#Tech_Innovation

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Rumors about the new line continue to spread iPhone 16 smartphones may be equipped with an additional button, as Macrumors writes. In addition, Apple is also planning to move the mmWave antenna away from the left side of the smartphone to accommodate this change. The iPhone 16 Pro's "action button" is expected to be flush with the device as Apple is expected to switch to solid-state technology and ditch the current design. While the action button is expected to change, the volume keys and power keys will remain the same without any changes. These buttons are not currently solid state, although Apple's plans may change. iPhone 16 may get an additional button, and the action button will become solid-state [caption id="attachment_77874" align="aligncenter" width="780"] iPhone 16[/caption] The purpose of the additional button, which sources call the “capture button,” is still unknown. It is expected to be located under the power button on the right side of the device and will be capacitive. Macrumors claims that the new button will be introduced on all iPhone 16 models, including the base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The announcement of the iPhone 16 is expected in September next year.

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Social gaming: playing the crowd

Social gaming is a commonly known term to everyone, or at least anyone who has any form of connection to the internet. But the origins of social gaming and its makeup builds a strong basis for its wide spread usage in modern day society. Once a method of connecting small groups of people in its early days, it now has the potential to reach millions of people across the planet with its growth only growing bigger with developments in technology. But its ability to reach people is not the core reason of its popularity, but the capability to create a sense of fantasy through the use of avatars or the capacity to create online superstars through competition which doesn’t require a physical skill or gift is a growing concept.

An Avatar being a phrase created by Chip Morningstar and Joseph Romero in 1985 when designing the online roll playing game ‘Habitat’ (Morningstar & Farmer, 1990) is a concept of creating an online version of an individual which can be used in a number of different ways. It can be used in the simplicity of an online chat room or through video games such as the MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game) World of War Craft, in which someone can be represented by an online character under an incognito name which creates a sense of fantasy away from real life. These avatar names a user can play under are what a player comes to be known as, with the better the player the more famous this avatar or user name may become. An example of how a user of a video game may become famous is through sites such as Twitch, a platform which allows viewers to watch streams of their favourite video gamers play. Twitch in a one month span in January 2017 received 146 million views (Quantcast, 2017), with viewers able to donate this creates a level of fame for elite video gamers to make a good living off playing games. The ability of an everyday user to easily access these social gaming platforms and the capability to enter this world of fantasy and potential is an insight to why social gaming is a craze around the world. Whether you enjoy playing video games with your friends or wish to share your gaming ability with the world, there is something for everyone and it highlights why video games are so popular.

I hope everyone enjoyed reading, especially if they enjoy insight into the potentially crazy online video gaming world! I hope people continue to read next week as I will be discussing a new topic in global social media. Have a good week everyone, talk to you again soon!

(muipr.com, 2015)

References:

Morningstar, C, Farmer R 1990, The Lessons of Lucas Film’s Habitat, University of Texas, Austin TX, Viewed 29  January 2017, <http://www.fudco.com/chip/lessons.html>

Millionaire Gamers 2015, Muipr.com, Viewed 29 January 2017, <http://blog.muipr.com/tech_innov/millionaire-gamers-the-dollars-and-sense-of-a-career-in-e-sports/>

Twitch TV: Traffic 2017, Quantcast, San Francisco CA, Viewed 29 January 2017, <https://www.quantcast.com/twitch.tv#trafficCard>

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The new product will be presented together with the Redmi K70 Pro Lu Weibing, president of the Xiaomi Group and general manager of the Redmi brand, who began actively promoting the Redmi K70 Pro after the announcement of the Xiaomi 14, hinted that another novelty at the next presentation would be a router. Xiaomi/Redmi routers are celebrating their 10th anniversary. The company not only insists on making good routers but also focuses on users and uses technological innovation to provide everyone with the industry's best networking experience. Xiaomi/Redmi routers celebrate their 10th anniversary. We are waiting for the announcement In the comments, Lu Weibing invites owners of Xiaomi/Redmi routers to talk about his wishes and suggestions. Xiaomi usually conducts such surveys before announcements of new products. [caption id="attachment_77933" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi[/caption] There is no date for the presentation yet.

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At least two platforms will change little compared to the current versions Apple will hold an event tonight where, among other things, it is expected to announce new SoCs for the M3 line.  [caption id="attachment_77843" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple[/caption] And fresh data from a Bloomberg journalist suggests that the new platforms may not be particularly faster than the current ones. At least some huge increase in characteristics is not yet visible.  If this data is correct, the M3 SoC will have the same configuration as the M2, that is, eight processor cores (four fast and four energy-efficient) and a 10-core GPU.  Apple, aren’t we expecting a 5% increase like Intel? The M3 Pro SoC will have 12 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, while the M2 Pro has 12 and 19 cores, respectively. That is, the change is very minor.  The M3 Max, in turn, will have 16 CPU cores versus 12 cores for the M2 Max, which already looks very good. But the GPU will have 40 cores versus 38 for the M2 Max.  Of course, you also need to take into account, firstly, the transition to a three-nanometer process technology, and secondly, possible changes in architectures. So new platforms may well be much faster than current ones even with unchanged characteristics. But, unfortunately, there is no data about this yet.  It's also worth noting that the M2 Pro and M2 Max were only introduced in January of this year, and such a quick replacement for them suggests that Apple is still placing a significant bet on new platforms.  

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The peak of the sale will be on November 11 A series of Double 11 sales have begun in China, the peak of which will be on November 11, 2023. Xiaomi has already announced that it is off to a great start. As of 21:00, October 31, the total amount of payments on different Xiaomi platforms exceeded $1.2 billion. On this day, the Xiaomi 14 series officially went on sale. According to official data, sales of the Xiaomi 14 series exceeded the starting result of the Xiaomi 13 in just 5 minutes. [caption id="attachment_77838" align="aligncenter" width="735"] Xiaomi[/caption] Xiaomi jumped into the Double 11 sale with two legs In addition to the Xiaomi 14 series, new products such as the Xiaomi Watch S3 and the 85-inch Xiaomi TV S Pro have also gone on sale. These new products are also in great demand. It was previously reported that Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro became the best-selling smartphones of 2023 in China in a matter of hours.

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Will take place on December 14 Intel has already announced that it will introduce Meteor Lake processors on December 14, but only now has it announced the corresponding event.  [caption id="attachment_77679" align="alignnone" width="780"] Core i. Intel[/caption] On this day, Core Ultra will replace Core i. Intel announced the AI ​​Everywhere event It's called AI Everywhere, and the name tells us that Intel will place a lot of emphasis on AI when announcing new CPUs. Let us remind you that Meteor Lake will be the first Intel consumer processor with a hardware unit to accelerate AI. Some mobile Ryzen 7040 APUs already have a similar solution, but so far for most users this is a meaningless part of the CPU. However, according to multiple leaks, a big emphasis on AI will be placed in Windows 12, so perhaps then all these processors will reveal a new side.  At the agreed event, Intel will also present Xeon Scalable processors of the Emerald Rapids generation.  

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The broadcast will start at 3:00 Moscow time This coming night, Apple will hold a presentation that goes under the slogan Scary fast, however, due to the time difference, it will begin not on October 30, as we previously reported, but on October 31 at 03:00 Moscow time. [caption id="attachment_77011" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Apple[/caption] The presentation can be streamed on the Apple website and on YouTube using the link below. The company is expected to introduce new all-in-one iMacs, which were updated back in 2021 and are still equipped with Apple M1 chips. Apple will unveil something “terribly fast” on the night of October 31st. Updated MacBook Pro laptops with 14- and 16-inch screens and new-generation M3 Pro and M3 Max chips are also expected. We may also be shown a Magic Mouse, a Magic Trackpad, and a Magic Keyboard with USB-C ports. https://youtu.be/ctkW3V0Mh-k

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An insider said that Xiaomi 14 will have a version specifically for girls Trusted insider Wisdom Pikachu reported that next week Xiaomi will begin to reveal details about its new flagships – Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro. Typically, such a “teaser week” precedes the official premiere, which, according to preliminary data, is scheduled for October 27. [caption id="attachment_69136" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14[/caption] A week of big news is coming about Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14. The insider said that the event, during which Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro will be presented, will be large, with a large number of new products. One of the main premieres is expected to be MIOS - replacing Android by Xiaomi. As for Xiaomi 14, then, according to Wisdom Pikachu, this model will have a special version aimed at girls. Let us remember that earlier another insider said that Xiaomi 14 will have a pink version. Wisdom Pikachu accurately reported the release of Xiaomi 13 Ultra in April and the appearance of Xiaomi Pad 6 tablets at the same presentation.

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OnePlus 12 may be noticeably more expensive than the OnePlus 11 Insider Yogesh Brar shared details about the future OnePlus flagship – the OnePlus 12. He generally confirmed what was said earlier (about a significant upgrade to the camera and a larger battery), but also noted that the smartphone will become more expensive. [caption id="attachment_68889" align="aligncenter" width="780"] OnePlus 12[/caption] It must be said that OnePlus 11 was one of the most inexpensive flagships at the time of release: the price of the version with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of flash memory in the US was $700. A large upgrade of almost all systems will inevitably affect the cost, but the price was one of the main competitive advantages of the OnePlus 11 - and the OnePlus 12 may lose this advantage. Unless other flagships with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 rise in price even more. OnePlus 12 will get an improved screen, a bigger battery, and a completely new camera [caption id="attachment_68890" align="aligncenter" width="750"] OnePlus 12[/caption] According to the informant, OnePlus 12 will have a BOE screen - the same as the Oppo Find X6 Pro. OnePlus 12 will not be equipped with Tianma and Samsung panels, with which there were problems. As for the battery, its capacity, according to previous leaks, will be 5400 mAh, and in the camera, in addition to the main 50-megapixel sensor, there will be another 50-megapixel (with an ultra-wide-angle lens) and 64-megapixel (with a telephoto lens providing 3- multiple zoom). Yogesh Brar has already published details many times, which were later fully confirmed. For example, this was the case with Redmi A1, Pixel 7, 7 Pro, and OnePlus 11.

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At least in terms of camera, it will surpass many models Insider Digital Chat Station has revealed details about the specifications of the latest OnePlus Open foldable smartphone a few days before its official premiere. And the parameters look interesting. [caption id="attachment_68802" align="aligncenter" width="616"] OnePlus Open[/caption] In the main camera, the main sensor will be the Sony LYT808 from the completely new Lytia line. The sensor resolution will be 48 megapixels, and it will apparently have larger pixels for greater light capture. The main camera will also include a periscope module with a 64-megapixel OmniVision OV64B sensor – it will provide 3x optical zoom, as well as 6x zoom without loss of quality. OnePlus Open could set a new standard for foldable smartphones The screen resolution will be 2K, the frame rate will be 120 Hz, the PWM adjustment frequency will be 1440 Hz, and the maximum brightness will be an impressive 2800 cd/sq.m. There is no data on the battery capacity, but the insider talks about support for 100W charging. But there will be no wireless charging. [caption id="attachment_68803" align="aligncenter" width="435"] OnePlus Open[/caption] The thickness of the OnePlus Open when folded will be 11.7 mm, when unfolded it will be only 5.8 mm. Weight – 246 grams. The shell will be OxygenOS 13. Previously, Digital Chat Station was the first to accurately report the specifications and release dates of Redmi K50 and Xiaomi 12.

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Google Pixel 8 release date New Heights of Innovation: Brace yourselves for the arrival of the highly anticipated Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, set to launch on October 4th. As the tech world gears up for this unveiling, let's delve into the insights we have so far about these upcoming smartphones. Dual Delight: Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Google's Pixel 8 lineup offers a choice between two distinct models: the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro. A sneak peek of the Pixel 8 Pro's Licorice color surfaced briefly on the Google Store website. This inadvertent reveal stoked excitement for what's to come, confirming its potential hues. [caption id="attachment_51612" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Google Pixel 8 release date[/caption] Vivid Displays: Pixel 8's Visual Power Anticipations rise for the Pixel 8's 6.17-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, boasting a peak brightness of 1,400 nits and 427 ppi pixel density. Meanwhile, the Pro variant could flaunt a 6.7-inch OLED display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and LTPO technology. Expect the Pixel 8 to maintain a flat display. Elevated Photography: Pixel 8's Lens Magic The Pixel 8's camera setup is poised for excellence, with a rumored 50MP GN2 primary sensor and a 12MP IMX386 ultra-wide sensor at the rear. A potential addition of a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor aims to enhance subject detection and improve HDR performance. Front selfies and video calls might be captured through an 11MP lens. Pro Performance: Pixel 8 Pro's Imaging Prowess The Pixel 8 Pro could raise the bar with a triple-camera arrangement featuring a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP ultra-wide camera sensor, and a 48MP telephoto camera. Selfies could be elevated with an 11MP Samsung JN1 sensor. Empowered Energies: Batteries and Charging Pixel 8 could house a 4,485mAh battery, while the Pro model might offer up to 4,950mAh capacity. Both are expected to charge faster than ever—Pixel 8 at 24W wired or 20W wirelessly, and Pixel 8 Pro at 27W wired and 23W wirelessly. Under the Hood: Pixel 8's Core Strength Beneath the surface, Pixel 8 is likely to be powered by an octa-core Google Tensor G3 processor, known as "Zuma." With a 1+4+4 CPU setup, it incorporates Cortex-X3 (3.05 GHz), four Cortex-A715 cores (2.45 GHz), and four Cortex-A510 cores (2.15 GHz). Expect performance to soar with the Samsung Exynos 2300-based G5300 modem.

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Based on Unisoc T606 Tecno introduced the budget smartphone Pop 8, which the manufacturer wanted to make similar to the iPhone.  [caption id="attachment_78126" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tecno Pop 8[/caption] Here this is expressed not only by the design of the camera module but also by the presence of an analogue of the Dynamic Island. However, there is no question of trying to copy everything at once. Tecno Pop 8 smartphone introduced  [caption id="attachment_78127" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Tecno Pop 8[/caption] The smartphone is also very cheap. In India, they ask for only 85 dollars. For this money, the buyer will receive a device with a 720p screen with a diagonal of 6.6 inches with a frame rate of 90 Hz, SoC Unisoc T606, 3 or 4 GB of RAM, 64 or 128 GB of flash memory, stereo speakers, a 13-megapixel camera and a battery with a capacity of 5000 mA h with 10-watt charging. What is interesting is the presence of a version with eco-leather, which is not usually found in this segment.

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With a large inch sensor, it would not be possible to use the latest variable aperture lens After the premiere of Xiaomi 14 Pro, many people had a question: why the company’s new flagship did not receive the inch Sony IMX989 image sensor, which the Xiaomi 13 Pro has? After all, it is known that the larger the sensor, the more light it captures and the better the pictures are, especially in low-light conditions. However, as it turns out, Xiaomi had a good reason. [caption id="attachment_77889" align="alignnone" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro[/caption] Not a downgrade, but an upgrade. The fact is that with an inch sensor, it would not be possible to use the latest lens with a variable aperture F/1.42-4.0 and its stepless change (Xiaomi talks about 1024 levels, but for a mobile device with so many of them we can talk about almost complete smoothness of change in hole diameter). Therefore, the Light Hunter 900 1/1.31-inch optical format sensor was developed specifically for the smartphone line, which, in conjunction with a new high-aperture lens, ensures light capture at the level of an inch sensor. But at the same time, a very high dynamic range is provided (13.5 exposure stops), and the user, thanks to the new lens, has the opportunity to adjust blur and exposure. In general, Xiaomi regards replacing an inch sensor with a smaller Light Hunter 900 as an upgrade, not a downgrade.

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Another obvious advantage of HyperOS over MIUI The new flagships Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro feature UltraSpace technology, which provides users with more space to store files (such as photos and videos). So, in devices with 256 GB of flash memory, 264 GB are available, and in the version with 512 GB, 528 GB are available. [caption id="attachment_77829" align="alignnone" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro[/caption] The unique UltraSpace feature in Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro gives users more space to store files How is this implemented? Each flash memory chip has an area reserved for Over-Provisioning features to improve memory speed and reliability. Over-provisioning performs Garbage Collection, Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Re-Mapping. For Over-Provisioning, 10 GB is reserved in the memory chip, so the actual volume of such a chip, with the declared 256 GB, is 266 GB. Xiaomi engineers have found a way to use the space allocated for Over-Provisioning without compromising the reliability or speed of the drive. It is important to note that UltraSpace is only available in smartphones with HyperOS, but, as you know, many of the current devices with MIUI will receive HyperOS next year. Then, in theory, UltraSpace will become available in these models as well.

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In just 4 hours Xiaomi 14 series smartphones went on sale yesterday in China and beat the opening day sales of all domestic smartphones over the past year on four major platforms: Tmall, JD.com, Douyin, and Kuaishou. Interestingly, before this, the title of best-selling models was held by more affordable smartphones, including Redmi K60, Redmi Note 12 Turbo, and their competitors. It is also clarified that it took only four hours to set the Xiaomi 14 record. Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro became the best-selling smartphones of 2023 in China in a matter of hours [caption id="attachment_77819" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro.[/caption] Let us remind you that the Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphone received a very durable Xiaomi Dragon Crystal protective glass, which increases protection against falls by 10 times. The next video shows that the glass is strong enough to forget nails using a smartphone. It was previously reported that sales soared by 600%.

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Even the Mi Home app crashed for a while A few hours ago, open sales of the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro smartphones started in China, and the first results are already in according to official data, sales of the new flagships have soared by 600% compared to their predecessors. [caption id="attachment_77628" align="aligncenter" width="450"] Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14[/caption] Xiaomi does not provide sales figures but notes a record increase compared to all its previous flagships. There is also a photo report demonstrating the situation in retail stores: there are crowds there. Unprecedented excitement around Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14 in China [caption id="attachment_77629" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Xiaomi 14 Pro and Xiaomi 14[/caption] And one more interesting point: due to the hype around the new flagships, the proprietary Xiaomi Home application “fell”, but its functionality was quickly restored.