After initially using the baseline iPhone 11 as my daily driver, I transitioned over to the iPhone 11 Pro Max in order to see if Apple’s top-of-the-line hardware was good enough to justify its price premium. As you’ll see in this hands-on iPhone 11 Pro review, I came away with a conclusion that largely mirrors last year’s efforts.
Like last year, I think it’s wise for the majority of users…
Untether AI, a Toronto-based startup that’s developing high-efficiency, high-performance chips for AI inferencing workloads, this morning announced that it has raised a $20 million series A round, following a small seed investment. Radical Ventures joined Intel Capital and…
The Nokia 6.2 is now available in the US priced at $249
November 5, 2019
The Nokia 6.2, a fantastic budget package, is now available for purchase in the US and is priced at just $249.
Available directly from Amazon, the Nokia 6.2 isn’t the most stacked smartphone on the market, but it’s one of the cheapest new devices to get guaranteed…
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…
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…
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…
The Xiaomi Mi Watch has now been officially unveiled, with the Wear OS-powered smartwatch bearing a striking resemblance to the Apple Watch.
Despite the copycat looks, the Xiaomi Mi Watch will actually come with a “MIUI for watch” skin atop the more commonly seen Wear OS. This makes the smartwatch an interesting prospect, as there are very few smartwatches — if any — that include a…
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…
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…
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%…