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On October 26, Apple announced an updated iPad mini: for the first time, an 8.5-inch OLED display, a 5.4 mm-thick body, IP67 rating and the A20 Pro chip. Pre-orders from October 28, sales from November 6, priced from $699. Uzbek outlets described differently what the $849 pays for.
Otabek YusupovTechCrunch published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1 and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299. TechCrunch has published a roundup of the most notable AI wearables: the Bee pendant (now under the Amazon brand), Friend, Limitless, Meta's Muse Charm, Nirva, Omi, Plaud's NotePin, the Rabbit R1, and the Sandbar Stream ring. The outlet notes that the devices fall into productivity tools and 'companions' for emotional support, with prices ranging from $49.99 to $299.
Aziz KarimovTechCrunch has published a review of the $400 smartphone-like e-reader Boox Palma 2 Pro. The author tested the Android device with Google Play access for two months and notes the low brightness of the front light, the 175-gram weight, and app support, but complains about ghosting and modest battery life of 5–7 days. A Palma 3 with a black-and-white screen has also been announced at $340.
Otabek YusupovChinese youth have become fascinated by a miniature tamagotchi-style device that gives random answers to everyday questions — from choosing food to texting an ex. RADII reports on this. The principle resembles the Magic 8 Ball, but with electronic innards and a retrofuturistic design.
Javlon TursunovEmber has released the third generation of its temperature-controlled mug, the Mug 3, featuring a button on the base, five presets from 125 to 145 °F, up to three hours of heat retention, and dishwasher compatibility. Prices are $129 for the 10-ounce and $149 for the 14-ounce versions. The $179 Tumbler 2 travel mug was also unveiled.
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