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Anbernic RG G01 gamepad has a built-in screen and heart rate sensor

If you thought gaming controllers had seen every possible feature, retro handheld specialist Anbernic is here to surprise you. The company has unveiled the Anbernic RG G01 , a new gamepad that includes both a built-in screen and a heart rate sensor, blending customization tools with a dash of biological tracking. The most eye-catching feature is the 2.5-inch HD display embedded in the controller. Anbernic calls it a “smart screen” and says it is designed to make personalizing your controller “intuitive and effortless.” Instead of needing separate software on your PC or phone, you can use this screen to remap buttons, program macros, and adjust settings directly on the pad itself. Then there’s the heart rate sensor. Anbernic suggests it can help gamers “monitor your well-being during intense sessions.” While the practical need for a pulse check mid-game may raise eyebrows, it certainly fits the controller’s unique theme. On the technical side, the Anbernic RG G01 offers tripl...
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HMD Watch X1 and Watch P1 unveiled

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HMD just announced a bunch of new wearables. Let’s first focus on their new and first-ever smartwatches, the HMD Watch X1 and Watch P1.

The HMD Watch X1 comes with a 1.43-inch AMOLED round display with a 466 x 466 pixel resolution and 600 nits of peak brightness. Meanwhile, the HMD Watch P1 is the cheaper alternative with its 1.83-inch square LCD with a 284 x 240 resolution and 550-nits of peak brightness.

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HMD Watch P1

Both watches come with a proprietary magnetic charger, with the Watch X1 lasting for up to 5 days with AOD on and the Watch P1 up to 4 days. The Watch X1 is IP68 dust and water-resistant, while the P1 is only IP67-rated.

The duo runs on a proprietary RTOS and pairs to your Android or iOS device through the HMD Watch App.

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HMD Watch X1

They have a heart-rate and SpO2 sensor to track steps, sleep quality, stress, and different workouts and activities. They also support Bluetooth calls and other standard features like notifications and music control.

While pricing and availability were not shared, you’d be able to get the HMD Watch X1 in Gray Green, Black, Gray Metallic, and Silver Leather straps, while the HMD P1 comes in Black and Silver colorways.

UPDATE: The HMD P1 is now available in Shopee Philippines for Php1,990.

This article, HMD Watch X1 and Watch P1 unveiled, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to's.


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