Asus is one of a small handful of companies designing high-end phones specifically for gaming. A lot of mainstream models are advertised as “gaming phones” because of their processors or screens, and yes, they do run games relatively well. However, the Asus ROG Phone series is actually designed for gaming first and everything else later,
Asus ROG Phone 3 has been launched as the company’s latest gaming smartphone. The new model has almost the same dimensions of last year’s ROG Phone 2, yet it comes with various hardware-level upgrades. The Asus ROG Phone 3 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ SoC and includes a GameCool 3 heat dissipating system with a
AMD has unveiled new Ryzen 4000G and Ryzen Pro 4000G lineups of desktop APUs or Accelerated Processing Units, the company’s term for CPUs with integrated graphics. Codenamed ‘Renoir’, these share the same design as AMD Ryzen 4000 series laptop processors. Renoir is based on the same 7nm Zen 2 core microarchitecture as the current desktop
Samsung has announced it will host a ‘Life Unstoppable’ event on September 2, less than a month after its Unpacked event on August 5. The company plans to “unveil the latest innovations” in the field of smartphones, TV, audio, wearables, and home appliances. It will be a virtual event to take people through the company’s
PUBG Mobile Lite has received its 0.18.0 update as the game celebrates its first anniversary. It brings a host of new features and changes to the game. The Northwest side of the Varenga map has been revamped and newly-excavated urban ruins have been added. There are new weapons, a new Arena map, system updates, display
Lenovo Legion Phone Duel, one of the much-awaited gaming phones of 2020, has finally been unveiled with a pop-up selfie camera on one side and dual battery packs. The smartphone also comes with a horizontal UI that is aimed to enhance the experience for mobile gamers. To take on the upcoming Asus ROG Phone 3
Are you looking for a social network where you can meet other gamers? Then you’re in luck, as we have compiled a list of the best social networks for gamers. The bad news is that most of the dedicated social networks for gamers are now defunct. However, the good news is that there are plenty
Apple said on Tuesday it plans to remove carbon emissions from its entire business, including its products and sprawling supply chain, over the next decade. The iPhone maker said its global corporate operations such as offices and data centers are already carbon neutral but that it will extend its effort to the thousands of suppliers
As coronavirus infections climb in Mumbai, authorities in India’s worst-hit city are turning to high-tech “smart helmets” to speed up screenings and identify suspected cases in the financial capital’s densely-populated slums. The portable thermoscanners — previously deployed in Dubai, Italy, and China — enable health workers to record the temperatures of dozens of residents per
Rocket League will soon be free-to-play. Epic Games-owned developer Psyonix has announced its football-meets-cars multiplayer video game is dropping its paywall later in summer 2020. When that happens, Rocket League will also move from Valve’s PC distribution platform Steam to its counterpart, the Epic Games Store. While Steam Rocket League owners will still be able
OnePlus Nord is here, after months of rumours, leaks and teasers. OnePlus on Tuesday unveiled the new smartphone as a part of an unusual augmented reality (AR) presentation. OnePlus Nord is taking the company back to its roots of offering good quality smartphone with great specifications with an affordable price tag. It is the first
The Nikon Z5 entry-level full-frame mirrorless camera has just been launched in India. This is currently Nikon’s most affordable Z-series camera with a full-frame sensor. The Nikon Z5 features a new sensor and despite its lower position in the series it still gets in-body image stabilisation (IBIS), dual SD card slots, and the ability to
TikTok has come under scrutiny in Australia, as the Chinese-owned social media platform is being investigated for any risks it may pose to users from potential foreign interference and data privacy issues, government sources told Reuters. Owned by Bytedance, TikTok opened an office in Australia in recent weeks. Offices of both the Home Affairs and
DocStack, a new document scanning and organising app made by IIT students, has launched as an Indian alternative to the CamScanner app that is now banned in India. The government of India recently banned 59 Chinese apps in the country, including TikTok, CamScanner, ShareIt, and many more. DocStack looks to fill the void left behind
OnePlus Nord made its debut today as the Chinese brand’s newest addition to the growing mid-budget smartphone segment. The newly launched phone offers premium features such as 5G, Fluid AMOLED display, and dual front cameras without a premium price tag. Although the newly launched OnePlus Nord is expected to give stiff competition to brands such
Ubuntu ranks as arguably the most popular Linux operating system. It’s certainly one of the best known. However, Ubuntu varies quite a bit. Within Ubuntu, there are two distinct flavors: a stable release and long-term service (LTS) iteration. Further, Ubuntu splits into Ubuntu Cloud, Ubuntu Core, Ubuntu Kylin, Ubuntu Desktop, and Ubuntu Server. Here, you’ll
When she arrived in 2009 at the Montreal offices of giant video game publisher Ubisoft, Stephanie Harvey says she suffered sexual harassment or sexism “from Day One.” Now a professional gamer and five-time world champion, she said that not only her former employer but the entire video game industry is long past due for a
OnePlus Nord has finally been launched months after being teased online and surfacing on the rumour mill as the OnePlus Z and OnePlus 8 Lite. The new smartphone, which is the first in the company’s “affordable smartphone product line”, comes in three distinct configurations. It is also touted to deliver a flagship camera experience. The
Netflix is testing a new Rs. 349 monthly “Mobile+” plan in India that sits between Rs. 199 “Mobile” and Rs. 499 “Basic” plans. In terms of benefits, it goes after the Rs. 699 “Standard” plan. Netflix’s new Mobile+ plan offers high-definition (HD) video and access on computers — including PC, Mac, and Chromebook — as
LG UltraGear 27GN950 gaming monitor has been announced and it comes with a 4K IPS panel with a Gray-to-Gray (GTG) response time of 1ms. The gaming monitor was originally unveiled at CES 2020 and is now finally making its way to select markets. LG claims that the UltraGear 27GN950 is the first gaming monitor with
OnePlus Nord and OnePlus Buds are all set to make their debut today as a part of the Chinese smartphone maker’s launch event. The event will be hosted virtually owing to the coronavirus pandemic and can be watched online. As a novelty, OnePlus will also be providing an augmented reality (AR) version of the launch
Snap has launched Snap Minis, which are bite-sized apps that live inside Snapchat. These are miniature apps created by third-party developers that you can use in Snapchat without ever leaving the app. Which could make Snapchat a solid choice for more than just teenagers Teenagers’ Favorite Social Network Is… Snapchat Snapchat is now the preferred
Port forwarding sounds far more complicated than it is. It’s just like receiving a stack of letters in your mailbox then handing each one out to the relevant family members. You’ll often come across the term port forwarding for gaming, but that’s not all it’s used for. If your Xbox won’t connect to the game
Samsung is all set to host its Galaxy Unpacked event on August 5, and leaks on what may be launched are pouring in at rapid pace. Offering some respite, president and head of mobile communications business at Samsung Electronics, Tae Moon Roh has now confirmed that the South Korean giant will unveil as many as
Spider-Man: Miles Morales on the PlayStation 5 will run at 4K resolution and 60 frames per second (fps) in an optional “Performance Mode”, developer Insomniac Games has announced. It’s unclear what compromises will be made in terms of graphics to achieve that, though multiple reports claim that real-time ray tracing — one of the much-touted
Noise ColorFit Nav smartwatch, a new device from the wearable and audio products company, is teased to launch in India soon. The ColorFit Nav is being teased on Amazon India, and key features of the smartwatch have been revealed as well. The exact launch date of the Noise ColorFit Nav hasn’t been announced as of
India’s decision to levy a tax on companies offering digital services in the country is not aimed at any particular country and the decision will not be reconsidered, people with knowledge of the matter said. The decision has been conveyed to the US trade department, which had initiated a probe alleging the South Asian nation
YouTube has brought back HD streaming to its mobile app for users in India. During the initial stages of the lockdown, it was announced that streaming quality on the app in India will be restricted to SD (480p) to save Internet bandwidth. Now, it seems like the restriction has been lifted and YouTube videos on
Samsung Galaxy A21s price in India has been dropped by Rs. 1,000 for the 6GB + 64GB variant. Its 4GB + 64GB storage option, however, retails at the unchanged price tag of Rs. 16,499. Both the Samsung smartphones are available to purchase in three colour options via Samsung stores and major e-retailers. Launched in India
Airtel is offering the Xstream Box to its broadband customers at a refundable security deposit of Rs. 1,500. The new development comes just a couple of months after the telco provided its Android-based set-top box (STB) to One Airtel plan subscribers under a complimentary offer. In addition to broadband users, the regular Airtel Thanks app