BEIJING, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — More than 1,100 Chinese companies participate in the world’s largest electronics exhibition, CES (Consumer Electronics Show), nearly double the number from last year, as they continue with their international expansion push after the pandemic.
The 2024 Consumer Electronics Show opened on Tuesday in Las Vegas, with a focus on generative AI, MR (mixed reality), and smart and autonomous driving.
The annual tech show draws more than 130,000 attendees and over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 150 countries and regions. Over 1,100 Chinese mainland enterprises attend the event and wow visitors with cutting-edge technology.
Lenovo has equipped laptops with a series of accessory modules such as Selfie filling light and 4K high-definition cameras, and also increased network speed; TCL and Hisense are promoting large-size Mini LED TVs.
On the first day of the show, new products in the field of energy conservation and environmental protection attracted many visitors. SMG reporter found a special electric motorcycle at the venue.
The designer is ingenious and places its ring-shaped motor in the rear wheel, which not only balances the center of gravity, but also enhances maneuverability. The motorcycle’s top speed reaches 200 kilometers per hour.
In fact, from theme setting to external cooperation, this year’s CES has been emphasizing Promoting Sustainable Human Development through Technology.
CES was first launched in 1967, with 250 exhibitors and 17,500 attendees in New York City. Since then, CES is regarded as the most powerful tech event in the world, a barometer for electronics consumption.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TAL Education Group, a renowned force in the Chinese education sector, made an impactful debut at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, establishing its aim to revolutionize the global education technology landscape through innovation. As a testament to its commitment, TAL successfully showcased pioneering education technology products and unveiled strategic collaborations with industry leaders at the world’s largest consumer electronics exhibition.
Visitors to TAL’s booth at CES 2024 had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in an interactive exploration of Chinese culture. Through experiential innovations, attendees witnessed TAL Education Group’s cutting-edge technologies, including the two flagship products – Mobby Kids’ Learning Pad and Xueersi xPad Flagship Model, that enabled independent hands-on learning experiences, showcasing the convergence of Chinese cultural elements with advanced education technology. This immersive experience allowed audiences to witness firsthand the future of education, and gain insights into TAL’s vision in reshaping the landscape of home learning and early education enlightenment through technology.
Mobby Kids’ Learning Pad is sought after for its pioneering approach in its commitment to early education enlightenment. The Source Tracing Learning Method receives many media accolades for its effective guidance, fostering deep comprehension and critical thinking skills. On the other hand, TAL’s Xueersi xPad Flagship Model was vastly commended for revolutionizing personalized education through Artificial Intelligence. The tablet’s integration of Intelligent Guided Learning through proprietary MathGPT Education LLM receives high praise from Tech enthusiasts, emphasizing its precision in addressing individual learning gaps. Recognizes the tablet’s comprehensive parental controls, preloaded content, and interactive features.
In a captivating Mainstream Media interview, Dr. Alex Peng, President and CFO of TAL Education Group, articulated the company’s strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence into educational products, showcasing a commitment to reshaping the global education landscape. Expressing optimism about the future of education, Dr. Peng envisioned Artificial Intelligence as a prevalent tool for early education, embodying TAL’s commitment to promoting lifelong growth through innovative technologies.
Highlighted collaborative endeavors, including device gifting ceremonies with TCL and Microsoft. The events underscored TAL’s plans to foster global collaborations to push the boundaries of educational technology. TAL Education Group and TCL unveiled the integration of TCL Huaxing’s cutting-edge “Future Paper” screen into TAL’s Xueersi xPad Flagship Model, showcasing the powerful fusion of “Intelligence Made in China“.
TAL Education Group has also received the CES Picks Awards 2024 from TWICE Publication in recognition of its innovative Mobby Kids’ Learning Pad. This prestigious accolade underscores TAL Education Group’s vision of transformative EdTech solutions.
About TAL Education Group:
TAL Education Group is a leading education content R&D and technology enterprise in China, dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of educational services. TAL’s mission is to empower life-long growth with love and technology.
For Media Inquiries, please contact: Name: Bai Position: Senior Brand PR Manager Email: baiyanying@tal.com
Boasting 24/7 health monitoring with superior comfort and accuracy, the smart ring underlies RingConn’s commitment to advancing the intersection of healthcare and technology
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — RingConn, a leading personal health technology company, left an indelible mark with its beta presentation and received enthusiastic response from attendees at CES 2024. The brand unveiled a comprehensive plan for the upcoming year, emphasizing product development and advanced medical algorithm updates.
The RingConn booth in LVCC North Hall was a buzz of activity, drawing attention from 100+ top-tier media outlets and influencers. This acclaim was paralleled by the interest of the diverse CES audience, many of whom were introduced to the ring, gaining insights into the brand’s ambitious vision and discovering the profound impact of its technology on personal health management. The event marked a resounding success, with the revolutionary product capturing attention and receiving acclaim from media representatives, industry analysts, distributors, and consumers.
RingConn’s CES Debut Gaining Massive Attention
The CES 2024 exhibition represents a significant milestone for RingConn. Its innovative product garnered the attention of journalists of international top-tier media as well as influencers. Already experienced with a wide array of technology innovations, they were deeply impressed by the ring’s form factor, long battery life, and exceptional tracking capabilities. They were amazed to see how RingConn managed to pack advanced sensors into such a small ring, weighing only 3 to 5 grams.
The ring has also attracted distributors from across the globe who recognized the RingConn Smart Ring as a mature form of health tracker and showed strong interest in forming partnerships.
Some of the visitors are one of the RingConn users community, who were once users of smartwatches. For them, the RingConn Smart Ring marks a refreshing approach to health tracking. Compared with wrist-worn devices, it is a much more discreet and lightweight wearable that seamlessly integrates into their everyday lives. Thanks to the 7-day battery life, they no longer need to leave the ring on the charging pad every night.
“The warm support and acclaim we received at CES 2024 are undoubtedly a confidence booster for the team,” said Dr. Tony Wu, co-founder of RingConn. “At RingConn, we are not merely providing solutions for personal health management; we are creating the means for users to proactively improve their well-being.”
Premium Health Features Rolling Out in 2024
At CES, RingConn shared its latest progress in the development of new features, including menstrual cycle tracking and OSAHS (Obstructive Sleep Apnea Hypopnea Syndrome) monitoring. These two premium features are designed for users with specific needs and are expected to launch for beta testing in Q1 and Q2 of 2024.
Currently, RingConn has already submitted FDA clearance for the ring’s pulse oximeter and OSAHS monitoring feature. Therefore, users who suffer from sleep apnea can take preemptive measures before the situation deteriorates. RingConn expects to receive these two FDA clearances by the end of this year. RingConn will establish the ring as a trustworthy device for consumers and even medical professionals. In addition, the team has achieved significant advancements in cuffless blood pressure monitoring, with this feature set to be released in the upcoming year.
Since its global debut, RingConn has provided tailored, professional health services for tens of thousands of users within a year, who have spoken highly of the ring’s comprehensive tracking capabilities and the user-friendly accompanying app. Looking ahead, RingConn aims to provide refined solutions to health management through constant hardware and software updates.
About RingConn
Established in 2021, RingConn is a leading personal health technology company dedicated to creating innovative products and services that transform the experience of maintaining personal wellness. Guided by the principle of “Hardware + Software + Services,” RingConn aims to become the driver of proactive health management and empower users worldwide by offering a comprehensive and holistic understanding of their well-being.
Media Contact: Name: Tony WU Email: tony.wu@ringconn.com Phone: +86 136 3257 8986
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As one of the tremendous tech events on earth, CES 2024 is no doubt the place where innovation meets enthusiasm, offering a glimpse of what the future of technology holds as always and surprising techies from all over the world. If “AI” is one of the keywords in the field of technology this year, then “open-ear” is the one when it comes to headphones.
Open-ear earbuds have gained significant traction in the market with numerous companies launching various types recently. These innovative earbuds have taken the audio industry by storm, providing a unique listening experience that allows users to stay connected to the environment around them while still enjoying high-quality sound. While most of them focus on comfort and sound quality, there seems to be a vacancy in the market, a balancing combination of exceptional sound quality and also a professional call experience. That’s why the EMEET AirFlow comes into stage during CES 2024.
EMEET AirFlow Wireless Open-Ear Design Earbuds
Comfortable Fit
With over 2560 types of ear shapes tested, The EMEET AirFlow offers a cmofortable fit for various kinds of ears with the ergonomic earhook design and a skin-friendly coating. Besides, its 8.5 gram lightweight per earbud gives users an insensible touch without obtrusive feelings on ears. Apart from the structural design, EMEET also provides a pair of stabilizer fins, which can be attached to the earbuds and offers an even more secure fit for ears of different shapes and sizes.
The Unique Detachable Mic Boom
The EMEET AirFlow’s detachable microphone boom is a game-changing feature that provides crystal clear sound for professional calls. This unique design gives users flexibility to wear this pair of earbuds for varying preferences.
With EMEET’s exclusive VoiceCore noise cancelling algorithm that enables dual-channel noise cancellation, EMEET AirFlow can cancel out both the close-end noise when you speak and the far-end noise when the other side of the call speaks, providing mutual benefits for both sides during calls.
A Different Way for Your Hearing Care
Another feature that is worth mentioning of the EMEET AirFlow lies not in the earbuds but in the charging case. Featuring a UV light around the charging contact area, the charging case is able to sterilize commonly seen bacteria breed on the earbuds like colibacillus and staphylococcus aureus to an extent of 99.99%. Of course, EMEET also integrates a hearing protection reminder in the app EMEET TUNE, caring for your hearing in multiple ways.
Powerful Bass Performance
Though EMEET AirFlow focuses more on callling experience, when it comes to the audio performance for listening to music, it still delivers an exceptional performance thanks to the EMEET exclusive HyperBass bass boost algorithm and a 16.2mm dynamic driver.
In Conclusion
Besides the above-mentioned features, EMEET AirFlow also offers an 8-hour play time per fully charged and a 40-hour play time with the charging case for long time usage. With the IPX5waterproof, it gives exercise enthusiasts another choice of work-out earbuds.
With such competitive features, it’s clear that products like EMEET AirFlow is going to make waves in the open-ear earbuds market.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HD Hyundai, a global leader in heavy industries, is teaming up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to lead the innovation of future unmanned and autonomous construction sites. This collaboration was announced at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024.
Smart Construction Future: HD Hyundai Collaborates with AWS to Pioneer Unmanned Autonomous Sites
Discover more on the future of construction innovation and groundbreaking solutions at HD Hyundai’s Official Website: www.hd-hyundai.com
Strategic Collaboration to Revolutionize the Future of Construction Sites
Bringing together HD Hyundai XiteSolution’s CEO and President, Dong-wook Lee, and VP of IoT, AWS, Yasser Alsaied, the ceremony marked a pivotal moment to elevate construction site safety and productivity. This collaboration underscores a commitment to increased automation and the establishment of unmanned operations.
HD Hyundai XiteSolution will collaborate with AWS to build a connectivity platform for HD Hyundai XiteSolution’s smart construction equipment. The platform will integrate next-generation construction equipment with core smart functions to enhance reliability and productivity. HD Hyundai anticipates a substantial productivity surge of 30-70% in construction site and improved safety by transitioning towards unmanned operations.
“With the largest cloud provider as our partner, we can accelerate innovation towards unmanned autonomous construction sites of the future. This collaboration marks a major milestone in HD Hyundai’s ongoing transformation beyond manufacturing into a comprehensive solutions provider,” stated Dong-wook Lee, CEO and President of HD Hyundai XiteSolution.
HD Hyundai will utilize AWS’ industry-leading cloud, Internet of Things (IoT) technologies and services, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning capabilities to build the smart construction solution. This solution will drive forward a suite of advanced features focused on boosting reliability, efficiency, and safety in HD Hyundai’s next-generation integrated construction models developed by HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore, which are set to launch in 2025.
Expanding Horizons: Leveraging Data Insights for Construction and Offshore Innovations
Additionally, HD Hyundai will use AWS to further refine X-Wise Xite, an AI-powered construction site management solution showcased at CES 2024. This cutting-edge solution amalgamates data from construction equipment and sites, providing valuable insights to enhance productivity, reliability, and automation in construction processes.
HD Hyundai also looks to eventually expand the use of AWS to other business units, including ship-building and offshore operations. “We are excited to work with HD Hyundai and help them expand the scope of their construction equipment innovations using AWS IoT and other services,” said Yasser Alsaied, Vice President of IoT, AWS.
Meanwhile, HD Hyundai has been showcasing its ambitious infrastructure construction vision to a global audience during the four-day presence at CES 2024. This event provided an invaluable platform for HD Hyundai to foster enhanced collaborations with esteemed international entities. A notable highlight was the strategic alliance forged with CNH, a leading global agricultural machinery company, signifying HD Hyundai’s dedication to global market penetration with its advanced solutions.
About HD Hyundai
HD Hyundai (former Hyundai Heavy Industries Group) is a major South Korean conglomerate that serves as the world’s largest shipbuilding and heavy industries manufacturer. Its three core businesses are shipbuilding, heavy equipment, and energy. Shifting towards a holding company structure in March 2018, its intermediary holding companies consist of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, HD Hyundai XiteSolution, and HD Hyundai Oilbank. Individually, they lead and oversee the core businesses with different subsidiaries specializing in each sector. Starting as a shipbuilding company in 1972 in a small fishing village in the southeast part of South Korea, HD Hyundai has acquired and expanded its business into related sectors with over 35,000 employees worldwide and total assets reaching nearly $59.5 billion (USD). Since its adoption of “Technology and Quality” as its core value, it is now progressing to become the most innovative solutions provider in all domains.
Together with the OPPO Reno 11 Series announced today, OPPO also unleashed a trio of devices that to complement the new smartphone series. Among that trio is its newest tablet – the OPPO Pad Neo. A new, affordable tablet that complements its current line up of OPPO Pads including the Pad Air and Pad 2.
The new OPPO Pad Neo comes with a sizeable 11.4-inch ReadFit screen. It has a whopping 2.4K resolution and an atypical 7:5 aspect ratio. OPPO claims that this aspect ratio will give a more natural feel when reading on the table. The tablet boasts a 260 ppi pixel density and a 90Hz refresh rate. Colour accuracy wise, it only covers 96% of the NTSC colour space.
The tablet is also taking eye care into overdrive with features baked into the hardware to take care of your eyes. In addition to the 7:5 aspect ratio that mimics the size of an A4 paper, it comes with a colour temperature sensor. This sensor dynamically adjusts the colour temperature to suit the surroundings of the user. It has over 2,048 levels of adaptive brightness as well. Together with Bed Time mode, the tablet is optimised to reduce blue light emissions by more than 50% compared to a normal LCD screen. This is also supported by TUV Rheinland certifications as a Full Care Display and Circadian Friendly display.
The Tablet is able to connect seamlessly with compatible devices. This will enable cross device synchronization of compatible apps over Bluetooth. With features like Content Sync, App Relay and Screen Mirroring, you’ll be able to stay productive across devices seamlessly. If you’re opting for the WiFi version, it’ll be able to jump on to your phone’s connectivity with Communication Sharing. This feature is supposedly 30% more power efficient compared to conventional hotspots.
The OPPO Pad Neo comes with a MediaTek Helio G99 with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Powering all of this is a 8,000mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC Flash Charge.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Pad Neo will be retailing for RM1,199 for the Wi-Fi version with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory; and RM1,399 for the 4G LTE version with 8GB RAM and 128GB onboard memory.
Purchases of the Pad Neo will come with a Pad Neo Smart Case worth RM99.
OPPO‘s Reno Series just got a big upgrade. The new Reno 11 series is turning things up to 11 when it comes to portrait photography with an all-new approach and specifications that put photography first. With two new entries – the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro, the new portrait photography-focused smartphone is bound to raise more than a few eyebrows. Keep in mind, that these devices are essentially brand new devices compared to the Reno 11 series that was released in China.
The global versions of the OPPO Reno 11 series come with MediaTek processors. The vanilla Reno 11 comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 7050 while the Reno 11 Pro comes with the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. Both come with 16GB of RAM. The Pro comes with 512GB of internal storage while the vanilla version comes with 256GB. The display on both versions is a 6.7-inch OLED display with an FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour space and supports 10-bit colour depth. It also has a peak brightness of 950 nits.
When it comes to their cameras, the Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro differ in their main camera sensors. The Reno 11 comes with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor while the Pro comes with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX 890. These sensors are complemented by a 32-megapixel telephoto Sony IMX709 sensor with 2x optical zoom and an 8-megapixel ultrawide Sony IMX355 sensor. Up front, there’s another 32-megapixel Sony IMX709 for selfies.
The phones support SuperVOOC charge. The Reno 11 Pro’s smaller 4,600mAh battery supports SuperVOOC Flash charging at 80W while the regular Reno 11 comes with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 67W SuperVOOC flash charging.
OPPO is taking a nature-inspired approach to the design with the Reno 11 series. The series itself comes in three colours and designs – Pearl White, Rock Grey and Wave Green. Pearl White is exclusively available for the Reno 11 Pro while the Wave Green is only available for the regular 11. All the colours take cues from elements in nature, the Pearl White takes it design cues from the mother of pearl with a unique three-layered assembly process that bring the dynamism of the mother of pearl to life. The Wave Green from the lapping ocean waves and Rock Grey from the rocks that dot the beaches.
Pricing & Availability
The OPPO Reno 11 Series will be available starting today. The Reno 11 Pro will be priced at RM2,899 while the regular Reno 11 will be priced at RM1,899.
Purchases of the smartphones from 11 January until 25th January will come with freebies worth up RM476.
Model
Freebies
OPPO Reno11 Pro
Rewards worth up to RM476 OPPO SUPERVOOC 80W car charger and cable worth RM178 Free 1-year extended warranty worth RM109 (valid till 31st Jan 2024)
Exclusively for My OPPO Members, customers will be eligible to receive additional rewards worth up to RM189 from Viu, ZUS Coffee and Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson.
OPPO Reno11
Rewards worth up to RM427 OPPO Enco Buds2 worth RM129 Free 1-year extended warranty worth RM109 (valid till 31st Jan 2024)
Exclusively for My OPPO Members, customers will be eligible to receive additional rewards worth up to RM189 from Viu, ZUS Coffee and Lexis Hibiscus, Port Dickson.
In conjunction with the launch, OPPO will be having a roadshow across three cities in Malaysia. Kicking off in Johor, the OPPO Reno 11 series will be on display at Johor Sutera Mall from 12 January until 14 january 2024. Penang will follow suit from the 26 January until 28 January 2024. Kuala Lumpur will wrap things up in February. OPPO will be announcing more details as the dates approach.
OPPO’s Reno lineup was initially launched to bring a sharp focus on mobile photography in smartphones. It’s safe to say that OPPO has successfully done that over the years. So, where does that leave the Reno 11 and the Reno 11 Pro? Well, aside from iterative updates, we’re struggling to see where OPPO can push the bar further. That said, with the rapid improvements in camera technology, OPPO is trying to show us otherwise.
The Reno 11 series has to be one of the most streamlined Reno series in recent years. Even looking at the specifications on paper, we clearly see where OPPO is putting its focus. Is that going to be enough to set the Reno 11 Pro apart from its competitors? We’re taking a deep dive in our in-depth review of it.
Design
OPPO isn’t shying away from dolling up its smartphones. The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is no exception. The smartphone is kicking 2024 in gear when it comes to design. It’s pushing some boundaries when it comes to the price point. But, what’s more important is OPPO is making design choices that make sense while keeping things aesthetically pleasing. There’s three colours that are available for the Reno 11 series: Pearl White, Rock Grey and Wave Green. But since this is a Reno 11 Pro review – we’re focusing on the Pearl White and Rock Grey.
We got the Pearl White in for review. So, let’s start with that. The Pearl White comes with an iridescent finish that mimics the sheen of a mother of pearl. OPPO has also textured the finish with irregular swashes of white with a hint of white shimmer as well. The back is of the phone is finished with a matte finish. This has to be one of the best design choices on this phone as it prevents fingerprints from populating your smartphone. The overall design brings pizzazz to what can be one of the more drab colours when it comes to smartphones.
The Rock Grey is a more subtle design with a more subdued finish. It comes with a metallic grey colour which is reminiscent of the gunmetal grey we used to see. The deep hue of grey is brightened up with a touch of metallic shimmer. This gives it a deeper, more emotive finish. It comes with the same matte finish that is used in the Pearl White version.
Design isn’t just about the colours with the Reno 11 Pro. OPPO has even made the camera hump a little more interesting. The camera sensors of the Reno 11 Pro are housed in a slightly raised, metal pill. What’s more, unlike a lot of the newer camera configurations, the Reno 11 Pro comes with all of its sensors in a row. This is such a refreshing change, especially when you’re in front of the camera. You don’t have to worry about the exact position of the sensors as the arrangement makes it easy to focus in just one place. The camera hump also comes with a ridged finish around the perimeter. It’s a pretty nice touch of texture.
The smartphone comes with a dual-curved finish. Both the display on the front and the back of the phone melt seamlessly into the metallic frame of the smartphone. The frame also comes with some quirky finishes that give the phone a little bit of personality. The buttons bubble up the clean line of the metallic frame. On the bottom, you have four holes for your speaker, the USB-C port and the SIM tray.
Hardware
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro isn’t shying away from pushing the boundaries of what defines a mid-range. It marries capable processing and RAM. However, when you look at the specs of the Reno 11 Pro, it’s as clear as day that OPPO is focused on delivering a camera experience that is beyond normal.
Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Fingerprint (Optical, under display) Gyroscope Compass
Miscellaneous
Dual SIM
Retail Price (Malaysia)
Retail Price (EU)
User Interface
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro runs on ColorOS 14 atop Android 14. This iteration of ColorOS comes with a bevvy of improvements. These come in the form of new features and improvements that come with Android 14 as well as new features that come exclusively with ColorOS 14.
ColorOS 14 builds on the Aquamorphic design of ColorOS 13. It’s not a complete overhaul of the UIs. However, OPPO has done quite a few tweaks that bring a whole new dimension to customizations and personalisation on ColorOS. They’ve improved on Android 14’s UI customizations with better colour fluidity – even when it comes to theming.
That said, ColorOS 14 still maintains its simplicity. In fact, ColorOS 14 on the Reno 11 Pro brings quite a few improvements when it comes to intuitiveness. Certain UI elements like pop-up notifications and even persistent notifications are easier to interact with. One of my personal favourite improvements is OPPO’s approach to folders. With ColorOS 14, you have the option to have conventional Android folders or expand them to display up to 4 interactable icons. This makes it possible to have your most used apps in these folders still accessible on the fly in one tap.
The improvements to ColorOS 14 bring a level of speed and fluidity to the UI that makes using the Reno 11 Pro really enjoyable. Stutters and lags are rare with these improvements. What’s more, OPPO’s approach to Android 14’s improvements not only makes sense to its users but also improves the overall experience without making it necessary to relearn features.
Performance
OPPO’s focus on bringing the best experience when it comes to camera performance hasn’t distracted the company from upping the ante with overall phone performance. The improvements to ColorOS’s fluidity help with overall performance but OPPO’s tweaks under the hood are what truly matter when it comes to performance. Of course, as always, we’re not focusing on benchmarks. Instead, we’re looking at the actual day-to-day experience.
Multitasking & Productivity
Of course, when multitasking always takes centre stage when we talk about performance. The reason behind this is simple – most of us are using our phones as extensions of our computers to keep productive on the go. With the OPPO Reno 11 Pro, you’re not going to be falling back when it comes to performance.
In fact, if anything, OPPO has made it easier to be productive without AI functionality – something that we’ll be seeing in releases this year in droves. Instead, OPPO’s approach is to bring features that allow you to get things done more intuitively. ColorOS 14 on the OPPO Reno 11 Pro brings one feature that enhances the functionality of the sidebar. In addition to pairing up apps, and having apps you can launch with a swipe and tap, the sidebar is now able to store documents. These documents can either be recent ones or ones you’ve dragged and dropped using the OPPO file explorer.
In addition to this, the Reno 11 Pro also introduces AI-enabled features that allows users to take and create notes more interactively. You can take screenshots and use AI to extract text or pictures in the screenshot without needing to save it to your phone. Extracting pictures or elements of a picture could not be easier with the Reno 11 Pro too.
Overall, the smartphone isn’t missing out on anything when it comes to multitasking. The performance-centred MediaTek Dimensity 8200 allows you to have multiple apps running in the background without much problems. Having things like YouTube running in the background or in split-screen while working on emails and note-taking is no problem. The only time the phone really struggled was when it came to video editing on apps like Adobe Rush and Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. This is also due to the intense processing that these apps need particularly when it comes to exporting videos. Aside from this, there was little to no hiccups when it came to productivity performance.
Call Quality & Connectivity
OPPO’s Reno 11 Pro is really pushing the bar when it comes to midrange smartphones. The experience when it comes to call quality is pretty good. When it comes to midrange smartphones, we’ve become accustomed to some concessions including a little bit of quality when it comes to call audio. However, the OPPO Reno 11 Pro’s call audio is crisp and warm. It didn’t sound metallic or hollow like other midrange and entry-level smartphones.
It also comes with flagship-level connectivity with Bluetooth 5.4 and Low Energy and support for WiFi 6. These connectivity options allow for faster WiFi speeds as well as support for features such as multi-device connectivity over Bluetooth. This is most apparent when you’re using cross-device features like Windows Phone Link or even OPPO’s multiscreen apps. These apps had quick, stable connections that allowed near-instantaneous interactions with the phone even from the laptop screen. OPPO’s LinkBoost technology is definitely on display when it comes to this. This technology even helps you get connected faster after exiting an elevator.
One of the most welcomed features of the Reno 11 Pro is the return of the IR Blaster. This feature allows you to control your TV, air-conditioner and other appliances straight from your phone. I found myself using this feature to control my room and office air conditioner from my smartphone. It was just a matter of convenience.
Gaming
Gaming is probably one of the only areas where the OPPO Reno 11 Pro was pushed to its limits. As always, we used a wide range of games to push the smartphone. This time around, we used games like Diablo Immortal, Pokemon UNITE, Asphalt 9 and PUBG Mobile. What we found was that the Reno 11 Pro does have some limitations when it comes to graphical processing.
This was most apparent when playing Diablo Immortal. Diablo Immortal tends to push smartphones to their limits when it comes to the number of events happening on the screen at any one time. You can be overrun by hordes of enemies in seconds and with all of them using attacks that cause some form of animation on screen, the smartphone’s GPU is usually maxed out. This was exactly what we saw on the Reno 11 Pro as we were being overrun by a horde of enemies. There were dropped frames, stuttering and even completely missing visual events. However, this was made more bearable by lowering the graphics settings. That said, it didn’t completely remove the stuttering.
Aside from this, the smartphone was able to perform commendably with the other games. Where it was struggling with graphical events in Diablo Immortal, the Reno 11 Pro was able to irk out when it came to Pokemon UNITE. Even when there were team battles in the arena, the Reno 11 Pro didn’t miss a beat. This could be due to the lower amount of graphical events happening overall in UNITE as compared to Immortal. Asphalt 9 and PUBG Mobile were no issue for this smartphone.
The smartphone does get a little warm after a few minutes of gaming. However, it doesn’t get warm to the point that you’re unable to use it or hold it. OPPO’s cooling system in the Reno 11 Pro is able to dissipate the heat pretty effectively. It also cooled down pretty quickly after a gaming session.
Battery Life
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro excels when it comes to battery life. It was a task getting this smartphone to drop even 1%. We were literally running YouTube at max volume while multitasking to drop the battery percentage a single percentage to get footage of SuperVOOC kicking in.
That said, it comes as no surprise that the OPPO Reno 11 Pro is able to irk out more than a day’s worth of battery on a single charge of its 4,600mAh battery. I was easily able to get about 12 hours of battery with my day-to-day usage. This includes syncing more than seven email accounts and running apps like Canary Mail, and Gmail, and also social media apps like Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Even with continuous gaming, I was able to irk out at least 4 hours of battery life. This was even with games like Diablo Immortal.
Display
The display of the OPPO Reno 11 Pro is an FHD+ OLED panel. The 6.7-inch curved OLED display is commendable when it comes to display performance. It covers 100% DCI-P3 colour space with certifications for HDR10+ and 10-bit colour. This means that the display supports up to 1.07 billion hues and 950 nits peak brightness. It also has a dynamic refresh rate supporting up to a 120Hz refresh rate. It’s also got 93% coverage of the face of the smartphone.
This combination is a winning one when it comes to the Reno 11 Pro. It’s able to bring true-to-life colour when you’re watching videos and gaming. That said, the colour is more important when it comes to capturing photos. With the Reno 11 Pro, photos are nearly what you see is what you get (WYSIWYG) from display to actual printing.
That said, OPPO’s concessions on display could be one of the few that would have given it a better edge over the competition. I’m excluding the camera setup when it comes to saying this cause, OPPO’s approach to it is on another level altogether. However, while it may be a concession, it doesn’t compromise the value of the overall package of the smartphone.
The smartphone’s display is, however, one of the better ones we’ve seen on a smartphone in its category. Its colour reproduction, bit depth and support for HDR10+ give it an edge when it comes to delivering a user experience that is not only commendable but could also be a benchmark.
Cameras
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is a poignant statement with its camera setup. Not only is it proving that you don’t need large 100-megapixel and 200-megapixel to get killer pictures. The smartphone comes with a 50-megapixel main camera sensor with a 1/1.56” sensor size and an f/1.8 aperture. This is complemented by a 32-megapixel, 1/2.74” sensor size and an f/2.0 aperture and an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and 112°field of view.
The setup delivers on OPPO’s promise of the Reno series being “The Portrait Expert” and then some. This is thanks to OPPO’s own AI algorithms that kick in with post-processing. OPPO calls this its “Portrait Expert Engine”. With the Reno 11 Pro, they’re kicking it into high gear with better subject and scene recognition, skin and facial feature protection, better clarity, stereoscopic light and shading and better background optimisation and fusion. What all this jargon means is that the smartphone is able to produce near DSLR quality pictures with deep bokeh and sharp subjects.
We tested the smartphone’s cameras in auto, pro and portrait modes. The resultant pictures were not only commendable, but it was also some of the best photos we’ve seen in a while from a smartphone camera. The photos were detailed, sharp and had colour depth. For lack of a better expression, the photos felt more alive. Deep contrasts and vivid colours help bring the resultant picture to life. Even in low-light conditions, the camera is able to perform commendably. However, pictures under lower light are less detailed and noticeably noisier particularly when it comes to human subjects.
When it comes to the front camera, it’s more of the same. Under good lighting, the pictures turn out detailed and lively. However, in low light, the photos leave some space for improvement. This doesn’t make it any less of a performer when it comes to the camera. In fact, it’s probably one of the better front-facing cameras available on the market right now.
That said, the camera’s performance on video is better than most. It’s able to shoot in 4K 30fps on both the front and back cameras. This is one of the few that can do it without being drained or heating up much. The resultant videos are clear, crisp and detailed. Audio recording can be a little noisy but it’s not unexpected.
The one issue that may crop up for more seasoned photographers with the Reno 11 Pro is the fact that the white balance on each of its sensors is different. The main sensor is very natural. However, when you jump to the ultrawide or telephoto sensors you get either a blue or green tinge that translates into the photos unless you compensate for it. It’s more obvious in videos. However, we don’t see this becoming a make-or-break situation for most users.
OPPO’s Portrait Expert Experience Refined While Striking a Balance Between Performance, Photography and Value for Money
The OPPO Reno 11 Pro is OPPO’s best foot forward when it comes to smartphone cameras within the RM1,500 to RM2,500 price range. While the company has made tweaks to its formula, it still delivers one of the best camera experiences in the price range. If they achieve nothing else, they are setting themselves apart from the competition with features that make their smartphone a real contender for a smartphone that is camera first. OPPO’s Reno 11 Pro not only ups the ante when it comes to photography, it’s setting a standard when it comes to midrange devices.
Unity Software Inc., a big player in video game engine software, has hit the reset button and is laying off 25% of their workforce (1,800 jobs). This news comes as part of the new interim CEO Jim Whitehurst, former CEO of Redhat, plans for a company restructuring or “reset”. Whitehurst has taken over the helm of Unity from then CEO John Reiccitiello, who has since retired and left the board in October 2023 after a massive backlash last year because of new “runtime fee” structures.
TLDR for the new pricing structure is that for every new install for a game using Unity, there will be a charge if the game reaches a certain revenue threshold. This angered game developers as this policy came out of nowhere and also worked retroactively. This would be extremely damaging to games that have the free to play model like ‘Pokemon Go’ or ‘Hearthstone’. Eventually Unity had to walk back its changes for damage control, but it may not be enough as developers plan to move on to other platforms.
Unity under Whitehurst seems to have a lot of restructuring planned as they have already terminated an agreement with special effects house Weta Digital, founded by director Peter Jackson. This has already cost 275 jobs on top of the 600 previously trimmed in May 2023. Hopefully, all this trimming, restructuring and refocusing on their core, the Unity Editor and Runtime, and Monetizations Solutions workouts. We will have to wait and see as Whitehurst plans unfold for Unity. So far, shares for Unity have jumped up approximately 40% since the announced reset by Whitehurst.
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology,a pioneer of innovative home appliances, introduced its Roboticmower A1 at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Dreame is well-known for its indoor home cleaning products, and the launch of Dreame’s lawn mower signifies the company’s expansion from indoor to outdoor home cleaning scenarios.
Real Hands-Free Mowing
The Dreame Roboticmower A1 ushers in a new era of hands-free lawn mowing, saving homeowners up to 200* hours a year of tedious work, lowering their landscaping costs over time and enabling them to enjoy other activities. It incorporates several of the company’s breakthrough technologies, including its patented 3D high precision laser sensor technology, OmniSense™ 3D Ultra Sensing System and U Path Planning Program.
The Dreame Roboticmower A1’s signal stays strong and stable even in challenging environments with obstacles such as trees, houses and even darkness. Even in complex outdoor environments, the OmniSense™ system can effectively penetrate obstructions like houses and trees without sacrificing signal stability. Whether in darkness or bright lighting conditions, the A1 consistently delivers superior performance. With centimeter-level positioning, it eliminates repeated mowing or missing areas and guarantees exceptional mowing results. Users can rest assured knowing they can count on consistently reliable lawn maintenance.
Perfectly Planned Impressive Results
Powered by the U Path Planning technology and the OmniSense™ 3D Ultra sensing System, A1 accurately maps and mows the lawn in customized, uniform and flawless user-controlled patterns. That means no more embarrassingly uncut or over-cut areas. Homeowners can feel proud of their perfectly manicured lawns with precisely the right grass height across their entire lawn.
With its advanced AI algorithm and OmniSense™ 360-degree sensing range, long distance detection and millimeter-level accuracy, Dreame Roboticmower A1 identifies and avoids more than 11* common lawn obstacles. This saves users from the hassle and expense of broken lawn furniture and damaged mowers, ensuring greater cost-effectiveness throughout the life of their robot mower.
Safe Operation Around Children and Pets
The mower’s point cloud data environmental information collection technology and intelligent obstacle-avoidance algorithm ensure safe operation around children and animals too. So even families with young children and beloved pets can enjoy hands-free mowing, safely.
Rain-sensing Technology
Featuring the most advanced rain-sensing technology available today, Dreame Roboticmower A1 automatically returns to its charging station whenever it detects precipitation – and then picks up where it left off when the rain stops, ensuring the lawn gets mowed as soon and as quickly as possible.
Initial installation of the Dreame Roboticmower A1 is easy and up to 90% quicker than other mowers. And the system is simple to adjust as requirements change. Powered by a blazing fast 2,200 RPM blade rotation, the Dreame Roboticmower A1 can mow 1,000 square meters (0.25 acres) a day, saving up to 200 hours of labor every year. The return on investment is immediate in terms of quality of life, sparing users from the physical and emotional drain of one of life’s most dreaded chores.
Experience The Hands-Free Technology First-Hand at Booth 52747
The Dreame Roboticmower A1 is priced at $1999 and will be available at Dreame’s official Amazon store from March, 2024. Until then, to get your hands on this revolutionized robotic lawn mower, visit us at CES Booth 52747, Venetian Expo, Level 2, Halls A-D.
About Dreame Technology
Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company that focuses on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information please visit https://www.dreametech.com/.
