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Xiaomi has just announced a new product in the market called the Mi Air Purifier. The device does exactly what it's name suggestsin that it sucks in polluted air to give out lung friendly air. It is extremely small but powerful enough to purify all of your air in the house. The Mi Air Purifier features two fans and four air ducts which can filter out 10000 liters of clean air per minute. Its inbuilt filter can remove 99.99% PM2.5 particles from the air. The PM2.5 particles are those which are below 2.5 micrometers in size. This category of particles contains things like soot, dust, smoke and even liquids which are not easy to filter out and can damage your lungs. So this air purifier can come in handy for people who live in areas where air is polluted like Beijing and other parts of the world. You can control a number of aspects of the device as well as get alerts via your smartphone. It also displays the current air quality level. The Mi Air Purifier is currently available for pre-order in China for 899 RMB which comes to around RM505. As of now, Xiaomi has no plans to release it outside of China but eventually it could arive here with Xiaomi Malaysia.

Smartband fitness trackers are becoming more and more popular and the most affordable of them all, the Xiaomi Mi Band, could well be coming to Malaysia soon for just RM59. The fitness tracker smart band has appeared on the Xiaomi Malaysia Mi site (still out of stock), complete with Malaysia pricing. Available in various colours, the device is water proof, features a military grade sensor that has benn heat and drop tested and according to Xiaomi, can last for 30 days on a single charge. No exact Malaysia release date or announcement from Xiaomi Malaysia just yet but we expect it to be very soon and probably sold in a bundle with other Xiaomi smartphones first.

The ASUS Store here in Malaysia is now offering the ASUS ZenFone 6 smartphone with a free bumper case. In addition to protecting your new ZenFone 6 smartphone it also looks to be the original ASUS bumper case, so it should fit well with the smartphone. Unlike some other third-party sellers, the official ASUS Store is selling the ASUS ZenFone 6 at the standard Malaysia pricing of RM699. Notable tech specs and features of the ZenFone 6 A601CG includes a 1.6GHZ Intel Atom 2560 processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB storage, a 6-inch 1280 x 720 pixel resolution display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and a top-of-the-line 13MP PixelMaster rear camera. The only limition for this offer seems to be that the first 100 online buyers at the ASUS Store will get the free bumper case so if you don't qualify you can always get it the next day.

Looks like the long teased Vivo X5 Max isn't the only smartphone that will be unveiled at the 10 December 2014 event hosted by Vivo. A new Vivo smartphone going by the name Vivo X5F recently passed through the Chinese certification agency, TENAA. According to the tech specs listed on the TENAA website, the X5F will be the smaller variant or mini version of the X5 Max. The images reveal a similar design profile as the X5 Max with only one exception. The device will be 6.3mm thin as opposed to the Max's 3.75mm thickness. Other tech specs and features include a 1.5GHz Octa Core CPU, 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM which is expandable via MicroSD card, 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 5MP front camera sensor. On the front, there will be a 5 inch display with resolution 1280 x 720 pixels. From the specs and the design, this model looks like a mid-range offering and hence, will be cheaper than the flagship. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet but we should know more soon, or at least after the announcement today.

Alcatel OneTouch (TCT Mobile Malaysia) just launched their Alcatel OneTouch Flash smartphone for the selfie masses here in Malaysia at just RM699. Equipped with a 5MP front camera, 1.4GHz octa-core processor, 13MP rear camera and 5.5-inch IPS display, the smartphone is Alcatel's answer to the Xiaomi Redmi Note. Available in grey and white, the OneTouch Flash looks to offer the same rounded corner look as the previous OneTouch Idol series but also has a metallic trim along the side. Check out our hands-on photos and the full tech specs below:

• 1.4GHz octa-core processor
• 1GB RAM
• 8GB storage
• 5.5-inch display (IPS, 720 x 1280 pixel resolution, MiraVision color enhancer)
• 13MP rear camera (auto focus, LED Flash, face tracking) + 5MP front camera (beauty enhancement feature)
• features HotKnot (NFC) technology, OTG support
• supports Dual SIM dual standby, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 with EDRm GPS
• 152.1 x 76.2 x 8.1mm | 150g
• 3200 mAh battery
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat

While large tablets are slowly gaining popularity, Toshiba has taken things to an entirely new level with it's Toshiba TT301, a 24 inch tablet aimed at business users. This massive device, called the 'Shared Tablet' can also double as a screen for a television or desktop computer. For this purpose, the company has incorporated features like HDMI and Miracast. To give you a perspective about its size, the TT301 is two times larger than the Surface Pro 3 and more than 3 times larger than the Nexus 7. Asides from the massive screen, other tech specs are rather disappointing as there is only a 1GHz dual-core processor with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. The 24-inch display features a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is aimed at showcasing a presentation, especially with the built-in stand and a hook to hang it up on the wall. However, it weighs more than 3.9kgso it isn't that portable. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, an IR blaster and 2W integrated speakers. The tablet runs on Android 4.2.1 Jellybean with special functions like multi-window support. No Malaysia release dates or pricing yet but Toshiba will first release the device in Japan and perhaps will go international later on.

TAG Heuer is rumoured to be releasing it's first smartwatch at CES 2015 to be held in Las Vegas. After a series of rumors that cropped up this fall, the company admitted that it was working on its own smartwatch back in September. However, at that time, company CEO Jean-Claude Biver said that the watch would only be unveiled at the 2015 Baselworld international watch show. But from the latest rumors it looks like the company may have shifted the unveiling to January next year. The source adds that there is a slight chance that the launch may happen a few weeks later, but it would still be before end of March 2015. The source further said that the watch would run on an Intel chipset. This isn't surprising given that the famous chip company has been investing a lot of money in wearables and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the past two years. The watch is said to feature a sleek design in line with current TAG Heuer offerings, and may come with functions like a steps calculator, calorie count and a few notifications options.

In the next few days, Xiaomi Malaysia is going to launch a number of discounts and bundle offers on its upcoming devices. The company has announced two sale dates – 11 December 2014 and 16 December 2014 when it will sell its three new devices; the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G smartphone, the 16000mAh Mi Power Bank and the Mi in-Ear headphones. These devices can be ordered after exactly 12PM on the said dates. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4G model can be purchased separately for RM589 on both these dates, however, if you want to purchase any of Xiaomi's accessories, you'll have to purchase one of the two bundles which will be available on those days. For example, the Power bundle adds a Xiaomi PowerBank with the Redmi Note 4G. There are three different variants of the power bundle available, each with a different power bank. They are listed as below:

• Bundle 1: Redmi Note 4G + 5200 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM614
• Bundle 2: Redmi Note 4G + 10400 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM625
• Bundle 3: Redmi Note 4G + 16000 mAh Mi Power Bank - RM668

Currently, there are many smartphones in the market which are IP67 compliant which means they are water and dust resistant. However, those who are looking for a phone or a tablet that can withstand extreme outdoor conditions should take a look at the new Panasonic Toughpad FZ-E1. The device is ultra-rugged and can withstand a 10 feet drop on the concrete or even a dip in the pool for over 30 minutes. It also supports the fast 4G LTE networks and some of its models can also make and receive calls, so you can use it as a smartphone too. Apart from the ultra-durable materials used, the tech specs are fairly high-end with a 2.3 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5-inch 720p display and large 6200 mAh battery. While the resolution is a bit smaller than other rivals, the company claims that the display is extremely bright and features high contrast which makes it the ideal outdoor companion. The tablet runs on Windows 8.1 but you can also opt for the FZ-X1 which runs on Android. No Malaysia release dates or pricing details yet though but you can check out the video below in the meantime.

In the past few months, many small manufacturers have managed to create a stir in the market by announcing affordable smartphones with high-end specs. Another such startup company, called Xodium is all set to release a smartphone with the latest Snapdragon 805 processor for less than $350 (RM1220). Unfortunately, there are very little details about the new company except for a website from where you can pre-order the device. As for the tech specs, the Xodium comes with a 2.7GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor, 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB internal storage with MicroSD card support. Featuring a 5.5-inch quad HD display up front, the company may have taken some inspiration from the recently unveiled Meizu MX4 Pro. As for the camera, you get a 16MP rear camera with phase detection autofocus and OIS along with a 5MP front camera sensor. It runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS and comes with a 3200mAh battery inside. You get all these for an incredible price of $329 (RM1143) for the 32GB version and $379 (RM1317) for the 64GB version. According to the website, the Xodium requires no invites or contests and will ship to any country in the world. This could well be vapourware though, so we recommend taking a wait and see approach just to be safe.