ASUS TUF A14 (2024) review: Redefining thin-and-light gaming laptops

 

In the past, gaming laptops were known to be big, heavy devices that were difficult to carry around and got very hot during use. With the latest generations of CPUs and GPUs, it has become a lot easier for manufacturers to design a reasonably powerful gaming laptop while not sacrificing portability. The ASUS TUF A14 is one such example, powered by AMD’s latest Ryzen AI 9 HX series and NVIDIA’s GeForce 40-series GPUs, all packaged in a thin-and-light chassis. The TUF series of laptop’s aren’t as premium as the more expensive ROG laptops, so what compromises did they make for the latest TUF A14 and is it worth the price? Read on in my review to find out. Continue reading “ASUS TUF A14 (2024) review: Redefining thin-and-light gaming laptops”

iOS 18.2 with new AI features could arrive by early December

Apple’s next set of AI features is set to launch in early December with the iOS 18.2 update. Continue reading “iOS 18.2 with new AI features could arrive by early December”

Google Tensor G5 with new PowerVR GPU surfaces in benchmarks

Google Pixel 10, next year’s flagship from Google, has surfaced in benchmarks revealing Tensor G5 SoC with the codename ‘Google Frankel’ revealing the Geekbench scores that are not impressive compared to Tensor G4. Continue reading “Google Tensor G5 with new PowerVR GPU surfaces in benchmarks”

Worldwide tablet shipments up 20.4% YoY in Q3 2024: IDC

Worldwide tablet shipments grew 20.4% in the third quarter of 2024 (3Q24), totaling 39.6 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). As usual, Apple tops the table with 12.6 million units, showcasing a modest YoY growth of 1.4%.

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World of Tech this Week – GitHub CoPilot, Google Vertex AI, Apple Intelligence, and NVIDIA Spectrum-X

Imagine coding tools smart enough to understand your unique development needs, regardless of platform, and enterprises securing AI models while drawing from live web data. Picture robots moving with human-like grace, mastering complex tasks at home and work. This week, we explore the tech shaping our future: GitHub CoPilot expands to multiple models, from OpenAI to Google; Google Vertex AI protects private data while pushing performance; Clone Robotics crafts lifelike robotic limbs; Apple integrates privacy-focused AI into its ecosystem; Recraft AI reimagines generative design; OpenAI’s ChatGPT now pulls live web info; Autodesk bridges video and 3D interaction; and NVIDIA’s Spectrum-X partners with xAI for transparent AI. Ready for the future? Let’s dive in.

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Telegram update brings Faster video loading, Playback speed options, Last edit timestamps and more

Telegram has introduced several significant updates in version 11.3.0, enhancing the overall user experience. These updates include faster video loading, improved quality, new speed controls for videos, last edit timestamps for messages, media attachment capabilities, and expanded options for developers. Continue reading “Telegram update brings Faster video loading, Playback speed options, Last edit timestamps and more”

Google Maps gets Immersive View, real-time weather updates, Gemini integration, and more

Google has introduced new features for Google Maps, designed to enhance user experience with advanced tools like Gemini. These updates include improved navigation, personalized recommendations, and the innovative Immersive View, helping users explore surroundings and plan journeys more intuitively. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Immersive View, real-time weather updates, Gemini integration, and more”

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 desktop gaming CPU announced

AMD has launched its new Ryzen 7 9800X3D desktop processor, engineered to deliver enhanced performance for gamers. Built on AMD’s advanced “Zen 5” architecture, this processor incorporates 2nd Gen AMD 3D V-Cache technology, providing efficient memory management and boosting gaming experiences. Continue reading “AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Zen 5 desktop gaming CPU announced”

Android 16 confirmed for Q2 2025; minor release in Q4 2025

Google rolled out Android 15 stable version a couple of weeks back. As rumoured, the company has confirmed that the next major release of Android will happen in Q2 of 2025. Continue reading “Android 16 confirmed for Q2 2025; minor release in Q4 2025”

Apple reports September quarter global revenue, iPhone revenue record, all-time India revenue record

Apple has reported latest quarterly revenue of $94.9 billion, up 6% from a year ago and a new September quarter revenue record. It posted a net profit of $14.3 billion, down 37.8% YoY since it had to make a one-time payment of $10.2 billion to settle tax issues in the European Union. Continue reading “Apple reports September quarter global revenue, iPhone revenue record, all-time India revenue record”

OnePlus 13 with 6.82″ 2K+ 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, IP68 + IP69 ratings announced

OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 13, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in China, as it had promised. It has a 6.82″ BOE X2 2K+ AMOLED screen with a peak brightness of 4,500 nits, and gets world’s first DisplayMate A++ ratings for the screen. Continue reading “OnePlus 13 with 6.82″ 2K+ 120Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 6000mAh battery, IP68 + IP69 ratings announced”

Samsung’s Q3 2024 profits soar YoY despite chip woes

Samsung has reported its earnings for Q3 2024 that ended September 30, 2024 in which the company posted 79.1 trillion won (USD 57.34 billion approx.) consolidated revenue, up 17.35% YoY, and up 6.79% QoQ, slightly above its own expectations. Continue reading “Samsung’s Q3 2024 profits soar YoY despite chip woes”

India smartphone shipments up 3% YoY in Q3 2024: Report

India’s smartphone shipments increased by 3% YoY in Q3 2024 (July-September), while its value surged by an impressive 12% YoY to reach an all-time record for a single quarter, according to the latest report from Counterpoint Research.

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Ryzen AI 300 outperforms Intel in AI workloads: AMD

With AI becoming integrated into everyday use, many people are exploring the possibility of running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally on their laptops or desktops. For this purpose, many are using LM Studio, a popular software, based on the llama.cpp project, which has no dependencies and can be accelerated using only the CPU.

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