Xiaomi appears to be simplifying its router lineup, with reports suggesting the company will discontinue routers under the Redmi brand. This news comes after a comment exchange on Weibo, the popular Chinese social media platform.
While the official announcement is still awaited, this shift indicates a potential streamlining of Xiaomi’s router strategy. Currently, Xiaomi’s website offers five Wi-Fi 6 routers under the Redmi brand: the Redmi Router AX5400, AX6000, AX3000, AX6S, and the Redmi Gaming Router AX5400.
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What is Tandem OLED? Apple iPad Pro 2024’s New Ultra Retina XDR Display Explained
Are you confused about the new Tandem OLED on the Apple iPads released a couple of days ago?
This technology isn’t entirely new; the Honor Magic 6 RSR Porsche Design holds the title of the first smartphone with a Tandem OLED display. But Apple, true to form, has rebranded it as their own “Ultra Retina XDR” technology.
Since a number of you were confused about how the new technology was different, we decided to write a story on the inner workings of this new display to explain its benefits.
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Xiaomi SU7 car broke down after driving 39 kilometers, Xiaomi agreed to compensate
Xiaomi had to replace one of its new SU7 EVs when it broke down after just 39 kilometers of travel. After an initial inspection, the company’s service executives decided to replace the car instead of repairing it.
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How Long Will Google Pixel 8a Get Software Updates?
The Google Pixel 8a is the company’s latest affordable smartphone and probably the best mid-range phone you can get right now. It offers a similar design and aesthetics as its pricier counterparts, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, but cuts back on the spec sheet to achieve a more budget-friendly price tag.
But, does the latest Google Pixel 8a sacrifice in terms of software support? Thankfully, the device comes with the same software update promise as the other Pixel 8 series models. So, how long will the Pixel 8a get software updates?
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Corsair & Sennheiser Drop Limited-edition Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature Headphones, Only 1000 Units to be Made
Former Sennheiser engineer Axel Grell has partnered with Drop (owned by Corsair, a company specializing in keyboards and audio peripherals) to launch the Drop + Grell OAE1 Signature headphones. Limited to only 1,000 units, these headphones are currently available for pre-order at $349 with an expected shipping date of June 28th.
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Xiaomi revamps HyperOS development strategy; introduces new “Beta” version
Xiaomi today announced a significant change to the development strategy for HyperOS. It’s replacing the existing “Development” version with a new initiative called the “Beta” version.
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iQOO Pad 2 Pro: Everything this Dimensity 9300+ powered tablet could offer
iQOO plans to hold a launch event in China this month, where they may introduce the iQOO Neo 9s Pro smartphone and possibly unveil a new tablet, the iQOO Pad 2 Pro. Teasers suggest the tablet will feature a new flagship MediaTek processor.
Here’s what to expect from the upcoming tablet.
US-China tech war takes a new turn as US reviews RISC-V chip technology to stop China’s dominance
The technology war between the United States and China has taken a new turn with the emergence of RISC-V, an open-source chip technology. As China intensifies its focus on RISC-V as an alternative to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, the US Department of Commerce has decided to review this development and take new measures against China’s use of RISC V-chip.
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