Logitech Brings Back MX518 Gaming Mouse

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Logitech announces a comeback of a classic gaming mouse-- the MX518, now featuring a HERO 16K sensor and a a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M-based SoC within the same ambidextrous design from the original 2005 rodent.

Logitech MX518The HERO sensor provides up to 16000 DPI resolution, up from the 1600 DPI of the first MX518, and users can either customise own DPI settings or scroll through 5 pre-selected settings (400, 800, 1600, 3200 and 6400) using the buttons above and below the mouse wheel. Logitech says the mouse is rated for up to 40 G maximum acceleration, as well as for up to 400 IPS (inches per minute) maximum acceleration.

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The HTC 5G Hotspot, Android Hub

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HTC looks to take advantage of upcoming 5G networks as it announces the 5G Hub at MWC 2019-- a combo of dedicated 5G mobile smart hub, Android entertainment device and battery pack.

HTC 5G HubThe 5G Hub is primarily a 5G hotspot, one allowing up to 20 users to connect to the 5G network. It promises connectivity "dramatically faster than 4G LTE networks," and will even allow the streaming of VR content to a headset, with no need for PC or cables. The device runs on Android 9 with HTC Sense and Google Assistant, and can act as a home media centre thanks to a 5-inch 1250 x 720 resolution display, dual speakers and always listening mic.

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Panasonic Expands 2019 OLED TV Range

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Panasonic follows on the CES 2019 reveal of the flagship GZ2000 OLED TV by adding three models to the OLED series-- the GZ1500, GZ1000 and GZ950, all featuring the powerful HCX PRO intelligent processor.

Panasonic tvsAll the OLED TVs are UHD Premium certified, support the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision dynamic metadata formats and share fine tuning by Hollywood colourist Stefan Sonnenfield. On the audio side the TVs feature built-in upward-firing speakers for immersive surround sound, as well as Dolby Atmos support. The GZ1500 has an own Blade Speaker built in the base.

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Sony Xperia 1 Stands Tall at MWC 2019

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Sony hopes the flagship Xperia 1 stands out at MWC 2019 with a striking 6.5-inch display-- one featuring not only an unusual 21:9 aspect ratio, but also what the company claims is the first 4K OLED HDR panel.

Sony Xperia 1As a result the Xperia 1 features a display taller (or longer, depending how you look at it) than all the other 6.5-inch handsets available. The display is not bezel free, but it does offer 3840 x 1644 resolution and a Gorilla Glass 6 coating. In addition, Sony says it will optimise some movies and games for the handset for a full ultrawide experience, as well as allow users to take advantage of the tall screen for easier and more efficient multitasking.

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Gartner: Smartphone Sales Stall in Q4 2018

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According to Gartner, global Q4 2018 smartphone sales total 408.4 million units-- essentially flat results showing all of 0.1% Y-o-Y growth, with Apple recording the worst quarterly decline since Q1 2016.

Gartner Q4 2018 smartphone sales

“Demand for entry-level and midprice smartphones remained strong across markets, but demand for high-end smartphones continued to slow in the fourth quarter of 2018,” the analyst remarks. “Slowing incremental innovation at the high end, coupled with price increases, deterred replacement decisions for high-end smartphones. This led to a flat-growth market in Q4 2018.”

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