Smartwatch is part of Facebook’s plan to compete with Apple and Google in the hardware market. The device also creates an opportunity for Facebook to confront Apple in the context of the not-so-good relationship between the two companies. Facebook is said to be developing the first smartwatch model. Illustration: The Verge. The conflict between Facebook and Apple stems from the privacy monitoring feature on iOS 14.5. While Apple takes a strong stance on privacy, requiring companies like Facebook to consult before tracking users, the social network argues that it affects advertising revenue, which is “chicken”. lay golden eggs” for the company. The smartwatch development information comes after Facebook faced many privacy-related scandals. According to the The Verge , they could make it difficult for Facebook to convince users to buy this smartwatch, especially when the product is also focused on health monitoring and heart rate monitoring. Many fear that information about health and heart rate could help Facebook better know each user, after the company’s services have collected too much data. An unnamed source said Facebook is also approaching companies that make accessories, helping to attach cameras to many items such as backpacks. Facebook may also work with some carriers in the US to integrate LTE connectivity, allowing the smartwatch to work independently without needing to be connected to a smartphone. Privacy is a concern on Facebook’s smartwatch. Photo: The Tech Lap. Facebook is said to launch the first smartwatch model in the summer of 2022 for $ 400, equivalent to Apple Watch Series 6. Expected sales for the device are several hundred thousand, lower than the 34 million Apple Watch units sold. sold out last year, according to Counterpoint Research . This is not the first time Facebook has launched a hardware product. In 2013, Facebook’s Android smartphone in cooperation with HTC failed miserably, while sales of the Oculus virtual reality headset and Portal smart display were not disclosed. However, a Facebook official said that sales of the Oculus Quest 2 are higher than all of the previous Oculus VR headsets combined. In 2019, Facebook considered buying Fitbit wearables before Google successfully negotiated. Facebook spent about $1 billion, devoting hundreds of employees to developing its first smartwatch. However, even with the camera and unique features, it is unlikely that this company’s device will be as well received as the Apple Watch. ‘I don’t want to be tracked by Facebook’ The iOS 14.5 update allows users to block Facebook from tracking their data. Therefore, advertising on this platform gradually becomes less effective.

Yu Chengdong, President of Huawei’s Consumer Business, said that HarmonyOS 2 smart life solution provides solutions for five key life scenarios including Smart Home Smart office Sports and health Smart travel Audiovisual entertainment. Huawei claims that regardless of the device’s size, only one system can cover any smart terminal. Even devices with memory as small as 128KB or as large as 4GB are not the problem of HarmonyOS 2.0. HarmonyOS uses distributed technology, allowing users to freely combine hardware and integrate multiple terminals into one. This makes it as simple as using a consumer device. The new HarmonyOS 2 allows users to control multiple devices as simply as controlling a single device. The new operating system supports multi-camera mode and multi-device hybrid photography. That means you can take pictures from multiple angles with one lens. Moreover, HarmonyOS Connect can easily activate the device’s smart assistant. The system also supports one-touch networking, multi-card and minimalist interaction. Huawei HarmonyOS 2.0 has a more concise interface, smarter experience, It supports multiple sizes and multi-combinations, making it convenient for users to create their own computer style. The system supports smart folders so that users can directly touch the contents of folders and also automatically classify and name them. Whether for office work or gaming, HarmonyOS 2.0 promises ease of use. According to Huawei, the total time of testing HarmonyOS so far is 36 months, the system has been working smoothly for the past three years. Furthermore, the graphics stack technology allows for longer gaming times. Regarding privacy, Huawei has also defined HarmonyOS 2 privacy and security standards. This is to ensure that any application, service or hardware participates in the HarmonyOS 2.0 operating system. are safe and secure.

“Some young people today have a high IQ but their EQ is low, their intelligence is immature and they are very susceptible to diseases,” said Mr. Nham Chinh Phi. Mr. Nham’s statement is only a part of the information that Reuters just posted, excerpted from an internal Huawei note. The document also shows that Huawei will focus on software instead of hardware as before. Nham Chinh Phi believes that today’s young people are emotionally weak and psychologically immature. Photo: Reuters. Specifically, Huawei will announce the new Harmony operating system for smartphones on June 2. This is considered an important step for Huawei to reduce damage to its smartphone industry. Huawei’s switch to Harmony operating system means that it will no longer depend on Android and the Google Mobile Services service pack. Since 2019, Google has stopped cooperating with the Chinese phone company, making Huawei from the position of the world’s second largest smartphone company, in the latest quarter, it only reached 4% of the market share, ranked 6th in the ranking of smartphone manufacturers. biggest. Internal documents also show that Nham Chinh Phi has called on employees to focus on developing the software segment, with the orientation that the company will be more autonomous and independent in the future to fight US sanctions. Sanctions by the US government have forced companies like Huawei to change their business strategies. Nham Chinh Phi’s statement is the clearest evidence that Huawei has been shifting its focus away from the mobile segment, which was once its mainstay. Huawei will focus on software because this area is outside the US domination. Not only software, Huawei will focus more on the smart car segment, which is being led by US brands like Tesla. Photo: China Daily. “Once we dominate Europe, Asia Pacific and Africa, if America’s standards don’t match ours and we can’t enter the US, the US can’t enter the territory either. ours,” Nham said. According to Mr. Nham, the software department needs to find a suitable business direction to be able to compete in the market. He advises employees to get “nutrients” from open technology communities and apply it right to the company’s conditions. In addition to software, Huawei’s rotating CEO, Eric Xu, also announced in April that the company will invest more than 1 billion USD in the smart car segment, and is expanding cooperation with Changan, a car manufacturer belonging to Huawei. state-owned, to develop automated semiconductors and designs.

The reaction comes after the New York Times revealed about the special relationship between Apple and China. Accordingly, Apple is accused of being a tool to help the Chinese government “monitor and censor user data”. Telegram “father” believes that Apple is selling outdated hardware devices at too high a price. In addition, the billionaire also criticized Apple’s business model and said that the company is “selling outdated hardware devices at too high a price to customers and locking them in the ecosystem of Apple. the firm”. “Every time I have to use the app on my iPhone, I feel like I have to go back to the Middle Ages. The 60 Hz screen of the iPhone offers an experience that is not as good as the 120 Hz screens on many Android smartphones today,” Durov shared. Not stopping there, the billionaire also added that outdated hardware is not the real problem of iPhones. The worst thing Apple is doing is not allowing users to install apps from sources other than the App Store. At the same time, users cannot use services other than iCloud to back up the device. In the past, the “father” of Telegram and Apple had many conflicts. In 2018, Apple removed the Telegram app from the App Store due to concerns about child pornography on the platform. In July 2020, Telegram accused Apple of monopolizing the European Commission. Most recently, in mid-January, Apple was sued by a non-profit organization called “Coalition for a Safer Web” for not removing Telegram, accusing it of being used by hate groups and extremists. use. According to VTV

Recently, the shocking investigation of New York Times shows that Apple has tacit agreements and about data sharing in China. Taking the opportunity, Durov commented on his Telegram channel that Apple was operating under the direction of China. Telegram was once blocked in Russia because the government believed that terrorists used the app to plan and coordinate terrorist attacks. Photo: Caspiannews. Durov also said that Apple’s business model is based on “selling outdated, expensive hardware to customers in this company’s ecosystem”. He added that the 60 Hz screen of the iPhone cannot compete with the 120 Hz products of Android phones and iOS is an outdated software. According to Durov, the worst part is that iPhone users are seen as the company’s “digital slaves”. Specifically, they are only allowed to install apps from the App Store and back up data on iCloud. “It’s no surprise that Apple’s authoritarian approach is appreciated by China, allowing the country to have full control over the apps and data of all its citizens,” Durov said. Ironically, Apple was sued earlier this year for allowing Telegram to work on the App Store. According to the Coalition for a Safer Web (CSW), the app is used by opposition groups and extremists as a communication channel to spread misinformation and racial divisions in the US and Europe. .

High-end Android devices are less likely to fall into this situation. However, with users of mid-range and low-cost products, there have been many complaints about Google’s operating system. Part of that is because Google’s operating system consumes a lot of hardware power when operating. (Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales & Vjeran Pavic / The Verge) Known for running lots of apps in the background, Android often has higher hardware requirements than iOS for it to function properly. Over the past 10 years, smartphone hardware has seen a major change. For example, RAM has gone from 2-3GB to 8-12 and even 16-18GB on some high-end gaming phones like the ROG Phone. Chips on Android smartphones are already on par with Apple’s flagship chips. As a result, performance has been greatly improved. (Photo: James Martin / CNET) With the recently introduced Android 12, Google shows that improvements in hardware are not enough, the company has finally started to pay attention to other aspects of “smoothness” – software. Accordingly, Google has begun to pay more attention to the management and distribution of system performance on Android 12, to provide a smoother experience for users, especially on mid-range and low-end smartphones. (Photo: Amelia Holowaty Krales & Vjeran Pavic / The Verge) The newly released Android 12 is said to have the ability to more closely manage background processes such as Android System Server, Activity Window and Package Manager. These background processes often “work together” and this makes it impossible for low-cost, mid-range devices with limited hardware to run as smoothly as users want. (Photo: 9to5Google) This is not a “feature” that can be turned on/off by the user. Google promises they will improve background processes to make your phone run smoother, more responsive. Animations are now less jittery, and improve the gesture navigation system, which is far less efficient than it was on the iPhone. (Photo: Presse-citron) Coupled with increasingly powerful chipsets from Qualcomm, and displays with high refresh rates, Android devices will feel faster and faster.

Gigabyte products are boycotted in mainland China (Image: Handout) In an advertisement for its latest laptop model, Gigabyte Technology Co., which specializes in motherboards and graphics processing equipment, claims that it manufactures its products in Taiwan, where Quality control is very strict. “Unlike other brands that choose low-cost and low-quality manufacturing contracts in China, Gigabyte Techonology is committed to producing high-quality and high-configuration laptops” – the advertisement said – “As a Taiwan-based laptop and components manufacturer, we make sure that 90% of our laptops are made in Taiwan.” The ad immediately caught the attention of the Communist Youth League of China. They posted a screenshot of the ad on Weibo on May 11, with the words: “Gigabyte, what makes you so brave?”. The Youth Union, which has nearly 16 million followers on Weibo, in March also criticized the Swedish brand H&M for refusing to buy cotton from Xinjiang, after several Western countries raised many accusations. human rights obligations in this region. Gigabyte, which has operated a factory in China’s industrial center Ningbo since 2003, immediately apologized after the ad. The company said in a statement that it has always supported the “One China” principle – Beijing’s political stance that recognizes mainland China and Taiwan as part of China. “Some of the content recently posted on our official website goes against reality, an incident that happened due to lack of management from within the company” – Gigabyte wrote on Weibo on May 11 – “We I have production lines all over mainland China, accounting for 90% of our production. Gigabyte prides itself on quality made in China.” However, this quick apology was not enough to calm the anger of the Chinese online community. “You don’t have a chance anymore” – a Weibo netizen commented on Gigabyte’s post – “Seriously, don’t waste your energy. You have crossed the red line.” By the end of May 11, Gigabyte products had disappeared from most Chinese e-commerce platforms. The search term “Gigabyte” returned no results on JD.com and Suning. Gigabyte’s official store on Tmall – an online sales platform operated by Alibaba Group Holding – no longer catalogs products. Alibaba, JD.com and Suning were not immediately available for comment. Gigabyte’s share price fell nearly 20% between May 11 and 12.

The Legion series comes in a variety of screen sizes from 15 inches to 17 inches that come with custom optimizations like the Lenovo Legion AI Engine designed to increase aspect ratio by moving energy between the processor and GPUs. Legion 5i . Series Lenovo’s Legion 5i series comes in two screen sizes 15.6-inch or 17.3-inch. Users can choose between a standard FHD display or a Dolby Vision-enabled display. The 15.6-inch version has a maximum WQHD screen with a 165Hz refresh rate, while the larger 17.3-inch screen maxes out FHD with a 144Hz refresh rate. The Legion 5i has the highest option with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H processor and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 GPU clocked at 1,560 MHz with up to 130 watts of power to the graphics card. Gamers looking to save a bit more can opt for Nvidia’s new RTX 3050 or RTX 3050 Ti GPUs, which have 95 watts of lower power consumption. Both versions have the same thickness of 0.93 – 1.03 inches. The 15-inch Legion 5i weighs in at 2.4kg, while the 17-inch model weighs over a pound at 2.9kg. Both models support Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and Ethernet jacks, so you’ll have plenty of wired connectivity options in addition to Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 support. Lenovo Legion 5i Pro and Legion 7i For gamers who need a higher resolution than the FHD screen, the Legion 5i Pro is a good choice when it comes to a 16-inch screen with a resolution of WQXGA 2560 x 1600 pixels. This is a Display HDR 400 certified 16:10 display and supports Dolby Vision and Nvidia G-Sync, 165Hz refresh rate. The machine weighs 2.4kg, has dimensions of 14.01 x 10.4 x 1.1 inches, similar to the standard 15-inch model, even the configuration is similar. All three models have up to 8 hours of battery life and Rapid Charge Pro fast charging technology. Lenovo also has a higher-end Legion 7i model with a 16-inch screen for more professional gamers. This is the world’s first 16-inch QHD gaming laptop using 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11980HK processor and 16GB Nvidia RTX 3080 GDDR6 GPU, clock speed increased to 1,545MHz but Lenovo claims the highest has can reach speeds of 1,710MHz. The maximum power consumption for the GPU is 165 watts, while the CPU has 45 watts of power. Optional GPU configuration from the RTX 3070. Although the performance is greatly enhanced, the weight does not increase much, this is only 2.49kg, measuring 14.17 x 10.23 x 0.92 inches. It comes with a Thunderbolt 4 port and audio jack on the left side, a USB-C and E-Shutter button for the webcam on the right, and more ports on the rear including three USB-A ports, a second Thunderbolt 4 port. , HDMI output, Ethernet and power port.

FlexXon introduces the X-PHY SSD with AI security. Photo: Flexxon Flexxon is a security company based in Singapore, specializing in the design, manufacture and retail of industrial NAND flash memory and storage devices. Flexxon also offers leading memory solutions ensuring the highest level of data security. A new product from Flexxon has been introduced as the world’s first AI solid state drive. New technology to protect data at the hardware level, SSD can protect from both remote and physical attacks. A wide range of features include temperature sensors to detect abnormal movements, detecting traditional threats like malware and viruses or tampering with drives or ransomware. However, Flexxon did not elaborate on the work of this intelligent protection mechanism but when something goes wrong, the X-PHY SSD will send an alert to the user by email and lock itself to prevent actions. vi is believed to affect the system. The user can then unlock the device through the dynamic authentication process. For customers with high security needs, data can be automatically deleted if the device falls into the wrong hands. It is very difficult to send emails about the status of the SSD when the PC is turned off and the operating system is not running, it is not clear how the X-PHY SSD will do this. The devices are manufactured in M.2 2280 and U.2 format and PCIe 3.0 x 4 (NVME 1.3) interface is used for connection. This series includes 512 GB and 1 TB capacities. This device is expected to be ordered and delivered to corporate customers in September this year, and by 2022 it can be mass produced for all customers.

This device is round, compact and supports IP67 dust and water resistance. AirTag is also equipped with speakers to be able to sound, removable battery. This device connects to the iPhone just like the AirPods, just brought close to the phone can recognize. Apple offers many forms of customization for AirTag such as free laser engraving, choosing the color of the cover for the device. AirTag covers come in a variety of colors, all of which resemble keychains to attach to the user’s objects. Like Apple Watch, accessories for AirTag are also very diverse in materials. On the photo is a leather sample. In addition, the company also has rubber cover options. Apple has even collaborated with fashion house Hermès to make expensive accessories for this item. At the Samsung Galaxy S21 launch event, Samsung also launched its SmartTag finder accessory. In addition to that function, SmartTag can also quickly control some features of the connected smart phone or smart home. Samsung’s device is also priced at $ 29.99. Once connected to the phone, the AirTag will become a display device and can be located through the Find My app. This accessory is equipped with U1 chip using Ultra WideBand technology, allowing users to see the direction and relatively accurate distance to the accessory within Bluetooth connectivity range. If you are outside of Bluetooth, you can still find AirTag through Apple’s Find My app. In addition, Apple also offers the option to show emergency information if the user loses the AirTag.

Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G are equipped with 6.55 inch AMOLED screen, for the ability to display more than 1 billion colors, minimizing color banding, noise and blemishes on images at any angle. In particular, the 5G version also supports HDR10 + to help create unique photos with sharper contrast. Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6, Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G are resistant to scratches and bumps during daily use. It would be a huge shortcoming without mentioning the audio system on the device. The product pair is equipped with dual speakers with high resolution, providing a more immersive listening experience. The back of the device is a large camera cluster with a main sensor of 64 MP, accompanied by an 8 MP super wide-angle camera and 5 MP telemacro camera, allowing users to take wide landscape photos or close-up photos with degrees. high detail. Both the wide-angle and front-facing cameras (20 MP for Mi 11 Lite 5G and 16 MP for Mi 11 Lite) are optimized for low-light shooting. With a body thickness of only 6.81 mm and weighing 159 g, the product duo feels comfortable and easy to hold. In terms of hardware, Mi 11 Lite and Mi 11 Lite 5G are equipped with Snapdragon 732G (8 nm) and Snapdragon 780G (5 nm) processors with LiquidCool heatsink technology, making the device work smoothly even when you play. game continuously. The battery comes with a capacity of 4,250 mAh, supports fast charging 33 W fast charger. It is expected that Mi 11 Lite will be sold in Vietnam for 7.9 million VND for the 8 GB RAM version, 128 GB internal memory for black pearls, candy green and peach. Meanwhile, Mi 11 Lite 5G version will cost 10.49 million and be sold from May 2021. During this time, users can pre-order products for a discount of 1 million VND. Mi Smart Band 6 Also at this event, Xiaomi launched Mi Band 6 with 1.56 inch AMOLED screen, 326 PPI resolution, and about 50% more screen space than its predecessor. With a focus on exercise, Mi Band 6 offers a total of 30 exercise modes ranging from indoor exercises to professional sports like gymnastics, zumba and street dance. . In particular, Mi Band 6 also supports SpO2 (blood oxygen concentration), accurate heart rate monitoring, advanced sleep monitoring to help record short breaks, sleep cycles including REM and steam quality. sleep breathing, identify stress. Mi Band 6 is expected to be sold for 1.29 million with 6 color options. If the product is pre-thickened from now until the end of May 14, you will be given a smart weight Mi Smart Scale 2.