Amazon announces it has agreed to purchase MGM for $8.75 billion

Amazon is announcing that it has agreed to acquire MGM’s (Metro Goldwyn Mayer) entire backlog of content dating back almost a century. It’s noted that MGM has over 4,000 films and 17,000 hours of television shows and with it, Amazon hopes to improve its current on-demand video offerings. Amazon has heavily invested into its own Amazon Studios to create original shows and films exclusive for Prime video and this acquisition will position the platform to compete with Disney+ and Netflix on a larger scale. Amazon believes that MGM’s catalog will complement Amazon Studios...

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100W charger for the upcoming Honor 50 series gets pictured

Honor is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone series next month, and rumor has it we'll be looking at three smartphones in the family: Honor 50, Honor 50 Pro, and Honor 50 Pro+. One or two of these will get 100W fast wired charging, as already revealed through a past certification, and today the 100W charging brick has leaked in all its glory in the hands-on image you can see below. It's likely that only the Honor 50 Pro+ will use this specific charger, with the other two models limited to 66W. The 50 and 50 Pro are also said to sport the same chipset, namely the recently...

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Our Black Shark 4 video review is now out

Xiaomi sub-brand Black Shark is playing the affordability game this year with its latest gaming focused smartphone, the Black Shark 4. Unlike the Pro model, this one's getting a global release, and its price significantly undercuts its direct competitors. But just how good can it be, all things considered? Well, we wanted to find out, of course, so we went ahead and wrote an in-depth review of it. And now, for those who are short on time, we're releasing the video review as well. As usual, this is much more concise, while still containing all of the essential bits and pieces of info you...

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Xiaomi publishes Q1 report, net profits more than double as market share grows

Xiaomi published its financial report on the three-month period that ends on March 31 2021, which shows growth across the board. The total revenue for the company was CNY 76.9 billion, up 54.7% compared to the same period last year, while the adjusted net profit went up to CNY 6.1 billion, a 163.8% increase over last year (note: this is a non-IFRS number). Smartphones remain the backbone of the company, the 49.4 million units shipped accounted for CNY 51.5 billion of the revenue (up 69.8% YoY). 4 million of those phones cost CNY 3,000/€300 or more. The gross profit margin on smartphones...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 to weigh the same as Flip 5G

It appears Samsung's next clamshell foldable, the Galaxy Z Flip3 will weight the exact same 183g as its predecessor, as per renowned tipster Ice universe. Sadly, there's no more information in his report as of now. Samsung is expected to change-up the design of the Galaxy Z Flip3 with a bigger outer display, which shares a matte glass cover with the dual main cameras. The total number of cameras is expected to stay at three - likely a wide and ultrawide on the outside and a selfie on the inside (possibly an under-display one, like the Galaxy Z Fold3). Flip3 183g— Ice universe...

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Nokia C20 Plus appears on Geekbench with the same chipset, more RAM

We knew it wouldn’t be a powerhouse and it is not – the Nokia C20 Plus results have appeared on Geekbench, showing a modest performance. Which is what you can expect from an Android 11 Go Edition phone. The benchmark doesn’t list the exact chipset, just that it is made by Unisoc. However, the octa-core CPU with four 1.6 GHz cores and four 1.2 GHz cores and these results all suggest that this is the exact same chip as the one in the regular Nokia C20 (a Unisoc SC9863A, specifically). Geekbench results: Nokia C20 Plus • Nokia C20 Interestingly, the Plus model has 3 GB of RAM...

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The new USB PD Extended Power Range standard will supply up to 240W of power

The current USB Power Delivery specification supports up to 100W of power being delivered. That is enough for phones (well, most phones) and laptops that use 15W processors, but not enough for more power-hungry devices such as a gaming laptop. The USB Implementers Forum has designed a new specification called USB PD Extended Power Range (EPR) that can deliver up to 240W. This will be done at 50V and 5A (with some safety margin), which is a lot of power – to ensure everything runs smoothly, only Electronically Marked cables will be supported (these include a little chip that can tell the...

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Counterpoint: HMD shipped 2 million Nokia smartphones in Q1, up from 1.7 million a year ago

HMD Global shipped 2 million Nokia smartphones in the January-March period. That is up year on year (was 1.7 million in Q1 2020), but down from the previous quarter when the number of shipments reached 2.8 million, reports NokiaMob quoting data by Counterpoint Research. What went wrong and what went right? Nokia smartphones lost ground in India, they were down 38.5% from Q4 last year and down 17% from Q1 last year. Nokias are doing well in Africa and parts of Europe, which helped boost shipments compared to the October-December quarter. Smartphones aside, HMD shipped 11 million...

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Asus ROG Phone 5 now available in the US

If you live in the US, you can now pick up the ROG Phone 5 straight from Asus online store (linked below) for $1,000. Asus is only selling the 16/256GB trim for now. The smartphone is unlocked and compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile and most MVNOs networks. The ROG Phone is the latest iteration in the Asus gaming lineup and features a massive 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, the flagship Snapdragon 888 chipset and a 6,000 mAh battery with 65W charging. You also get mappable pressure sensitive Air Triggers touch areas and an RGB light panel on the back. If you need to...

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OnePlus is offering Stadia Premiere Edition free with these smartphones

OnePlus has announced that it is offering Stadia Premiere Edition free to customers who purchase a new OnePlus smartphone from its official website. The Stadia Premiere Edition is a bundle that includes a Stadia Controller and a Chromecast Ultra, but the offer isn't applicable on all OnePlus smartphones. Only those who buy the OnePlus Nord, 8 Pro, 8T, 9, or 9 Pro are eligible for a free Stadia Premier Edition. Besides, this offer is currently only available in three countries - France, Germany, and the UK. If you live in any of these countries and buy one of the eligible...

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TSMC starts mass production of 5nm A15 chip, iPhone 13 on schedule

TSMC has reportedly begun mass production of Apple's A15 chipset, which will power the iPhone 13 series. Production is expected to allow for a September release of Apple's next line of iPhones, despite chip shortages and COVID-19 spikes in areas with Apple-related factories. Digitimes reports that demand for the A15 will surpass that of the A14. The A15 will use the same 5nm node as the A14, but Apple is rumored to use 4nm chips in 2022. The iPhone 13 is expected to retain the size formula of the 12 series - a 5.4-inch mini, 6.1-inch iPhone 13 and 13 Pro and a 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro...

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RedmiBook Pro 15 with Ryzen 5800H and 90 Hz display unveiled, Pro 14 with Ryzen 5700U follows

They were supposed to come out together, but the Intel-powered RedmiBook Pro laptops were unveiled in late February, while the AMD-powered ones are arriving only now. Better late than never, we suppose. There are two Ryzen-based laptops to choose from, one 14” and one 15.6”, each with two options for the APU. RedmiBook Pro 15 Ryzen Edition RedmiBook Pro 14 Ryzen edition The RedmiBook Pro 15 can be had with either the Ryzen 5 5600H (6c/12t) or the Ryzen 7 5800H (8c/16t). Both are 35W TDP parts based on the latest Zen 3 core (Cezanne). The laptops rely on their...

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 will have an under display camera, but only on the inside

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 is supposed to feature an under display camera for the interior “front” facing cam. Leakster @FrontTron has been slowly piecing together the details of all five cameras on Samsung’s next flagship device. The first selfie camera is a 16 MP module of the under display variety, which will leave the large inner screen completely unblemished. Samsung recently showed off such tech at the SID 2021 exhibition and later in this video. It has it trademarked as “Under Panel Camera” (UPC). 👀Front 10MP 1.22um 1/3.2" IMX374Front 16MP 1.0um 1/3.09" IMX471Rear Wide Angle...

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Redmi AirDots 3 Pro unveiled with ANC and 28 hour battery life

The latest TWS earphones in Redmi’s lineup were announced in China today with the AirDots 3 Pro. While labeled as budget pair of earphones, the AirDots 3 Pro bring active noise cancellation, wireless charging and a low latency mode which are all features you’d normally have to pay a premium for. Redmi AirDots 3 Pro AirDots 3 Pro pack 9mm drivers and 3 microphones for optimal voice pickup and noise cancellation. Redmi advertises its ANC mode can decrease outside noises by 35dB. Pairing happens over Bluetooth 5.2 which allows for simultaneous connection to two separate...

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More images of Oppo Reno6 Pro leak (plus a video), vanilla and Pro+ models tag along

Oppo will launch the Reno6 series tomorrow, but the phones have already leaked through retailer JD and @evleaks. We’ve seen plenty of product images, now we get even more and even a short promo video. This leak mostly features the middle model, the Reno6 Pro, but the other two show up in a few shots as well. We start from the top, the Oppo Reno6 Pro+ 5G. You can tell it’s the Pro+ by the positioning of the fourth camera and LED flash on the back. On the front, both it and the regular Pro have curved displays with a single punch hole selfie camera in the top left. Oppo Reno6 Pro+...

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The US officially drops the “Communist Chinese military company” designation of Xiaomi

The United States has officially removed Xiaomi from its trading blacklist. The District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order that removed the “Communist Chinese military company” designation, initially set up by the Department of Defense. A spokesperson for Xiaomi said that “the company is grateful for the trust and support of its global users, partners, employees and shareholders”. It is “an open, transparent, publicly traded, independently operated and managed corporation” and will continue to provide products and services to its users. The CCMC designation was...

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Chinese Redmi Note 10 Pro debuts with Dimensity 1100 and 67W charging

It sure took some time but Redmi finally brought the Note 10 Pro to its home market. The big difference with the international variant comes in the chipset department where we find MediaTek’s Dimensity 1100. The Chinese version also offers faster charging and a better-protected display with a slightly altered back design and camera island. Redmi Note 10 Pro (China) key specs There’s a change in the display as well, the new Chinese Note 10 Pro gets a 6.67-inch LCD panel which again refreshes at 120Hz. The display features Gorilla Glass Victus protection in place of the Gorilla...

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Realme Narzo 30 5G debuts in Europe

As we first reported last week the Realme Narzo 30 5G is making its debut today. This is the first Narzo series phone in Europe, but there is a catch. The Narzo 30 5G, for the most part, is identical to the Realme 8 5G, with the only difference being the memory options and new design of the back. The phone comes with a 6.5” LCD of Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The chipset is a Dimensity 700 with an octa-core CPU, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. There are three cameras on the back but only the 48MP main one is of significant use. The two 2MP snappers will...

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Oppo Reno6 Z 5G bags NBTC certification

Oppo is set to introduce the Reno6 series tomorrow in China, including the Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+. There might be a Reno6 Z 5G (CPH2237) as well, which recently got certified by Malaysia's SIRIM and has now bagged certification by Thailand's NBTC. The listing on the Thai certifying authority's website doesn't include any specs of the Reno6 Z 5G, but since its predecessor (Reno5 Z) was a rebranded F19 Pro+ 5G with slower charging and NFC chip onboard, the Reno6 Z 5G could also be based on an existing Oppo smartphone. We'll find that out at tomorrow's event if Oppo unveils the...

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nubia Red Magic 6R will pack a 144Hz screen

nubia will unveil the Red Magic 6R tomorrow, and the company has already confirmed a few of its features to build hype around it. Now the latest poster dropped by the phone maker on Weibo tells us the smartphone will pack a 144Hz refresh rate screen. nubia hasn't divulged the display's resolution, but the smartphone's TENAA listing revealed the phone will feature a 6.67" FullHD+ OLED panel with a fingerprint reader underneath for biometric authentication. Previously confirmed Red Magic 6R's features include Snapdragon 888 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and 400Hz dual-touch gaming...

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