Xiaomi’s dual-side foldable smartphone surfaces in video, could be showcased next week

Screen grab from @evleaks video

We already know that Samsung is working on its foldable phone, and it was also showcased officially back in November last year. Out of nowhere, now a new video of a foldable smartphone from Xiaomi has surfaced, thanks to @evleaks. It can be folded both the sides, turning the huge tablet-like screen to a small phone-like formfactor. If this is real, this should be the world’s first dual-side foldable phone.

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Xiaomi Mi AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask launched in India

Xiaomi has launched new AirPOP PM2.5 Anti-Pollution Mask in India. It has 99% PM2.5 Protection, 4-Layer filtration, Advanced air circulation vent and is foldable so it is easy to carry.

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Honor 8A with 6-inch waterdrop notch display, Android 9.0 (Pie) to be announced on January 8

Huawei Honor brand has announced that it will introduce its Honor 8A, the company’s new budget smartphone in China on January 8th, a month after it was certified by TENAA with model numbers JAT-TL00 and JAT-AL00. Continue reading “Honor 8A with 6-inch waterdrop notch display, Android 9.0 (Pie) to be announced on January 8”

LG patents hint at a smartwatch with built-in camera

WIPO and USPTO published a patent of an LG smartwatch and method for controlling same on December 20, 2018. The patent hints at a smartwatch with a camera in the watch band. It is necessary to move the camera to get a clean photograph which is easy with a smartphone, but it’s a bit difficult on a wrist. Continue reading “LG patents hint at a smartwatch with built-in camera”

Xiaomi schedules an event on January 10 to introduce a new Redmi smartphone with 48MP camera

Xiaomi has scheduled an event in China on January 10th to launch a new smartphone. The invite has 4800 written upside down hinting at a 48MP camera phone that was teased by Xiaomi President Lin Bin in an image last month. The image showed a large sensor along with dual LED flash. Another teaser hints at a large sensor and 3x zoom.

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1MORE Triple driver Bluetooth Earphone launched in India

1MORE has launched new triple driver Bluetooth earphones in India. It comes with two balanced armatures and a separate dynamic driver that promises an extremely accurate listening experience with unsurpassed dynamic power. With the patented sandwich structure, the titanium composite diaphragm makes most effects for bass and midrange. Continue reading “1MORE Triple driver Bluetooth Earphone launched in India”

LG Z9 88-inch 8K TV, W9, E9 and C9 OLED ThinQ AI TVs with Alpha 9 2nd gen processor, Dolby Vision announced

LG OLED TV

LG Electronics introduces its latest flagship TVs with ThinQ AI which are powered by the company’s second-generation α (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm. LG’s TVs will offer enhanced picture and sound by analyzing source content as well as optimized content by recognizing ambient conditions. Continue reading “LG Z9 88-inch 8K TV, W9, E9 and C9 OLED ThinQ AI TVs with Alpha 9 2nd gen processor, Dolby Vision announced”

New Nokia 106 with long battery life launched in India for Rs. 1299

HMD Global has launched new Nokia 106 feature phone as the successor of the old Nokia 106 in India. It was introduced in November last year, has the same 1.8-inch (160 x 128 pixels) TFT display with 4-way Navi Key and the same 800mAh battery as the predecessor, but this promises 15.7 hours talk time.

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Google gets FCC approval for new radar-based motion sensor

Google has won approval from U.S. regulators to deploy a radar-based motion sensing device known as Project Soli, said the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in an order. It has granted Google a waiver to operate the Soli sensors at higher power levels than currently allowed. The FCC said the sensors can also be operated aboard aircraft. Continue reading “Google gets FCC approval for new radar-based motion sensor”

Samsung Exynos Auto V9 to power next-gen Audi’s In-vehicle infotainment system

Exynos Auto V9

Samsung Electronics has announced that its first automotive-branded processor, Exynos Auto V9 will power Audi’s next-generation in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) system, which is expected to make its debut by 2021. Exynos Auto V9 is an automotive processor designed for advanced IVI systems that display content on multiple displays, providing information that assists drivers and passengers for a safer vehicle experience. Continue reading “Samsung Exynos Auto V9 to power next-gen Audi’s In-vehicle infotainment system”

USB-IF USB Type-C Authentication Program to protect against malicious hardware

USB-IF

USB Implementers Forum has launched the USB Type-C Authentication Program. The USB Type-C Authentication specification defines cryptographic-based authentication for USB Type-C chargers and devices. It empowers host systems to protect against non-compliant USB chargers and to mitigate risks from malicious firmware/hardware in USB devices. Continue reading “USB-IF USB Type-C Authentication Program to protect against malicious hardware”

Beyerdynamic Beat BYRD Earphones Review

Audio enthusiasts on a budget have never had it this good. Today, there are quite literally dozens of options available in all possible form factors and at all price points. Over the ears, on-ears, in-ears and even earbuds are making a comeback. With Chinese hi-fi options become a real threat, we’re seeing newer options from industry leaders. German giant, Beyerdynamic, too has recently announced a range of affordable audio products. The entry-level model in this is the Beat BYRD. We’ve been testing it out for a few weeks and here’s what we think. Continue reading “Beyerdynamic Beat BYRD Earphones Review”

Apple lowers revenue guidance for Q1 2019 citing fewer iPhone upgrades in China

Apple has announced that it is revising its guidance for Apple’s fiscal 2019 first quarter, which ended on December 29. The company expects total revenue of approximately $84 billion, gross margin of approximately 38%, operating expenses of approximately $8.7 billion. Apple expects the number of shares used in computing diluted EPS to be approximately 4.77 billion. Continue reading “Apple lowers revenue guidance for Q1 2019 citing fewer iPhone upgrades in China”

Moto Z4 Play with 6.2-inch water-drop notch display, single rear camera surface in renders

Moto Z4 Play

Motorola is known to be working on G-series phones including the Moto G7, Moto G7 Plus, Moto G7 Power and Moto G7 Play. However, the company is even rumored to be working on refreshing Z-series with the upcoming Moto Z4 Play. Thanks to well-known leakster, Steve Hemmerstoffer, we now are getting to see the renders of the phone before it launches officially.  Continue reading “Moto Z4 Play with 6.2-inch water-drop notch display, single rear camera surface in renders”

Stuffcool 720PD 10000mAh Power Bank Impressions

There’s no dearth of power banks on the market. From dirt cheap (and not really recommended) no-name models to Xiaomi’s well regarded and still affordable battery packs. As Stuffcool enters this fairly crowded segment, they’ll have to offer something truly unique. Good thing then that the Stuffcool 10,000 mAh  720PD Power Bank offers a veritable cornucopia of features that makes it a very interesting product. Check out our review to read more about it. Continue reading “Stuffcool 720PD 10000mAh Power Bank Impressions”