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VIOMI X3 heats, purifies water in 1 second

Xiaomi Corp has unveiled VIOMI X3, a smart water purifier weighing aroud 10 kg that can heat and purify drinking water in one second. Via an app, users can adjust water's temperature, monitor its quality and view other related information on their smartphones. Priced 5,999 yuan ($868), the VIOMI X3 is in a pre-sale phase on its online store. It will be shipped in one month.

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