ASUS ROG Strix XG16 Portable 144Hz 15.6″ Gaming Monitor with NVIDIA G-SYNC, built-in battery launched in India

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched the Strix XG16, a portable 15.6-inch FHD (1920×1080) gaming monitor with a 144 Hz IPS panel and NVIDIA G-SYNC flexibility for smooth, tear-free gaming visuals. Earlier in May, ASUS also announced the ASUS ROG SWIFT 500Hz gaming monitor.

Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra with Leica optics, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 to be announced on July 4

After teasers and rumours, Xiaomi today confirmed the launch of Xiaomi 12S series that includes the 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra on July 4th in China. These will have optics from Leica for the first time.

Microsoft to end support for Windows 8.1 from January 2023

Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system, which was released in 2013, will no longer receive Extended Security Updates (ESUs) beginning early next year, on January 10th, 2023, according to the company’s support article. Microsoft will notify existing users beginning in July, with additional reminders following in the coming months.

Snapdragon 8 Gen2 launch expected at Snapdragon Tech Summit 2022 in November

Rumours about the Snapdragon 8 Gen2 SoC surfaced recently, which revealed that the chip will use 1+2+2+3 four-cluster architecture compared to 1+3+4 tri-cluster architecture. Now, Qualcomm has officially scheduled its Snapdragon Tech Summit for this year on November 14th and 17th, where it is expected to introduce its flagship chip.

OnePlus Nord Watch India launch imminent, as it receives BIS certification

A couple of months back, there were rumours that said that OnePlus is working on a Nord-branded smartwatch. Now, the Nord Watch with the model number OPBBE221 has been certified by the BIS in India.

Apple said to be working on M2 Pro Mac Mini, new Apple TV, revamped HomePod, and more

Mark Gurman articulated additional M2 MacBook’s on Apple’s product roadmap in the most recent edition of his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg, which included new Mac mini models with M2 and M2 Pro chips, new 14-inch as well as 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, and then a new Mac … Continue reading “Apple said to be working on M2 Pro Mac Mini, new Apple TV, revamped HomePod, and more”

Foxconn keen on semiconductor & EV manufacturing in India

Prime Minister, Narendra Modi met Young Liu, Chairman, Foxconn yesterday during his visit to India. PM said that he welcomes plans for expansion of electronics manufacturing capacity in India, including in semiconductors. He said that the government’s push in EV manufacturing is in line with the commitment of Net Zero Emission.

Microsoft Edge gets new gaming features

Microsoft Edge browser is gaining new gaming-focused features with its latest Microsoft Edge 103 release. The new gaming features include a new gaming section on the homepage, Clarity Boost, Efficiency Mode, and a new game menu for casual games.

Fitbit Premium gets Sleep Profile for deeper sleep analysis

Google has announced the release of Sleep Profile, a new feature for Fitbit Premium users that provides a new longitudinal analysis of your sleep patterns. The Sleep Profile feature uses cute animal characters to help you understand your sleep data. This will assist you in taking steps to improve your sleep quality, and thus your … Continue reading “Fitbit Premium gets Sleep Profile for deeper sleep analysis”

Xiaomi 12 Pro Review

Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi 12 Pro in the new Xiaomi 12 series in India in April. The company only launched the Mi 11 Ultra in the country last year. This has flagship specs including a 2K+ 120Hz 10-bit AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, triple 50MP cameras. Is the phone worth the price of Rs. … Continue reading “Xiaomi 12 Pro Review”

ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet with RTX 3050 Ti GPU and TUF Dash F15 2022 with up to RTX 3070 GPU launched in India

ASUS, one of the world’s leading manufacturer of gaming laptops, has announced the launch of the ROG Flow Z13 in India, after it was introduced at the CES. It is a 2-in-1 detachable gaming tablet that is powered by Intel’s latest Alder Lake processors and NVIDIA’s RTX 30-series GPUs. Along with this, ASUS also refreshed … Continue reading “ASUS ROG Flow Z13 gaming tablet with RTX 3050 Ti GPU and TUF Dash F15 2022 with up to RTX 3070 GPU launched in India”

Xiaomi TV A2 43″, 50″, 55″ and 58″ 4K TVs with Dolby Vision, MEMC announced

Along with the Xiaomi Band 7 and Xiaomi Book S 12.4″, the company also introduced the new Xiaomi TV A2 series for the global markets. It comes in 32″ HD ready and 43″, 50″, 55″ and 58″ 4K models with 4K Ultra HD Display with Dolby Vision, bezel-less design and comes with a sleek unibody … Continue reading “Xiaomi TV A2 43″, 50″, 55″ and 58″ 4K TVs with Dolby Vision, MEMC announced”

Xiaomi Band 7 with 1.62″ AMOLED display, 110+ sports modes, up to 14 days of battery life goes global

Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi Band 7, the company’s latest fitness tracker for global markets, after it was introduced in China last month. It has a 1.62″ AMOLED screen with 25% increased visibility compared to the previous generation and 100+ watch faces. It has 110+ sport modes with three additional modes – Training load, Recovery … Continue reading “Xiaomi Band 7 with 1.62″ AMOLED display, 110+ sports modes, up to 14 days of battery life goes global”

Xiaomi Book S 12.4″ with 2.5K touch display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, Windows 11 announced

Xiaomi has introduced Xiaomi Book S 12.4″, the company’s first-ever 2-in-1 laptop. It has a 12.4-inch 2.5K touch screen, is  powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 compute platform, has a 13MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. It runs Windows 11 OS, has a sleek, compact design, promises up to 13.4 hours of battery … Continue reading “Xiaomi Book S 12.4″ with 2.5K touch display, Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2, Windows 11 announced”

Instagram opens ‘1 Minute Music’ pop-ups across Indian cities

In celebration of World Music Day, Instagram has announced a new campaign ‘#1MinMusic pop-ups’, in which many pop-ups will be set up in various cities across India. The campaign aims to showcase how music videos songs can be reimagined with Instagram Reels, with a select set artists creating and releasing Reels at each pop-up.