Audio-Technica has been a known brand in the audio industry for some time now. However, it only recently began expanding into the truly wireless earbuds category. Now, it has launched a new TWS model with an interesting feature, which is UV lights to help sterilize the earphones.

The new model in question is the Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 TWS. Its unique selling point is undoubtedly its UV sterilization feature, which is made to be anti-bacterial for better hygiene. While this feature is clearly uncommon and quite interesting in terms of practicality, it isn’t exactly ground breaking or innovative. LG already has a TWS earbuds model series that offers this feature, with the Tone Free earbuds offering UV sterilization for sometime now.

Although the LG models also offer UV lights to kill off bacteria, there are still differences in functionality in the new Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 model. The former only focuses sterilization on the speaker grills itself and requires around 10 minutes of charging time. On the other hand, the ATH-TWX9 TWS earbuds increases the steriized area beyond just the speaker grills and even reduces the process to just 70 seconds. Apart from this key feature, the brand is already known for its capable hearable offerings and the new TWS model isn’t any different.

It also comes with a premium look with a stylish finish with minimal bronze trim as well. The earphones features 360 Reality Audio and Snapdragon Sound to help improve the listening experience and the body of the earbuds is also IPX4 protected. A single full charge will have it last around 6 hours, with the charging case enabling a total of 18.5 hours of playback. The new ATH-TWX9 earbuds are currently available for a price tag of 329 US Dollars and is only available in the Japanese Black color option.

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Samsung first unveiled a UV Sterilizer earlier this month in Thailand. The product comes at a time when the COVID 19 pandemic is ravaging the world and there is a need to disinfect all surfaces and gadgets including our smartphones in order to mitigate the spread of the virus. The Samsung UV Sterilizer has now been unveiled for the Indian market.

The UV-C Portable sterilizer is designed to kill the germs on phones. Samsung touting the device as capable of killing up to 99% of germs including E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans in just 10 minutes. It can also be used to sterilize other devices and items including earbuds, smartwatches, keys, sunglasses and masks. The gadget uses dual UV lights which sterilize both the top and bottom surfaces of the item that is placed inside the box.

The portable sterilizer is designed to perform dual functions of killing germs from the phone’s surfaces and also wirelessly charge the smartphone and other gadgets that support wireless charging. The wireless charger utilises the Qi standard.

In terms of the design, the UV Sterilizer is shaped like a retail box but slightly bigger, big enough to accommodate big smartphones like the Galaxy S20 Ultra. The box has a single button to activate the sterilization with entire process getting completed in just 10 minutes.

The Samsung UV Sterilizer carries a decent price tag of Rs. 3599 (~$48) and will go on sale in Augst 2020. The gadget will be sold at Samsung offline stores, Samsung’s online store and all other retail channels in India.

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Samsung has announced a UV sterilizer for phones that costs roughly $50. The product announcement was made today in Thailand but there is no mention of its release in other markets.

It is no news that our phones are one of our dirtiest possessions and can help in spreading germs. Therefore, it is advised that we frequently clean our devices. The UV-C Portable sterilizer is designed to kill the germs on phones. Samsung says the device can kill up to 99% of germs on both sides of the phone in just 10 minutes.

It can also be used to sterilize other devices and items including earbuds, smartwatches, and masks. One of the product images even shows it being used to sterilize a pair of sunglasses.

Another feature of the sterilizer is that it doubles as a wireless charging power bank. So if you are running low on battery, you can throw your phone in and have it charge while sterilizing. Samsung says charging doesn’t stop once sterilization is completed. The sterilizer itself charges via a USB-C port.

The sterilizer measures 22.8 x 12.8 x 4.9 centimeters and can hold devices as large as the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G and the Galaxy Z Flip when unfolded. You can only sanitize the Galaxy Fold when it is folded.

The Samsung UV Sterilizer is priced at ฿1,590 (~$51) and is already available for purchase on the official Samsung Experience Store and partner stores.

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