BYD sales outside China surge
BYD's overseas sales soared in April as surging fuel prices in the wake of the Iran war spurred renewed interest in electric cars, though softening demand at home in China dragged total deliveries down for the eighth month in a row.
The automaker’s sales outside...
IDC research shows first Q1 smartphone sales contraction in three years
The global smartphone market suffered its first decline since 2023 in the first quarter of this year, according to market tracker IDC, with the memory chip supply crunch and war in Iran likely to elevate costs and constrain...
Just came across this from IDC. Despite all the insanely specced Androids coming out of China right now with +7000mAh batteries, huge camera sensors, 165Hz screens, multi folding screens etc…
It seems even in China the iPhone reigns supreme, at least in sales growth y-on-y.
I have also watched...
I gave my Samsung to my wife as her Redmi battery finally died and started bootlooping. I good opportunity for me also to get rid of the stupid thing.
"Thanks Rodney my dear, it is a nice phone and I like the camera, it is just a little bit slow sometimes....." ..... .....
Xiaomi Poco X7...
Xiaomi rolls out new open-source AI voice model
Xiaomi Corp. on Monday released an open-source voice model to complement its automotive and home appliance technologies, further heating up the race to build AI tools for more than just text.
The new MiDashengLM-7B is based on Xiaomi’s...
Looking to get wither the QVWi 4K Google Streaming Box Leap-S3 or Xiaomi 4K TV Box S 2nd Gen which of the two would you recommend? Want to stream Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus at 4k. Also want to use VLC to play stuff of a USB and potentially set up Plex. Let me know which one? Apparently...
Xiaomi Mesh Wi-Fi system AC1200 reviewed
In today's connected world, a strong and reliable Wi-Fi connection is no longer a luxury — it's a necessity.
Yet, many standard routers that South Africans receive with their home Internet packages cannot provide sufficient connectivity to every corner...
iPhone drops out of top 5 smartphones in China
Apple Inc. lost ground in China’s smartphone market in the June quarter after local companies like Huawei Technologies Co. surged ahead.
iPhone shipments there slid 3.1% during the period, compared with an 11% year-on-year rise among...
The Xiaomi Smart Multifunctional Rice Cooker is your ideal kitchen companion for quick and delicious meals every time. With its high-power precision cooking, you can enjoy perfectly cooked, aromatic dishes that will delight your taste buds. This rice cooker has 8 cooking functions, ensuring...
I am using the following combination: Samsung Smart TV with a Xiaomi Mi TV stick 4K Media Player (bought in March 2022) specifically to watch apps not on Samsung (such as My Family Cinema (MFC)). The Mi Stick has always worked fine when used for Prime app or website streaming.
2 issues we are...
8 affordable projectors that don't need a TV licence
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and government are trying to find an alternative to TV licences, but the current scheme's end is not in sight.
However, there are various high-resolution projectors available to South African...
Xiaomi's SU7 EV launching on Thursday
Xiaomi Corp.’s $8 billion stock rally faces a key test when the Chinese smartphone giant unveils its first electric vehicle Thursday, as it attempts to muscle into an unfamiliar and intensely competitive market.
It will start selling its SU7 series in...
9 budget smartphones with solid cameras for under R6,000
Samsung and Xiaomi offer the widest ranges of budget smartphones with the best camera systems in South Africa.
The capabilities of smartphone cameras have improved immensely in the past few years, particularly with regard to zoomed-in...
Xiaomi's first-ever EV unveiled
The billionaire co-founder of Xiaomi Corp. unveiled the company’s first electric vehicle (EV) on Thursday, declaring ambitions to become a top global carmaker in 15 to 20 years and compete against Tesla Inc. and Porsche AG.
The SU7, which stands for Speed Ultra...
Item: Xiaomi TV Box S (2nd Gen) - 4K UHD Streaming Media Player
Age: 3 months old (purchased on 20 August 2023)
Price: R850.00 (includes PostNet courier fee within SA)
Payment Method Accepted: Cash or EFT
Warranty: 1 year
Warranty Holder: Hifi Corporation
Packaging: Yes
Condition: As New...
Xiaomi's first EV unveiled
Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi Corp. has given the first glimpse of its debut electric vehicle, a five-seat sedan with a panoramic glass roof.
A filing released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Wednesday shows the long-anticipated EV...
Xiaomi another beneficiary of Apple's China struggles
Apple Inc.’s sales dip in China is providing an opportunity for yet another local Android smartphone maker to win favour with customers and investors.
Xiaomi Corp. has gained about $20 billion in market value since a June low on excitement...
Xiaomi could make EVs with Chery or other carmakers — Report
Xiaomi Corp. has held talks with established automakers on potential production partnerships, people familiar with the matter said, as it waits for Beijing to approve a license that would give it the right to manufacture electric cars...
Xiaomi unveils the Mix Fold 3
Xiaomi has unveiled the latest generation of its foldable smartphone — the Mix Fold 3 — which boasts a new hinge that the company says will survive up to 500,000 folds.
The Mix Fold 3 features a quad-camera system sporting Leica optical lenses, and the foldable...