Oppo K10 5G will be the first phone with Dimensity 8000, TENAA reveals
The Oppo K10 Pro was previously certificed by Chinese agency TENAA, and today it was followed by the Oppo K10 5G. The new phone, not to be confused with the Snapdragon 680-powered Oppo K10, will be the first device powered by a Dimensity 8000 chipset. It will also stick to the camera design Oppo implemented in few of its smartphones – two major circles for two of the cameras.
Oppo K10 5G
The phone is listed with a 6.59” LTPS LCD. The resolution is 1080p, and we can just make out the single punch hole in the top left corner for the 16MP selfie camera. Shooters on the back will have 64MP main sensor and 8MP for what is likely the ultrawide camera. A 2MP auxilary unit is hidden under the LED flash.
The chipset is not explicitly listed, but the 2.75GHz CPU clock matches that of the four Cortex-A75 cores in the Dimensity 8000. It also has four Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. RAM will be either 8GB or 12GB, while storage will be 128GB or 256GB. The actual memory combinations should be revealed at the launch, which is evidently fast approaching.
vivo X Note Aerospace Edition comes with meteorite pendant
The brand new vivo X Note was announced earlier this week with a gigantic 7-inch AMOLED display and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset and now vivo is bringing an exclusive Aerospace Edition of the phone. This phone features an upgraded packaging that includes a pendulum to house a chunk of Achondrite meteorite, which is from the Moon. The rare space mineral is stored in a glass housing and is attached to a leather strap.
vivo X Note Aerospace Edition
The actual phone features a blue colorway and 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The regular 12/256GB vivo X Note retails for CNY 6,499 ($1,020) but vivo hasn’t revealed the price premium for the Aerospace Edition variant. The phone will be sold at a flash sale event which kicks off today and goes through April 22 via vivo’s online store and JD.com.
Top 10 accessories designed to be the ultimate sidekick to your Apple devices
Since its foundation in 1976, Apple has been always been at the peak of modern innovation! Apple’s innovative tech company never ceases to amaze us. We find ourselves gnashing our teeth and wondering if there will be a new Apple product. Apple products are my most treasured possessions. They’re so indispensable that they make me feel like I can’t live without them. My MacBook stores all of the data and documents I treasure in my life. However, my iPhone holds the personal details of everyone I know. I would truly be lost without my gadgets. It’s amazing how innovative Apple products are, but it’s still fun to add some excitement with accessories. These accessories, which can be used to charge all your Apple devices and combine your trackpad and keyboard into one magical device called the Magic Bridge, are essential for Apple lovers.
1. The SmallRig 3611
The SmallRig 3611 is a modular ‘phone cage’ that lets you turn your iPhone into a professional-grade videography setup. Designed to work with iPhones 6-13 (and even a few Android models), the SmallRig 3611 gives you a stable rig to mount your phone onto, eliminating jitter. You can attach handles externally to the cage for a more secure grip when filming.
Why is it noteworthy?
The 3611 is a relatively compact phone cage made from aluminum alloy, designed to work broadly with the iPhone and with the Samsung Galaxy series, and even the Pixel series. The rig comes equipped with multiple 1/4”-20 threaded holes and cold shoes to match the SmallRig accessory ecosystem. You will find a clamp to secure your smartphone. It can also be adjusted to adjust the position of your cold shoes and threaded holes.
What we like
Transforms your iPhone into a professional film-making setup
Lets you mount a wide variety of other accessories, from lights and microphones to even an extra battery pack for your smartphone and other gadgets
What we dislike
No complaints!
2. The Strap Anywhere
Designed to let you secure your iPhone to any handle, pipe, railing, bar, or even your wrist, the Strap Anywhere uses Apple’s MagSafe feature to secure your iPhone so your hands are unencumbered. Moment claims that the idea was to enable users to attach their iPhones indoors, such as a Peloton bicycle, squat rack or treadmill.
Why is it noteworthy?
The strap’s silicone construction provides a friction grip and is even sturdy enough to double as a stand for your iPhone, letting you prop it up at an angle on your desk or yoga mat. You can use the Strap Anywhere Mount with your iPhone or MagSafe iPhone cases. The strap is made from sweat-resistant material and can be used for equipment such as gym equipment. However, it’s adjustable design means that you can use it almost anywhere from your bike to your shopping cart.
What we like
Features a proprietary configuration of magnets to provide extra strength, combined along with a grippy silicone material
What we dislike
Not sure if it could withstand a bumpy ride on an offroad trail or other extreme conditions
3. UNEC
This is UNEC, an accessory that makes it possible to track your trusted umbrella, no matter where you lose it by mistake. Although it is a very simple accessory, the benefits are simply undeniable.
Why is it noteworthy?
Attach it to the umbrella handle. It won’t look strange – considering its small size and the funky colors it comes in. As the designer rightly puts it, “UNEC allows people to attach their AirTag to an umbrella so that they will never lose it ever again, because why not?”
What we like
The accessory is also good enough to have an optimum-sized version made for a walking stick that differently-abled or injured people can’t afford to lose
What we dislike
No complaints!
4. The iMac G4
The G4 charger is a wonderful throwback accessory that reminds me of that Elago charger that turned the Apple Watch into the Macintosh. However, its design doesn’t appear to have been as well-received as the Macintosh. Even by today’s standards, the iMac G4 is an incredibly eye-catching device that you’re sure to be amazed by. This charger reduces the beauty of this device into something small enough to draw your eyes towards the iPhone sitting on it.
Why is it noteworthy?
The iMac G4, with its debut in 2002, was truly a design icon in that it was nothing like anything else that existed in its time. While the world still struggled with boxy plastic computers, the G4 had this intensely beautiful organic design accentuated with chrome details. The adjustable stand made it stand out above all others, allowing future iMacs to retain the same level of detail. Eponymously named the G4, this quirky little charger pays a hat-tip to its 20-year-old predecessor. It sports the same dome-shaped base and chrome-plated stand upon which sits the MagSafe wireless charging element that lets you snap your iPhone to it. The iPhone can be placed in its place and transforms into almost a mini computer. It hovers above the ground so that it is easy to see.
What we like
The dual joint system on the back of the charger lets you angle and position your phone however you please
A nifty light within its domed front lights up when your phone begins charging
What we dislike
It isn’t available yet!
5. The MagSnap Wallet
Want more out of your wallet? Well, the MagSnap Wallet’s magnetic design makes it modular too, allowing you to easily attach extra modules that let your wallet hold more cards, cash, and even EDC tools. The MagSnap Wallet has the incredible advantage of being sleek when you want, and modular/accommodating when you need it. It also docks on the back of your phone for easy carrying, and thanks to its all-metal design, it’s RFID-blocking too – a feature that Apple’s own MagSafe wallet still lacks.
Why is it noteworthy?
OhSnap quickly mentions that MagSafe compatibility is not available for the MagSnap Wallet. This would require reorienting MagSnap Wallet magnets in order to increase the thickness of the wallet. Instead, the MagSnap Wallet comes either with a magnet-enabled iPhone case or an adhesive MagSnap plate that can attach to practically any phone. OhSnap designers claim that MagSafe’s magnetic array and locking pin is stronger than MagSafe. They also mention that MagSafe wallets slide on phones while MagSafe wallets are more stable. “Our approach may be slightly less streamlined than Apple’s, but our magnetic connections are stronger, and our products are more modular and way more functional.”
What we like
Has the ability to snap on extra modules that give the wallet a storage upgrade
It is digitally secure – thanks to its RFID-blocking abilities
What we dislike
Their approach is slightly less streamlined than Apple’s, which everyone may not agree with
6. The Magic Bridge
Could it be a coincidence that the Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad are exactly the same height? Twelve South correctly points out that they look like siblings who long for one another. Magic Bridge is able to fulfill that longing by bringing together the long-lost sibling and placing them side-by side.
Why is it noteworthy?
Melodrama aside, the Magic Bridge is actually a pretty clever device that does more than just fix your trackpad to your keyboard for the sake of it. It helps to declutter your workspace, by “bridging” the space between your trackpad and keyboard, so that they aren’t cluttering your desk. You can also carry the devices around, place them on your coffee table or on your lap while you work, and then switch between Apple devices.
What we like
Features a clever ambidextrous design that lets you mount your trackpad on either side of your keyboard, depending on whether you’re right or left-handed
Lightweight yet tough form
What we dislike
No complaints!
7. The PITAKA MagEZ Slider
Meet the PITAKA MagEZ Slider. You need a charger. No, wait. It’s a wireless charger. Hold on. It’s a wireless charger with MagSafe capabilities. Oh, let me say that again. It’s a wireless charger with MagSafe capabilities that also has a built-in detachable power bank and can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods. Simultaneously.
Why is it noteworthy?
Over the course of its existence, PITAKA’s worked to fundamentally make Apple’s products better by designing highly functional charging accessories for them. However, the MagEZ Slider feels like the culmination all of that hard work. A wireless charger designed to work with your phone, watch, and TWS earbuds, the MagEZ Slider is a compact little number that’s perfectly sized to sit on any tabletop surface while simultaneously ensuring that your workspace isn’t cluttered with different wires and dongles.
What we like
Charges all your Apple gadgets
Does not clutter up your workspace
What we dislike
There are similar products on the market
8. The Magcardgrip
A sleek little accouterment for your iPhone, the Magcardgrip is a wallet, stand, and iPhone grip all wrapped in one. It sits flat on the back of your device, holds 2 payment or ID cards (and even supports tap-to-pay), and has a fold-out grip that doubles as a stand for your iPhone. The best thing about it is? The fact that it also happens to support MagSafe charging. The Magcardgrip’s zero-compromise design lets you wirelessly charge your iPhone WITH the wallet still attached… a feature that Apple probably wishes it had thought of first.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Magcardgrip design solves many problems and has few (if any) compromises. The 7mm thin accessory attaches using an adhesive to the back of your phone. Magcardgrip attaches to your phone using a non-destructive adhesive. The Magcardgrip is slim and can be easily slipped into your pocket.
What we like
Features a bifold-inspired design that really reinforces its creator’s zero-compromise vision
Comes outfitted with microfiber, protecting your cards from wear and tear
What we dislike
No complaints!
9. The Fjorden
YouTuber Marques Brownlee, who shoots all his videos in 8K on ridiculously expensive RED cameras, alludes to the fact that “the best camera is the one you have on you”, and that’s almost always your smartphone camera. The image processing engine in your smartphone’s camera is powerful enough to take photos just as well as any DSLR. But, what’s really lacking is the ability to use it with precision and experience. That’s where Fjorden steps in.
Why is it noteworthy?
The Fjorden turns your iPhone into a hybrid DSLR. The Fjorden attaches to your iPhone’s back and gives you analog controls such as a shutter button, zoom slider, jog dial, and a shutter button. You can also use the extra multifunction button to trigger the flash. It’s comfortable and tactile, and has the same texture as cameras. The buttons are oriented in an intuitive way so you don’t need to strain your thumb while using your other hand to press the shutter button. Moreover, the actual physical buttons allow you to use the camera with gloves on, an understated-yet-impressive upgrade to the iPhone camera experience).
What we like
Portable and sleek
Has its own camera app
What we dislike
No complaints!
10. The UFO MagSafe Wireless Charger
For geeks who want more than just a standard MagSafe charger for their den, the UFO MagSafe Wireless Charger will be the preferred choice. The cute accessory is currently a prototype design for Apple’s ecosystem. However, we would love to see the UFO MagSafe Wireless Charger make its way to production. It’s like a UFO riding on the back of your iPhone 13 minus, all the shenanigans of gimmicky gadgets.
Why is it noteworthy?
When charging, the transparent dome with the Android-like being looking you straight in the face lights up with a warm glow as soon as the iPhone is snapped onto it. This will act as an eye-sore for those who stare at their phone in pitch darkness. At least with the UFO MagSafe charger hooked on, your eyes will get some respite, even if for some time!
Infinix Hot 11 2022 arrives with 6. 7″ screen and 5,000 mAh battery
Infinix unveiled the Hot 11 last September, and today, the company announced its 2022 version, dubbed Infinix Hot 11 2022.
The Infinix Hot 11 2022 is powered by the Unisoc T610 SoC and features a 6. 7″ FullHD+ LCD with 550 nits peak brightness. The smartphone runs Android 11-based XOS 10 Lite out of the box and comes in a single 4GB/64GB configuration. However, it does have a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion up to 1TB.
For photography, you get an 8MP camera on the front and a 13MP primary camera on the back, joined by a 2MP depth sensor.
The Hot 11 2022 sports a side-mounted fingerprint reader and has DTS Surround Sound support. It packs a 5,000 mAh battery charged through a USB-C port at up to 10W.
The Infinix Hot 11 2022 has three color options – Polar Black, Aurora Green, and Sunset Gold. It will go on sale in India through Flipkart starting April 21 with an introductory price of INR8,999 ($120/EUR110).
This BUDDY Portable Lamp is one multi-function lighting solution
The term buddy is widely used as it pertains to anyone or anything that can be considered a friend. The new lamp could be used as a buddy, or friend during times of darkness.
The BUDDY Portable Lamp is able to work both as an ambient light source and as a flashlight. The top light serves as the primary light source when you need some illumination. The design is versatile with the light available on both sides.
The rubber surrounding the light acts as a cushion and protects the device when it is placed sideways. There are three options for the rubber: Gray, Green and Blue. The modern style makes it an ideal lighting solution at home and even when going outdoors. Although it is a basic flashlight, its design makes it an attractive lamp. You can leave it on a counter or a desk, and it can serve as a home decor or accent light.
Buddy allows you to be both free and flexible at the same moment. This portable lamp boasts no cables or ties as it is completely wireless. This lamp is ideal for people with busy lives or who enjoy adventure. The design inspiration is lanterns from the 80s and 90s, while the shape is based on the R95 light bulb. This silhouette is timeless and simple, something that vintage designers love.
The multifunction lamp goes beyond its aesthetic appeal as it offers a lot of functions if you need better illumination, a flashlight, and ambient light. You can use the flashlight function to illuminate your surroundings. It can be used in darkness or at night when it is necessary to provide some light.
The light at the bottom is enough to work as ambient lighting. This is the ideal lighting for outdoor dining, such as a barbecue or a picnic at the beach. You can also turn the lights on at night to get more lighting.
The BUDDY Portable Lamp is equipped with a magnetic charging station. The lamp uses a 3W LED bulb with 2700K 260Lm and it can also support a dimmable 5V IP20 Class III bulb. The material used is a polycarbonate body with an opal polycarbonate diffuser and an opal white finish. It is priced at EUR98. 62 which is about $108. The product design has reached and has been recognized at the iF Design Award 2022. Faro Barcelona has already listed the BUDDY Portable Lamp, so it’s now ready for purchase HERE.
Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets Android 12 update with One UI 4. 1
The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G announced with Android 11 and One UI 3. 1 last January is receiving the Android 12-based One UI 4. 1 update, which brings a refreshed UI and new features to the Dimensity 720-powered smartphone.
The update also bumps up the Android security patch level on the Samsung Galaxy A32 5G to March 2022.
The One UI 4. 1 update for the Galaxy A32 5G has firmware version A326BXXU4BVC8 and is seeding in Thailand for units with model code SM-A326B. It shouldn’t take too much time before rollout expands into other areas.
That said, if you live in Thailand and haven’t received One UI 4. 1 update on your Galaxy A32 5G yet, you can check for it manually by navigating to the phone’s Settings > Software update menu.
This tiny $199 portable projector just so happens to also have Windows 10 running inside it
On the market for a budget laptop? How about we do you one better… the SwitchCubic is a portable projector the size of a beer can, costs $199, runs Windows 10, has built-in stereo speakers, and can cast a whopping 120-inch image at 1080p resolution. Did I mention it costs $199? That’s a full-fledged Windows PC projector for half the price of an Apple Watch.
Touted as the world’s first Pocket PC and Projector, the SwitchCubic packs a Windows 10s device running 8GB RAM and Intel HD Graphics inside the body of what’s essentially a 1080p projector. Roughly the size of a smart speaker, this projector can cast a screen that’s up to 120-inches in width, with auto keystone correction as well as support for 4K.
Essentially small enough to either permanently sit on your table (occupying 15% of the space your laptop would), or even slide right into your backpack, the SwitchCubic has the ability to be your personal computer, a larger-than-life television, a movie-theater, or even a device that lets you mirror images/videos from your phone or tablet. Given the fact that it has 8 gigs of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 600 on the inside, the SwitchCubic is a perfect netbook or budget laptop replacement. Sure, you can’t use it to run high-spec games, but it’ll handle everything from Gmail and Microsoft Word, to YouTube and Netflix. It’s got support for Bluetooth and AirPlay, and a mini HDMI-in too, so you could practically hook your PlayStation or Nintendo switch to it too, giving you a massive FullHD 120-inch display on demand anywhere you go.
SwitchCubic not only provides 1080P Full HD images but also supports full 4K content decoding.
SwitchCubic delivers crisp and sharp images at any screen size from 30 inches to a massive 120 inches.
The LED light source of SwitchCubic is rated for 30,000 hours of reliable high-definition viewing.
Standing at 4 inches tall, the SwitchCubic comes built to run right out of the box. Once switched on, you can toggle between SwitchCubic’s projector and computer mode, and its auto keystone correction kicks right in, giving you an aligned screen no matter where the SwitchCubic’s placed. You can either use the touch-sensitive surface on top of the SwitchCubic or its companion remote control to navigate its features and built-in apps, and the rear side of the device houses a multitude of ports, including 3 USB-A ports, 1 USB Type-C port, a 3. 5mm audio input, a Mini HDMI input as well as a regular HDMI out (just in case you want to hook your SwitchCubic to a more traditional external display monitor), and even a TF card slot for good measure.
The SwitchCubic’s projector has a display brightness of 200 ANSI lumens, a projection distance of 1-5 meters, and dual built-in speakers so that you can practically use it without needing any extra peripherals. A 34000mAh battery gives you an average of 2 hours of use, long enough for a presentation or even a movie, and if you’ve got a power outlet handy, the SwitchCubic comes with a 5V charger too.
Available in 2 variants – a Standard and a Pro, the SwitchCubic comes with 8GB RAM, and offers a choice between 128GB/256GB internal storage. The tiny Pocket PC/Projector is up for grabs on Kickstarter for a special Launch Day price of $199, with deliveries beginning in October 2022.
vivo sub-brand iQOO is getting ready for yet another launch in India, this time it’s going to be the Z6 Pro 5G, which was already teased earlier this month.
Today the official iQOO Twitter account posted the info everyone was waiting for – the phone’s launch date in India. It’s April 27. That’s when this device, powered by the Snapdragon 778G SoC, is officially going to be fully unveiled.
The buZZZ is real! The #FullyLoaded#iQOOZ6Pro is launching on 27th April with the Snapdragon 778 5G and 66W FlashCharge.
Stay tuned for the launch of India’s Fastest 5G Smartphone in the 25K Segment*. https://t.co/CAstL96vKh It’s gonna be super lit
iQOO’s marketing campaign seems to be all about speed, with the brand even going so far as to call the upcoming Z6 Pro 5G “India’s fastest 5G smartphone in the 25K segment”, and promising it will hit over 550,000 points in AnTuTu. According to the company, it will support 66W FlashCharge too.
Destiny 2’s raid Rotator will give players reasons to play old content
Destiny 2‘s latest weekly update had good news for fans of the game’s old content. The developer shared some details about the game’s new Rotator system in the This Week at Bungie post . It will reward players who return to old raids or dungeons each week.
The new Rotator system will include seasonal and weekly challenges for players to complete. In the seasonal version, the season’s new raid and dungeon will each grant Pinnacle rewards for all of their encounters. A raid rotator as well as a dungeon-rotator will be included in the system, which grants Pinnacle gear to players upon successful completion.
Weekly rotations, on the other hand, will feature every raid and dungeon that isn’t in the seasonal rotation. This means you can take on almost any challenge you want for these rewards. After completing the last encounter in a raid or dungeon, players will receive a pinnacle drop as part of their weekly rotation.
The new system offers another bonus: farming. The new system will allow raids and other dungeons to no longer lock out Legendary gear once it is available. Players can now rerun encounters multiple times and will be eligible to receive Legendary rewards each time.
The Rotation system is set to come to Destiny 2 as part of season 17, which should start somewhere around May 25.
We (might) finally know how tall Elden Ring’s Erdtree is
If you have ever attempted to beat an Elden Ring boss or just accidentally hit yourself trying to play, then you are familiar with the Erdtree. It’s that big, bright tree that derives its power directly from the Elden Ring and stands at the center of Leyndell. Looking at it, it clearly looms over the surrounding mountains and hills. It is, therefore, a very large tree.
But how tall is this really huge Erdtree? We have some estimates thanks to YouTuber Zullie The Witch ,.
With various parts you can explore, it’s clear the thing is, scientifically speaking, fucking massive; as Zullie notes, you can see the tree “dominating” the scenery from every part of the map. But those bits offer up some comparison for how large different portions of the tree are.
The trunk appears to continue for hundreds of meters below the surface, and while it cuts off at the top, there are branches that reach above that point. By their measurements, from the very (underground) base of the Erdtree to the tallest branch point is about 5,048 meters tall — or approximately 16,562 feet.
To put that in perspective, that’s a good chunk of the height of Mount Everest (about 29,000 feet). Alternately, you can think of it as about 15. 3 Eiffel Towers (1,083′ tall, if you measure to the tip) or 3,365 Danny DeVitos (4’10”, according to the internet) stacked on top of each other.
Of course, the actual above-ground height of the tree is a little different, and it sort of depends on where you’re able to stand next to it. That might shave about 1,000 meters (or 2,000 feet or so) off the height by Zullie’s calculations. Even still, we can all agree: big tree.
