Lifestyle: Tech review

The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is a futuristic tech-leading smartphone − IT comes equipped with a range of cutting-edge technologies, breaking new ground and expanding the scope of what users can expect from a smartphone.

Amongst its industry-first features, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro packs an Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera, which boasts the first-ever 10-scale adjustable physical aperture. It incorporates key advances to the optical system, mechanical structure, imaging technology and image processing, and the most versatile photography capabilities ever seen on a HUAWEI Mate smartphone. The smart aperture adjusts to match the aperture size with the scene and shooting scenario identified in Auto mode. When you switch the settings to

Professional mode, this feature allows you to manually adjust the depth of field and degree of blur.

In terms of performance, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro is armoured by ultra-reliable ‘Kunlun Glass’, which boosts drop resistance by 10 times. The smartphone’s design represents a major step forward in smartphone aesthetics, thanks to the symmetrical Space Ring Design.

The Mate50 Pro has a SuperStorage feature which removes duplicate files, leaving more room for apps and other more used features.
In addition to the signature Mate Series design language of iconic symmetry and Space Ring Design, the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro makes use of the elegant Clous de Paris step-patterned embossing design which, for the first time ever, showcases a new kind of ordered beauty that is crafted down to the last detail.

The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro has two different types of rear covers, namely glass and vegan leather. The glass cover is available in two colours, silver and black, which gives the phone a distinct and elegant finish. The vegan leather version comes in orange and is inspired by the radiant orange rays of the sun.

Being the first smartphone from HUAWEI to run on EMUI 13, which streamlines daily interactions with an effortless one-touch navigation, EMUI 13 introduces the Super Device SuperHub feature, which is an innovative file transfer capability. To store files temporarily, users can simply press and hold on any text, picture, video or file and drag them to the SuperHub’s floating window. Users can then switch to another application and select the files within the SuperHub for a seamless cut and paste. With the batch transfer capability, users can in addition use SuperHub for multi-files transfer between their smartphone, tablet and PC.

The HUAWEI Mate50 Pro comes pre-installed with HUAWEI AppGallery − the third-largest app marketplace in the world. Users can download a wide selection of global and local apps.

The HUAWEI AppGallery is available in more than 170 countries and has over 580 million active monthly users.

Alongside the HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, HUAWEI also introduced the new HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i and the HUAWEI MatePad SE 10,4-inch, which will be available in South Africa soon.

To purchase HUAWEI Mate50 Pro, visit the HUAWEI online store or go to selected network providers.

ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1

Lenovo has taken sustainability to another level with their ThinkPad Z16 laptop, and the ThinkPad Z16 Gen 1 is indeed the pad with no limits. With this ThinkPad, Lenovo has gone for a glass haptic TouchPad rather than the mylar trackpad of previous ThinkPad laptops, which improves usability and navigation with its increased size.

The sustainability did not compromise the functionality and power, and with its up to AMD Ryzen PRO R9 6000 Series Mobile Processor, the ThinkPad Z16 delivers some serious power − 8 cores, 16 threads, and 12 GPU cores mean there’s not much this laptop can’t do. Enjoy videoconferencing, AI-powered audio enhancements, and epic battery life. Combined with the responsiveness of up to Windows 11 Pro, this powerhouse blazes through tasks quickly.

The ThinkPad Z16 laptop features a Communications Bar front and centre, with a camera and FHD infrared technology. With adjustable settings, integrated AI-based noise-cancelling mics with Dolby Voice and facial-recognition login capability, it’s truly a collaboration tool for interacting with the world. There’s even an e-shutter that turns off the camera with the press of a key.

Renowned for comfort and navigation, the ThinkPad keyboard just got even better with its glass haptic TouchPad. It has a dual-function TrackPoint that you can still use like a mouse, and you can double-tap to launch the Communications Quick Menu settings to optimise audio-visuals. There’s even a Dictation Toolbar for handy speech-to-text transcription.

All the ThinkPad laptops include ThinkShield, a suite of security solutions engineered to safeguard your business and data. The Z16 laptop also includes ground-breaking chip-to-cloud technology with Microsoft Pluton, working in conjunction with data encryption and biometrics. An electronic shutter controlled by the F9 key ensures the camera stays off.

Lenovo uses the US Department of Defense’s MIL-STD 810H standards to strike a perfect balance of value and durability for their ThinkPad laptops. These tests are against 12 military-grade standards and more than 200 quality checks to ensure they run in extreme conditions. From the Arctic wilderness to desert dust storms, these tests cover harsh environmental variables including temperature, pressure, humidity, and vibration testing. In the end, you are guaranteed a quality, efficient and powerful device.

GIZZU 10W Solar Lighting Kit

ompact design and provides a fully off-the-grid capable power solution which can be used almost anywhere. It operates as a great lighting solution thanks to the three LED lamps, but it can also be used to charge your mobile devices when your power source is interrupted or non-existent.

Not only does it offer a multi-protection function which allows you to stay safe, but there is also a built-in protection that guards against overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, short circuit and PV polarity reverse connection. Its intuitive LED indicating function provides indicators for solar charging, battery power and load status.
In the box you will get the GIZZU solar panel battery unit itself, one 10W solar panel with 8M PV cable, three 2W LED lamps and a 5-in-1 USB cable.

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