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Camera Made of Wood, Brass, and Bone May Be the Oldest Up For Sale

November 19, 2020
This early experimental “mousetrap” camera constructed out of wood, brass, glass, and bone may be the oldest ever to be sold once it clears auction. Purportedly from around 1840, it is expected to sell for between $65,000 and $91,000. Described on its Flints Auction listing as unsigned and constructed of solid heavy-gauge mahogany, the camera is of a design that predates modern cameras. The…
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OnePlus Nord N100 has a 90Hz display after all

November 19, 2020
Starting last year with the 7 Pro, OnePlus has been all about the smoothness of its ‘fluid displays’, featuring 90Hz and 120Hz refresh rates. This features prominently in the company’s marketing for all its recent devices… except one. We’re…
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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip Lite may be on the way

November 19, 2020
Foldable smartphones may or may not be the future, but one thing’s for sure: they’re still very expensive at the moment. In the past, we heard Samsung was working on a Galaxy Z Fold Lite that would be cheaper than the Z Fold 2, but now it seems that project may have been shelved. The information comes from Ross Young, founder of DSCC and frequent purveyor of foldable-related rumors…
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ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition teased

November 19, 2020
ZTE unveiled the Axon 20 5G (aka A20 5G) in September and today the company teased the Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, which will arrive in an Orange color with a big Axon branding on the back. ZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition The Chinese phone maker didn’t reveal any other…
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Gionee M12 unveiled with 6.55" display, 48 MP main camera and 5,100 mAh battery

November 19, 2020
Two versions of the Gionee M12 launched in Nigeria this week. Both are Android 10-running entry level phones, the only difference between being the chipset. One comes with the MediaTek Helio P22, the other gets the Helio A25 (same silicon but with lower clocks). Two memory configurations are available for them – 4/64 GB and 6/128 GB. You also get a microSD slot is available if you need more…
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Redmi Note 9 Pro gets Android 11 update with MIUI 12

November 19, 2020
Last week, Xiaomi pushed its stable Android 11 update for the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. Four days ago, Chinese Redmi K30 Pro Zoom units also got their Android 11 builds and now Indian units of the Redmi Note 9 Pro aka Redmi Note 9S are getting in on the action. Redmi Note 9 Pro…
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JCB Toughcases announced for iPhone 11 and 12 series, a few Galaxy phones

November 19, 2020
The Genuine Case Company has brought the JCB brand back in the smartphone world with the announcement of a new line of JCB Toughcase products for recent iPhones and a couple of Galaxy phones. The cases are made from recyclable and sustainable materials and have been drop tested from heights of 1.2m (4 ft). JCB Toughcases will be available in December in three color combinations There are JCB…
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