May 12
Mabel and Olive — and their owner, the sportscaster Andrew Cotter — are the gift that keeps on giving.
May 12
In spite of recent listings, Disney still wants to put The New Mutants in theaters. Get a look at Josh Brolin in action for Dune. James Cameron discusses the novel coronavirus’ impact on the Avatar sequels. Andy Serkis teases the emotional bond between Alfred and Bruce in The Batman. Plus, somehow, the CW has managed…
May 12
Like a lot of people, as I’ve been stuck inside quarantined from the outside world, I’ve started to look for little home improvement projects. And when it comes to smart home tech, after dipping your toes in the water with smart lights or a smart speaker, a common next step is the addition of a smart lock. Unlike…
May 12
Xiaomi spinoff POCO’s F2 Pro undercuts Android rivals with low price and flagship features
Posted in: Today's ChiliPOCO, a brand that spun out of Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi earlier this year, today launched the POCO F2 Pro smartphone as it kickstarts its new journey as an independent firm.
The POCO F2 Pro, like its two-year-old predecessor Pocophone F1 smartphone, punches above its price class. It features an all-screen 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display (with 2400×1080 pixels), in-screen fingerprint scanner, support for 5G, quad-core rear camera setup, and a pop-up front camera that quietly tucks away when not in use. It also features a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The smartphone comes in two variants: one with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage that is priced at €499 (roughly $540), and the other that features 8GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage that costs €599 (roughly $650).
Both the variants run Android 10 and are going on sale globally starting Tuesday through Gearbest and Aliexpress e-commerce sites. POCO said it will begin selling the POCO F2 Pro on Amazon, Lazada, and Shopee among other e-commerce sites including its official website in the coming weeks.
The dual-SIM card supported smartphone is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship octa-core Snapdragon 865 processor, coupled with Adreno 650GPU. POCO F2 Pro also sports what the company claims to be the largest vapor chamber in any smartphone to support LiquidCool, a technology that keeps the device cool even when high-end operations such as graphics intensive games are being played.
On the camera front, the POCO F2 Pro features a 64MP Sony IMX686 sensor, which serves as the primary camera, with a 13MP ultra wide-angle lens, a 5MP macro and one 2MP depth sensor. The pop-up camera, that serves as the selfie sensor, is a 20MP lens. The rear camera setup is capable of recording videos in 8K resolution at 24fps, and 4K in 60fps.
The POCO F2 Pro, which comes in Neon Blue, Electric Purple, Cyber Grey, Phantom White colors, houses a 4,700mAh battery with support for fast charging and ships with a 33W charger in the box.
POCO listed a number of additional features that other flagship Android smartphones offer such as support for HDR10+ video, brightness of 500 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that protects the display, and an IR blaster. But its display lacks support for 120Hz refresh rate, as seen on OnePlus 8T Pro, that makes viewing experience extra smooth.
More to follow…
May 12
Hit musical Hamilton will come to Disney+ in July, Disney has confirmed today, adding another reason why it might be worth extending your subscription to the streaming service. It’s the original Broadway production of the musical, filmed live onstage at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City. According to Disney+, Hamilton will be released on Disney+ on July 3. … Continue reading
May 12
Ford says some Mustang Mach-E OTA updates will be completed in under two minutes
Posted in: Today's ChiliFord is gearing up for the official launch of its highly anticipated Mustang Mach-E electric vehicle later this year. One of the highlights of that vehicle will be over-the-air updates that bring new features and other changes to the electric vehicle. Ford says that unlike some vehicles that require owners to wait while a software update takes place, it has … Continue reading
May 12
Logic Pro X 10.5 intros new Live Loops tools plus better iPhone and iPad control
Posted in: Today's ChiliApple has released Logic Pro X 10.5, promising that the new software is the biggest update since Pro X itself upended the music app. The new version brings with it a professional version of Live Loops, together with new beat-making tools and a compete redesign of the sampling workflow, including tapping into the Logic Remote app which makes an iPhone … Continue reading
May 12
The POCO F2 Pro has been officially revealed, and as promised the Android smartphone is enough to make you wonder why we’re spending so much on flagships in the US. Xiaomi’s sub-brand’s latest has a 6.67-inch AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 865 processor, and four rear cameras, along with a pop-up selfie camera, and for a price that that starts under … Continue reading
May 12
The Japanese Hayabusa2 spacecraft touched down briefly on the surface of the asteroid known as Ryugu in February and July 2019. During those brief touchdowns, the readings the spacecraft took with its instruments are giving researchers new insight into the physical and chemical properties of the asteroid. Scientists say that findings could help explain the history of Ryugu and other … Continue reading
May 12
With E3 canceled, the all-digital Summer Game Fest is supposed to keep a link going between the gaming community and companies looking to show off their upcoming releases. It was announced at the beginning of May ahead of the Xbox Series X gameplay r…
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