Qualcomm Announces 8 Gen 2 and AR2 Gen 1 Processors
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 features an 8-core design, 1+2+2+3 architecture with a maximum frequency of 3.19GHz, a GPU module model Adreno 740 with ray tracing support, LPDDR5X memory support and UFS 4.0 storage protocol support. In addition, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 also adds support for 200MP cameras, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Wi-Fi 7 and more.
On November 17, Qualcomm continued to release the AR2 Gen 1, a processor specifically for AR devices. compared to its predecessor, the AR2 Gen 1 offers a 2.5x performance boost, but the power consumption is cut in half and the PCB size is reduced by 40%. In addition, the AR2 Gen 1 also adds support for Wi-Fi 7, and brands such as Lenovo, OPPO, Pico, Nreal and Xiaomi will release products powered by the AR2 Gen 1.
OPPO launches A1 Pro phone
On November 16, OPPO launched the A1 Pro, a mid-range phone with a Snapdragon 695 processor, a 120Hz OLED eye-protection display, and a 100-megapixel main camera on the rear. The phone also supports 67W fast charging and is priced from 1799 yuan, and is currently available for pre-order.
Wyze launches two mesh products
Wyze, the smart home brand, has announced two new mesh products, Wyze Mesh Router and Wyze Mesh Router Pro. The Wyze Mesh Router delivers up to 3Gbps and can reach 1Gbps with 50 devices connected. The Wyze Mesh Router is capable of up to 3Gbps and can reach 1Gbps with 50 devices connected. The product is priced at $94 and is currently available for purchase.
The Wyze Mesh Router Pro supports Wi-FI 6E with a maximum speed of 5.4Gbps and 2.5Gbps in the 6GHz band with 75 devices connected. The product is priced at $174 and will be available in early 2023.
Nike to sell virtual sneakers
Nike will be selling virtual sneaker merchandise on its Swoosh platform, one of the company’s steps into the meta-universe. Users will be able to shop and display these virtual sneakers on Swoosh, and some Nike signed athletes will also have their own storefronts and be able to co-design and sell virtual merchandise with Nike.
Xbox Game Pass will come with Apple services
From November 16 through March 31, 2023, all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will receive a three-month trial of Apple TV+ and Apple Music, only for those who have subscribed to the XGPU service but not the Apple equivalent, and not for those in Russia and Turkey. The benefits are also not available to users in Russia and Turkey.