit launched its heavily teased Amazfit T-Rex smartwatch. The rugged smart wearable device has passed 12 regulations of the military-standard (MIL-STD-810G) quality test and can withstand extreme heat and cold, is resistant against corrosion, moisture resistance and has a durable body.

The Amazfit T-Rex also comes with heat resistance of 70℃, resistance to severe cold of minus 40℃, has passed 240-hour damp heat test, and 96-hour acid-alkali test.

Coming to the specifications, the smartwatch features a 1.3-inch AMOLED screen with an “always on display” function. It offers 360 x 360 pixels screen resolution and is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top.

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Along with the optical heart rate monitor (PPG), the device also comes with 3-Axis Acceleration Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, and Ambient Light Sensor. For connectivity, it comes with Bluetooth 5.0 LE and GPS + GLONASS and is compatible with Android 5.0 devices or later and iOS 10.0 or later.

The smartwatch features 14 sports modes, has 5ATM water resistant design, is equipped with BioTracker PPG optical sensor for all-day heart rate monitoring and provides rapid heart rate alerts. The device is powered by a 390mAh battery which is claimed to offer up to 20 days of battery life on a single charge.

The Amazfit T-Rex comes in five color options — Black, Ash, Camouflage, Green, and Khakhi, and is priced at $139.99. The company has revealed that it will go on sale in the United States from this month. The device is priced at 799 yuan (approximately $115) and is already available for purchase in China.

You can find more CES2020 coverage here.

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One of the famous statements in the Star Wars universe is Obi-Wan Kenobi’s “These aren’t the droids you are looking for.”. For the Samsung Ballie showcased at CES 2020, this is definitely the droid you are looking for.

Samsung Ballie is a spherical robot that reminds us of BB8, the Star Wars droid. Samsung says Ballie is a companion robot that is designed to provide personalized care. It is able to understand you and detect your needs to provide personalized care thanks to its On-Device AI capabilities.

The spherical robot is able to move around, and with the camera on its face, it can track and detect an individual, thereby providing personalized care. Below is a demo video showing what Ballie will be able to do in the future.

There is still a lot of work to be done before Ballie makes it to our homes, and that is if Samsung is able to solve the challenges it encounters. However, it is interesting to see the power of AI get pushed further.

Ballie is still under development but we are sure it is the droid we are looking for.

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Coolpad used to be one of China’s top phone manufacturer before but has now been overtaken by other brands. However, the phone maker still churns out affordable phones that are pretty popular and sold unlocked in the USA. Now it is ready to jump on the 5G train and has announced the Coolpad Legacy 5G at CES 2020, an upper mid-range phone with a price tag under $400.

Coolpad Legacy 5G Design and Specifications

The Coolpad Legacy 5G has a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It is an IPS LCD display but has support for HDR10. The back seems to be covered in glass with a feather-like design underneath.

There are two rear cameras and they are arranged vertically along with the LED flash and an oval-shaped fingerprint scanner. The area occupied by the whole setup has a different design from the rest of the back. The phone gives us some Reno vibes but with the manufacturer’s name visibly written, you won’t mistake it for an OPPO phone.

There is a Snapdragon 765 inside the phone and it is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. A MicroSD card slot will allow you to add up to an extra 128GB of storage. The primary rear camera is a 48MP sensor and there is an 8MP ultrawide angle camera alongside. The selfie camera is a 16MP sensor.

The Coolpad Legacy 5G only has one SIM slot, it also lacks NFC but what it has going for it is support for sub-6GHz 5G networks which are more reliable and have better range than 5G networks that use mmWave frequency. This info is particularly useful for those in the U.S.

The phone will run Android 10 out of the box with monthly security updates but no promise of a major OS upgrade. It packs a 4000mAh battery and has support for Quick Charge 3.0 via a USB Type-C port. The port is at the bottom and flanked on the left by a microphone and on the right by the speaker grille. The Legacy 5G also has an audio jack at the top and speakers tuned by THX.

Coolpad Legacy 5G Price and Availability

The exact price tag has not been revealed but it has been reported that it will sell for under $400 when it goes on sale in Q2 2020. Interested buyers will be able to purchase it on Amazon or on Coolpad’s US website.

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When the science fiction film Avatar (2009) was released, it rattled the box office grossing several millions of dollars in revenue. The characters portrayed in the movie was thought to be unrealistic science-fictional characters. But in recent times, several human-looking AI characters have made the rounds. The latest is from Samsung which is set to unveil an “artificial human” under Project NEON.

The project NEON has been the subject of several teasers from the Korean giant and was expected to be unveiled at CES 2020. Thee won’t be any disappointment as a tweet from the project’s lead and some leaked trailer videos have confirmed the existence of Neon and how awesome it is going to be.

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Flying to CES tomorrow, and the code is finally working  Ready to demo CORE R3. It can now autonomously create new expressions, new movements, new dialog (even in Hindi), completely different from the original captured data. pic.twitter.com/EPAJJrLyjd

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Project Neon’s lead engineer, computer-human interaction researcher Pranav Mistry tweeted an image which should be one of the project’s avatars. He also disclosed that the tech giants “Core R3” technology can now “autonomously create new expressions, new movements, new dialog (even in Hindi), completely different from the original captured data.” The technology will be demoed tomorrow at CES and we just can’t wait to see how it goes.

Furthermore, unlisted videos taken from the source code on Project Neon’s homepage revealed even more of these same human figures. The videos were originally posted on Reddit, but have now been taken down but you can check them out on the YouTube video below. The avatars look extremely real and not like computer-generated graphics.

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TCL, the multinational consumer electronics brand, isn’t exactly a very popular name in the smartphone industry. Rather, the company has only started pushing its own branded devices last year in certain European regions. Now, the company has teased the existence of two more smartphones for its future lineup, with one being a foldable phone and other a 5G handset at CES 2020.

The smartphones TCL has been pushing for in Europe, follow a strategy that offers cutting edge technology. Hence, the upcoming devices will also fit right in with the currently available lineup. The company has been teasing the launch of a 5G handset and foldable phone since 2019 but now, a bit more information is finally available for the former. The TCL 10 5G will be the first 5G smartphone from the company.

TCL 10 5G

The device is expected to hit the markets in the US and Canada. It is also expected to be available in the Q2 of 2020. Notably, the TCL 10 5G smartphone is one of the three handsets that will be launched this year, with the pricing of the line starting at less than 500 US Dollars or roughly 3,469 Yuan. The budget pricing of the phone will be one of its most attractive aspects.

The recently revealed handset from TCL will be powered by Qualcomm’s 5G processors. Since the device is a mid range smartphone, it is expected to sport the Snapdragon 765G SoC, which is Qualcomm’s entry level 5G chipset.

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TCL Foldable Smartphone

Unfortunately, information regarding TCL’s foldable smartphone is still scarce. However, the company did share renders of the device at the press event. Notably, the renders are also listed under “Foldable Smartphone Concept” which doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence. In other words, the handset still seems far from an official release.

Looking at the images, the foldable smartphone bears a resemblance to the form factor of Samsung’s Galaxy Fold. Furthermore, the device appears to feature a vertically stacked quad camera setup on the rear. Since the device was first revealed in MWC 2019, it might be seen in the upcoming Mobile World Congress for the year 2020.

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HiSense today took the stage at CES to showcase a host of new television sets that the company will be releasing this year. The products displayed by the company includes a refresh of its projector/television hybrid laser TV and premium ULED TVs.

The company showcased HiSense L5 Laser TV which is a follow-up to the L10E launched in 2018. It retains the same form factor that teams a display screen with an ultra-short throw projector for precise image control.

However, the TV is now a bit dimmer than the previous model, at 2,600 lumens rather than the L10E’s 3,000 lumens. It runs a rather simpler Android TV smart platform and has a smaller color gamut. Coming to the markets in April with lower specs compared to the predecessor, it could be priced aggressively.

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Along with that, the company also showcased HiSense XD9G ULED TV which is making use of the company’s own Dual Cell panel. It fuses a 2K and 4K panel together for enhanced contrast, and boasts ‘rival contrast’ to OLED at a lower price. It is said to be available for purchase in late 2020.

Hisense’s H Series of ULEDs will also get some new models, with a H9G Quantum follow-up to the H9F, and an H8G successor to the H8F. These devices are slated to be available for purchase in April and March respectively.

Also, the company is set to launch H65G (4K) and H55G (2K) LCD sets later this year but has not specified any timeline. They are less advanced models with Android smart platforms and without ULED enhancements.

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At CES 2019, Lenovo has showcased what seemed like the “world’s first foldable PC.” It was a prototype laptop notebook that could fold into and resemble a book. Jump forward to today (7th December 2020), Lenovo has unveiled the same laptop at CES 2020 which is now ready for commercial markets and is dubbed as the ThinkPad X1 Fold.

Design

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold is the world’s first foldable PC and thus arrives with a body mainly consisting of the screen on the front side. It arrives with an additional wireless keyboard but users can use the laptop without it as well. On the rear, the laptop is bound in leather, which is a really premium touch, that slides back and forth as the hinge unfolds. Interestingly, the device can easily pass off as a regular leather bound book when folded.

Specifications

Unfortunately, Lenovo has yet to reveal the exact specification of the product, similar to last year. However, it has barely changed in its internal specifications from the prototype variant. Hence, it arrives with a 13.3 inch flexible OLED panel with aa resolution of 2048 x 1536 and a 4:3 ratio. The ThinkPad X1 Fold also features Microsoft’s Windows Hello-compatible camera on its bezel.

The display is provided by LG and is said to be a product of a 4 year long partnership between the South Korean electronics company and Lenovo. Notably, there are still concerns being raised about the durability of the device. The doubt is in the right place considering one of the first foldable devices to be launched ended up breaking very soon (Samsung Galaxy Fold comes to mind). Also, a slight crease can be noticed in the middle of the screen where it bends if one looks hard enough.

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Fold comes with Windows 10 Pro; thus, the company has to ship the device with its own solutions and optimizations for the foldable screen functionality. There is a version of Windows called Windows 10X which is expected to arrive later this year and bring Microsoft optimizations for the OS on dual display devices like the Surface Neo.

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Under the hood, the foldable laptop from Lenovo runs a special Intel chipset which has not been specified, although it is hinted at as “hybrid technology.” This new processor is apparently power efficient as well since the company claimed an 11 hour battery life on it. For memory, it is equipped with 8GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage.

Price and Availability

The ThinkPad X1 Fold from Lenovo is a new breed of laptops and hence arrives with a hefty price tag. It will have buyers shell out $2,499 or roughly about 17,370 Yuan. The PC will start its shipping in mid 2020 and will be an experiment to see how well such one of a kind devices are received by the global market.

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Protecting phones from malware and viruses is necessary in this current day and age, but it could carry another possible threat to its user – bacteria. While that may sound out of place, it’s actually quite true and Otterbox has upgraded its glass screen protectors with technology that protects users from the harmful microorganisms.

At CES, OtterBox has announced the world’s first glass screen protector for smartphones with integrated antimicrobial technology registered with the EPA. The new Amplify Glass screen protector offers protection against scratches and drops and germs and comes to Google and Samsung smartphones after first arriving for iPhone later this year.

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Otterbox CEO Jim Parke says, “Amplify Glass now features proprietary anti-microbial technology that suppresses the growth of several common stains and odor-causing bacteria to protect the surface of the screen protector.” So you will be able to put your face against your phone’s display when making a call without fear of random diseases we suppose.

It also allegedly protects the display on a phone up to five times better than rival screen protectors and keeps the screen on your phone from succumbing to drops, bumps and falls. OtterBox has not yet released information about the release or pricing, but shared that it will be arriving “soon” on OtterBox.com.

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The quest to play demanding AAA games on the go has long been a dream of PC makers. The closest we’ve come is the Nintendo Switch, which made console gaming portable in a way no previous handheld gaming device was ever really able to do. Companies like Razer have tried to replicate this in the PC market, but now Dell is taking a crack at it with the Alienware Concept UFO handheld at CES 2020.

Featured above, the new handheld is a full Windows PC, and is reportedly focused, unsurprisingly, on gaming. The Concept UFO packs an 8-inch screen and a 1900 x 1200 display into a portable form factor with detachable controllers. The device overall seems a bit chunkier than the Switch, which also appears to make the controller more ergonomic.

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Flip the Alienware Concept UFO over and you’ll see the rear of the display panel is made of more white aluminum with hexagonal, honeycombed-shaped vents — similar to what’s used on the cool the Area-51m. However, the panel also functions as a downward-folding kickstand revealing a black metallic back.

The device on the show floor uses an Intel 10th-gen Ice Lake processor and is powered by a 65-watt power brick. It plays F1 2019, World War Z, and Mortal Kombat 11 at decent frames, albeit at fairly low settings. Above the display, you’ll find the power and volume buttons, a USB-C port, and a headphone jack.

Now normally Nintendo, a company that’s extremely protective of its intellectual property, would try to prevent something like this from coming to market, but we feel that wouldn’t apply here. This is because it’s not really a Switch competitor. Alienware PCs are expensive, and you can expect this to be priced more like a gaming laptop than a portable console.

Unfortunately, it’s just a concept. Though the press got to go hands-on and the unit seemed to perform well, Dell (which owns Alienware) isn’t promising it’ll actually come to market. And though the company has working prototypes, it isn’t providing any specifications beyond the display and the fact it uses a 10th gen Intel processor.

You can find more CES2020 coverage from here.

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It wouldn’t be CES without a few pre-show surprises, and this year is no different. Perhaps more surprising than that is that this year there have been more Chromebooks than we expected. Lenovo has just announced its IdeaPad Duet Chromebook, a detachable laptop, and the IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook, a 2-in-1 laptop.

Let’s first take a look at the more unconventional and arguably exciting of the two, that being the Ideapad Duet. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet is a detachable Chromebook that comes with a keyboard base in the box. The 10.1-inch tablet has a FHD display, a single USB-C port, and runs on top of Google’s Chrome OS with “up to” eight years of updates.

The whole experience is powered by a MediaTek Helio P60T processor along with 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage on the top-tier model. There’s also a 7,180 mAh battery within, an 8 MP camera on the back, and a 2 MP camera on the front. Forgoing the standard Intel chipset allows the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook to hit a lower price point of $279.

Meanwhile, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook is a more traditional and neat looking 13.3-inch 2-in-1 with up to an Intel i5 processor, a water-resistant backlit keyboard, and a starting price of $360. There’s also support for styluses on the device, which is always nice to have.

The device is certified for Intel’s Project Athena innovation program. It is one of the only Chromebooks on the market that runs a 10th generation Intel processor. This is paired with 8GB of DDR4 RAM, and up to a 128 GB PCIe SSD. Lenovo claims the battery will last up to 10 hours. The Flex 5 Chromebook also supports WiFi 6 and charges via a USB-C port.

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Today at CES 2020, Sony unveiled a car. There were rumblings that Sony would be taking the wraps off or at the very least previewing the PlayStation 5 at CES, but instead the Japanese-based tech giant went and showed off something much, much bigger, unveiling an all-electric concept car dubbed the Sony Vision-S.

The Sony Vision-S concept vehicle features a total of 33 sensors and this includes CMOS and ToF sensors that are embedded inside the car itself. These sensors are designed to detect both people and objects within and outside the car, allowing for features like autonomous driving, 360 Reality Audio tech, and wide-screen displays.

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Instead of all that however, Sony says its real innovation is in fusing the data collected from all those things to produce cleaner data with fewer errors. Although it’s not widely known, Sony isn’t entire new to this game. Their CMOS sensors, like those used in its cameras, are already used in vehicles like the Toyota Corolla and Lexus NX.

Sony’s Vision-S continues its technology-focused theme in the cabin thanks to a set of large infotainment screens behind the headrests of both front seats as well as a panoramic touchscreen display stretching the width of the dashboard. There are also dedicated displays that provide a live view of what the wing-mounted cameras see in real-time.

According to the press account, Sony partnered with industry leaders to build this prototype, including Bosch, Continental, Genetex, Magna and Nvidia. “We believe that the evolution of mobility will also redefine cars as a new entertainment space,” said Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida.

Other than that, Sony remained pretty vague on any other details. Probably because, again, this thing isn’t actually going into production. Yes, you will never be available to drive the Sony Vision-S. Instead, it is designed to show how far and capable Sony is when it comes to pushing technology to its absolute limits.

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TCL may be pushing its own branded-phones but that isn’t to say it has abandoned the other brands it is a licensee. At CES 2020, four new Alcatel phones have been announced and three of them have familiar names.

The Alcatel 3L, Alcatel 1S, and Alcatel 1V all sound familiar and that is because phones with the same names were announced last year at MWC 2019 and IFA 2019. To avoid confusion, Alcatel has added “2020” as a suffix to their names.

Alongside these three, there is a new model called the Alcatel 1B.

Alcatel 3L (2020)

The 2020 edition of the Alcatel 3L has a new design. It still has a notch like last year’s model but it is a waterdrop notch and not the U-shaped type. It also has three rear cameras now and they are arranged vertically on the left side of the phone.

The display is 6.22-inches with an HD+ resolution and a 19:9 aspect ratio. Alcatel calls the screen Vast Display but the lower bezel is still pretty thick.

The phone has a textured Google Assistant button on the left side of the frame just below the SIM tray. It is powered by the Helio P22 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of expandable storage via a dedicated MicroSD card slot (32GB max.).

It has a 48MP f/1.8 primary rear camera with 4-in-1 big pixel technology paired with a 2MP f/2.4 macro camera and a 5MP ultrawide angle camera. The selfie camera is an 8MP sensor. The camera app has AI scene detection, HDR, night mode, beauty mode, portrait mode, and panorama mode.

The Alcatel 3L (2020) packs a 4000mAh battery that should last up to a day with moderate use on a single charge. The battery will take 2.5 hours to get fully charged. The phone also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, an audio jack, Bluetooth 5.0, and FM radio.

We are pleasantly surprised that Alcatel is shipping the phone with Android 10 out of the box. It will sell for $155/€139 and will be available later this quarter in different markets. Interested buyers will be able to purchase the Alcatel 3L in Chameleon Blue, Dark Chrome, and Agate Green.

Alcatel 1S (2020)

The Alcatel 1S also gets the triple rear camera treatment as well as the waterdrop-style notch. Actually, this is the same 6.22-inch HD+ Vast Display as that of the Alcatel 3V (2020). It also has a dedicated Google Assistant button.

The main rear camera is a 13MP f/1.8 camera and it is paired with a 2MP f/2.2 macro camera and a 5MP f/2.4 depth sensor. It also has AI scene detection, Face Beautification, HDR, and Night Mode. The selfie camera is a 5MP f/2.2 sensor with its own Night Mode.

The Alcatel 1S (2020) is powered by the MT6762D processor with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has a dedicated MicroSD card slot too (32GB Max.). There is a 4000mAh battery under the hood and a fingerprint scanner on the back too. It ships with Android 10.

The phone has a price tag of $110/€99 and will go on sale this quarter in Europe, LATAM, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa. The Alcatel 1S (2020) will be available in Agate Green and Power Gray.

Alcatel 1V (2020)

The Alcatel 1V (2020) has the same screen size and design as the Alcatel 1S (2020). It is designed to provide a firm grip when held and has a finish called Feather Design that is smudge-resistant. It is available in Prime Black and Pine Green.

The Alcatel 1V (2020) is powered by MediaTek’s MT6762D processor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It has a dedicated MicroSD card slot which surprisingly takes up to 128GB cards. You also get a Google Assistant hardware button.

There is a 13MP camera paired with a 5MP depth sensor on the back of the phone while the selfie camera is a 5MP sensor. The phone has a 4000mAh battery, a fingerprint scanner, face unlock, Bluetooth 5.0 and runs Android 10 out of the box.

The Alcatel 1V (2020) will be sold for $88/€79 and will go on sale later this quarter in select markets in Europe, Africa, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.

Alcatel 1B (2020)

The Alcatel 1B is the first phone in the world to launch with Android 10 (Go Edition). TCL/Alcatel deserves praise for shipping all its new phones with the latest version of Android.

The phone has a 5.5-inch HD+ display with thick bezels around the screen. Even though it is the cheapest of the lot, it also gets a dedicated Google Assistant button. It has a polycarbonate back that has what Alcatel calls Feather Design.

There is a Snapdragon 215 processor under the hood along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of expandable storage. There is a single 8MP f/2.0 camera on the back with HDR while the selfie camera is a 5MP f/2.2 camera. It also has a dedicated MicroSD card slot, Bluetooth 4.2, dual-SIM support (nano only) and an FM radio.

There is no fingerprint scanner but there is Face Key (face unlock) and it will be available via an OTA update. There is a 3000mAh battery inside the phone.

The Alcatel 1B will be sold for $66 and will go on sale this quarter. It will be available in Prime Black and Pine Green.

UP NEXT: TCL 10 Pro, TCL 10 5G and TCL 10L make an appearance at CES 2020

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When it comes to the mobile industry, TCL is known as the manufacturer behind Alcatel and BlackBerry phones since it got the license to make and sell phones using the two brand names. However, things began to change following the launch of the TCL Plex last year.

Last year’s TCL Plex marked the Chinese company’s first step in pushing its own branded phones to the market. This year, there will be more, starting with the TCL 10 Pro, the TCL 10 5G, and the TCL 10L. All three phones have been brought to CES 2020 ahead of their global release later.

TCL 10 Pro

The TCL 10 Pro is expected to be a flagship device, probably a flagship killer. Its screen, whose dimension wasn’t revealed (should be about 6.5-inches), has a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The display is most likely AMOLED since it has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

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The screen is curved on the sides and TCL claims it has a custom-made hardware controller that converts SDR into HDR. This is a feature we have seen on some Nokia phones such as the Nokia 7.2. There is no mention of a high refresh rate but it is possible the phone has.

The TCL 10 Pro has four rear cameras arranged horizontally on the back of the phone and flanked by an LED flash at both ends. It also has a laser focus module. The primary rear camera is a 64MP sensor and another one of the sensors is a macro camera. The Verge reports that TCL was honest about the camera performance as it said it won’t be the best camera but should meet the quality of similarly priced phones.

The phone is running a custom version of Android which has been reported to be “relatively light” and has “a couple of nice touches”. There is a physical button on the left side that can be customized to three different actions. The phone also has an audio jack at the top; not my preferred position, but better than not having one at all. The battery capacity is unknown but the phone appears to be quite thick.

TCL 10 5G (T790Y)

This will be a 5G device with a price tag under $500 and a significant difference in price between it and the TCL 10 Pro.

The TCL 10 5G has a punch-hole display with the hole at the top left corner. It also has four rear cameras and two LEDs for flash arranged the same way as that of the 10 Pro. The primary camera is a 64MP sensor and there is a macro camera too.

Unlike the 10 Pro, the TCL 10 5G has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, so we can assume the screen is an LCD panel.

It has been reported that the phone will have a Snapdragon 700-series processor, and since it is a 5G phone, this leaves the Snapdragon 765 5G and Snapdragon 765 5G as the two possible options.

The TCL 10 5G is shown in blue in the image above.

TCL 10L (T770H)

The TCL 10L has the same punch-hole display as the TCL 10 5G. It also has quad rear cameras and two pill-shaped LED flash at each end. However, the primary rear camera is a 48MP sensor but it too has a macro lens.

There is no info on the processor inside the TCL 10L neither is there a mention of its battery capacity. However, the TCL 10L is said to not be as thick and bulky as the TCL 10 5G, so it most likely has a smaller battery capacity.

TCL told The Verge that more details about the three phones will be revealed at Mobile World Congress 2020 this year.

UP NEXT: TCL has no plans to launch Blackberry 5G phone anytime soon

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There are not a lot of premium Chromebooks out there that are a perfect blend of specs and design. Seeing as Google didn’t announce a PixelBook 2 last year but gave us the PixelBook Go instead, Samsung has stepped up with the gorgeous Galaxy Chromebook announced today at CES 2020.

Design

The Galaxy Chromebook is the first Chromebook from Samsung to have the Galaxy name. The 2-in-1 comes in two color variants – Fiesta Red and Mercury Gray (not pictured) – and it is easy to see which of the two colorways is the stunner since Samsung has released press renders of only the former.

With an aluminum body designed to endure your daily usage and a 4K UHD AMOLED touchscreen display with 3.9mm thin bezels that will leave you stunned every time, this is the Chromebook to buy if you want a premium ChromeOS computer.

Specifications

The 4K AMOLED display (3840 x 2160) touchscreen measures 13.3-inches in size. It has Intel’s 10th Gen Core i5 processor inside, up to 16GB of RAM (LPDDR3), and up to 1TB of SSD storage.

There is a 1MP camera above the display for video calls and another 8MP camera placed above the keyboard just in case you want to take photos with it when in tablet mode.

The Galaxy Chromebook has a stylus that fits in a slot just beside the USB Type-C port on the left, allowing you to write and draw fluidly on the screen. You can also use it to navigate the system.

You get Google Assistant, stereo speakers (2W x 2), a fingerprint scanner, and a backlit keyboard. There is also WiFi 6 for superfast connectivity. The Galaxy Chromebook has 2 X USB-C ports, a 3.5mm microphone and audio combo jack, and a UFS/MicroSD card slot.

Price and Availability

The Galaxy Chromebook will have a starting price of $999 and will be available later this quarter.

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CES 2020 doesn’t officially begin until tomorrow but manufacturers have already begun announcing new products. Acer is one of them and it has unveiled the new Spin 3 and Spin 5 computers.

Acer Spin 5 (SP513-54N)

The Spin 5 has a 13.5-inch 2K multi-touch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio and 7.78 millimeter-thin bezels. It has a 360° hinge that allows the screen to fold backward completely for use in tablet mode and also elevates the keyboard in laptop mode. Talking about tablet mode, the Spin 5 has a rechargeable Acer Active Stylus with Wacom AES 1.0.

The textured stylus has 4096 pressure levels and a storage dock where it can be kept when not in use and also to charge it. Acer says a 15-second charge will provide up to 90 minutes of active writing. The Spin 5 also supports an optional Active Stylus with Wacom AES 2.0.

The notebook has a Core-i7 10th Gen Intel processor, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of SSD storage. It has 2 x USB Type-C ports with support for Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (one has support for offline charging), 1 x HDMI port, and a MicroSD card reader.

The Spin 5 weighs just 1.2 kilograms thanks to its magnesium alloy chassis and is 14.9 millimeters thick. It also has an integrated fingerprint reader and supports Windows Hello login. The battery capacity wasn’t stated but Acer claims up to 15 hours for the Spin 5. It supports fast charging and a 30-minute charge will provide up to 4 hours.

The Acer Spin 5 will be available in the EMEA in March with a starting price of €999 and in North America in June with a starting price of $899.

Acer Spin 3

The Spin 3 comes with an even bigger display at 14-inches. It is FHD though, supports multitouch, and can be folded backward too, thanks to its 360° hinge. Since it is bigger, it is no surprise that it weighs more at 1.5 kilograms and has a thickness of 16.9 millimeters.

It also has Intel’s Core-i7 10th Gen processor and a rechargeable Acer Active Stylus with AES 1.0. It will be available with up to 16GB of RAM and has the option of dual SSDs.

For connectivity, there are 1 x USB Type-C port with Thunderbolt 3, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (one with offline charging), 1 x HDMI port, and a MicroSD card reader. Its battery will provide up to 12 hours of use and it supports fast charging too.

The Acer Spin 3 will be available next month in EMEA wit a starting price tag of €649 and in North America in April with a starting price of $699.

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The TV market in the US is really starting to heat up. Established companies like Samsung and LG continue to grow, while Chinese brands like Hisense and TCL have been making pretty big splashes for a while now. Samsung have even introduced some radically new concepts and products at CES to keep the attention. Now, Skyworth, another Chinese player, hopes to enter the fray.

At CES 2020, Skyworth has introduced its next generation wallpaper series TV for the living room, the W81 series. This line of TVs is available in sizes of 65″ and 77″, featuring the Skyworth OBM (OLED basic module) panel that enables the company to build the TV with an extremely slim profile while realizing Always On Display technology.

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Measuring a mere 4.6mm at its thinnest point, the W81 series TV is very much a direct competition to Samsung’s Frame TV and LG Wallpaper TV, it attaches to the wall of your living room with the help of a powerful magnetic fixture and an invisible wall mount for stability.

On top of that, Skyworth has also introduced its very first 8K TV at its CES 2020 global launch today, while the company might be late to the 8K TV game, it simply wants their TVs to be ready at the right time where 8K content is readily available, as it has partnered with two content services back in China to offer 8K content to customers.

The 75-inch Q91 8K IPS LED screen features an powerful MediaTek S900C SoC coupled with 8.5GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, it is capable of doing hardware decoding up to 60fps  along with an 8K AI Image Processing Engine that performs digital signal processing to upscale videos in real-time to 120fp and 8K resolution.

The 8K-packing 75-inch Q91 will sell for $5,999 while the 65-inch W81 and 65-inch W81 Pro OLEDs will retail for $3,599 and $4,599, respectively. The 77-inch W81 on the other hand has not been priced. Skyworth claims that they plan to bring both these products to the US in 2020.

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Back in April, Samsung announced a rotating TV called ‘The Sero.’ Like Microsoft’s Surface Hub 2, the screen can swivel between a conventional landscape setup and portrait orientation that’s optimized for smartphone-centric content like Snapchat, Instagram Stories and TikToks. Samsung even says it’s designed with Millennials in mind.

At this year’s CES, Samsung announced the Samsung Sero is officially coming to the U.S. The 43-inch TV comes equipped with a 4K display and 60-watt speakers built into the stand. It’ll also be available on wheels, just in case you want to transport this bad boy from room to room. Its ability to rotate makes sense considering how much video is filmed vertically these days.

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So how does it work? Once you sync your smartphone to the TV,  you can cast content from your phone. It also works with AirPlay, so those with iPhones aren’t left out. Every time you flip the orientation of your phone, the TV automatically follows suit. Seeing it switch back and forth during demos does make it seem pretty cool and interesting.

When it’s not in use, it also doubles as a decoration piece. You can use it as a digital photo frame or a clock. There’s also the option to use it as a giant speaker to stream music on. Samsung has yet to release information on price and availability, but we’ll keep you updated as soon it’s revealed.

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Scientists haven’t been able to pinpoint the exact cause of dyslexia but recent research emanating from France suggests that the condition occurs when someone has two dominant eyes, rather than the usual one. This makes letters appear mirrored or blurred, making it difficult to read.

France-based startup Lexilife has unveiled the Lexilight lamp at CES 2020 designed to tackle issues of blurry letters using LEDs. The lamp pulses at a customizable rate, enabling the brain to process information from a single “dominant” eye and clearing up mashed-together letters instantly. The lamp comes with adjustable knobs on the back which is used to change the pulsation level. This allows users to find the rhythm that works for them. Lexilife claims the lamp has been tested, in partnership with dyslexia support organizations, on more than 300 people with dyslexia. Ninety percent of them found it improved their reading abilities.

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According to Lexilife founder Jean-Baptiste Fontes, the Lexilight is now available in Europe. It costs €549 and is offered with a free 30-day trial. He also stated that the lamp will be launched in the US soon.

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Gaming laptops are one of the most convenient ways to get a proper and portable gaming experience. However, despite years of advancements, the technology is still limited by its biggest positive factor, the size. Since it does not have the area to fit in conventional desktop grade components, the upgradability of the laptops has been nigh impossible.

There is an often forgotten solution to this problem, namely external GPUs. Now, Lenovo has just revealed its take on it to boost its Legion lineup of gaming laptops. The upcoming eGPU will be seen at CES 2020 (Consumer Electronics Show) alongside multiple gaming related peripherals for its Legion range.

Lenovo Legion BoostStation eGPU

Lenovo Legion BoostStation is capable of housing an additional storage unit in the form of either an SSD or HHD with a 3.5 inch or 2.5 inch slot. It is also equipped with ports like an HDMI, USB 3.1 (2x), USB 2.0 (1x) and an ethernet port. This essentially makes the package an external hard drive, dock, eGPU and power solution; all accessible through a single cable to users’ laptops.

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The BoostStation connects to a laptop of one’s choice via a Thunderbolt 3 port and supports a varied range of the latest full sized GPUs that are currently available in the market. These offerings include options from both Team Green (NVIDIA) and Team Red (AMD), namely (and not limited to) GeForce RTX 2080 and Radeon RX 5700 XT.

Price and Availability

Lenovo Legion BoostStation eGPU will be available in the US and will go on sale sometime in May. Its pricing starts at 250 US dollars or roughly 1,743 Yuan. The availability and pricing for other regions are yet to be announced and are unfortunately unknown.

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Samsung has confirmed its flagship 8K QLED TV for 2020, which launches with a new Infinity design that “eliminates the screen bezel”. Samsung’s 8K TV claims to be able to use up to 99% of the screen, while also measuring just 15mm thin and sporting a completely flat back panel. The new Samsung Q950TS will make an appearance at CES 2020.

First announced earlier today via Samsung’s Korean press site, the Q950TS is surely going to be one of the star attractions over at CES 2020 thanks to its truly stunning design. The lack of a true bezel surrounding the screen makes it look like the picture is floating, and it’s a mindblowingly impressive feat to accomplish for the company.

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The Q950TS uses a new AI quantum processor promising enhancements to the picture, sound and smart TV features. A key area of improvement is said to be the upscaling of lower resolution content to fit the 8K screen, which is very necessary ahead of the broad availability of 8K content. That said, the 2020 Samsung 8K QLED will be able to stream 8K video from YouTube, thanks to support for YouTube’s 8K AV1 codec.

The company isn’t providing all the details about its new flagship model at this time, but we do know that it features a large number of modes and capabilities, including Adaptive Picture for optimizing the contrast and brightness levels, AI ScaleNet for reducing data loss during streaming from Prime Video and ‘Object Tracking Sound Plus’ tech for tracking audio with moving objects on the screen.

Speaking of audio, the Q950TS is pretty impressive on that front as well. Samsung Q-Symphony promises to combine both the TV and soundbar’s speakers for the best possible sound in up to 9.1.4 channels of audio, while AVA (Active Voice Amplifier) allows the TV to recognise ambient noise and adjust the volume accordingly. No more missed dialogue?

In addition to ‘Multi View,’ which is a picture-in-picture and side-by-side viewing option, this 8K TV model features Tap View for mirroring content from a phone, Digital Butler for controlling other devices, and ‘TV Plus,’ a free streaming service with access to content like news and movies.

For voice control, in addition to Samsung’s not-so-popular Bixby, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant are also available on this Samsung 8K TV. Samsung is delivering the main CES 2020 keynote on Sunday 5th January where it is expected to reveal more details on its 2020 product line-up.

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Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) have been steadily increasing its influence in various industries related to consumer electronics. Forms of it are present in current generation smartphones, tablets and now even fridges, as Samsung and LG are set to showcase AI powered refrigerators at CES 2020.

Samsung Family Hub Smart Fridge

The smart fridge from the South Korean giant was first seen back in CES 2016 (Consumer Electronics Show). However, ready and working units have only been produced now. It features many different upgrades that include Bixby Support, SmartThings integration, AKG speakers and even software support that enables AI image recognition via its View Inside cameras.

The cameras on the inside help identify the food on the inside while the display lets the user peer into insides without ever opening the fridge door. Notably, the Family Hub app that connects to smart Samsung IoT home devices also sends users updates on what groceries need replenishing. In other words, if the user is out grocery shopping, the smart fridge can send reminders for certain ingredients that are low and need to be restocked.

Samsung’s Family Hub Smart Fridge also includes Whisk, which is a meal planning software that offers multiple recipes to users based on the items in the refrigerator. The built-in large touchscreen display doubles as a bulletin board as well and even supports video clips and can be used as a mirror display for Samsung TVs and smartphones.

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LG InstaView Smart Fridge

LG, another South Korean electronics company, is also showcasing two models of its latest InstaView smart fridges. Both of the models arrive with a large 22 inch display that turns transparent to let users peer inside and see what is stored without having to open the refrigerator. The models in question are the InstaView ThinQ and InstaView with Craft Ice; the latter is capable of making two inch spherical ice balls as implied by the name.

The InstaView with Craft Ice is already available in the US and will soon be sold in other markets as well. Similar to the Samsung smart fridge, the InstaView series also offers AI powered technology and cameras on the inside. This allows for improved inventory management of food items that even alerts the user regarding items that need replenishing.

The 2020 LG InstaView’s transparent panel also doubles as a 22 inch display that lets users browse the internet and watch cooking videos via WI-FI without requiring a smartphone. It supports LG’s Proactive Customer Care service, namely ThinQ AI infused smart customer service solution.

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Smartwatches have been advancing rapidly in terms of features offered — from fitness and lifestyle features to now medical features. Continuing the same, Withings has announced its new product named Withings ScanWatch at Consumer Electronics Show 2020.

The company claims that it is the first hybrid to offer medical-grade Electrocardiogram and sleep apnea detection. The device comes with a larger display than any of the company’s previous models.

It also comes with a redesigned crown and is powered by a battery that is claimed to offer 30-day usage on a single charge. As for the highlighting feature, similar to the Apple Watch, this new Withings ScanWatch looks for early signs of AFib. When the user is experiencing symptoms, or the watch is alerting an irregular heartbeat, an ECG can be taken within 30 seconds.

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There’s an SpO2 sensor that emits and absorbs a light wave passing through blood vessels which can help the watch detect sleep apnea. It measures oxygen saturation within the blood, centralizing all the info in the Health Mate app, together with sleep monitoring data for length, depth, and quality.

Users can also track activity and workout through Health Mate which is also capable of sharing data with more than 100 third-party apps such as Apple Health, Google Fit, Strava, or MyFitnessPal among others.

The Withings ScanWatch will be available in two sizes — 38mm and 42mm. It will go on sale starting Q2 2020 in Europe and the U.S. for €249/£229/$249 (38mm), and €299/£279/$299 (42mm), after it gets CE and FDA-clearance.

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Sony has officially announced that it would be holding a launch event at CES 2020 where products whose identity are yet unknown would be unveiled. The statement released by the company hints that it will be ‘unveiling a unique vision of the future, bringing creativity and technology together like never before.’

Sony is expected to launch an Xperia 3 flagship this year but going by precedence, the company usually launches its phones at MWC, and not at CES.

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Also, Sony’s next-generation game console, PlayStation5, will have a great chance to appear at this conference. At last year’s CES, Sony revealed that it sold 91.6 million PS4 game consoles worldwide. The company’s first 8K TV supporting Airplay 2 was also shown. The company also focused on Bluetooth accessories, such as its new external woofer and its WH-1000 headset, which will receive Alexa support. However, there was no mobile phone in all the new products unveiled last year. In the same vein, we may see a new TV, a new version of its external woofer and the WH-1000 headset.

The tech giant’s CES 2020 event will be live-streamed on the company’s official website.

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Apple has confirmed that the company will be making a rear official appearance at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The company has revealed that its HomeKit smart home system will take the stage at the trade show.

The company will be showcasing its own smart home system at CES 2020. The development comes as Apple’s top two rivals Amazon and Google are expected to roll out new update that will add more capabilities to their IoT-powered devices and voice-based smart platforms.

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However, do note that Apple isn’t expected to launch any new hardware product at Consumer Electronics Show but Apple executive Jane Horvath is scheduled to speak on a consumer privacy panel on January 7th.

Apple has usually stayed clear from officially attending CES. This will be the first time in decades that Apple will attend Consumer Electronics Show in an official capacity. Last year, the company had put up a giant sign in Las Vegas touting the security of its devices, just ahead of CES. A year prior to that, in 2018, some of the Apple employees reportedly met with potential augmented-reality glasses suppliers at CES.

The world’s biggest tech trade show is about to kick-off on 7th January in Las Vegas, showcasing and launching new products and technologies that will eventually make their way to the market. We’ll be covering CES 2020 so stay tuned for all the latest updates.

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On 30th December 2019, Samsung announced that it will be showcasing a wide variety of projects it has been working on from its C-Lab incubation program at CES 2020. One of which includes the very unique and interesting SelfieType project.

According to reports, the SelfieType project uses an AI algorithm and a front facing camera to perform as a virtual keyboard. In other words, it essentially allows users to type off screen just by using finger movements. On Samsung’s official website, it states that “SelfieType requires no additional hardware and it is highly adaptable to various mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.”

The statement indicates that the feature could possibly also work on smartphones, tablets, and laptops from other companies since the front camera is the integral component of the project. So, it is likely that once the project completed and ready for commercial distribution, Samsung might sell this feature to other smartphone manufacturers.

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The ability to cast virtual keyboards on real world surfaces has been popular in recent years and is becoming increasingly more feasible. Lenovo’s Smart Cast that followed a similar concept. However, Samsung’s SelfieType requires no additional hardware or projection of a keyboard. Thus, the algorithm needs to be sound lest it leads to inaccurate input or false readings from the users.

Additionally, a few of the other projects the South Korean tech giant is expected to unveil include Hyer smart highlighter; it functions similar to Google Lens but with a highlighter rather than a smartphone camera. Furthermore, the company will also showcase a window-shaped device that delivers artificial sunlight, with an ultraviolet sensor and monitoring tool. Lastly, it is also speculated that Samsung will announce the Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite at CES 2020.

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According to a new report, Samsung Electronics is set to unveil its premium grade bezel-less TV in CES 2020 (Consumer Electronics Show). Apparently, the TV will also be the first design of its kind.

Reportedly, multiple senior executives like Kim Hyun-seok and others from the South Korean tech giant, gave the upcoming top notch entertainment product a thumbs up. This implies that Samsung has plans to start mass production of the TV from February.

One of the notable aspects regarding the TV which sets it apart is its bezel-less display. In other words, the borders of the TV’s body are now more seamless with its display panel.

Samsung will be making this a basic feature for its TV series lineup sized 65 inches and larger. The company has achieved this by closely welding together the display panel and the main body of the TV; using equipment from the Shinsegye Engineering for the process. Additionally, Samsung also collaborated with another local supplier named Taewha Precision to supply the parts for the equipment.

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According to one developer that worked on the upcoming product, the TV unlike “other bezel-less” TVs that still have bezels, actually offers “zero-bezels.” The developer stated that Samsung is the only company to have such an “extreme design” ready for production.

Additionally, the source also mentioned that the company’s image display division has voiced concerns regarding the TV’s structural integrity; pointing out to the possible separation between the panel and main body of the TV. Unfortunately, finer details and exact specifications regarding the upcoming bezel-less TV are still at large and we will have to wait till CES 2020 for any official confirmations.

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The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 is arriving soon. The Las Vegas tech exhibition event is scheduled to take place between Jan. 7 and Jan. 10. According to South Korean publication The Korea Herald, industry sources have revealed many smartphone companies such as Samsung, Apple, Huawei, OnePlus and more will be showcasing their new smartphones at the CES 2020. The report also reveals that Samsung might showcase the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite at the event.

Samsung is reportedly working on a clamshell foldable phone. Rumors have dubbed it as Galaxy Fold 2. The report claims that the company is unlikely to unveil it at the CES 2020. Rather, it may go official along with the Galaxy S11 series at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 tech trade show in February. Speaking of Samsung, apart from presenting the Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite, it is also poised to reveal new mid-range smartphones. The publication has stated that the new Lite models will be coming to India in January. Past reports have revealed that European regions will be treated with Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite.

Samsung Galaxy Fold will be showcased at the CES 2020. Other foldable devices that will be exhibited at the event include the Huawei Mate X and Motorola Razr. Apple was last seen at the CES event in 1992. The report claims that Apple will be present at CES 2020. It won’t be running a booth, but the company will be sharing information on consumer security issues through a roundtable meeting. The discussion will be attended by executives from other major companies including Facebook.

OnePlus will be showcasing it OnePlus Concept One device. Lesser-known Chinese smartphone brands are expected to dominate the CES 2020’s mobile segment.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Specifications and Price (Rumored)

The Galaxy S10 Lite and Galaxy Note 10 Lite will be respectively equipped with Infinity-O Super AMOLED displays of 6.7 inches that will offer full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 855 will be powering the S10 Lite with 8 GB of RAM. The Note 10 Lite will Exynos 9810 and 6 GB of RAM as driving force. The S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite will be equipped with 128 GB of internal storage and 4,500mAh batteries. Both phones will respectively support 45W and 25W fast charging. These phones will be preloaded with Android 10 OS and One UI 2.0.

The Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite with both featuring a selfie camera of 32-megapixel. The S10 Lite will be arriving with tOIS enabled 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) + 5-megapixel (macro) triple camera setup. A square-shaped module on the rear side of the Note 10 Lite will feature an LED equipped 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel (telephoto) + 12-megapixel (ultrawide) triple camera system. The Note 10 Lite will come with a S Pen stylus with Bluetooth 5.0 support and it will also feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

The Galaxy S10 Lite and Note 10 Lite could be priced at 679 euros (~$752) and 609 euros (~$675), respectively in Europe. The S10 Lite may come in colors like Prism Black, Prism White and Prism Red while the Note 10 Lite may arrive in colors such as Aura Black, Aura Red and Aura Glowpress.

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