Retro turntable suitcase lets you carry your love for vinyl anywhere you go!

Retro turntable suitcase lets you carry your love for vinyl anywhere you go!

Some people didn’t really get the memo when the Walkman and the iPod made music portable! The Spinnerette Turntable by Third Man Records is for those who love old-school music and want to take it with them wherever they go. Designed to turn into a briefcase when closed, this portable turntable has a turntable and swing-arm, a built-in speaker with volume and tone controls, the ability to toggle between 33 1/3 , 45, and 78 RPM, and get this… even a 3. 5mm headphone port! Styled in a delightfully energetic yellow colorway, the Spinnerette lets you pump out music retro style like it’s the 70s no matter where you are. You can also buy a tie-dye shirt or large, tinted glasses separately.

Designer: Third Man Records


An inductee at the Museum of Modern Art, the Spinnerette comes with a belt-driven turntable mechanism, an Audio-Technica diamond-stylus needle, and has the ability to play records at 3 different speed settings. To the right of the turntable sits a dynamic full-range speaker built into the ABS chassis of the Spinnerette. If the speaker isn’t quite punchy enough for you, the Spinnerette does have a headphone out, letting you connect something more substantial. There’s also an aux input for playing music through the Spinnerette speakers. The Spinnerette has a USB output which allows you to send audio directly from vinyl records to your computer or laptop via USB. This is a great feature for DJs and anyone who wants to hear old vinyl.

The Spinnerette uses an AC input. Although it’s portable and wireless, the device is not wireless. However, future versions may support Bluetooth audio, although that would be a bit of a defeat for retro-turntable owners.


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Report: LG is building a foldable OLED display for an HP laptop and perhaps an Apple MacBook too

Report: LG is building a foldable OLED display for an HP laptop and perhaps an Apple MacBook too

LG Display unveiled a 17″ foldable OLED panel at CES earlier this year and it already has its first client – HP will release a foldable laptop using the panel later this year, reports The Elec. LG also supplied the 13. 3″ panel for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold from last year.

The display maker may have an even bigger client on the hook – Apple. According to the Korean newspaper, LG and Apple have been working in tandem on a new panel for a MacBook-iPad hybrid. The panel will use Ultra Thin Glass (UTG) instead of polyamide.

Apple will unveil its foldable smartphone next spring. Rumours suggest that it can support a stylus. The foldable laptop should support a stylus as well – the panels LG is supplying to Lenovo and HP support both touch and stylus input.

The 17The 17″ foldable OLED panel that LG introduced at CES 2022

The HP one in particular measures 17″ unfolded and 11″ folded and it has 4K resolution. LG will reportedly manufacture 10,000 units. It has already made 20,000 units of the panel for Lenovo, which is 13. 3″ unfolded and 6. 2″ folded (with 2,048 x 1,536 px resolution).

Apple will need much higher volume than that, of course, so LG Display’s will need time to expand its production lines. It sounds like it will have plenty of time, Display Supply Chain Consultants previously predicted that the foldable MacBook-iPad hybrid may not appear until 2025.

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Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

Samsung introduced the Galaxy A53 a couple of weeks back and today as the phone went on sale we managed to get a unit for review. It retains a lot of the DNA of its 2021 predecessors but comes with a couple of major upgrades that we’ll go over before handing the phone to our review team.

The company decided to keep the overall look of the camera bump for the quad-cam setup, and this year’s phones also have lovely colors – our unit came in Awesome Peach. It appears orange or gold depending on the lighting.

Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

Sadly, the Galaxy A53 does not have an adapter in the retail box in most countries much like the cheaper Galaxy A13 we welcomed recently. There’s only a SIM ejector pin and a USB-C to USB-C cable.

Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

The phone weighs 189 grams and has the same 6.5” Super AMOLED panel as the Galaxy A52s. Which is a good thing considering that it is a vibrant and bright display.

Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

There are two significant changes in the Galaxy A53 – the first being the Exynos 1280 chipset, which is making its debut here. Samsung hasn’t officially detailed its latest mid-range chipset, but we now know its CPU has four performance Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 efficiency units clocked at 2.0GHz.

The other noteworthy improvement Samsung brought is the 5,000 mAh battery. It charges at up to 25W, which is as good as it gets with Samsung phones these days.

Samsung Galaxy A53 in for review

We are now starting work on the full Galaxy A53 review, so stick around for our findings!

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ZIPP Speaker Concept transmits sound to the user only

ZIPP Speaker Concept transmits sound to the user only

ZIPP Design

ZIPP isn’t a new lighter design even though we know it can remind you of one. This product is something from ZIP MY LIP, a concept brand described to be with manners.

Okay, so this is just a concept but the idea is that this super-cardioid speaker will only transmit sound to the user. This means it’s not exactly a loudspeaker for everyone in the room to hear. This device is intended to only transmit sound to one person so that others can’t hear it.

Designers – Da-yeon Kim, Yeonhong Kim and Tae Rim Kim. Hanbom Jang.

ZIPP


ZIPP is designed to protect the privacy of the user. Other people are protected against the noise. This technology allows for good manners among all, including you, your family, and others. Super directivity technology protects the user’s ears by creating a comfortable zone and cancelling other sounds. Zipp reduces noise toward other people. The eco-friendly materials used on the Zipp are a good start as we move to save the planet from future destruction.

ZIPP Concept Design

The Zipp looks like an uneven, hard pouch bag. It has a zipper-like feature on the edge that we’re assuming is where the sound direction or volume can be controlled. Both sides have speaker fabric in different colors: orange, yellow, green, or blue. The side has a power button and the opposite has a cable port. It can be assumed it will feature USB-C already.


Although the idea of supercardioid sound is not very popular, it is possible. Some people may have heard about supercardioid microphone but the technology can be applied in speakers. The design alone of this product is one-of-a-kind but what makes it more special are the features.

The concept speaker by several Korean designers has potential. This design is a great idea. If not exactly the same, then maybe just the idea of a personal and private speaker will be implemented. Or even if not the exact technology, just the product design can be used.

We’ve been seeing a lot of interesting speaker concepts lately. The most recent ones that made an impression were the TURNING AI Speaker, that Small Transparent Speaker, the Rum Project, and the BRIONVEGA TOTEM RR231 Stereo System. Although the ZIPP may be different from other speakers, it is still unique and innovative. The aesthetics of the speaker alone tells us the ZIPP can be really a speaker. We like the idea but we’ll have to wait for the actual product to see if the design will work.

ZIPP My Lip Design

ZIPP Details

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Samsung Galaxy F13 spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 850

Samsung Galaxy F13 spotted on Geekbench with Exynos 850

It seems Samsung is going to bring a successor to last year’s Galaxy F12 soon with the aptly named Galaxy F13. The upcoming device was spotted on Geekbench bearing the SM-E135F identifier. The phone managed 157 single-core points and 587-points on the multi-core test – values that will surely increase as the device gets closer to its launch.


Samsung Galaxy F13 Geekbench scorecard

Samsung Galaxy F13 Geekbench scorecard

Geekbench revealed the phone brings the same Exynos 850 chipset that was found in last year’s Galaxy F12 alongside 4GB RAM. The phone boots Android 12 which should be joined by One UI 4 on top. Based on speculation, Galaxy F13 will be a rebadged Galaxy A13 meaning the upcoming phone should bring a 6. 6-inch LCD with FHD+ resolution, a 50MP main cam and a 5,000 mAh battery with 15W charging.

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LESHAN smart rice cooker concept also tries to keep watch over your blood pressure

LESHAN smart rice cooker concept also tries to keep watch over your blood pressure

For some cultures, rice is more than just a side dish, and this beautiful rice cooker idea makes it possible to cook this staple food wherever you go, for better health, of course.

Like with many things in life, it took a disaster of epic proportions to give people a rude awakening when it comes to their health. The COVID-19 pandemic has made some more acutely aware of their bodies’ state, as well as the things they do to keep it healthy, from exercise to food. While heart rates and blood oxygen levels take the highest priorities these days, abnormal blood pressure that leads to hypertension has always been a problem that sneaks up on people unawares. There are a few ways to lead a healthy lifestyle to keep blood pressure levels normal, and eating rice in proper amounts is what this smart rice cooker concept is trying to promote.

Designer: Fu Lele (Fu Le Le )


It almost sounds counterintuitive that rice, especially white rice, would be recommended for people suffering from high blood pressure, considering how the many diets and health coaches push people away from carbohydrates and whole grains. However, there are some research studies that show the benefits of rice on blood pressure. Rice is a basic food for many people.


This smart rice cooker concept tries to take the middle road by encouraging the consumption of rice in the proper amounts. The smart rice cooker concept uses a smartphone app to regulate the amount of rice being cooked. That feature definitely doesn’t sound that special in light of the number of smart cookware today, but it’s the design of LESHAN that really captures the eyes and the imagination.

The rice cooker embraces a minimalist design that eschews smooth curves for faceted surfaces that give the canister a more interesting look. As with most rice cookers, there’s a single physical control to activate its primary function, though there are a few light indicators for the different ways you can use the device, from cooking rice to even making tea. Designer chose colours that are both traditional and modern, with yellowish sorghum as the inspiration.

LESHAN deviates from typical rice cooker designs by adopting a tall, cylindrical form that immediately limits how much rice you can cook in it. Although it does have a plug underneath, it seems that the device was designed for easy portability, giving people fewer excuses not to enjoy a healthy rice meal no matter where they are.

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The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is now on sale around the world

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is now on sale around the world

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is now on sale across the globe. Samsung’s website in the US, the UK, Germany, India, and other countries all have the phone listed with some claiming availability right away (Germany), while others (the US) promise shipping by April 12, for instance.

The Galaxy A53 5G comes in four colors – White, Black, Blue, and Orange. There are two memory and storage configurations – 6/128GB and 8/256GB. Prices start at $450/EUR450/PS399/INR 34,499.


Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Pre-order promos that went live when the Galaxy A53 5G was announced are still ongoing until the end of the day. You could get both a EUR50 trade-in bonus and free Galaxy Buds Live with a purchase.

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G brings a 6. 5-inch 120Hz-ready Super AMOLED of 1080p resolution, an Exynos 1280 chipset, 5,000mAh battery, and a quad-camera, highlighted by a 64MP main sensor and 12MP ultrawide.


Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G

We already have the Galaxy A53 5G in the office and will bring you to content quite soon, so stay tuned!

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Oppo F21 Pro’s design process detailed ahead of launch

Oppo F21 Pro’s design process detailed ahead of launch

Oppo is readying to announce its F21 Pro on April 12 and now the brand released official info regarding the design of the upcoming phone. Oppo F21 Pro will come in Sunset Orange and Cosmic Black colors. Oppo’s engineers developed a leather lychee-grain called Fibreglass-Leather. This gives the former a flat-frame design and soft-touch texture back.


Oppo F21 Pro Sunset Orange

Oppo F21 Pro Sunset Orange

Oppo took care to improve the durability and wear-resistance of faux leather’s temperature resistance. Oppo used rubbing alcohol and rubber erasers to test the faux leather material. This was done in order to verify its durability and color consistency.


Oppo F21 Pro Cosmic Black

Oppo F21 Pro Cosmic Black

The black colorway features Oppo’s Glow design, which gives it a matter-feel with glossy elements. Oppo also reveals the Sunset Orange F21 Pro is just 7. 54mm thick while the Cosmic Black variant measure in at 7.49mm. Both feature 2. 5D glass and weigh just 175 grams. Oppo is also teasing a flagship selfie camera experience with rumors pointing to a 32MP shooter. The rest of the rumored spec sheet includes a 6. 43-inch 90Hz AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 680 chipset and a 4,5000 mAh battery with 33W charging.

Oppo F21 Pro is tipped to launch at INR 22,000 ($290) while the F21 Pro 5G should come in at INR 26,000 ($342).

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Poco M4 Pro review – GSMArena.com tests

Poco M4 Pro review – GSMArena.com tests

Introduction

If you don’t find 5G essential, and a nice OLED display is higher up your priorities list for your smartphone purchase, the Poco M4 Pro 4G will trade one for the other compared to the M4 Pro 5G, which we already reviewed a while ago.

The 4G version swaps out the Dimensity 810 chipset for a Helio G96, another Mediatek design that’s only slightly less powerful and lacks the next-gen connectivity. On the flipside, it gets a 6. 43-inch OLED display that’s marginally smaller than the 5G’s 6. 6-inch unit, keeps the 90Hz refresh rate and promises a lot more brightness, on top of OLED’s other inherent advantages.

Light touches can be seen in the camera section too, where the main unit uses a 64MP sensor in place of the 5G version’s 50MP one, and a 2MP macro camera has cropped up where there wasn’t one. Both the ultrawide camera on the back, and the selfie cam appear the same.

The Poco M4 Pro gets to keep the 5,000mAh battery capacity and with it the 33W charging capability, by now a staple of the Xiaomi lineup. Other classic goodies like an infrared emitter, headphone jack, and dedicated microSD slot make for a complete feature set.

Xiaomi Poco M4 Pro specs at a glance:

  • Body: 159.9×73.9×8. 1mm, 179g; Gorilla Glass 3 front, plastic back, plastic frame; IP53, dust and splash resistant.
  • Display: 6. 43″ AMOLED, 90Hz, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 409ppi.
  • Chipset: Mediatek Helio G96 (12 nm): Octa-core (2×2. 05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G57 MC2.
  • Memory: 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 2. 2; microSDXC (dedicated slot).
  • OS/Software: Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO.
  • Rear camera: Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1. 8, 26mm, 0. 7um, PDAF; Ultra wide angle: 8 MP, f/2. 2, 118@, 1/4″, 1. 12um; Macro: 2 MP, f/2.4.
  • Front camera: 16 MP, f/2. 5, (wide), 1/3. 06″ 1.0um.
  • Video capture: Rear camera: 1080p@30fps; Front camera: 1080p@30fps.
  • Battery: 5000mAh; Fast charging 33W, Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3+.
  • Misc: Fingerprint reader (side-mounted); NFC; Infrared port; 3. 5mm jack.

Poco M4 Pro unboxing

The Poco M4 Pro ships in a two-piece cardboard box in recognizable yellow livery, now with oversized branding – the 5G version opted for a more restrained font size.

Poco M4 Pro review

The contents are the usual – a charger, USB cable, and a soft clear case. The charger is a beefy 33W Xiaomi fast charging unit with a USB-A output port. The headset is not included in the package, which is typical. You will need your own headset to ensure that you can use FM radio at any level of reliability.

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Apple looking to diversify its memory chip supply chain

Apple looking to diversify its memory chip supply chain

According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is looking for a third supplier of its NAND memory chips. SK Hynix is Apple’s second largest contractor. According to people familiar with the situation, the Cupertino-based firm is interested in the Chinese semiconductor Yangtze Memory Technologies.

Apple looking to diversify its memory chip supply chain

The deal is yet to be finalized but other sources claim that the manufacturer has already submitted its samples to Apple and has received approval. According to reports, all requirements have been met. The first shipment of NAND chips will begin in May.

On one hand, Yangtze is one generation behind Samsung and other memory-chip makers. So this in turn means that Apple will use Yangtze’s NAND flash for its entry-level handsets, such as this year’s iPhone SE.

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