OPPO got no chill, the latest trend- a big cover screen on the clamshell folding phone is not even at its peak, OPPO pulls out a new innovative design for its latest Find N3 Flip clamshell foldable smartphone. Recently, Samsung introduced its latest clamshell foldable phone with a big cover screen- the Z Flip 5. Now, OPPO has an edge over almost every latest clamshell folding smartphone with its best camera set design on a clamshell foldable. The successor to the OPPO Find N2 Flip brings notable improvements and big hardware upgrades.
OPPO uses a Seiko cone hinge that is tested to withstand 600,000 open-and-close for the Find N3 Flip which allows it to close without a gap. It comes in three beautiful Moonlight Muse, Mist Rose, and Mirror Night color options. The new addition to the phone is an Alert slider just like OnePlus phones that serves the volume functions with a finger slide.
OPPO Find N3 Flip houses a 6.8-inch AMOLED flippable display with 1080 x 2520 resolution and the cover screen measures a 3.2-inch which is placed in portrait format. It has up to 1600 nits of peak brightness and 120Hz dynamic refresh rate.
The Find N3 Flip is powered by Mediatek Dimensity 9200 chipset paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage. It packs a massive 4,300mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. The device runs on Android 13 based on ColorOS 13.2 on top.
The biggest upgrades come to the camera department, OPPO Find N3 Flip is the first foldable phone that houses a triple rear camera setup, featuring a 50MP main sensor tuned with Hasselblad paired with a 48MP ultrawide sensor and 32MP telephoto lens. On the front, there’s a 32MP snapper for selfies and video chats.
OPPO Find N3 Flip retails at CNY 6,799 (~$932) for the base 12/256GB variant while the 12/512GB variant is priced at CNY 7,599 (~$1042). The smartphone is already up for pre-order in its home turf- the China. Although OPPO hasn’t revealed the pricing for the international markets however the brand confirmed that it will be launching the Find N3 Flip globally in September.
Ace Magician recently contacted us about looking at one of its mini PCs. If this is the first you’ve heard of Ace Magician, then you’re not alone. I was also unfamiliar with the brand. However, I was intrigued about checking out its products. I’ve spent the last month with the AD15 mini PC that Ace Magician was kind enough to send out for review, and I must admit, I’m very impressed.
Key specs
CPU: Intel i5-12450H
Memory: 16GB DDR4
Storage: 512GB M.2 2280 with an additional 2.5-inch expansion slot
Graphics: Intel UHD
Ports: 2 HDMI, 4 USB Type-A, 1 USB Type-C, 1 gigabit Ethernet, 1 3.5mm audio jack
Networking: Wi-Fi 5, gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth 4.2
Features
The Ace Magician AD15 Mini PC promises a powerful computer in a miniature form factor. Given the above specs, it delivers on this promise along with plenty of ways to expand. For starters, there are several ports for connecting additional hard drives, accessories, and up to three monitors.
Additionally, the AD15 Mini PC is easy to open up with only two screws holding the outer panel in place. Once inside of the AD15, you’ll find access to the hard drive and RAM slots making it easy to upgrade the memory and storage. It almost seems rare these days for the memory and storage modules to not be soldered in and I was thrilled by how easy it is to open up the AD15 and upgrade it.
My only criticism would be that I wish the AD15 also had an SD card slot. I do a lot of photography and it’s always a bonus when the computer has an SD card slot built in. Fortunately, with all of these USB ports, Ace Magician makes it easy to add an external card reader.
Performance
Looking at the specs on paper, the Ace Magician AD15 is certainly not a gaming PC, but it’s also no slouch when it comes to everyday use. The i5-12450H is a high-powered mobile chip and 16GB of RAM is plenty for most computing needs. I was able to create documents and edit images in Photoshop with ease, and it should be enough power for some light video editing as well.
From the benchmarks, it’s clear that the Intel i5-12450H CPU has plenty of horsepower. Furthermore, it doesn’t use a lot of power and the AD15 stays relatively quiet while under load since this chip was originally designed to be used in laptops.
While the AD15 isn’t really built for gaming due to its reliance on the integrated Intel UHD graphics, that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. I tested out some smaller titles, such as Fall Guys and Overcooked 2, and was more than pleased with the performance. However, the Ace Magician AD15 will struggle to run many triple-A titles with these specs. I tried out Apex Legends and it ran at 20-45 FPS using low settings. It wasn’t unplayable at these frame rates, but it certainly wouldn’t be ideal if you’re a competitive gamer.
Another thing holding back the performance of the AD15 are the hard drive speeds. Despite using an M.2 slot, the AD15 is restricted to SATA III speeds. That results in read and write times of 600 Mbps or slower. In comparison, most M.2 NVME drives these days will have write speeds of 1500 Mbps or more. In the end, the hard drive speed won’t matter much for creating documents, doing homework, or completing most everyday computing tasks. Still, it’s important to know about this bottleneck and to understand the limits of the hardware of the AD15 when purchasing.
Long story short, the AD15 isn’t a gaming PC, but it works great for casual and indie games. You’ll want to look into cloud gaming using services such as Xbox Game Pass or NVIDIA’s GeForce NOW if you’re interested in running triple-A games with it.
Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a daily workhorse machine for working remotely or doing homework, you can’t go wrong with the Ace Magician AD15 Mini PC. It has plenty of horsepower for all but the most demanding tasks, and it’s easily upgradeable if you need more memory or storage. Additionally, the ability to run three monitors at once combined with all of the available ports makes it a very versatile machine.
The only thing I wouldn’t recommend the AD15 for is a triple-A gaming rig. Besides that, it would make a great upgrade or replacement for an old bulky computer. Just be aware that you’ll need to supply your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse.
The AD15 Mini PC can be purchased from Ace Magician’s website or from Amazon. As an added bonus, Ace Magician has provided us with a coupon code for an additional 5% off when purchasing through Amazon. Just enter D7W2A3CT at checkout and you’ll be happy to know this code stacks with any other discount.
Realme has launched a new smartphone in its flagship GT lineup- the Realme GT 5. Realme’s new GT 5 flagship smartphone boasts full flagship features and comes with a striking design. Have a look at the detailed features, specs, and pricing of the Realme GT 5 smartphone.
Realme GT 5 starts at CNY 2,999 (~$411) for the base 12GB + 256GB model and the top-end 24GB + 1TB variant costs CNY 3,799 ($520). It comes in Silver Illusion and Starry Oasis color options. Open sales for the GT 5 will commence on September 4 in China.
In collaboration with BYD Electronics, Realme developed a great design for the GT 5 smartphone. The GT 5 sports a dual-tone Miracle Glass back design and a large rectangle-shaped camera island. On the back, it has a triple rear camera setup and rectangular LED light strips which Realme called Halo Pro- blink in different colors and in the center of the LED strip, there is a transparent glass window that showcases the Snapdragon chipset.
Realme GT 5 flaunts a 6.74-inch 1.5K resolution OLED display with a 144Hz maximum refresh rate, up to 1400 nits of peak brightness, and a 93.7% screen-to-body ratio. Realme packs a dedicated X7 display chip in the GT 5 that offers a great visual experience while playing games and watching movies.
Under the hood, the GT 5 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset paired with up to 24GB LPDDR5 RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It boots Realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 out of the box. Realme offers two battery capacity variants for the GT 5- One variant houses a 4,600mAh battery with support whopping 240W fast charging support which is claimed to charge the device in just 9 min 30 sec while the second variant features a larger 5,240mAh battery with support 150W fast charging tech which is claimed to charge the devices 0-100% in just 18 minutes.
In terms of lenses, the smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor with support for OIS and PDAF. The main unit is joined by an 8MP ultrawide shooter and a 2MP macro lens. There’s a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
The rest of the highlights of the GT 5 include an in-display fingerprint sensor, Whirlwind memory engine 2.0, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res audio support, and NFC.
Vivo is expanding its mid-range V-series lineup with the launch of the latest Vivo V29e smartphone. The smartphone is now official in India and brings trendy features including a Curved AMOLED panel, a 50MP selfie camera, a Snapdragon chipset, and much more. Let’s take a look at the detailed specs, price, and availability of the Vivo 29e smartphone.
Vivo V29e starts at Rs 26,999 ($327) for the base 8GB + 128GB storage variant while the high-end 8GB + 256GB variant costs Rs 28,999 ($350). It comes in Artistic Red and Artistic Blue color options. The smartphone is already up for pre-order through Vivo’s official website and the open sales will commence on September 7.
Powering the Vivo V29e by Qualcomm snapdragon 695 chipsets coupled with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB onboard storage which is further expandable via the microSD card slot. It runs on Android 13 based on Funtouch OS 13 out of the box. The device houses a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging tech.
For optics, the Vivo V29e has a dual rear camera setup at the back featuring a 64MP primary camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) support. The main unit is paired with an 8MP wide-angle lens. On the front, there is a whopping 50MP camera for selfies and video chats.
The smartphone comes with a dual-tone color-changing design glass back which Vivo called an Artistic design. It features a stunning 3D curved 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support. The rest of the highlights of the Vivo V29e include an in-display fingerprint sensor, extended RAM 3.0, Night mode, portrait mode, and IP-68 water and dust-resistant rating. The device weighs just 180 grams and is 7.5mm thick.
The “just swap and mop” tagline becomes more pronounced with the launch of iRobot’s Roomba Combo j5+, i5 vacuum cleaner. The new vacuum cleaner enhances the level of iRobot as a leader in consumer robots.
The very fact that people required a robot vacuum and can mop clean with a combination of simple switch of a bin. Customers now have a more options when it comes to iRobot hybrid floor cleaning solution.
The vacuum cleaning industry has been growing for the clamor for cleaning devices keeps increasing. According to Barry Schliesmann, chief product officer of iRobot, the new products allow customers vacuum and mop option that best suits their home and budget.
Roomba Combo j5+ – Smooth cleaning for both wet and dry surfaces
With a simple switch of a bin, users can convert from all-floor vacuum to a hard floor vacuum. The bin installed makes it easy for features such as power-lifting suction and its unique Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes. Action for a mix of floor types, such as carpet and rug, to hard surfaces are also available.
Combo j5+ is good at avoiding tangles with pet hair, while picking up everything from small elements to large rubbishes.
Dirt Detect Technology – Detects dirtier areas, cleaning them more thoroughly
Clean Base Automatic Dirt Disposal – Makes it possible for the robot to automatically empty itself. This Clean Base can hold up to two months debris. The user can make use of disposable bags without having unpleasant dust spill into the air
For effective cleaning, there are tools available such as Dual Multi-Surface Rubber Brushes, Power-Lifting Suction, Edge-Sweeping Brush, and mopping pad.
Combo i5+ – Thorough cleaning for smaller spaces
Roomba Combo i5+ is a new robot specially designed for all floor types. It works pretty much like the Roomba Combo j5+ but is ideal for smaller homes with hard surfaces.
Cleaning works can get started with the launch of the iRobot Home app with a simple voice command. The device must be paired with a voice assistant device to enable voice controls. Its features are generally the same with that of the j5+, except for Roomba Combo i5+ is prevalent for use in smaller homes.
Where to get iRobots vacuum cleaners
Both vacuum cleaners are available at iRobot’s website soon. The pre-sale period starts on September 3 for retailers throughout North America. Roomba Combo j5+ price is $799, while Roomba Combo i5+ price is $549.
Fans of UMIDIGI smartphones can look to having a great experience using the new UMIDIGI G5 device. The smartphone firm has just announced and released it, saying it comes with incredible features and great pricing.
Why you need UMIDIGI G5
It arrives with a flashy look, something that people who love stylish, sleek smartphones will readily crave. The latest offering from UMIDIGI is glossy, boasts a sleek design that’s simply stylish. This smartphone is something that youthful buyers will delight in possessing.
It is great for the three main aspects of a modern-day smartphone. The camera is stylish, and powerful enough to deliver astonishing pictures and high-quality videos. The display size is large enough for the user to engage in anything when it comes to entertainment. Also, the performance specs allow anyone to have a long-term fun while making use of the device.
Cool UMIDIGI G5 features
The device is crafted in a way that both young and old enthusiasts will love once they’ve experienced the powerful and sophisticated nature of the smartphone. For instance, the HD+ display is good enough both in size and specs. It comes as 6.6-inch super smooth 90Hz high refresh rate. That’s something to delight.
In addition to that, there’s the stunning 50MP main ultra-clear dual camera. Furthermore, there’s the 2MP depth camera. Both reside at the phone’s rear. The camera at the front for selfies is 8MP. It is seen as a champ when it comes to snapping selfies.
The performance side has the T606 0cta-core processor, which operates nicely to allow multiple actions being taken on the device all at once in an efficient manner. Powering the device is a 5000mAh battery, which is supported by 10W fast charging. These are just few of the powerful features of UMIDIGI. It boasts five beautiful colors; but the main one is graphite black.
Availability and price
Buyers can get the UMIDIGI G5 on the official Aliexpress Store. Right now, it sells at the price of $119.99. That price could change without a warning. To see more about UMIDIGI products, visit the official website.
The tech giant Asus’ well-known Zenfone series smartphones are quite popular for their compactness and high-performance delivery smartphone. Recently, the brand announced its latest iteration the Zenfone 10 in global markets and the smartphone is now up for pre-orders in the United States, this month. A new report that has surfaced online suggests that the ZenFone 10 device will mark the end of an era, which means that Asus will no longer be launching smartphones under the ZenFone series.
This report comes from Taiwanese Media, a report reveals that Asus is undergoing an “organizational restructuring” resulting in the brand shifting its employees to other departments such as the brand’s PC department and ROG Phone team across China and Taiwan, maybe, because of the Zenfone division shutdown.
“The person familiar with the matter pointed out that ASUS mobile phones are divided into ROG and Zenfone series, but now the latest Zenfone 10 will be the last generation of this series, and the Zenfone team will be merged into other departments in the future, or directly into the ROG team.”
As above mentioned all rumors are completely false, Asus officially released a statement that clearly mentioned Asus isn’t shutting its Zenfone division. Furthermore, the brand says “We’ll continue our two main phone business product lines, the ROG Phone and the Zenfone”. Also, Asus hints that its upcoming Zenfone series smartphone is probably a Zenfone 11 scheduled for 2024.
The company’s recent variants the Zenfone 9 and Zenfone 10 are truly worthy of praise. Both offer excellent compact design, good software experience, decent cameras, and powerful processors.
One of the big tech shows i.e. the IFA 2023 is just around the corner, and every techie dreams of being a part of this show once in a lifetime. We are just three days away from the IFA 2023 and it is time to sum up all the rumors and leaks of upcoming devices from the biggest brands like LG, Samsung, and Sony which are going to launch in the IFA 2023.
IFA 2023 is the world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances trade show that takes place between the 1st of September and the 5th of September in Berlin. Since 1924, the event kicked off for the first time, and in today’s year 2023, a milestone for the IFA marks its remarkable 99th year.
What to Expect from the IFA 2023
Just like every year, we expect to see some big launches and announcements from the tech giants in the market including Samsung, LG, Sony, Sennheiser, Miele, DJI, Fitbit, JBL, Bosch, Toshiba, XGIMI, Shokz, and many more. The event will start with keynote speeches from Hisense and Honor where both brands will unveil their latest innovative products including Honor’s latest foldable phone Magic V2.
As per the latest news, leaks, and rumors, Here is what we expect from these biggest tech brands at IFA 2023
Honor
Honor is going to set new standards for folding phones with its latest innovation for Magic V2 foldable phone. Honor will be one of the keynote speakers at IFA 2023 and with its “Unfold Tomorrow” talk show, the brand will officially announce the global availability of the Honor Magic V2 foldable smartphone that was launched in China earlier this year. Honor’s Magic V2 currently holds the title of the world’s slimmest foldable smartphone.
Hisense
Another big name in the tech Industry and also a keynote speaker at IFA 2023, Hisense will be introducing Scenario-driven future tech. Furthermore, the company will discuss optimizing the products and services to meet customer needs.
XGIMI
As per the reports, the brand will introduce its new projector- the Horizon Ultra at IFA 2023. However, the company already teased a photo on the official website which confirms the entry of a new projector.
Toshiba
We expect to see the company’s affordable TV lineup for this year at IFA 2023. Last year, Toshiba showcased its first Quantum Dot TV so there are chances to see some exciting announcements from Toshiba.
Sennheiser
One of the premium Audio brands Sennheiser, recently unveiled its Sennheiser Ambeo soundbar in the market, and rumors suggest that the brand is planning to bring a more affordable and compact version of the Ambeo soundbar which is reportedly called as Ambeo Mini.
Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica officially confirmed they are launching some exciting audio products at the IFA 2023, though the brand hasn’t cleared which audio products are unveiling in the show. Here’s the official tweet from the brand, whatever it will be but we are excited to see what Audio-Technica brings this year.
We are thrilled to announce we will be at @IFA_Berlin in less than two weeks! Discover the exciting surprises we've prepared for you at our booth. 🎉
📍 @MesseBerlin 🗓️ 1-5 September ☰ Stand 221, Hall 1.2
Vivo has officially added one more tablet to its portfolio- the Vivo Pad Air is now official in China. Earlier this year, Vivo announced the Pad 2 tablet in China, and now the brand brings a slightly affordable version to the Vivo’s Pad series lineup. Vivo packs flagship features in its affordable Pad Air tablet including an 11.5-inch large LCD panel, flagship Qualcomm chipset, a massive 8,500mAh battery, and much more.
Vivo Pad Air is priced at CNY 1,799 (~$247) for the base 8GB RAM + 128GB storage while the high-end 12GB RAM + 512GB storage version retails at CNY 2,599 (~$357). It comes in three beautiful color options- Free Blue, Easy Silver, and Brave Powder. The Pad Air tablet is now available for sale through Vivo’s official website.
Under the hood, the Pad Air is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset coupled with up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB UFS3.1 storage. It runs on Android 13 based on custom OriginOS 3 for tablets. In terms of lenses, the Vivo Pad Air houses an 8MP single rear camera setup at the back, and on the front, it features a 5MP selfie camera.
Vivo Pad Air sports a stunning 11.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a maximum 144Hz refresh rate, 1840 x 2800p resolution, and 540Hz instant touch sampling rate. The panel has P3 wide color gamut support that offers a vibrant and bright picture quality.
It packs a massive 8,500mAh battery with support for 44W fast charging tech. Furthermore, the tablet supports the stylus and magnetic keyboard. Vivo’s Pad Air offers a bunch of connectivity options WiFi 5, Bluetooth v5.2, NFC, Headphone Jack (type C ), and USB Type C for charging and data transfer.
The leading innovator in smart control products, Brilliant, has announced its latest offering. It is a new plug-in version of its popular Smart Home Control Panels. Known as “install it anywhere”, the new product is meant to transform any house or apartment into a smart home with a touch-screen based control.
Furthermore, the brand is known for its award-winning smart home products. The control panels it manufactures were first shipped about five years ago. Brilliant by virtue of its innovative designs is known as the leading innovator in smart lighting, home automation systems, and more.
Brilliant’s smart home journey
The journey started in 2018, when Brilliant first shipped its award-winning smart home control panels. The panels were designed to install in select locations in the home. In addition, they were hardwired into a standard electrical box with a neutral and ground wire.
The connections in the how were designed with the hopes that users would install the panels without challenges. However, that wasn’t the case. Many potential customers were unable to install and enjoy the Brilliant smart home experience.
Mostly, the lay man on the street found it hard to install the smart home control panel at that time. The class of people who couldn’t easily install the product includes the following:
Those who lived in older homes without neutral or ground wires
Those who couldn’t access their electrical panel to shut off power when installing Brilliant products
Those uncomfortable with swapping out light switch for a Brilliant hard-wiring to an electric box
Professional installers or security dealers not licensed to perform electrical installations found it hard to install the product
Enter the new plug-in home control panel, which makes it possible for anyone to install the product to any home. This means that anyone can now perform the DIY task of installing the panel.
In conclusion, Brilliant brings a better smart home experience for all. Over all, it provides the user with flexibility for installation and expansion of the addressable market. Better still, it comes as complete smart home control systems at affordable price of $399.
Watch a short video of how the Brilliant Smart Home control panel is installed.
