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Taiwan's semiconductor companies are complying with government export controls to Russia, put in place as part of sanctions on Moscow for invading Ukraine, the Economy Ministry said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EV7QrtT

Taiwan says Russia Ukraine war is likely to have a limited impact on its capacity to produce and supply semiconductor chips. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AR5rfgj

Nvidia, the most valuable chipmaker in the world, said on Friday that it is investigating a potential cyberattack. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6nakVjO

Taiwan will join "democratic countries" in putting sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, the government said, with the world's largest contract chipmaker TMSC adding it would comply with all export control rules. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Y0NeuCt

Samsung at its MWC 2022 event unveiled the Galaxy Book 2 Pro, Galaxy Book 2 Pro 360, Galaxy Book 2 Business, and Galaxy Book 2 360. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dzqxlOU

Google barred on Saturday Russia's state-owned media outlet RT and other channels from receiving money for ads on their websites, apps, and YouTube videos, similar to a move by Facebook after the invasion of Ukraine. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6QFuyID

Acer Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops powered by Intel Core 12th generation processors have been launched. Both the laptops come with 14-inch displays, quick charging technology, Intel Iris Xe graphics and CNC-machined unibody chassis. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6vcKztu

Dell said it expects PC backlog to balloon in the first quarter due to supply chain constraints and reported a quarterly profit miss, sending its shares down seven percent in extended trading. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/E7Q98nO

Taiwan says Russia Ukraine war is likely to have a limited impact on its capacity to produce and supply semiconductor chips. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sz6Yq9r

Nvidia, the most valuable chipmaker in the world, said on Friday that it is investigating a potential cyberattack. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QPKAjDO

Taiwan will join "democratic countries" in putting sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine, the government said, with the world's largest contract chipmaker TMSC adding it would comply with all export control rules. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XJoEVmt

Canon recently announced a new camera that adds to their lineup of Cinema EOS Systems that not only boast excellent performance in the video department but also exceptional photography capabilities. Along with the Canon EOS R5 C, Canon also expands their lineup of L-series RF Prime lenses with the new RF800mm F5.6L IS USM and the RF1200mm F8L IS USM which are touted to be significantly lighter, weighing in at just a little over 3 kgs.  Canon EOS R5 C specs As we already mentioned, the EOS R5 C is engineered to provide excellent performance when it comes to video and is exceptional for photography as well. Well, the question is, what makes it perform so well and what are the major selling points of this system. To start with, the camera is designed to be compact and lightweight, weighing just around 680-grams. It also has ergonomics that make it comfortable to hold for long durations in both photo and video modes. In terms of specifications, the Canon EOS R5C boasts a full-frame C...

5G-equipped phones are here. People also have been waiting for 5G for a while now. But, if new reports are to be believed, things are picking up pace and even the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) wants 5G to be here by August 15, 2022, i.e., this year’s Independence Day. Apparently, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to drop its recommendations on the reserve price and rules for the 5G allocation process. "Trai has indicated that they will send it (recommendations) by March. Thereafter, it will take us a month to make a decision around it," says Telecom Secretary K Rajaraman. 5G in India by 15 August: Know the details So, as already mentioned DoT wants recommendations from TRAI regarding the pricing and sale process of 5G. Once they have that, it is said to take 2 months to kick off the auction. At least that’s what Rajaraman predicts. The list of suggestions it has sought from TRAI also includes block size of...

Acer Swift 5 and Swift 3 laptops powered by Intel Core 12th generation processors have been launched. Both the laptops come with 14-inch displays, quick charging technology, Intel Iris Xe graphics and CNC-machined unibody chassis. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZmjSkbt

Dell said it expects PC backlog to balloon in the first quarter due to supply chain constraints and reported a quarterly profit miss, sending its shares down seven percent in extended trading. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gRays4d

Google is removing a feature of Chrome for Android that for years helped people cut down on their mobile data usage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/kT9eI1D

Large chip companies so far predict limited supply chain disruption from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, thanks to raw material stockpiling and diversified procurement, but some industry sources worry about the longer-term impact. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/YnPIsx8

Samsung’s mid-tier roster for the year will have a range of phones placed at various price points. The spate of phones would consist of alphanumeric names like Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33, and Galaxy A23. At least these are the phones whose details have leaked now. They come from a Twitter handle @Shadow_Leak via GSMArena.  Let’s have a look. Samsung Galaxy A73, Galaxy A53, Galaxy A33, and Galaxy A23 specs (Expected) Samsung Galaxy A73 will reportedly have a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the device could house a Snapdragon 750G alongside a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The leak also tells the cameras would be a 108MP primary camera sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, a 12MP sensor, and an 8 MP sensor. Apparently, one of those would be ultrawide while the other handles the zooming up to a 2/3x distance. Secondly, we have the Galaxy A53, which is said to ship with a yet-to-release Exynos 1200 processor. This...

Call of Duty: Mobile has surpassed $1.5-billion (roughly Rs. 11,625 crore) revenue in lifetime microtransactions, according to the latest Sensor Tower report. The game is ranked third in the mobile shooter genre, following PUBG: Mobile and Garena Free Fire. As per the data, the US has spent the most money in the game, followed by Japan and China. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vfdHPm8

Google said it is giving employees in the Bay Area the option to return to office where possible, as COVID-19 cases ease in the United States. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZxrWI5T

Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro owners will receive an important bug fix update with the upcoming March update, that is set to resolve the Wi-Fi bug introduced in the February monthly update. Users were reporting issues with the smartphone's Wi-Fi functionality including disconnection when in sleep mode, requiring manual reconnection. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JHbIPEn

Leaks around Realme product for the year are in full swing. Earlier today, we shared a news on the Realme Pad Mini’s leaked renders and now, it is time for the forthcoming Realme GT Neo 3. Coming from the prolific leakster OnLeaks via Zollege.in, the 5K image renders of the phone reveals its backside view including a triple camera island with a 50MP ‘Matrix’ OIS sensor. The device dons a gorgeous green color on a presumably glass back.  Come, let’s see what else is spilled in this new report. Realme GT Neo 3 Design, Specs and Features (Expected) Realme will reportedly be using a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display with a punch hole cutout. The sensor on the front could be a 16-megapixel one. Rotate to the rear and there you may get a 50MP Sony IMX766 (with OIS), an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro sensor. The chip in process might be Snapdragon 888 or Dimensity 8100. We are yet to gain stronger evidence on this. A recent posting on the TENAA website reveals its memory config...

iQOO 9 lineup has finally landed in India and there are three phones namely the iQOO 9, iQOO 9 Pro, and iQOO 9 SE. The iQOO 9 Pro is the leader of the gang wielding top-of-the-line features like Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, a 50MP triple rear camera setup with Gimbal stabilization, 2K E5 AMOLED screen, and 120W fast charging support. But, the other two aren’t far behind either in terms of their hardware prowess.  Having got that snapshot of what the devices have to offer, let’s know the pricing and where to buy them now. iQOO 9 Series India Price and Availability iQOO 9 Pro 5G pre-order will be starting from February 23 with ICICI bank discounts of up to ₹6000, exchange offers and a No-cost EMI option. The price is as follows:  12+256GB - ₹69,990 8+256GB - ₹64,990 IQOO 9 pre-order will be starting from February 23 with ICICI bank discounts of up to ₹4000, exchange offers and a No-cost EMI option. The price is as follows: 12+256GB = ₹46,990 8+128GB = ₹42,990 IQOO 9 SE...

As some recent rumours were suggesting, the Poco X4 Pro 5G is going to globally debut on February 28. That coincides with the MWC 2022. And it’s not just one phone, but Poco is going to announce the Poco M4 Pro (4G) also on that day. Well, the event is scheduled to start at 20:00 GMT+8.  And here’s what you can expect from these incoming devices: Poco X4 Pro 5G Specs and Features (Expected) Poco X4 Pro 5G is said to bring a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED Dot Display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie shooter within that punch hole dot. The rear cameras are expected to be led by a 108MP sensor on the global variant while the Indian retail unit might have a 64MP sensor. The remaining sensors could be the same 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP macro module on both variants. The phone is likely to come with a Snapdragon 695 5G SoC with Android 11 based MIUI 13 on top. Other specs in the mix could be a 5000mAh battery with 67W charging support, NFC,  dual speakers, up to 8GB...

Battlegrounds Mobile India has recently made available its new Royale Pass 8. Now, it is giving all players the opportunity to earn it for free. In order to do so, they need to participate in a scavenger hunt to be eligible. Here’s how it works. Those interested in participating will first have to follow the official BGMI account on Instagram, @battlegroundsmobilein_official. Next, they have to find the new RPM8 logo in the new Santorini map. Once players find it, they will have to take a screenshot, highlight the logo, and then post the image on their Instagram account while tagging the official Battlegrounds Mobile India page. They then will have to fill out the form link in the official BGMI Instagram bio.  Krafton Inc. notes that only 20 lucky players will win the contest and get the new BGMI Royale Pass 8 for free. Further, it should also be noted that the contest will end on February 23.  With the recent banning of Garena Free Fire, Battlegrounds Mobile India is down ...

Benq Mobiuz EX3210U has been launched as a premium gaming monitor in India with support for 144Hz refresh rate on PCs and 120Hz refresh rate on current-gen consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X. The new gaming monitor will be sold on Amazon in a single white colourway. Benq Mobiuz EX3210U features AMD FreeSync Premium Pro support for reduced lag, te... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OBfpbiY

Huawei MateBook D15 Ryzen Edition (2022) has reportedly launched in China. The new laptop is said to be powered by an unnamed AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor. It is said to get either an AMD R5 5625U or AMD R7 5825U processor. The new Huawei laptop will reportedly be available for pre-orders from February 27. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gqI5pUT

Apple is expected to launch new MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac mini and iMac Pro PC at the rumoured March 8 event. These machines are claimed to be powered by M1 Pro, M1 Max, super-powered versions of the M1 Max, and new Apple M2 silicon. Apple is also tipped to introduce a 5G iPhone SE and iPad Air. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tuViIU9

Dizo, the first brand in the Realme TechLife ecosystem, has added a new neckband earphone called Dizo Wireless Power to its product line. This new earphone comes with an 11.2mm driver with a Bass Boost+ algorithm. It has 88ms super-low latency too. Now if you’re wondering how much ‘power’ it holds, know that the claimed endurance is of 18 hours.   Let’s see what all does this new Dizo earphone has to offer: Dizo Wireless Power Specs and Features Dizo Wireless Power works over Bluetooth 5.2. And the audio delivered is created by an 11.2mm sized driver with Bass Boost capability. Since it’s of in-ear shape, you can get a passive noise reduction. This should be to some extent complemented by Environmental Noise Cancelation (ENC) for cutting down ambient sounds during calls. However, if you want to prioritize response times instead, there is a game mode that reduces the latency as low as 88ms. This is apparently 50% of regular latency. You may notice some differences while gami...

Realme Book Enhanced Edition, which was unveiled in China recently, is reportedly being readied for launch in India and global markets. Realme Book Prime is expected to come as the rebranded variant of Realme Book Enhanced Edition. The exact launch date of the laptop has not been shared by Realme yet, but a fresh leak suggests it is set to launch in April. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/H1Eez8a

Its mobile rivals Samsung and MediaTek have it. And other tech companies like Nvidia and Netflix have it. And now Qualcomm is also getting on the AV1 bandwagon as per a recent report. According to Protocol, the mobile chipmaker is “planning to add support for AV1 to its upcoming flagship Snapdragon mobile processor”. The report also adds that 2023 would be the “year AV1 finally sees broader adoption”. Snapdragon AV1 support: Here’s what you need to know Qualcomm is said to introduce AV1 codec support with a future Snapdragon processor codenamed ‘SM8550’. Now, the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 carries a code name ‘SM8450’ while the supposedly next-in-line Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ with ‘SM8475’ model name is rumoured to be in the works. That pattern of nomenclature would suggest the one with ‘SM8550’ could be Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, that’s likely to release in 2023.  More specifically, it would be Snapdragon’s Adreno GPU that supports this native AV1 feature.  Needless to say, things mig...

Intel is said to be nearing the acquisition of Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor for about $6 billion (roughly Rs. 45,275 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/96z5M1O

Logitech POP Keys mechanical keyboard and POP Mouse have been launched in India. Both feature emoji shortcuts with the former getting four dedicated keys and the latter getting a dedicated top button. The emojis can be configured using the Logitech Software app. Both feature Bluetooth v5.1 for connectivity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NvVkJOG

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was launched in India on Tuesday at a starting price of Rs. 1,56,999. Targeted at developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, the device sports a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors, and Surface Slim Pen 2. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/IZhf9xX

AMD has closed the acquisition of chipmaker Xilinx for an estimated $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,78,145 crore) in a record deal for the chip industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NKS5miX

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, has partnered with Indian conglomerate Vedanta to make semiconductors in the in India amid a global chip shortage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lQtMKn1

As electric vehicle (EV) sales rise, the big question for power grid operators, charging companies and governments is how to run tens of millions of vehicles without crashing local networks or spending billions on grid upgrades. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HNEumZ4

Intel has developed a roadmap of blockchain accelerators that will ship in 2022, keeping in mind that certain blockchains require an enormous amount of computing power and thus focused their resources on energy efficiency as a key aspect of its upcoming crypto-mining focused chips. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/nsldhU2

Dying Light 2 Review: a role-playing game that mixes zombies with parkour. Dying Light 2 Stay Human — successor to the original Dying Light that came out in 2015 — introduces some new characters along with some refined mechanisms. Dying Light 2 Stay Human is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. How is the gameplay and story? F... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8YPCn3K

Google Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro have started doing rounds of the rumour mill. The two flagship smartphones from Google are said to use the second-gen Google Tensor GS201 SoC and Samsung Exynos 5300 modem. The report also suggests the codenames for Google Pixel 7 series, Tensor GS201 SoC, and Exynos 5300 modem. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/276VeXt

After the launch of the Redmi Note 11 and Redmi Note 11S in India, the company is likely working on bringing the Pro variants. A fresh new leak by Yogesh Brar through 91Mobiles claim that the Redmi 11 Pro models could land in the country sometime in the first half of March. And there will be two variants viz. the Redmi Note 11 Pro and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+. Now note that the Pro model would be a 4G phone while the Pro Plus will be 5G-ready. The report also tells that the Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G will be powered by an Helio G96 chipset and the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will be having Snapdragon 695 processor inside.  As per this source, the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ will be a rebadged Redmi Note 11 Pro Global Edition. If that’s the case, here’s what you could expect from this device: Redmi Note 11 Pro+ Specs and Features (Expected) Redmi Note 11 Pro+ could sport a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The front camera is a 16MP snapper. As for the back shooters, you’ve got a 108MP+ 8M...

The Poco X4 Pro could be on its way to the market as it’s been exposed in a new leak. A German website named Smartdroid had shared the alleged live images of Poco X4 Pro 5G (although now it appears to be deleted). The phone, as well as its box, were shown off in this post. As per it, the device has trendy squared-off edges. That and the large camera panel looks strikingly slick. Within that camera bump, we can see a 108MP camera mark. And in other photos, the device’s other charms like 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED screen, 67W fast charging, a 6nm process-based Snapdragon 5G chipset and MIUI 13 software are revealed.  Poco X4 Pro 5G Specs and Features (Expected) Poco X4 Pro 5G could flaunt a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. There is a central cutout for the selfie shooter. This is purportedly a 16MP sensor. Meanwhile, by the back, as the leaked images show, you could get a 108MP camera. Its companions are rumoured to be an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a...

COD Mobile will receive a fresh new update that would let the players experience the fan-favorite One-Four-One, a multinational special-ops unit in the game. You would be able to play along with Simon “Ghost” Riley and Kyle “Gaz” Garrick. For the uninitiated, Task Force 141’s agents were the leads of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 game. Anyhoo, besides the new characters, you will be able to also enjoy a new map called Hardhat, unlock new weapons and take part in a new themed event called Counter Intel. Not only that, to celebrate the oncoming Holi and Carnival festivities, CODM S2 will have themed weapons, avatars, and other bundles in-store. Here are the complete details: Call of Duty Mobile Season 2 Update: Task Force 141 and other new things  In this new update, Call of Duty: Mobile players can join Gaz and others from the Task Force 141 unit in multiplayer missions on a new map, armed with new arms, ammunition.  You will get to play and earn 50 new levels of Battle...

Apple has released updates for macOS Big Sur and macOS Catalina that improve the security of macOS. Previous updates for both these OS were released on January 26. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XGejp5h

Western Digital has launched the WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD in India, aimed at gamers who need high performance. The new NVMe SSD uses the PCIe Gen4 connector on modern motherboards, with up to 5.1GBps read speeds. The NVMe SSD drives are available in four storage variants, and will be sold via Amazon and other retailers, according to Western Digital. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CIBOnSm

Intel is said to be nearing the acquisition of Israeli firm Tower Semiconductor for about $6 billion (roughly Rs. 45,275 crore). from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ULk2rRa

Logitech POP Keys mechanical keyboard and POP Mouse have been launched in India. Both feature emoji shortcuts with the former getting four dedicated keys and the latter getting a dedicated top button. The emojis can be configured using the Logitech Software app. Both feature Bluetooth v5.1 for connectivity. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/sbJKPxi

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio was launched in India on Tuesday at a starting price of Rs. 1,56,999. Targeted at developers, creative professionals, designers, and gamers, the device sports a 14.4-inch PixelSense Flow touchscreen display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 11th Gen Intel Core H35 processors, and Surface Slim Pen 2. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Lwau2gb

AMD has closed the acquisition of chipmaker Xilinx for an estimated $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,78,145 crore) in a record deal for the chip industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/S9MgkGn

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, has partnered with Indian conglomerate Vedanta to make semiconductors in the in India amid a global chip shortage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/HkAqF15

Fortnite has added added support for gyroscope-based aiming and motion controls for PS5, PS4 and PC gamers, as part of the 19.30 update. Gamers will be able to use new flick stick controls to reorient themselves with a flick of the thumbstick, and Epic Games has also optimised the game to load directly to the Fortnite lobby, to let gamers jump into a match faster. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0IQ3LDe

Microsoft has released a public preview of the Amazon Appstore on Windows 11. The update will now offer more than 1,000 apps and games. Along with the Amazon Appstore preview, Microsoft is rolling out improvements to the taskbar. The company has also redesigned Media Player and Notepad. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/0B21Xub

Sony has reimagined the TWS earbuds design with its all-new LinkBuds (WF-L900) earphones. These earbuds have a figure-eight shape with an open ring at one-half. Within it sits a tailor-made 12mm driver. This portion is what goes into your ear canal while the other closed half sits on the concha of your ear. Thanks to this open-ring design, the LinkBuds claim a “natural” sound. The uniqueness extends to how you can control the earphones using double or triple taps on the cheek area beside the ears. The earphone is rated to last 17.5 hours and comes with a quick charge feature too. Sony says the LinkBuds are made with a focus on AR gaming, sound AR navigation, a new work-from-home lifestyle, and easy access to music. The company is also partnering with Niantic for an immersive AR experience in the latter’s popular tile “Ingress”. Here’s everything you need to know about the Sony LinkBuds: Sony LinkBuds Specs and Features Sony LinkBuds rely on a 12mm ring driver that is placed within t...

Google has announced a new version of Chrome OS for older PC and Mac users. Chrome OS Flex will allow users to use the same Chrome OS experience including background updates, sandboxing, web apps, and Android phone notification syncing. Users will also be able to download the latest version of Chrome OS Flex, which is available in early access form, according to the c... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/s3z89jH

OnePlus fans might not have to wait too long as the OnePlus 10 Pro is purported to arrive on March 15 or 16 or sometime in the third week of March. That would be close to the festival of Holi and thus it is said to go on sale during the coinciding Amazon sale. This report comes from tipster Yogesh Brar through 91Mobiles and it also claims that we may get to hear the OnePlus 10 Pro launch date announcement at the upcoming Nord CE 2 unveiling event on February 17. Now, since the device has already gone official in another market, let’s see what we can expect it to bring to India. OnePlus 10 Pro India Specs and Features (expected) OnePlus 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED LTPO 2.0 display with a 2K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 480Hz touch response, HDR10+ support, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. There is a left-aligned cutout that houses the phone’s 32MP selfie snapper.  Meanwhile, behind the phone, you could get a 48MP+ 50MP+ 8MP setup. The phone is li...

After 2020, everyone took a much-needed breather, but what 2021 brought along in the form of the second wave of coronavirus infections globally, made everyone run straight back into their homes, while sending the medical system into chaos. When everyone thought that the second wave was over, the virus pulled another card out of its sleeve and presented us with its mutated forms, of which the Omicron variant is the newest. After being a central figure in many conversations, and infecting people worldwide, the SARS-CoV-2 variant: B.1.1.529, popularly known as Omicron, has been labelled a variant of concern. This has raised many eyebrows because the already active variants of the virus have been wreaking havoc, and no one knows what this has in store for us. For the most part. Before we delve into the details, here’s a brief about how the coronavirus took the form of the Omicron variant. According to the UNICEF webpage dedicated to this variant of the virus, “When a virus is circula...

Asus has released the ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro in India. This is a slight upgrade over the regular ROG Phone 5 lineup with a newer chip and better responsive display. The company has updated the processor to the Snapdragon 888+ and the screen now supports a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It has the same 6000mAh battery, 65W charging support, Android 11 with ROG UI, 64MP triple camera setup, a glass plus aluminium build material, and slick design elements to entice the gamers. Let’s begin with its price in India and sale details. Asus ROG Phone 5s series Price and Availability Asus India has priced the phones as follows: ROG Phone 5S 8+128GB: ₹49,999 ROG Phone 5S 12+256GB: ₹57,999 ROG Phone 5S Pro 18+512GB: ₹79,999 The phones will go on sale from February 18 at 12PM through Flipkart.com. Asus ROG Phone 5s, Asus ROG Phone 5s Pro Specs and Features Asus ROG Phone 5s and ROG Phone 5s Pro offer a 6.78-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 360Hz touch sampling rate...

The Taiwanese iPhone maker Foxconn has joined hands with oil-to-metals group Vedanta to set up a semiconductor manufacturing unit in India. This new venture is worth $118.7 million and will leave Vedanta with a 60% share. It  envisages "a significant boost to domestic manufacturing of electronics in India." A joint statement released stated, “This first-of-its-kind joint venture between the two companies will support Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create an ecosystem for semiconductor manufacturing in India,”. Foxconn Vedanta Semiconductor Manufacturing in India Deal Details To reiterate, the new joint venture born out of this partnership between Taiwan’s Foxconn (also called Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.) and India’s Vedanta Group aims to start manufacturing semiconductors in India. Although Foxconn is known primarily as a lead iPhone manufacturer, it has been lately venturing into semiconductors for EVs to other electronic goods. So, it’s n...

Optoma, the Taiwanese projector brand has announced a new WUXGA line of projectors in India. These projectors boast high brightness with up to 21000 lumens. There are three models namely ZU1600, ZU1800, and ZU2100 with 16,000 lm, 18,000 lm, and 21,000 lm respectively. They also claim 4K HDR compatibility, 24/7 operation capabilities, and easy installation with support for 8 interchangeable lenses. Here are the full details. Optoma WUXGA series Specs and Features Optoma brandishes the brightness capability of this new WUXGA crop of projectors. Out of the three variants, the ZU1600 can hit 16000lm, while ZU1800 can reach 18000lm, and as you could guess, the ZU2100 with 21000lm of luminosity. Besides the lumen count, these projectors sport 1920 x 1200 WUXGA resolution, 4K HDR projections, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The company is proud of the colour, detail, and overall picture quality of these projectors. It has also equipped the devices with its proprietary Visual Suite software off...

Activision has confirmed that we will be seeing a sequel to 2019’s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare this year. Further, we will also see a “new warzone experience”. The names of the new titles are not yet known. All we know is that the development for both of these will be led by Infinity Ward and the games will feature a new engine. The publisher notes in its release that players can “expect a massive evolution of battle royale with all-new playspace and a new sandbox mode.  Call of Duty 2019 Sequel? Aside from this, Activision also noted some changes players can expect in Call of Duty: Warzone. These changes are primarily ‘Quality of Life’ improvements that are aimed at making the game less frustrating and more accessible. This includes improvements to movement, vehicle handling, parachute deployment, and collision fixes. Further, the Gas Mask animation will no longer affect players who are aiming down sights. Further, when players insert an armour plate, it will first refill a full...

Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, has partnered with Indian conglomerate Vedanta to make semiconductors in the in India amid a global chip shortage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JESnvpq

US firm Nvidia is scrapping its $40 billion (roughly Rs. 2,98,600 crore) bid to buy UK mobile chip technology powerhouse Arm from SoftBank after persistent objections from regulators. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iXGVPtI

ViewSonic is well known for its monitors in India, and the 32-inch VX3211 monitor offers Ultra-HD resolution and some entertainment features at a reasonable price. Should you consider this Rs. 28,990 Ultra-HD 32-inch monitor? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XlZ7EQF

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has installed and commissioned Param Pravega, its latest supercomputer installed under National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). It is claimed to be the largest supercomputer in an academic institution. It is said to have a total supercomputing capacity of 3.3 petaflops (1 petaflop equals a quadrillion operations per second). Most compo... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DV82PjB

Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 17IAB7 has been reportedly unveiled. The new gaming PC is said to be powered by up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 'Alder Lake' processors. Users are also said to get an option to configure either AMD or Nvidia graphic cards. Lenovo IdeaCentre 5 17IAB7 is said to be available sometime soon. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oVvMtiC

Jio has been working on the JioBook, an ARM laptop with Windows 10. It was recently mentioned in a hardware certification document as well. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1m6wIAF

Dying Light 2 Review: a role-playing game that mixes zombies with parkour. Dying Light 2 Stay Human — successor to the original Dying Light that came out in 2015 — introduces some new characters along with some refined mechanisms. Dying Light 2 Stay Human is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and Nintendo Switch. How is the gameplay and story? F... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NvIrLOg

US Justice Department is likely to depose Apple's top executives as it prepares for a trial to determine if Alphabet's Google broke antitrust law in how it runs its search business. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hb3m6Pt

PUBG: New State players will soon be able to get their hands on a new set of guns. The February update for the game adds a couple of new weapons as well as some changes to some guns which improves their usability.  PUBG: New State - New weapons PUBG: New State will get two new weapons. The first is the MP5K SMG that fires 9mm rounds. As with most SMGs, the weapon is best used in close-quarters situations. The gun can be equipped with any attachment and offers easy recoil control. The gun will spawn in Erangel, Troi and the Training Grounds.  The second weapon is one that many BGMI/PUBG: Mobile players will be familiar with. The Crossbow is a completely silent weapon that deals high damage. However, players will be limited to one shot at a time and it features a relatively long reload time. However, players can cut down reload time by 25% by attaching the crossbow-specific attachment. The weapon will use Bolts as ammunition and these will spawn on the field and can be pu...

White House has issued a warning to the chip industry of possible retaliation by Russia to US export curbs, which could further exasperate a global chip shortage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6CFnoLr

Intel has launched a new chip it says has been specially designed for blockchain activities such as Bitcoin mining and minting NFTs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7Cjn15K

The best PC games to play right now are Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassins Creed Valhalla, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Age of Empires IV, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Doom Eternal, GTA V, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Control, and Microsoft Flight Simulator. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Lcluesy

Apple has begun rolling out macOS 12.2.1 to users, bringing important security and bug fixes in tow. The latest update fixes an important security flaw that Apple says might have been actively exploited. The update to macOS 12.2.1 also fixes a Bluetooth bug affecting Intel-based MacBook models, while Apple Silicon MacBook owners may have to wait until macOS 12.3 for a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/oWEBqSG

Realme GT 2 Pro’s India launch has been confirmed by none other than the company chief Mr. Madhav Sheth. In a tweet posted earlier this morning, he teased the device to have the “best flat display among all Android phones.” He said it will be coming soon to the country and shared an image of the phone. Here, take a look: The Galaxy is full of stars & we always look out for the brightest one. Shining bright as ever, our realme GT 2 Pro will feature the best flat display among all Android phones soon. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/dGDHQO4N6O — Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) February 10, 2022 Now as you can see in the above post, there is no mention of the regular Realme GT 2 and so we can’t be sure if it would tag along with the Pro variant to India.  Anyways, let’s take a look at what this bigger sibling of the two could usher into our market. Realme GT 2 Pro Specs and Features (Expected) Realme GT 2 Pro has already gone official in its home market. And we reckon the same thing...

Google Analytics risks giving US intelligence services access to French website users' data, France's watchdog CNIL said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tWj9uIf

Google has released the Android 13 Developer Preview and as the name tells, this is meant solely for devs to test and try the forthcoming Android update. As for the general audience, the beta builds may surface around April month and “Platform Stability” releases should hit the market sometime in June-July. Now coming to what’s new, Android 13 may feel iterative, at least the Developer Preview (DP) 1. Simply put, Android 13 may build upon the foundation set by Android 12. Let’s see what we mean by that. Here’s everything new and improved Android 13 brings to the table — Android 13: Best New Features of Developer Preview 1 1) Apps can now access files like docs, photos, and videos, without seeking permission for all media on the device. This would serve simpler and safer local and cloud-based photo sharing. Google says this feature will be rolled out "to more Android users" through Google Play updates for devices on Android 11 and above (except Android Go). 2) Google Play u...

Xiaomi's Valentine and Mi Sale is bringing discounts on a range of smartphones, TVs, laptops, and more in India. The sale kicked off on February 9 on the company website and will conclude on February 15. Xiaomi is offering discounts on select bank cards and EMI transactions during the sale. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZWmY2SQ

OnePlus India has officially confirmed the launch of Nord CE 2 5G and OnePlus TV Y1S/Y1S Edge in the country on February 17, 2022. We already have covered the details we know about the TVs here. In the latest teaser tweet by the company, we get glimpses of the phone’s design, and it resembles the leaked renders we have seen of late. We also kind of know what to expect from the phone in terms of its specs, thanks to some recent leaks and rumors. These tell us that the Nord CE 2 5G could come with a Dimensity 900 processor, a 64+8+2MP triple rear camera setup, and a whopping 65W charging support.   The OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G is coming soon, and it's going to be #ALittleMoreThanYoudExpect. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/kXNO5ps0Wu — OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) February 10, 2022   The Twitter post envisages the phone’s launch with the phrase, “A Little More Than You’d Expect”. So, let’s have a look at what you can expect from the device. OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G: What You Need To Know...

The NZXT H1 V2 is a compact case for DIY PC builders who prefer a minimalist look while still wanting to pack some of the most powerful hardware you can get in the market today. The original NZXT H1 was launched back in 2020 and the V2 improves upon many of the shortcomings of its predecessor. Small form-factor PC cabinets such as the NZXT H1 V2 have, of late, been gaining in popularity and SFF power supplies have improved to the extent that you can now pack high capacity 850W SFX in these new compact cases. This allows you to build high-end gaming PCs using these cases as long as cooling permits. NZXT H1 V2 improvements over NZXT H1 Most SFF cases in the market are usually paired with the appropriate power supply since the cases have pre-defined cable routing provisions which require the cables to have a certain length and not much more. Short cables are obviously useless and too much length would mean that more volume is taken up by the cables in a chassis where space is scarce. The...

Acer India has announced new 11th gen Intel-driven Aspire 3 laptops under its Make in India campaign. This is the second such laptop from the brand and is made in its Noida facility. Coming to the laptop's specs, you are getting three models based on the internal machinery — an Intel Core i3 variant, a Core i5 with Intel iris Xe graphics, and a Core i5 with Nvidia GeForce MX350 graphics. Other notable components include DDR4 memory, SSD storage, Windows 11 software, and a 1080p display. Scroll to gather the complete details. Acer Aspire 3 Specs and Features Acer has outfitted the Aspire 3 with a 15.6-inch FHD TFT LCD screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. Up top, there is a 720p HD webcam. Come downwards and you have a ten-key keyboard.  The laptop boots with Windows 11 and Intel’s 11th gen Core i3/i5 processor. The i3-1115G4 model relies on built-in Intel UHD graphics, the i3-1115G4 processor with 4GB DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD. Meanwhile, the i5-1135G7 variant can be picked in with a iri...

Google has added a new feature called Journeys that allow users to resume their past searches in the Chrome browser. Furthermore, Chrome is getting more address bar actions and Google is introducing some new widgets for Chrome on Android. Journeys are now rolling out to all Chrome desktop browsers in Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tu... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JcHi1UY

Redmi has expanded its product range in the country with the launch of the Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11, Redmi Smart TV X43, and Redmi Smart Band Pro. The Redmi called its online event Redmi-verse, a clever play on the burgeoning metaverse discourse. This is also a showcase of the brand’s broad ecosystem. The showstoppers of this day’s event are the Redmi Note 11S, Redmi Note 11, Redmi Smart TV X43, and Redmi Smart Band Pro. The two phones, albeit similar in their design footprint, have some differences in their hardware. For instance, the regular Note 11 sides with a Snapdragon silicon while the Note 11S goes for a MediaTek chip. Now those handsets aside, there is the Smart TV X43 with a 4K HDR panel and Smart Band Pro with more than 110 activity modes.  Let’s go through each of these new launches one by one. Redmi Note 11S: Specs and Features Redmi Note 11S comes with a 6.43-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that rocks a 90Hz refresh rate, DCI-P3 color gamut support, 1000...

Nvidia has surrendered to the mounting regulatory pressure and scrubbed its arm and a leg offer to buy Arm Limited. This deal with SoftBank Group (Arm’s owner) was announced back in the fall of 2020 with the proposed goals of uniting the physical and intellectual resources of both brands, driving forward the industrial innovation, and still maintaining “Arm’s open-licensing model and customer neutrality”. However, this faces a lot of headwinds from regulatory bodies as well as tech giants who were reliant on Arm designs and feared such a deal would put  Nvidia in a place of unfair advantage.  Nvidia stresses this in its press release, saying, “The parties agreed to terminate the Agreement because of significant regulatory challenges preventing the consummation of the transaction, despite good faith efforts by the parties. Arm will now start preparations for a public offering.” Jensen Huang, founder, and CEO of the GPU giant tries to keep his chin up, as he says, “Arm has a b...