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Asus ROG Phone 6 Review: Obsessed With Gaming

The Asus ROG Phone 6 may appear similar to its predecessor, but gets some noticeable performance-oriented updates. There’s a new and improved Aeroactive Cooler 6 accessory added to the list and revamped gaming software to make for a cleaner and fresher-looking interface while playing games. Asus has also added an IP rating and improved cameras which kind of complete... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/EhzodLU

Apple May Have Shelved Plans to Launch Affordable Pencil: Report

Apple may have cancelled plans to launch an affordable version of its Apple Pencil that may have been priced at $50 (roughly Rs. 4,100), which is considerably lower than the first-generation Apple Pencil and second-generation Apple Pencil 2 priced at $99 (roughly Rs. 8,100), and $129 (roughly Rs. 10,500), respectively. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hWYkOoD

Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC Review: A ‘Marvellous’ but Pricey Port

Spider-Man: Miles Morales PC review: Insomniac Games and Nixxes Software have struck gold yet again, serving a visual feast that is superbly optimised to run on hardware even dating back to the GeForce GTX 950. While a shorter experience than its predecessor — Spider-Man Remastered — you’re getting a ton of gameplay improvements here, which can be developed over... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LJg65p4

Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro Robot Vacuum-Mop Cleaner and Auto Empty Station Review: Self-Emptying on a Budget

The Ecovacs Deebot N8 Pro is a robot vacuum cleaner with additional mopping capabilities, and can be purchased along with the optional Auto Empty Station, which automatically cleans out the on-device dustbin on command. How does the robot cleaning device work? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/gSu9zb1

India Tablet PC Market See Rising Demand for 5G Capable Devices in Q3 2022: CMR

The tablet PC market in India grew 22 percent quarter-on-quarter in July-September with demand for 5G capable devices picking up the steam, CyberMedia Research said on Monday. Samsung led the market with a 28 percent market share, followed by Lenovo and Apple with 26 and 19 percent share, respectively, during the quarter. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/eg1Tyzq

TSMC Planning Advanced 3nm Chip Production at New US Factory, Founder Says

TSMC is planning to manufacture advanced 3nm chips at the company's new factory in the US, according to the company's founder Morris Chang. The chipmaker is Apple's largest supplier and the world's largest contract chipmaker. TSMC's founder said that the 3nm plant would be located at the same Arizona site as the 5nm plant. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/cjTOkpK

iPad 10th Generation (2022) Review: Noteworthy Upgrades but at What Cost?

Apple has launched the new iPad 10th generation with many upgrades over the 9th generation model. The new iPad gets a bigger display, a faster processor and a new front camera. The design resembles the iPad Air and now comes in four new colours. However, with the upgrades in place, this iPad is also more expensive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/dUCfztm

Indian PC Shipments Declined By 11.7 Percent in Q3 2021, HP Leads Overall Consolidation: IDC

India's overall PC market shrank by 11.7 percent after enjoying eight consecutive quarters of positive growth. HP, however, retained its leadership position in the overall PC market despite witnessing a weakening in the consumer and commercial segments by 22.1 percent and 25.9 percent respectively. Overall consolidation in the PC market was led by the government segme... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/jpnRdWq

US Senators Lobbying for Ban on Government Deals With Chinese Chipmakers: Report

US Senators are reportedly lobbying to block the US government from making deals with Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, via the inclusion of an amendment which blocks federal access to chips and services from China into the final version of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The move comes a month after the US published a sweeping set of export ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6klZKWX

Taiwan Proposes Bigger Tax Breaks for Chipmakers' Research, Development to Retain Competitive Edge

Taiwan's government has proposed larger tax breaks for chipmakers' research and development into semiconductor technology, as the island nation looks to retain its competitive edge. Governments around the world have been touting incentives to bring chip production onshore, in the wake of a global chip shortage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/lGsCBN9

Nvidia Working With Microsoft to Build 'Massive' Cloud AI Computer Using Several Thousand GPUs

Nvidia said on Wednesday that it is teaming up with Microsoft to build a "massive" cloud AI computer. The system will be built on Microsoft's Azure cloud, and will use tens of thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs). The rapid growth of AI models such as those used for natural language processing have sharply boosted demand for faster, more powerful computing in... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aTJsO2N

Nvidia, Microsoft Working to Build Massive AI Computer Which Will Operate on Azure Cloud

The US chip designer and computing firm Nvidia on Wednesday said it is teaming up with Microsoft to build a “massive” computer to handle intense artificial intelligence computing work in the cloud. The AI computer will operate on Microsoft’s Azure cloud, using tens of thousands of graphics processing units (GPUs), Nvidia’s most powerful H100 and its A100 chip... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8KHbiYA

iPhone Supplier Foxconn Told to Hire Retired Government Workers in China: Report

Foxconn's iPhone factory in Zhengzhou may say retired soldiers and government workers as employers soon as the local authorities in China's Henan province are urging them to take on stints at the iPhone manufacturing facility, as per Shanghai Securities News. Foxconn declined to comment on the hiring schemes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/JbPfly9

Micron Begins Mass Production of Advanced DRAM Memory Chip in Japan

Micron on Wednesday began mass production of its new high-capacity low-power 1-beta dynamic random access memory (DRAM) chips at its new plant in Japan. Located at Hiroshima, the facility will product Micron's latest memory chip that can store a third more data than older chips, as the company tries to revive and modernise its once-mighty chip industry. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/NWa2URY

Intel Hit With $949 Million Verdict in US Trial Over Violation of VLSI Computer Chip Patent

Intel on Tuesday was directed to pay VLSI Technology $949.8 million (roughly Rs. 7,800 crore) for violating a patent for computer chips held by VLSI. Last March the company won a nearly $2.2 billion (roughly Rs. 18,000 crore) verdict from Intel in a separate Texas trial over different chip patents, which Intel has appealed. VLSI lost another related patent trial again... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/hiEsPkR

Nothing Ear Stick Review: Much Ado About Nothing?

Nothing’s latest true wireless headset is the Ear Stick, priced at Rs. 8,499 in India. The new headset sticks to the transparent design, but has a new-look charging case and outer-ear fit. Is there more to this true wireless headset than its rather unique design? Find out in this review. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/052VAdX

Apple Preparing to Source Chips From US Plant, Plans Expansion in Chip Supply From Europe: Report

Apple is reportedly working to begin sourcing chips for its devices from a US plant, likely referring to an Arizona factory that will be run by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major supplier to the firm. TSMC last year announced plans to begin production of chips at its upcoming US plant in 2024. The Cupertino f... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KfkFVT2

Microsoft Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5 With Up to 12th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors Launched in India

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, and Surface Pro 9 were launched in India on Tuesday. The company's latest laptops will be available for preorders starting November 15. Pricing for Surface Laptop 5 starts at Rs. 1,07,999, while the Surface Pro 9 starts at Rs. 1,05,999, according to the company. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8wlLMqs

Berkshire Hathaway Purchases $4.1 Billion in TSMC in Rare, Significant Foray Into Tech Sector

Berkshire Hathaway, billionaire Warren Buffet's conglomerate, has bought more than $4.1 billion (roughly Rs. 33,212 crore) of stock in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSMC), the firm announced on Tuesday. The conglomerate now owns about 60.1 million American depositary shares of TSMC, but the filing did not specify whether Buffett or his portfolio managers Todd Co... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/DebOI28

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: Building the Ecosystem

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is the current flagship true wireless headset in the company’s product lineup, and promises a top-notch listening experience, particularly if you have a Samsung smartphone to use the headset with. Is it worth the Rs. 17,999 price tag, or should you consider competing options from brands such as Sony and Sennheiser? Find out in this revi... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/xapNYSe

Mahindra Q4 Profit Up 46 Percent as Vehicle Sales Soar 75 Percent YoY to Over 1.7 Lakh Units

Mahindra on Friday beat analysts' expectations as the company reported its second quarter profits. The firm saw a 46 oercent rise in profit, driven by strong demand for its passenger vehicles and farm equipment. Meanwhile, the company's vehicle sales soared 75 percent from a year ago to 174,098 units, it revealed on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/KdYqw7k

Rapidus Project Gains Japanese Government Backing Ahead of Goal to Mass Produce Advanced Chips by 2027

Rapidus, a new project to develop and make next-generation microchips, has gained the backing of the Japanese government. Japan will pour half a billion dollars into the Rapidus project, which reportedly comprises eight major companies including Sony, SoftBank, Toyota and telecoms giant NTT. The next-generation chip development project aims to develop and mass produce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/UbEH7Km

Monica, O My Darling Review: Vasan Bala’s Netflix Movie Is Overstuffed and Undercooked

Monica, O My Darling movie review: Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, and Rajkummar Rao are wasted in this Netflix film from Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota director Vasan Bala, which presents itself as something out of the ordinary, but is oppressively pedestrian. Monica, O My Darling release date and time is November 11 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3t9K1RQ

WhatsApp Tests Automated Group Chat Muting to Reduce Notification Overload: Report

WhatsApp Beta for Android may be set to receive the 2.22.24.15 version update that will bring a new feature that automatically mutes groups that exceed the 256-member threshold, according to a report by WABetaInfo. The report also adds that users who wish to continue receiving notifications from such large groups may choose to do so by manually unmuting the particular... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/StbCoNr

Black Panther Wakanda Forever Review: Not Even Ryan Coogler Can Save Marvel’s Phase Four

Black Panther 2 movie review: in Wakanda Forever, Mayan underwater king Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía) presents a new challenge to the African kingdom, as Shuri (Letitia Wright) and Co. Struggle to move on from the death of King T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman). Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Dominique Thorne, Martin Freeman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Angela Bassett also p... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/FflEacA

Mahindra Q4 Profit Up 46 Percent as Vehicle Sales Soar 75 Percent YoY to Over 1.7 Lakh Units

Mahindra on Friday beat analysts' expectations as the company reported its second quarter profits. The firm saw a 46 oercent rise in profit, driven by strong demand for its passenger vehicles and farm equipment. Meanwhile, the company's vehicle sales soared 75 percent from a year ago to 174,098 units, it revealed on Friday. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LZUSXbn

Rapidus Project Gains Japanese Government Backing Ahead of Goal to Mass Produce Advanced Chips by 2027

Rapidus, a new project to develop and make next-generation microchips, has gained the backing of the Japanese government. Japan will pour half a billion dollars into the Rapidus project, which reportedly comprises eight major companies including Sony, SoftBank, Toyota and telecoms giant NTT. The next-generation chip development project aims to develop and mass produce... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/iuejIHK

Monica, O My Darling Review: Vasan Bala’s Netflix Movie Is Overstuffed and Undercooked

Monica, O My Darling movie review: Huma Qureshi, Radhika Apte, and Rajkummar Rao are wasted in this Netflix film from Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota director Vasan Bala, which presents itself as something out of the ordinary, but is oppressively pedestrian. Monica, O My Darling release date and time is November 11 at 1:30pm IST on Netflix. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/GvWKro0

ASML Launches EUR 12 Billion Buyback, Upgrades 2025 Forecast

ASML, a key supplier of equipment to computer chip manufacturers, on Thursday said it would launch a EUR 12 billion (nearly Rs. 98,380 crore) share buyback programme to run through 2025. In an announcement ahead of an investors' day on Friday, the company said it expects revenue of EUR 30 billion (nearly Rs. 2,45,600 crore) to EUR 40 billion (nearly Rs. 3,27,550 cror... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/MS894Dv

iOS 16.1.1, iPadOS 16.1.1, macOS Ventura 13.0.1 Updates With Security Fixes Released: All You Need to Know

iOS 16.1.1, iPad 16.1.1, and MacOS Ventura 13.0.1 has been rolled out by Apple with a range of big fixes, performance improvements, and security updates. The Cupertino, California-based company is also expected to roll out iOS 16.2, and MacOS Ventura by mid-December. While the iPad 16.2 update is tipped to arrive sometime in March 2023. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/uhxfvgB

Windows 11 Photos App Update Brings iCloud Photos Integration: Report

Microsoft has reportedly joined hands with Apple to bring in iCloud Photos integration to its native Photos app, which will allow users to view their iCloud library on their Windows 11 devices. The feature will reportedly become available to all Windows 11 users by the end of November this year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/VPzqsCf

IBM Osprey Quantum Computer With 433 Qubits Launched: All You Need to Know

IBM Osprey was launched on Wednesday as the company's most powerful quantum computer. The latest machine from IBM is a 433-qubit machine, which has three times the number of qubits than its Eagle machine from 2021. Meanwhile, IBM's director of research said the company is still on track to launch a computer with over 1000 qubits but further scaling was working on a n... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/CTGiq4x

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 12GB Model Tipped to Launch Again as the RTX 4070 Ti

Nvidia's 12GB RTX 4080 GPU is tipped to make a return as the RTX 4070 Ti, according to a reliable tipster. The American technology firm announced the launch of the first two GPUs in its long-awaited GeForce RTX 40 series in September, but paused the launch of its 12GB RTX 4080 graphics card last month to fix the confusing naming around the two RTX 4080 cards. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/LxvuCDW

LG 'Stretchable' 12-Inch Display That Can Be Extended Up to 14 Inches Revealed

LG has demonstrated a new 12-inch panel that can be stretched to a 14-inch display that returns to its 12-inch size when it is released without taking any damage. This kind of bendable, stretchable display can easily conform to complex shapes and the ability to stretch will make it more comfortable to wear, according to the display maker from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/QzBLTaS

Nvidia Announces Advanced A800 Chip for Chinese Market That Meets New US Export Controls

Nvidia A800 was announced by the company on Monday as the latest advanced chip to be released in China. The new advanced chip meets the stringent new export controls introduced by the US, designed to keep the latest chipmaking technology away from Beijing. The new Nvidia A800 GPU, which went into production in Q3, is another alternative product to the Nvidia A100 GPU ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/TjtXUnu

Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro Review: It’s Not Just About the Cameras Anymore

Google's Pixel smartphones have always been known for their excellent camera capabilities, despite not always having the most competitive hardware. Google's return to the premium smartphone segment in India after four long years may have enthusiasts and Android purists very excited, but can it still attract the vast majority of users who have moved on to competin... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/aKNjCxv

God of War Ragnarök Review: Fitting End to Kratos and Atreus’ Nordic Era

God of War Ragnarök review: Kratos and Atreus’ final journey through Norse mythology sends you across all nine realms, with cinematic visuals married to frenetic and satisfying combat. God of War Ragnarök release date is November 9 on PS4 and PS5. God of War Ragnarök price in India is Rs. 3,999 on PS4 and Rs. 4,999 on PS5. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fYVWP1

Lenovo Reports First Revenue Drop in 10 Quarters Amid Weakening Global PC Market

Lenovo on Thursday reported its first revenue decline since March 2020, or over 10 quarters, amid a weakening PC market globally. The company is hit particularly hard in China due to the country's COVID containment measures, the company said, adding that revenue from China fell 12 percent from the same quarter last year. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/5yLY1Qd

How Intel Designed Its 13th Gen Core CPUs, and How It Learns What Users Want: Interview With Gokul v Subramaniam

In this conversation with Intel's Gokul V Subramaniam, we cover the company's philosophy, strategy, and experiences that led up to the launch of the first 13th Gen 'Raptor Lake' Core CPUs. Plus, Intel's perspective on overclocking, power draw, product segmentation, and much more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/XgrYxi9

Moto G72 Review: The Odd One Out

The Moto G72 packs some great hardware such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, a 108-megapixel triple-camera setup and a 5000mAh battery. The Android 12-based MyUX software compliments the experience, but, it misses out on 5G support. Could that be a dealbreaker for you? Here’s our review to help you find out. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/9a2UbZt

OnePlus Nord Watch Review: A Basic Fitness Tracker for the Masses

The OnePlus Nord Watch is the newest member of the Nord family and is a nice addition to the Nord ecosystem by being its first health and fitness offering. It’s priced competitively and is a practical and functional product, but falls short in some areas when compared to the competition. Read our full review to find out more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zdrLDTM

Garmin Venu Sq 2 Review: Function Over Form

The Garmin Venu Sq 2 is among the most affordable smartwatches from the company in India. The smartwatch aims at offering accurate health and fitness data, much like the more premium Garmin smartwatches. The Garmin Venu Sq 2 also gets many upgrades over the outgoing model, such as an AMOLED display, a new heart rate sensor, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/zIaCfsW

Amazfit GTR 4 Review: A Feature-Packed Smartwatch That Offers Good Value

The GTR 4 is a smartwatch from Amazfit’s GTR series that is focussed on performance compared to its GTS models, which are more fashion forward. This year’s Amazfit GTR 4 looks more practical than the more traditional-looking design on last year’s model, but manages to deliver excellent battery life, a quality display and a plethora of health and fitness tracking... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/OsoTJl8

iOS 16.2, macOS Ventura 13.1 to Launch in Mid-December; iOS 16.3 Could Arrive by March 2023: Gurman

iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2 and macOS Ventura 13.1 are expected to arrive in December, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Meanwhile, macOS Ventura 13.3 and iOS 16.3 can be expected to release between February and March next year. Apple is yet to make an official announcement regarding the release of these software updates to users. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/Ys0GAgj

ChromeOS 107 For Chromebooks With Saved Desks, New Recent Files Filter Announced

ChromeOS 107 for Chromebooks has been announced, and the company's latest OS update brings five features that include a redesigned recently used files section, a filter that allows users to access the Files app through sections split into different periods of time, the ability to lock the device when the lid is closed, dark mode support for Canvas and Cursive apps, an... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/6cpXlvK

Vivo X Fold First Impressions: Better Than the Samsung Galaxy Fold?

Vivo’s first foldable offering, the X Fold, was launched exclusively in China earlier this year priced at CNY 8,999 (about Rs. 1,02,600). The phone comes in two variants, one with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and the other with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. There is still no official word from Vivo about its launch in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/8fh6x9m