Author: Freedom Eve

Biographical Info Eve Freedom is the co-founder of Feedonomy in South Africa. In the ensuing battle for control, she settled with Feedonomy Inc. In 2024 Feedonomy RSA was acquired by the SIDAV Group. According to their agreement Ms. Freedom retains 5% equity in Feedonomy South Africa only. Ms. Freedom also has the option and has exercised said option to manage all South African operations of Feedonomy & BrowSearch, pronounced Browse & Search Inc.
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    Realme Neo8 battery capacity, new features revealed

    Just days ahead of its launch, new details about the Realme Neo8 have been officially confirmed by the company. The phone is set to launch on January 22 in China and will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC.

    Through several Weibo posts, Realme confirmed the battery capacity and other features of the Neo8. It will house an 8,000mAh battery, which is 1,000mAh larger than the cell on the Neo7.

    Realme also revealed that the phone will be IP66/IP68/IP69 rated and come with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

    The display, which is confirmed to be a Samsung M14 OLED panel with…

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    iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to feature advanced LTPO+ OLED displays

    A new report coming from ETNews’ supply chain sources says that Apple is planning to introduce advanced LTPO+ OLED panels with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models.

    In addition to the supposedly more energy-efficient nature of LTPO+ displays, they will also allow Apple to put the IR scanner, used for Face ID, behind the display. Moreover, some people familiar with the matter suspect that Apple will also move the selfie camera behind the screen without compromising quality.

    Interestingly, this would push the Chinese panel maker BOE out of Apple’s supply chain for the Pro…

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    iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max to feature advanced LTPO+ OLED displays

    A new report coming from ETNews’ supply chain sources says that Apple is planning to introduce advanced LTPO+ OLED panels with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max models.

    In addition to the supposedly more energy-efficient nature of LTPO+ displays, they will also allow Apple to put the IR scanner, used for Face ID, behind the display. Moreover, some people familiar with the matter suspect that Apple will also move the selfie camera behind the screen without compromising quality.

    Interestingly, this would push the Chinese panel maker BOE out of Apple’s supply chain for the Pro…

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    Redmi Turbo 5 Max to pack a 9,000mAh battery, design officially revealed

    Redmi has shared fresh details about its upcoming Turbo 5 Max smartphone and also unveiled the phone’s design. The company recently confirmed that the phone will be powered by the recently launched MediaTek Dimensity 9500s SoC.

    In a Weibo post, the company revealed that the Turbo 5 Max will pack a 9,000mAh battery.

    Alongside confirming the phone’s battery capacity, Redmi also shared the official design renders of the phone in the Ocean Breeze Blue colorway.

    The Turbo 5 Max will feature a CNC metal frame and a fiberglass rear panel. It will also get a metal ring around the…

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    Lava Blaze Duo 3 debuts with dual screens and 5,000mAh battery

    India-based smartphone brand Lava has launched its latest handset in the country. The Lava Blaze Duo 3 features a secondary rear display, much like the original Blaze Duo that made its debut in December 2024.

    The Blaze Duo 3 features a 1.6-inch AMOLED touch display on the rear that supports several functions, including music playback controls, notification previews, and a camera viewfinder.

    On the front, the phone sports a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with Full-HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz.

    It is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 SoC, which is paired with 6GB of…

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    EarFun Air Pro 4+ review

    The Air Pro 4+ are the latest true wireless earbuds from EarFun, and the flagship model in the company’s lineup. The Air Pro 4+ come packed with features, such as a dual-driver layout with a hybrid DD+BA arrangement, wide codec support, including LDAC, aptX Lossless, and LC3 with Auracast, a six-microphone layout,

    All of this is available for under $100, with the latest price at the time of writing being just $76. Let’s see how they perform.

    Design

    The design of the Air Pro 4+ is very similar to the previous Air Pro 4 model, with a glossy dual-tone exterior and long stalks. The…

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    Realme P4 Power with 10,001mAh battery to launch next week

    After weeks of teasers, the Realme P4 Power finally gets a launch date. It is set to be unveiled in India next week and will pack a large 10,001mAh battery.

    The Realme P4 Power will debut in India on January 29, the company confirmed in an X post.

    Recently, the company revealed the phone’s new TransView design language. It sports a dual-tone look that incorporates a matte finish section on the bottom, and a semi-transparent design on the top.

    The Realme P4 Power will get a triple rear camera setup and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. It will be available…

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    We unbox the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica, Galaxy S26 series leaks, Week 3 in review

    It may only be the third week of 2026, but one of the most anticipated phones of the year arrived at our doorstep – the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by Leica. The phone comes in an exclusive dual-tone finish, inspired by Leica cameras, complete with the signature Red Dot logo. The retail package is quite nice, featuring a 100W charger, braided USB-A to USB-C cable, a case, a metal Leica lens cap, a red wrist strap and a polishing cloth.

    Xiaomi’s top-tier flagship also features a knurled metal frame and a Control Ring – a mechanically-rotating ring around the camera island, which zooms between focal…

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    Syria Advance on Kurdish-Held Areas as Washington Urges Restraint

    Government troops drew closer to Raqqa, the largest city overseen by the Kurds, raising U.S. concerns about the renewal of a wider conflict in the region.

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    Iran Protests Quelled Since Deadly Crackdown, Residents Say

    “There is massive disappointment and disillusionment,” one Tehran resident said. A human rights group acknowledged that demonstrations had been subdued since Sunday, with thousands of people detained.

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    Why Israel Is Wary of Intervening in Iran

    Israel is unlikely to do much to try to precipitate a regime change in Iran, seeing the government as far from the brink of collapse and the current protests as insufficient to push it to that point.

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    Iran Backpedals on Executions Threat but Casts Protesters as ‘Terrorists’

    Iran’s judiciary said there was no death penalty issued for Erfan Soltani, whose case drew international outcry. Analysts say the government is using fear and intimidation to keep people off the streets.

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    Iran’s Leaders May Survive Protests. But Anger Will Likely Persist.

    Its security forces have brutally defended the Islamic Republic, but the protests show that many Iranians consider it stagnant and ideologically hollow.

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    The Biggest Challenge in Venezuela Is Soaring Food Prices

    Economic instability in Venezuela after the U.S. raid to capture its president is deepening inflation and rattling the currency, sending grocery bills soaring for millions of people.

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    Mr. Carney Goes to Beijing

    The trip, a whirlwind of meetings with Chinese industry and top government officials, conveyed how the prime minister is viewing the wider world.

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    Trump Has Machado’s Nobel Prize, but Neither Got What They Really Wanted

    President Trump has María Corina Machado’s medal, but he is not recognized as the prize laureate. Ms. Machado did not win Mr. Trump’s endorsement to become Venezuela’s president.

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    Judge Recommends U.S. Issue Visa to Student Who Was Deported in Error

    A federal prosecutor apologized this week, saying an ICE officer made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.

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    Venezuela’s Interim Leader Delivers State of the Union Address

    In her State of the Union address, Delcy Rodríguez echoed her predecessors’ fiery rhetoric but tried to hew to President Trump’s agenda.

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    Prince Harry’s Court Case Against Daily Mail Publisher: What to Know

    A trial began on Monday in Harry’s case accusing Associated Newspapers of phone hacking and other unlawful activities. Other claimants include Elton John and Liz Hurley.

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    The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die

    Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.

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    Taxing the Ultrarich

    The number of billionaires has exploded, yet they often pay taxes at rates well below average.

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    How 40 People Died In a Train Crash in Andalucia, Spain

    The victims of Spain’s deadliest rail crash in more than a decade included a police officer, journalists and a family returning from a musical.

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    Survivors of Deadly Train Crash in Spain Describe Hellish Scenes

    Photographs show a tangled mess of metal, wires and broken glass at the scene of the crash, which killed at least 39 people.

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    Realme P4 Power with 10,001mAh battery to launch next week

    After weeks of teasers, the Realme P4 Power finally gets a launch date. It is set to be unveiled in India next week and will pack a large 10,001mAh battery.

    The Realme P4 Power will debut in India on January 29, the company confirmed in an X post.

    Recently, the company revealed the phone’s new TransView design language. It sports a dual-tone look that incorporates a matte finish section on the bottom, and a semi-transparent design on the top.

    The Realme P4 Power will get a triple rear camera setup and a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 144Hz. It will be available…

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    Clashes Erupt Around Syrian Prisons Holding Islamic State Fighters

    New tensions flared a day after a Kurdish-led militia agreed to hand over control of prisons holding some 8,000 Islamic State fighters to the Syrian government.

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    Syrian Government and Kurdish-Led Force Agree to Merge After Clashes

    The new deal also calls for a cease-fire. Government forces have taken strategic assets from the militia in recent days, weakening the force.

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    Many Fiery Remarks, Little Clarity on What’s Next at Security Council Meeting on Iran

    Iran’s representative denied the country had killed protesters, as the U.S. ambassador said President Trump had made clear “all options are on the table” to stop the killing.

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    Trump’s Gulf Allies Do Not Want Him to Bomb Iran

    While several of the Gulf Arab countries harbor little love for Iran, they worry that the consequences of rising tensions could blow back on them.

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    An Emboldened Trump Makes Big Bets in Venezuela, Iran and Beyond

    President Trump has left himself plenty of room for maximal intervention. But there are a host of potential wild cards, each with risks for the president.

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    Thailand Has 2nd Deadly Accident Involving a Crane in 2 Days

    The crane’s collapse, which killed at least two people outside Bangkok, came a day after another crane fell on a train in the northeast, leaving at least 32 people dead.

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    The Chinese Island Where Dreams of Real Estate Glory Never Die

    Intended as China’s version of Dubai’s palm-shaped artificial island, Ocean Flower Island is a $12 billion monument to debt-fueled economic excess.

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    Splits Emerge Among Venezuelans as Revolutionary Dream Fades

    Supporters of former president Hugo Chávez, the anti-American socialist, are struggling to come to terms with their government’s pact with Washington.

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    Cuba Receives Remains of 32 Citizens Killed in U.S. Strikes in Venezuela

    The Cubans had served as part of the security detail of Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s ousted president.

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    Cyberattack in Venezuela Demonstrated Precision of U.S. Capabilities

    Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee, which is weighing his nomination to lead the U.S. Cyber Command, but provided little new information about the operation.

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    Venezuelan Immigrants Urge Appeals Court to Restore Deportation Protections

    The Trump administration has ended Temporary Protected Status for about 600,000 Venezuelan immigrants, part of a broader effort to curb avenues for immigrants to remain in the United States.

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