Tag: Xiaomi
Is my air fryer spying on me? Which? reveals smart devices gathering most data
Which? research has found evidence of excessive smart device surveillance - from air fryers demanding permission to listen in on your conversations and sharing data with TikTok, to TVs wanting to know your exact location. The consumer association rated products across four categories and gave them overall privacy scores for factors including consent and what…
Doctors use Apple Vision Pro during surgery, British robot Ameca does celeb impressions
Doctors use Apple Vision Pro during surgery. Image: eXeX A medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London strapped on the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro during two spinal surgeries. Doctors are calling the device a “game-changing” tool, beefing up Apple’s claims that the headset has a future as a medical device. Doctors…
Xiaomi launches new Redmi Note 13 phones, Apple ‘splits’ EU app store
Xiaomi has started the year with a bang, unveiling five new Redmi Note phones, with the higher-end handsets in particular sporting some impressively high-end features. The new range comprises the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, the Redmi Note 13 5G, and the…
Xiaomi unveils 5 Redmi Note 13 phones from just £200
Xiaomi has unveiled five new Redmi Note phones. The new range comprises the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro 5G, the Redmi Note 13 Pro, the Redmi Note 13 5G, and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13. Of these, the Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G is the most high-end. It has a…
Google settles ‘private mode tracking’ lawsuit, MotorolaG32 smartphone available for £89
Google has agreed to settle a US lawsuit claiming it invaded the privacy of users by tracking them even when they were browsing in "private mode". The class action sought at least $5bn (£3.9bn) from the world's go-to search engine and parent company Alphabet. Large technology firms have faced increased scrutiny of their practices in…
EV firm Volta Trucks goes bust, WhatsApp goes passwordless on Android
Kurfürstendamm, Berlin's famous boulevard. The Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche (Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church) is visible in the distance - Berlin, Germany. Image: Volta Trucks Electric truck start-up Volta Trucks will file for bankruptcy in the UK having gone bust in its home country of Sweden. The firm, which has a base in the UK,…
UK cloud computing in competition probe, Tesla set to lose EV crown to BYD?
The UK's cloud computing market is to face a competition probe over concerns it is being dominated by Amazon and Microsoft. Media watchdog Ofcom said the two make up 70-80% of the sector in the UK, while closest rival Google has 5-10%. Ofcom had said in April it was worried a lack of competition made…
Xiaomi announces 12T Flagship Series from £499
Xiaomi 12T Pro. Image: Xiaomi Xiaomi today unveiled its latest flagship smartphone range to international markets - the Xiaomi 12T Series - comprising Xiaomi 12T Pro and Xiaomi 12T models. Both Xiaomi 12T Series flagships boast pro-grade cameras, claims the manufacturer. Featuring a pro-grade 200MP imaging system and Xiaomi's own advanced…
Global installed base of smart home devices to exceed 2bn in 2022
The global smart home market is expected to experience consecutive years of softening growth starting in 2021 before an upward trajectory resumes in 2023 according to Omdia. The downward trend is attributed to a combination of factors including wage stagnation, increased unemployment, and a large decline in projected retail sales, especially in 2022. Strong growth,…
Mobile World Congress 2022 – key trends
Mobile World Congress (MWC 2022) took place, as a face-to-face event, earlier this month in Barcelona. So, what were the key trends that we saw emerging from the show? Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum reports... Premium devices Big announcements for new mobile devices were not all made at MWC this year. Big brands now…
