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FIFA 23 Review: Barely Even Trying

FIFA 23 review: EA’s new football game — the last with the FIFA branding — has no intention of fixing the things that are broken. Even its introductions, from cross-play to women’s clubs, leave a lot to be desired. FIFA 23 released September 30 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. FIFA 23 price in India is Rs. 3,499 on PC, Rs. 3,999 on PS4 a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Q9tAK02

FIFA 23 Review: Barely Even Trying

FIFA 23 review: EA’s new football game — the last with the FIFA branding — has no intention of fixing the things that are broken. Even its introductions, from cross-play to women’s clubs, leave a lot to be desired. FIFA 23 released September 30 on PC, PS4, PS5, Stadia, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. FIFA 23 price in India is Rs. 3,499 on PC, Rs. 3,999 on PS4 a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ZampxYk

Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Review: Android’s Finest Smartwatches

Samsung’s new high-end smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro, are priced at Rs. 27,999 and Rs. 44,999 onwards, respectively. With Samsung’s interpretation of Wear OS and round Super AMOLED displays, are these the best smartwatches for Android that you can buy right now? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zDHQ12Z

Government Said to Consider $550 Million in Financial Incentives to Woo Apple, Dell, Asus: Details

The government is said to plan a boost in financial incentives for tablet and laptop manufacturers like Apple, Asus, and Dell, as it plans to take increase production in the country. The incentives could include payments over $550 million (roughly Rs. 4,500 crore) aimed at making the country an export hub in the long term. Incentives could go as high as about 6 perce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jFT7SDw

US CHIPS Act: Vice President Kamala Harris Seeks Japanese Partners to Boost Semiconductor Production

US Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday said the US administration was looking for new investments and partnerships with Japanese technology firms. The recently signed CHIPS and Science Act is aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing and expanding the supply chain for critical materials used across a range of devices from smartphones to missiles. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/7dzsDoO

Apple to Skip October Event to Launch New iPads, MacBook: Report

Apple is reportedly set to skip its second fall event for October owing to not having any out-of-the-way product launches or upgrades left to announce for the calendar year 2022. The remaining upgrades on iPad, Mac, and Apple TV for the year may be announced through press releases, website updates, and select-media briefings instead of a full-scale digital event. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yM5bQSl

Sony Bravia XR-55A80K Ultra-HD OLED Android TV Review: Effortlessly Good

The Sony Bravia XR-55A80K OLED TV isn’t quite the flagship range, but it is the company’s updated mainstream OLED television for 2022. With the Google TV UI on top of Android TV, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and the benefits of an OLED display, is this the best TV you can buy for around Rs. 2,00,000? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cOrUSIu

Intel Said to Select Veneto as Preferred Site for Multibillion-Euro Chip Plant in Italy: All Details

Intel has selected Vigasio, a town in the Veneto region of Italy as the preferred site for its new multibillion-euro chip factory in the country. The US-based chipmaker has said the Italian plant would create 1,500 jobs plus an additional 3,500 jobs across suppliers and partners, with operations to start between 2025 and 2027. Rome is ready to fund as much as 40 perce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/1zaxcEB

Softbank CEO to Meet With Samsung to Discuss 'Strategic Alliance' With Arm: All Details

Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son on Thursday said he wanted to meet South Korean tech giant Samsung to discuss a strategic alliance between the company and Arm, which is backed by Softbank. Monetising Arm has become a primary preoccupation for executives at tech conglomerate SoftBank. Son's statement followed Samsung Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee reportedly said the Softbank co-... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fw91jcQ

Nvidia CEO Says US Export Restrictions on Top Data Centre Chips Leave 'Large Space' for China Sales

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang on Wednesday said that the company continues to see a 'large space' for data centre chips in the Chinese market, despite restrictions from the US government. Earlier this month, Nvidia was told by the US government to stop exports of its A100 and H100 chips to China, which could affect up to $400 million (roughly Rs. 3,228 crore) in sales for t... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jUNpgkP

Semiconductor Manufacturing in India: Government to Provide 50 Percent Incentive for Chip Fabs

The union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved a proposal to provide 50 percent financial incentives for the manufacturing of semiconductor fabs across technology nodes as well as for compound semiconductors, packaging, and other chip facilities. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/coLlipq

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Review: The New Benchmark

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the Japanese company’s latest flagship wireless over-ear headset, and is priced at Rs. 34,990 in India. Coming from an established line of capable products, can the WH-1000XM5 live up to the reputation of its predecessors, and maintain Sony’s hold over the segment? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/M0ln1yT

Andor Review: Grown Up Star Wars Pushes the Galaxy, Just as Rogue One

Andor review: new Star Wars series might be a prequel to a prequel, but it still feels like it’s breaking new ground for the galaxy far, far away. Andor releases September 21 at 12am PT/ 12:30pm IST on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar. Diego Luna, Genevieve O'Reilly, and Stellan Skarsgård lead Andor cast. Andor season 1 consists of 12 episodes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EzOpj57

LG Ultra PC 17 With 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor Launched Alongside Ultra PC 16 (2022): All Details

LG has unveiled to new laptops in the US, the company announced today. The LG Ultra PC 17 and Ultra PC 16 (2022) price and full specifications were revealed today by the company. Both the laptops are currently available on company’s official online store in the country. The LG Ultra PC 17 is powered by a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/vtKnwlx

Apple October Event: From iPad, Mac Models to iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, Here's What to Expect

Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models, alongside new Mac models powered by with an M2 chip at an event in October. Meanwhile, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura are also expected to make their debut in October. The company launched new iPhone 14 models alongside the Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and the AirPods Pro 2 at its ‘Far Out’ event on Septemb... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/m6aFSrl

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop With 10.5-Inch Display, Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC Launched: All Details

Asus has launched the Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable laptop in select global markets. The 2-in-1 laptop is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC. It was first teased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year. The Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable offers up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/g1ZasoQ

EU Proposes Draft Rules Under Cyber Resilience Act to Assess Cybersecurity Risks on Smart Devices

The European Union (EU) has announced a set of draft rules to make it mandatory for all smart devices connected to internet to assess their cybersecurity risks. The step has been taken amid growing concerns about cyberattacks. Under the newly proposed law, known as the Cyber Resilience Act, the European Commission can also levy fine of up to EUR 15 million (nearly Rs.... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TdnpNWe

Google Pixel Buds Pro Review: The Android-Focused Flagship TWS

Google recently launched the Pixel Buds Pro in India, priced at Rs. 19,990. Going up against flagship true wireless headsets from brands such as Apple, Sony, and Samsung, the Pixel Buds Pro offers more for Android users, along with ANC, wireless charging, and more. Is this the best flagship true wireless headset you can buy right now? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/ByvVSEQ

Samsung Electronics Aims to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050; to Invest Over $5 Billion: Report

Samsung Electronics is reportedly targeting net zero emissions by 2050 and plans to invest over $5 billion (roughly Rs. 39,760 crore) as it is shifting away from fossil fuels. The South Korean company has said that it plans to achieve net zero emissions across its smartphone, television, and consumer divisions by 2030. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iPOl6aU

Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable 2-in-1 Laptop With 10.5-Inch Display, Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC Launched: All Details

Asus has launched the Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable laptop in select global markets. The 2-in-1 laptop is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 SoC. It was first teased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this year. The Asus ExpertBook B3 Detachable offers up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Uuvwm1g

Vedanta-Foxconn Joint Venture to Set Up Semiconductor Plant in Gujarat; Sign MoU with Gujarat Government

Vedanta and Foxconn have signed pacts to set up display and semiconductor production plants in Gujarat. The companies aim to invest $19.5 billion (roughly Rs. 1,54,350 crore) under the joint partnership. The companies have said that the joint venture will create more than 1,00,000 jobs in Gujarat. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UlRDCz1

Intel 13th Gen Processors' Specifications Accidentally Revealed: All Details

Intel’s website in Canada accidentally revealed the specifications of its upcoming 13th Gen processors. The company has removed the specifications, and updated the website with the 12th Gen processors’ specifications. However, the information can be viewed via an archive of the web page cached by Google. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/D9CFlna

Vedanta Selects Gujarat for $20 Billion Semiconductor Project in Partnership With Foxconn: Report

Vedanta, the Indian multinational mining company has reportedly selected Gujarat for its semiconductor project. This will be the company’s first major step in its $20 billion (roughly Rs. 1,59,070 crore) joint venture with the Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/768ZAhM

US Set to Widen Curbs on Semiconductors for AI, Chipmaking Tools Shipments to China: Report

The Biden administration reportedly plans to broaden the curbs on the US shipments of semiconductors used for artificial intelligence and chipmaking tools to China. Based on the restrictions that were communicated in letters to three US companies, the US Commerce Department intends to publish new regulations to restrict to shipments of the chips, according to a report... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tvQVI1y

House of the Dragon Episode 4 Review: Double Standards Cause a Royal Scandal

House of the Dragon episode 4 review: Rhaenyra’s (Milly Alcock) thirst for adventure causes a royal scandal, after she takes a seedy Flea Bottom tour with her uncle Daemon (Matt Smith). House of the Dragon episode 4 released September 11 at 6pm PT/ 9pm ET on HBO Max, and September 12 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XUpBtqS

Qualcomm Win Confirmed as EU Regulators Won't Appeal Court Ruling Against $1 Billion Fine

Qualcomm's win in Europe's General Court will not be appealed by the European Commission, the regulator confirmed on Friday. The court had ruled in favour of the chip designer, after it found procedural irregularities in the regulator's handling of the case that negatively affected Qualcomm's rights of defence. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/g9NbYoS

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 Soon: Deals, Discounts on Mobiles, Laptops, More

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 has been announced and it will offer discounts of up to 80 percent on items such as mobiles, laptops, TVs, and other electronics items. Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank for an instant 10 percent discount on several products during the upcoming sale. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JZLEDNM

US CHIPS Act: Department of Commerce Reveals Implementation Strategy for $50 Billion Semiconductor Investments

The US CHIPS Act was passed last month, and the US Department of Commerce has now released the implementation strategy for the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) Act, which involves investing $50 billion (roughly Rs. 3,99,000 crore) on chipmaking firms in the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/tZcl48A

Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 SE With 17-Inch Display, Up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti GPUs Launched: All Details

Asus has unveiled a new gaming laptop in India called the ROG Strix Scar 17 Special Edition or SE. The laptop sports a 17-inch IPS LCD display with WQHD resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 3ms response time. The laptop is powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i9 HX-series processors, paired with up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti series GPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CM0bfnm

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 Soon: Deals, Discounts on Mobiles, Laptops, More

Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2022 has been announced and it will offer discounts of up to 80 percent on items such as mobiles, laptops, TVs, and other electronics items. Flipkart has partnered with Axis Bank and ICICI Bank for an instant 10 percent discount on several products during the upcoming sale. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/RhD0Q2A

House of the Dragon Episode 3 Review: Baby Boy Aegon II Changes Everything

House of the Dragon episode 3 review: the birth of King Viserys’ firstborn son and incoming marriage proposals push Rhaenyra to the brink, while Daemon faces his toughest challenge yet in the Stepstones. House of the Dragon episode 3 released September 4 at 9pm ET on HBO Max, and September 5 at 6:30am IST on Disney+ Hotstar in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Fg0tcs4

Tecno Megabook T1 With 15.6-Inch Display, Up to 17.5 Hours Battery Life Launched: All Details

Tecno Megabook T1 has been launched during IFA 2022. The laptop sports a 15.6-inch display with 100 percent sRGB colour gamut and adaptive DC dimming. The laptop features up to 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of SSD storage. Tecno claims that the laptop offer up to 17.5 hours of battery life. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/45au6WS

Philips Ambilight 7900 Series 55-inch Ultra-HD LED Android TV (55PUT7906/94) Review: Quite the Show

While the Philips Ambilight 7900 Series 55-inch LED TV might seem entirely normal at first, it has a neat party trick hidden behind — three-sided Ambilight LED lights to enhance the viewing experience. Is this the most unique TV under Rs. 1,00,000 that you can buy right now? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Kw65SGm

USB 4 Version 2.0 Announced; to Deliver Data Transfer Speeds of Up to 80 Gbps, Feature Backward Compatibility

USB 4 version 2.0 has been announced, and the new specification will allow data transfers speeds of up to 80Gbps, the USB Promoter Group announced via a press release. The group said that updates to the USB Type-C and USB PD specifications will also be made to enable the higher data transfer speeds. The USB 4 version 2.0 is based on a new physical layer architecture a... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/4dSypQ2

US Export Ban on Advanced AI Chips to Hit China's Access to Technology

The latest controls by the US limiting shipments of top AI chips by Nvidia and AMD to China would reduce the flow of advanced technology to the Asian country. It will also add to mounting US-Chinese tension. Nvidia's A100 and upcoming H100 integrated circuits will be impacted by the restrictions. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/AXLaUHd

Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (2022), ThinkBook 16p (Gen 3) Launched: All Details

Lenovo has unveiled two new laptops. The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (2022) features two display and processor options. It is expected to go on sale starting this month in Storm Grey colour option, according to the company. The ThinkBook 16p (Gen 3) also gets two display options. The laptop is currently available in select markets in Mineral Grey colour option. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KwoQ43H

Qualcomm Sued by Softbank’s Arm Over License Breach After Nuvia’s Acquisition

Qualcomm, the US-based semiconductor company, and its acquired chip design firm Nuvia has been sued by Arm, a chip technology firm owned by Softbank Group, on Wednesday. Arm has raised allegations against both Qualcomm and Nuvia over breach of license agreements and trademark infringement. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xp9M1Dz

Saints Row Review: How Not to Make Open World Games

Saints Row review: the new open-world game from Deep Silver Volition utterly fails to recreate the quirky life of crime that the original series mastered. Saints Row was released on August 23 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. The game serves as a reboot of the popular Saints Row franchise that rivalled the GTA series. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/yD3VT70