LG launches new Smart Monitor with 4K display and AirPlay 2: Check specifications here

The South Korean tech giant LG has released a new smart monitor with a 4K screen resolution, AirPlay 2 and runs on WebOS. The smart monitor is a successor of the LG StanbyMe (yes, that was its name) released in February this year, which only offered 1080p resolution. However, the model had availability issues, and in spite of coming in a battery-powered variant, StanbyMe did not do well. Nevertheless, the new LG Smart Monitor with model number 32SQ780S seems promising. 

LG's new Smart Monitor comes with a 4K display

First, the LG Smart Monitor comes with a 32-inch 4K screen, which makes the monitor both handy and useful. It runs on WebOS, a Linux-based operating system for smart monitors and TVs developed by the company. The smart monitor also has a feature called AirPlay 2 that allows it to stream audio to multiple devices simultaneously. Users can use the smart monitor to relay audio to multiple Bluetooth speakers or headsets simultaneously. 

In terms of connectivity, the LG Smart Monitor provides many options, including two HDMI ports, three USB-A ports, one USB-C port and an RJ45 port if someone wants to use a wired internet connection. Hence, users can connect the smart monitor to a plethora of devices. In addition, the monitor comes with a triple-jointed stand that can be adjusted at several angles. It has a built-in clamp that holds it in place and provides a sturdy point of movement for the monitor. 

The LG Smart Monitor could be priced at around US $499

Overall, the LG smart monitor is a hybrid monitor/TV as it provides all the functionality of a smart TV unless one wants a large TV screen. The 32-inch LG Smart Monitor is listed on Amazon; however, it cannot be ordered now. The price of the smart monitor will reportedly be around US $499, and it will come in a white finish only. However, LG has not yet announced a smart monitor release date; hence, the pricing can change. 

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Xiaomi 12 Pro Geekbench scores leak, design and key specs revealed ahead of launch

Xiaomi 12 series is all set to launch on December 28 in China and is one of the first few phones to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chip. Ahead of their launch, the Xiaomi 12 and Xiaomi 12 Pro have been teased officially by the company revealing its front design and some key dimensions. Furthermore, the Geekbench scores of Xiaomi 12 Pro have leaked and indicate that the Xiaomi flagship is miles ahead of other Snapdragon 8 Gen1 counterparts.

Xiaomi has officially posted some promotional pictures of its Xiaomi 12 and 12 Pro smartphones on Weibo. The images show us the front design of the phones and confirm key dimensions. Xiaomi has confirmed that the Xiaomi 12 features a 6.28-inch display with a punch-hole notch cutout in the middle and is 69.9mm (2.7-inch) narrow. In comparison, the iPhone 13 features a 6.1-inch display and measures 71.5mm (2.8-inch) in breadth.

As per a separate leak, the Xiaomi 12 Pro has received 1246 points in Geekbench single-core tests and 3903 points in multi-core tests. Interestingly, these scores are higher than other Snapdragon 8 Gen1 powered flagship devices but fall short against the scores of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 reference device.

Xiaomi 12 series is rumoured to feature a triple camera stack headlined by a 50MP camera and some variants in the lineup could have a Full HD+ resolution display while others are touted to feature QHD+ display, likely with support for a high refresh rate.

The Xiaomi 12 is said to come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 67W fast charging while the high-end variants that may or may not be called Xiaomi 12X and Xiaomi 12 Ultra could offer support for 120W fast charging. 

We’ll know more when the Xiaomi 12 series launches on December 28 in China.

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