{"id":169986,"date":"2025-03-01T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-01T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=169986"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:56:53","slug":"grand-ideas-how-technology-can-be-reinvented-toyotas-e-collection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/?p=169986","title":{"rendered":"Grand Ideas: How Technology Can Be Reinvented &#8211; Toyota&#8217;s E-Collection"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b879ff355f2c575ee8370c2ab7d2fb4e wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever imagined what the world of tomorrow would look like, or even feel like? <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/advancing-technology-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly\/\">Technology<\/a> may be seen as a threat to some, because of the lack of understanding of it. \u00a0However, when innovators\u00a0collaborate\u00a0to create grand ideas, technology can become the tool that future generations\u00a0may need to resolve problems and by doing so be enabled to live more fulfilled human lives. Even to create the things they never knew they would need. Find out more at <em>Grand Ideas: How Technology Can Be Reinvented &#8211; Toyota&#8217;s E-Collection<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0d79f7e8d8223f7d0098170e845c8ad0 wp-block-paragraph\">Six new design elements, forward-thinking ideas, have come about via car design, who knew? They are only in concept form but the ideals behind them have been incorporated into Toyota Urban Cruiser.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-93d7d02b7ac33c308cd45efacb8b1955 wp-block-paragraph\">This innovative lineup of visionary concepts created by TwoMuch 3D Design Studios with Toyota, was an opportunity to think outside the box and give a bigger meaning to the purpose and meaning of the car. These concepts may not be real yet, but the ideas here are thinking about what communities may need in the future.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8c83ff7cf9b5c5594440a32646306d2f wp-block-paragraph\">The six&nbsp;different&nbsp;concepts aim to target a broad audience, from nature to fashion and music lovers&nbsp;as&nbsp;well as families&nbsp;and working professionals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-589028f778597df01c4c5a7421bf24ce wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>\u201cWe wanted to reimagine the role that cars can play in the worlds of real people and real communities. Each concept from last week\u2019s release represents just a glimpse of the capabilities and creativity embedded in the new Urban Cruiser by Toyota,&#8221; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35b6d65259ff0d10f8a165dbfd63a28c wp-block-paragraph\">VIRTUE Worldwide CCO Chris Garbutt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-28626507f758e80f8ca18289bdeaad53 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The AdjusTable<\/strong> Everyone can make use of this table, from children to adults and even working professionals.&nbsp;It can go from a coffee table to a&nbsp;kid&#8217;s&nbsp;table&nbsp;as&nbsp;well as a&nbsp;working desk or a cooking platform.&nbsp; This a portable table that can adapt itself in height, shape, and size according to what it is needed for.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AdjusTable.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c8255dd4a7d0ee6f85d20a4435f919ef wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The AdjusTable&nbsp;<\/strong>for&nbsp;accessibility&nbsp;to everyone for everything.<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d3210621fe29b76636d3e21b7653d052 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The ChirpM8 <\/strong>is a perfect option for people who need emotional support, especially in urban life.\u00a0The very first digital pet, bringing the Tamagotchi (late 90s digital pet toy) to life. This new digital pet is here to help with <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/black-as-essence-artistic-meditations-on-reality-and-being\/\">well-being<\/a>, loneliness and create a stress-free environment by playing bird-like sounds and being a forever friend. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ChirpM8.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dea613b1a6b1e4cbd76ddd3dad44f17f wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The ChirpM8&nbsp;<\/strong>for&nbsp;forever&nbsp;emotional support.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4f90ce94943999f1592b482f129a4ba1 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The ThinkTent<\/strong> <\/em>allows workers to be more productive and creative by working in a new landscape outside of their day-to-day urban routine.\u00a0An innovative solar working space for remote workers. This tent is a pop-up workspace that is <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/building-for-comfort-why-construction-professionals-are-turning-to-hybrid-mattresses\/\">spacious<\/a>\u00a0as well as compact. It is also a sleek and sturdy space as well as eco-friendly and multipurpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169991\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/ThinkTent.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-21fe1bd70ea4d3bd370bf3f281718259 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The ThinkTent&nbsp;<\/strong>to improve the workplace&nbsp;as well as&nbsp;the productivity of professional workers.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-15a596152dbd413d85a15cac8fa9f1da wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The DualGuitar<\/strong> On the same principle\u00a0as riding a bike and producing electricity,\u00a0playing\u00a0the DualGuitar will produce clean energy.\u00a0The <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/breaking-the-sound-barrier-the-latest-innovations-in-music-technology\/\">music <\/a>turns into electricity,\u00a0which can be used for home devices.\u00a0This is a\u00a0new\u00a0innovative, cheaper,\u00a0and fun way to help people\u00a0power up\u00a0their homes\u00a0while pleasing the ears of their families.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169992\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Dual-Guitar.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90d09975fde4ce9b02ad856daecbd91f wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The DualGuitar&nbsp;<\/strong>makes&nbsp;producing clean energy more enjoyable and thoughtful.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0bcc9353435c21d866c1160cd82bd530 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The AWD Trainers<\/strong> From a trail to a hike or a simple&nbsp;walk,&nbsp;in&nbsp;the rain, snow<strong>,<\/strong>&nbsp;or hot weather, the AWD Trainers are designed to endure&nbsp;any type of effort under any condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f1e6a23037389ff6d96999f67cc8a4dd wp-block-paragraph\">While&nbsp;being&nbsp;very practical, they also offer great comfort and stability&nbsp;to help everyone reach their goal in the best conditions. This pair of shoes may well bring joy to the hearts of sports lovers, as they are made to adapt to any&nbsp;type of&nbsp;environment and movement.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169993\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AWD-Trainers.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-861f5a4dc1a4198ae43de987fd88a8cb wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The AWD Trainers&nbsp;<\/strong>help people achieve their goals under any circumstances and make access to healthy routines easier.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e35c3277f6ee930b3e8e788f19b37fd wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Notification Nails&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;No more need to overuse the phone,&nbsp;just&nbsp;look at the nails to know if it is important enough to be answered&nbsp;right away.&nbsp;The Notification Nails will change colour depending on the type of notification received on the phone. For example, a specific&nbsp;person\u2019s&nbsp;or&nbsp;specific&nbsp;application\u2019s notifications would&nbsp;be related&nbsp;to&nbsp;a specific&nbsp;colour.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=580%2C326&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=1536%2C864&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?resize=1200%2C675&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/NotificationNails.jpg?w=1740&amp;ssl=1 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8a57bb557e2d77c108f0a4e1500127b3 wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>The Notification Nails&nbsp;<\/strong>to&nbsp;help people appreciate the real world and take some distance with their phones.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-39bd9dd276b1332e605e76ae8579ce53 wp-block-paragraph\">After looking at this\u00a0E-Collection, it is understandable how technology can be considered to help the world be a better place; while keeping\u00a0in mind communities and many ways to still stay human-centric.\u00a0Toyota, Virtue Worldwide, and TwoMuch 3D Design Studios explored a brand new path to raise awareness on what problems society may encounter and how to think of solutions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-45dc77340340c2203f32f6e28297efe1 wp-block-paragraph\">While these six items are only concepts, their values are integrated into the new Toyota Urban Cruiser and its all-electric\u00a0battery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-980b68d1f3c25575b4616da07bf7721d wp-block-paragraph\">By&nbsp;thinking of grand ideas that future generations will need to adapt to their way of life, and technology, Toyota, Virtue Worldwide, and TwoMuch 3D Design Studios opened a new path for designers and thinkers.&nbsp;Brands are introducing meaningful ways to launch their newest products while thinking outside the box with new designs and ideas for society as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-62633da9e42bb47d0a6644243872d7fe wp-block-paragraph\">Other companies are thinking about how to make it more accessible for the newest generations to make use of it. This is Xiaomi&#8217;s goal with their new &#8220;Bridging the Digital Divide in Education&#8221; Initiative. By working with European Schoolnet and Scientix STEM Alliance, the smartphone company will provide underserved schools with training on their technological materials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?resize=580%2C870&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170332\" style=\"width:442px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/staging.centmagazine.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/xingye-jiang-aGZYFSKv8cI-unsplash.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6bf8deadda20e4bac583c18dc4c494b4 wp-block-paragraph\">Xiaomi Smartphone. 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