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RedMarlin raises $10 million to fight counterfeiting with AI

November 5, 2019
Counterfeiting isn’t a new problem, but it’s a growing one. The global market for fake goods is estimated to exceed $1.2 trillion. Counterfeits take roughly $300 billion worth of revenue away from brands that have to compete with them. In worse news still, roughly two out of every five products purchased online was counterfeit, according to the U.S. Government of Accountability Office. Perhaps…
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OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition sells out in 60 seconds

November 5, 2019
OnePlus announced the 7T Pro McLaren Edition last month and earlier today it went on sale in China and global markets. The device was so desired at the domestic scene that it all available stock was gone in just 60 seconds, the company reported on Weibo. OnePlus 7T Pro…
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Ecobee rolls out Eco+, an AI engine in your thermostat

November 5, 2019
Smart home thermostat company Ecobee today rolled out Eco+, a free suite of machine learning features, to all its thermostats with voice support. Eco+ uses machine learning to tailor temperature settings and cut costs. It also helps you further reduce energy consumption and…
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Xiaomi unveils its 108-megapixel smartphone

November 5, 2019
Xiaomi has unveiled the CC9 Pro smartphone that has one of the highest-resolution cameras — period — that you can buy. For instance, the 108-megapixel wide-angle camera has more resolution than Fujifilm’s 102-megapixel GFX 100 medium format camera, which has a sensor about 15 times larger. On top of that, the CC9 Pro has four other rear cameras: a 5-megapixel 5x telephoto…
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Xiaomi all set to debut in Sweden on November 13

November 5, 2019
Chinese phone maker Xiaomi currently operates in a total of 22 countries, and on November 13, the company will make it 23 by adding Sweden. Xiaomi is holding an event in Central Stockholm, Sweden on November 13 which will start at 1:00 PM local time. Those interested in…
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Realme sold 5.2 million smartphones in India in a month

November 5, 2019
Former Oppo sub-brand Realme is on a roll. The company reached a total of 17 million sales worldwide last month and ranked seventh in global shipments in Q3 2019. Today, the company announced that it sold 5.2 million smartphones in India during the festive season, starting on September 30, 2019 and ending on October 31, 2019. The Chinese phone maker also said that it saw a growth of over 160%…
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Xiaomi announces Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro in three sizes

November 5, 2019
Xiaomi announced today the Mi CC9 Pro smartphone, but not before it unveiled the Mi TV 5 and Mi TV 5 Pro lineup. The new series offers three models with different sizes – 55″, 65″, and 75″. They Pro variations come with better panels and more…
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Xiaomi's Mi Watch looks like an Apple Watch but it's half the price

November 5, 2019
While we await the release of Xiaomi’s “Surround Screen” phone, the Chinese company is pushing out another device — a smartwatch that looks strikingly similar to an Apple Watch. We first heard about the Mi Watch last week, but now we have pricing and a release date, although it will initially only go on sale in China. The Mi Watch has a 44mm face covered by a…
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