Gadgets
HUAWEI Launches WATCH Buds in the UAE

Huawei today launched new smartwatches with a combination of innovative designs and functionality – the HUAWEI WATCH Buds and HUAWEI WATCH GT Cyber in the UAE. At the Mobile World Congress (MWC 2023) recently held in Barcelona, Huawei wearables attracted the attention of global media outlets and guests.
The HUAWEI WATCH Buds solve the problem of forgetting or losing TWS earbuds during daily use and introduces a convenient and lightweight smart experience. It is another in-depth exploration of the possibilities that Huawei smart wearables bring, delivering a new era of smart experience to users. As the industry’s first 2-in-1 watch-earbuds high-end smartwatch with a magnetic pop-up cover and earbuds design, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds is designed with a highly integrated overall architecture, blurring the boundaries between TWS earbuds and smartwatches. It combines the features and functions of both smart devices, merging the TWS earbuds and smartwatches into a nifty wearable. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds is compatible with Huawei devices as well as other Android and iOS devices.
The new innovative design smart wearables will be available on March 10th at Huawei experience stores, Huawei e-shop, and across select retailers in the UAE. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds in Black Leather Strap at a price of AED 1799 comes with free one-year HUAWEI Loss Care for WATCH Buds worth AED 279. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Cyber in Space Grey Case and Golden Black Case at a price of AED 899 comes with a free gift worth AED 159 – HUAWEI WATCH GT Cyber Case Midnight Black.
Today, smartwatches and TWS earbuds are increasingly becoming must-have products for consumers on the go. However, both smartwatches and earbuds are often considered as two separate devices. Embodying the spirit of innovation, Huawei created the industry’s first smartwatch with a magnetic pop-up cover design, which hosts a pair of TWS earbuds within it. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds adopts a highly cohesive structural design, using custom miniaturised precision components and advanced manufacturing processes to bring a new and convenient experience.
The dazzling diamond-facet button with a 710 Clous de Paris pattern presents a unique metallic luster with a delicate texture. It comes with a Full-grain leather strap[ If the skin on your wrist becomes irritated while you are wearing the product, please stop wearing and consult with a doctor.] made from top-layer calfskin, softly milled with exquisite textures and subtle luster adding an elegant and stylish touch.
As a first-of-its kind smartwatch designed with earbuds, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds’ innovative pop-up design allows the watch cover to instantly pop up like a pocket watch with a simple push, and the two earbuds will be found attached to the other side of the dial. This simple yet elegant idea combines technology and products together starting a new journey. To ensure an excellent product experience, Huawei WATCH Buds uses an ultra-miniature precision rotating shaft, which is designed to open and close smoothly with concave and convex wheels and has undergone 100,000 times of opening and closing, a 5kg stress test and other harsh tests, making it robust and durable.
Other than listening to music, taking calls is another essential part of owning earbuds. HUAWEI WATCH Buds are small yet mighty – built with dual microphones with audio pickup and a bone conduction sensor. The two microphones can pick up both vocals and ambient sound while the bone conduction sensor accurately identifies sounds through reverberations in the user’s bones and absorbs their voice, distinguishing it clearly from ambient noises. This is then processed by a deep neural network call (DNN) noise reduction algorithm that effectively cancels noise and enhances vocals to deliver clear calls.
In terms of sound quality, The HUAWEI WATCH Buds earbuds are equipped with a quad-magnetic full-Range Planar Diaphragm drive, enabling the small unit to deliver powerful, full-frequency, and high-resolution audio, allowing users to listen to rich sound details. In addition, HUAWEI WATCH Buds earbuds also support Triple Adaptive EQ. The sound is optimised in real-time according to the differences in ear canal structure, wearing status, and volume level, customising the sound to achieve the best full-frequency listening experience for the users. Moreover, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds also support ANC to reduce ambient noise and provide an immersive experience be it for listening to music or taking calls.
As a new smartwatch with its own earbuds, in addition to having full-featured TWS headphones, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds remains excellent in terms of functionality and experience as a watch. The smartwatch supports continuous heart rate, SpO2[ Oxygen saturation (SpO2) is the percentage of the total hemoglobin volume bound to oxygen in the blood, i.e. the concentration of blood oxygen in the blood. Automatically detects oxygen saturation at rest. This product is not a medical device, and the monitoring data and results are for information purposes only and are not intended for diagnostic or medical use.], and sleep monitoring. With the powers of Huawei’s self-designed TruSleepTM technology, the smartwatch can keep track of your sleep health and habits and also record snoring.
The earbuds come in a lightweight octagonal cylindrical design with dimensions of 21.8×10.3×10.3mm. The weight of each earbud is roughly 4g[ A single earbud weighs about 4.0 grams, data is obtained by HUAWEI labs. The weight of the earbuds can be affected by product configuration and manufacturing process, please refer to the actual product weight. Earbuds are small and the antenna may be blocked during wear. Please refer to the “Wearing Guide” on the official website.]. It is easy to wear and can be seamlessly placed back into the watch. With their cylindrical design, the earbuds provide a comfortable audio experience.
At the same time, the earbuds adopt an in-ear design without any ear handles. Compared with traditional earbuds, the gravity center of the HUAWEI WATCH Buds earbuds is closer to the ear canal making it more stable and will not be accidentally knocked off, making it the perfect fit for daily use, and exercising. In addition to Adaptive Identification Technology, HUAWEI WATCH Buds’ headphones also support new Wide-Area Auricle Touch Controls.
Wide-area auricle touch controls, covering the earbuds, auricle, and area in front of the ears, allow users to access multiple functions by just tapping their ears, enabling a wider range and more accurate touch recognition. Double tap to answer or reject a call, or play or pause a song. Triple tap to enable or disable noise cancellation. It also supports customisation, enabling users to program what they need with just a tap away.
When wearing the earbuds, HUAWEI WATCH Buds activates the Adaptive Identification Technology equipped in both left and right earbuds to measure the acceleration angular velocity based on the user’s motion through the IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit) sensor, allowing HUAWEI WATCH Buds to recognise the orientation of the earbuds worn during normal conditions. If worn in the wrong orientation, the earbuds will intelligently auto-correct the left and right audio channels, getting rid of the rigid design where left and right earbuds have to be worn and stored in a certain way. In addition, for each user’s different ear canal structure, HUAWEI WATCH Buds earbuds are also equipped with Ear Canal Adaptive technology.
The HUAWEI WATCH Buds inherits the sports and fitness technology present in Huawei’s long-running line of AI-powered wearables. It comes with 80 Sports Modes, among which are 10 professional sports modes: outdoor running, indoor running, outdoor walking, indoor walking, outdoor cycling, indoor cycling, rope skipping, elliptical machines, rowing machines, and free training. Moreover, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds allows users to manually add over 70 sports (excluding water sports).
The HUAWEI WATCH Buds are also integrated with Huawei’s self-developed HUAWEI TruSportTM science-based sports system, providing users with professional sports evaluations and advice. Users can also enjoy other features such as one-click sharing of fitness records, running performance index, smart running coach, sports mode voice assistant, customisable sports accessories, customisable personal activity plans, and more.
Users can download the HUAWEI Health App, which is compatible with different operating systems, such as iOS, Android, etc., and pair it with the smartwatch for health monitoring. The HUAWEI Health App also supports other professional fitness courses such as yoga, fitness, and strength training, so you can even enjoy the HUAWEI WATCH Buds when hitting the gym or winding down while listening to meditative music.
As a smart wearable device, the HUAWEI WATCH Buds has a wealth of application scenarios. Users can slip on an earbud to answer a call, without having to fiddle around on the screen, synchronise text messages from their connected smartphones, as well as quickly reply with text messages and emojis for ease of use and convenience. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds has also expanded its usage boundaries, enabling access to a wide array of apps via Watch AppGallery.
The new innovative design smart wearables will be available on March 10th at Huawei experience stores, Huawei e-shop, and across select retailers in the UAE. The HUAWEI WATCH Buds in Black Leather Strap at a price of AED 1799 comes with free one-year HUAWEI Loss Care for WATCH Buds worth AED 279. The HUAWEI WATCH GT Cyber in Space Grey Case and Golden Black Case at a price of AED 899 comes with a free gift worth AED 159 – HUAWEI WATCH GT Cyber Case Midnight Black.

Displays
CORSAIR Launches XENEON 27QHD240 OLED Gaming Monitor

CORSAIR has announced an exciting new addition to its lineup of high-performance gaming monitors, the XENEON 27QHD240 OLED. Combining the latest in LG OLED display technology with trademark CORSAIR style and performance, the XENEON 27 OLED offers superb black levels, self-lit OLED pixels, and blistering 240Hz refresh rate, all in a 2560×1440 27in package ready to display everything your PC has to offer at its best.
Continuing the close partnership between CORSAIR and LG Display, the XENEON 27 OLED boasts a cutting edge 3rd generation OLED panel with META Technology featuring Micro Lens Array (MLA).
This innovative new technology places a focal lens to enhance brightness in front of every pixel, boosting brightness far beyond previous generation OLED panels and delivering breathtaking color vibrancy. HDR10, 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio, a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits and 98.5% DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that the brightest highlights, darkest details, and most nuanced colors are presented beautifully, whatever you’re playing, watching or creating.
The XENEON 27 OLED boasts rapid response times that leave previous generation gaming monitors behind. Up to 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time and 0.01ms Pixel on/off time all-but eliminate motion blur, for class-leading gaming performance compatible with both NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium.
The Xeneon 27 OLED also offers a wide range of customization options. With 60° of swivel, 22° of tilt, 100mm (3.94in) of height adjustment, the ability to rotate 90° on its stand in either direction, or to be mounted on a monitor arm via its standard VESA mount, it’s easy to integrate the XENEON 27 OLED into an existing setup, or make it the showpiece of a new one.
Whether your setup is PC first, or console inclusive, the XENEON 27 OLED has all the connections you need. A pair of HDMI 2.1 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 and a USB Type-C DP Alt-Mode input allows it to be connected to 4 different devices at once (and two displayed simultaneously with picture in picture or picture by picture), while a USB 3.1 Type-C port and four USB 3.1 ports make it easy to connect the XENEON 27 OLED to full-equipped computers.
The front accessible controls also include an innovative proximity sensor to guide you to the correct button for Power ON/OFF, Input Select as well as the On Screen Display (OSD) joystick controller. As with its stable-mate, the XENEON FLEX 45 OLED, the XENEON 27 OLED features an array of burn-in protection techniques to maintain a clean image, even following extended overlay, UI or operating system use, backed by a comprehensive three-year Zero Dead Pixel and Zero Burn In warranty.
Bringing the transformative leap forward in performance and image quality of OLED to a 27in display, XENEON 27 OLED shows everything your PC can do at its best. The new CORSAIR XENEON 27 OLED is on display throughout PAX East 2023 at the CORSAIR booth, Booth #18031. Customers will be able to order the XENEON 27 OLED from the CORSAIR webstore and select channel partners in May 2023.
Gadgets
Review: Acer Swift 5 (2022)

The Swift 5 is Acer’s ultraportable laptop, which is slim, lightweight, visually appealing, and has adequate performance for most day-to-day computing needs. The laptop weighs 1.2 kg, measures 0.59 inches in thickness, and boasts a robust aluminum construction.
Open up the lid and you come face to face with a 14-inch IPS WQXGA touchscreen display that offers a resolution of 2560-by-1600 pixels. The display itself is protected by an antimicrobial Corning Gorilla Glass.
In terms of IO ports, you get a USB-A, full-sized HDMI, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left edge. On the right, you’ll find another USB-A along with a 3.5mm headphone/microphone port and a Kensington lock port.
Although the keyboard’s appearance may seem ordinary, it provides a satisfying typing experience due to its firm structure and ample key travel. The colour-coordinated lettering adds an aesthetic touch. The power button, meanwhile, doubles as a fingerprint scanner, which functions flawlessly.
Under the hood, the Swift 5 comes packed with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P processor running at a clock speed of 2.10 GHz. You also get 16GB of RAM and 1TB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage. Graphics are handled by Intel Iris Xe, while wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.
The island-style keyboard on the Swift 5 features a dual-tier backlight, which allows you to adjust the keyboard’s illumination to your liking or switch it off entirely by tapping F11. The keyboard is nice to type on, with a stiff lattice and plenty of key travel.
Constructed from recycled ocean-bound plastics, the trackpad has a texture that closely resembles that of a glass trackpad. It operates smoothly and boasts a moderately-sized surface area. While the click function may require slightly more pressure than we’re accustomed to, overall, it performs excellently.
The Acer Swift 5 that we tested comes equipped with an Intel Core i7-1260P processor, 16GB of RAM, integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, and a 1TB SSD. The Core i7-1260P is part of Intel’s Alder Lake-P lineup of 28-watt mobile processors, featuring a new hybrid architecture that combines both performance and efficiency cores. It boasts four performance cores, eight efficiency cores, and a total of 16 processing threads.
So, in terms of performance, the Acer Swift 5 did a great job. In the PCMark 10 test, it clocked 5698 points, while in our HandBrake tests, it got 1675 points. In Cinebench, another CPU-intensive test that renders a complex 2D scene over a short period of time, the Swift 5 clocked an overall 1762 points, with single thread clocking in at 247 points. All of these benchmark results indicate a very good performing ultraportable.
The battery life of the device is decent, providing approximately 9-10 hours of usage when performing simple tasks such as web browsing and basic productivity work. However, if you engage in demanding activities like gaming or video editing, the battery life will significantly decrease.
The USB-C charging is a plus and Acer includes a sleek and compact charger in the package. The 65W fast charger is capable of providing approximately four hours of additional battery life within just 30 minutes of charging, which is brilliant. And you can use the same charger to charge your smartphone.
The Acer Swift 5 offers an excellent design and build quality, comes packed with good specs and an excellent keyboard, and has a great selection of ports. Definitely check it out if you are in the market for a brilliant ultraportable.
Price: AED 5999
Acer Swift 5 (2022) AED 5999
Summary
In terms of IO ports, you get a USB-A, full-sized HDMI, and two Thunderbolt 4 ports on the left edge. On the right, you’ll find another USB-A along with a 3.5mm headphone / microphone port and a Kensington lock port.
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HONOR Announces “Memories Together” Ramadan Campaign and Great Discounts on its Best-Selling Gadgets

In an interview, Daniel Wang, the MEA President at HONOR Middle East Africa, speaks about the company’s new campaign for Ramadan
Tell us about HONOR’s “Memories Together” Ramadan Campaign.
As Muslims worldwide celebrate the holy month of Ramadan and its spiritual values, HONOR has launched the “Memories Together” Ramadan Campaign. This campaign aims to foster a sense of togetherness and strengthens social ties, while also highlighting the tremendous ways that HONOR products offer to perfectly capture Ramadan moments and memories together.
We are encouraging users to get creative during Ramadan and try out new ways to capture and record the moment with a wide range of innovative features and camera capabilities of HONOR’s smartphones. The advanced vlogging options of HONOR smartphones can inspire users to create stunning and high-quality content during the blessed month.
Are you also running any special promotions on your products during Ramadan?
Yes, as part of the “Memories Together” campaign, customers can enjoy up to AED 800 savings on their favourite HONOR products. Customers can also enjoy massive bundles with up to 60% off at HONOR Online Store, making it the perfect time to upgrade their tech devices. In addition, customers will also receive free gifts worth up to AED 161 with their purchases, making it an even more exciting and rewarding shopping experience.
Where will these special offers and discounts be available?
HONOR’s Ramadan Offers will be available through the HONOR Online Store and through our partners such as Axiom, Emax, Jumbo, lulu, KM Trading, Nesto, Sharaf DG, noon, Amazon, Etisalat by e&.
How can customers use HONOR’s devices to capture their best moments during Ramadan?
HONOR’s smartphones have always been known for their innovative camera features, and HONOR 70 5G and HONOR X9a are no exception. HONOR 70 5G comes with the industry’s first Solo Cut Vlog Mode allows multiple videos to be produced simultaneously, including a dedicated video of the subject being spotlighted alongside the original video featuring all subjects, which can be a great way to record Ramadan moment in a creative and unique way.
With HONOR X9a’s multi-video recording option and in just one take, users can use the front and rear camera at the same time or choose from the different modes to vlog their Ramadan experience and social gatherings from different angles, making their videos even more engaging and creative.
Tell us about the specific offers you would like to highlight.
The HONOR 70 5G (8+256GB) will be available during Ramadan for AED 1599 instead of AED 1799. That’s an AED 200 discount for our customers. The HONOR X9a (8+128GB) will be available for AED 1199 and customers will get a free HONOR CHOICE portable Bluetooth speaker worth AED 129 with the smartphone purchase. The HONOR X9a (8+256GB) will be available for AED 1299 and customers will get a free HONOR CHOICE portable Bluetooth speaker worth AED 129.
We are also offering great discounts on other smartphones from the HONOR X Series lineup, including the HONOR X8a, HONOR X7a, HONOR X8 5G, HONOR X6, as well as other models. The brand new HONOR X8a will be available for AED 899 with an exclusive gift from HONOR, while the HONOR X7a will be available for AED 599. The HONOR X8 5G will be available for AED 749, the HONOR X7 for AED 549, and the HONOR X6 for AED 449.
If you’re looking for a smartphone that can capture the beauty and magic of Ramadan, the HONOR Magic4 Pro with its advanced camera features could be a great choice. With its high-quality camera features, including the 50MP wide camera, 50MP 122o ultra-wide camera, and 64MP periscope telephoto camera, users can capture beautiful and detailed photos and videos of their Ramadan experiences. The HONOR Magic4 Pro will be available for AED 2999, with AED1000 off exclusively on the HONOR online store.
Tablets and laptops can be a great way to watch content during Ramadan, especially due to their large screen size and great audio quality. Hence, we are also offering some great discounts on our latest tablets and laptops. The HONOR Pad 8 will be available for AED 999, with AED 100 off and a free Keyboard worth AED 161. The HONOR Magicbook X14 will be available for AED 1899, with AED 800 off the price tag.
And to celebrate HONOR Online Store’s 1st anniversary, HONOR will offer a flash sale for a limited time with extra discounts. During this limited-time flash sale, customers can enjoy incredible discounts of up to 50% off on audio and wearables, as well as AED 300 off on HONOR X9a. But that’s not all – when users make a purchase during the anniversary celebration, they will also have the chance to win extra gifts.
And for those who want even more peace of mind with their purchase, selected products will come with exclusive services such as a 24-month warranty or 6 months of screen protection. Users also will enjoy free COD delivery, and they will also have the option to return their purchases within 7 days for free. This campaign is an excellent opportunity for customers to take advantage of unbeatable offers and get the latest technology to enhance their lifestyles.