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Xbox’s ‘Suspend my Game’ feature helps in boosting game download speeds
Xbox has started rolling out a feature for Insider program users that allows you to suspend your games to faster game download speeds.
Microsoft is testing a new feature on the Xbox that can help in increasing your game download speeds. Most new games on the Xbox One and the Xbox Series X and Series S consoles are substantially big in size and it can take a while to download them. As per a new update released for Xbox users that have signed up for the Insider Program, users should see the "Suspend my Game" option when they open their download queue.
Apple iPad Pro with mini-LED display and Thunderbolt port could launch in April
Apple is expected to launch new iPad Pro models next month which could include upgrades such as mini-LED display and Thunderbolt port.
Apple is expected to announce its upcoming spring event. It is anticipated that the company will unleash a new series of iPad Pro models with updated hardware. We have seen numerous reports in the past and the latest one also points out the same.
MediaTek is providing Wi-Fi 6 chipsets for ASUS ROG and TUF gaming laptops
MediaTek has announced that it will offering its MT7921 Wi-Fi 6 chip to ASUS which will be implemented on upcoming ROG and TUF laptops.
Wi-Fi 6 has become a common feature in most modern laptops today, and MediaTek has today announced that its MT7921 Wi-Fi chipset will be embedded in new ROG (Republic of Gamers) and TUF (The Ultimate Force) laptops from ASUS.
Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch with mini-LED display could ship in Q2 2021
Apple's upcoming iPad Pro with mini-LED is now scheduled for mass shipment by the second quarter of the year. Read on to know more!
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro is rumored to get an update this year and feature a new mini-LED display. It was expected that Apple would launch the new Pro model alongside more products at an event this month. However, a new piece of information suggests otherwise. It is now being said that this new mini-LED-equipped iPad will only start shipping in the second quarter of 2021, which means anytime after April 1.
Star Wars: Squadrons, Yakuza 6, and more coming soon to Xbox Game Pass
Microsoft has announced a second wave of games that will be making their to the Xbox Game Pass in the coming days.
Microsoft has shared a list of game titles that will be heading to the Xbox Game Pass in the near future. The subscription service is expected to get games like Star Wars: Squadrons, Outriders, Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, Empire of Sin, and more in the coming days. Microsoft had shared similar information to announce its wave of new games at the beginning of March. This was followed by the acquisition of ZeniMax Media, the parent company of game publisher Bethesda, where Microsoft announced the addition of popular games from the publisher including Doom, Dishonored, The Elder Scrolls, Fallout, Wolfenstein, and more.
OnePlus Watch to feature Warp Charge, SpO2 sensor, IP68 certification and more
The OnePlus Watch will be launching on March 23 alongside the new OnePlus 9 series, and certain specifications of the smartwatch have leaked.
We have been hearing a lot of buzz around the OnePlus Watch since last year, and it seems that the company is finally ready with the product. Last month, there was a leak around the two possible variants with different band options. Today, we have some more scoop thanks to the information shared by tipster Ishan Agarwal.
Genshin Impact v1.4 update brings with a new character, Windblume Festival event, and more
Genshin Impact is rolling out a new update which brings a new event called Windblume Festival, a new playable character, and more.
Genshin Impact is by far one of the best new open-world RPGs out there, and it's going to get even better soon. The game is slated to receive a major update (v1.4) with a host of new content on March 17th. The upcoming release will be the game's second-biggest update this year, and it will include a new event called the Windblume Festival, new mini-games, a dating sim, and a number of small improvements. The update will be available for all the supported platforms, including PC, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.
Ethereum mining restrictions on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 unlocked via beta driver update
A driver inadvertently got rid of the Ethereum cryptocurrency mining limiter on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 but it's no longer available.
Right before NVIDIA shipped out its new GeForce RTX 3060 graphics card last month, the company announced that the GPU's cryptocurrency mining capabilities would be nerfed at launch. A representative for the company had said that there would be a secure handshake between the driver, the RTX 3060 chip, and the BIOS (firmware) to restrict users from removing the hash rate limiter, specifically if you are mining for Ethereum. NVIDIA also said that it wouldn’t be possible to rollback to an older version of the driver to restore the card’s original mining capability.
Dell XPS 8940, Alienware Aurora R12 desktops get refreshed with Intel’s 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S chips
Dell has announced one of the first products that will be available with Intel's newly announced 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S processors.
With Intel officially sharing the final details of its new 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S desktop processors, Dell is one of the first to refresh its products. The company has announced the launch of the new XPS desktop 8940 and the Alienware Aurora R12 gaming desktops that feature Intel's new processors. The new desktops also offer the option of NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 30-series graphics cards.
Intel's 11th-gen Rocket Lake-S desktop processors offer better speeds but less cores
Intel is finally bringing its new range of 11th-gen desktop processors called Rocket Lake-S that will be available by the end of this month.
Intel has finally lifted the curtains on its next generation of desktop processors. The company's new 11th-Gen Rocket Lake-S desktop chip series is a follow-up from last year’s 10th-gen Comet Lake CPUs. It continues to use the 14nm architecture, though, which is probably the biggest disappointment of Intel's new CPU range. The second disappointment is that due to the 14nm process node's limitations, this year, the top-end Core i9 processor will have 8-cores which is a downgrade from the Core i9-10900K that came with 10-cores.
Apple could soon deliver iOS security updates independent from other updates
Apple is reportedly working on a feature that would allow iOS users to choose between installing the full update or just the security patches
After releasing a major platform update every year, like Android 12, Google usually follows up by launching new security patches every month. Apple could be considering introducing something on the same lines for iOS. The fourth iOS 14.5 beta update includes some changes hidden in the internal codes that suggest that Apple is considering delivering security updates independent from other updates.
Apple MacBook Pro 13 with Intel’s 8th-Gen Core i5 is selling at its lowest price in India yet
The Apple MacBook Pro 13 early-2020 model running on Intel is now available at a discounted price via Amazon India. Grab yours if you want!
Apple had announced its plans to completely move away from Intel during the launch of the M1 ARM chipset last year. The company now offers the MacBook Pro 13, MacBook Air, and the Mac mini, all running on Apple’s own in-house chipset, which has been proven to be faster than the Intel counterparts. At the same time, Apple continues to sell older units of its Mac products running on Intel chips. One such product is the MacBook Pro 13.
Qualcomm is working on a new Snapdragon 7c chipset for mid-range PCs
Qualcomm might be working on a new chipset for PCs and Chrombooks that could be a new model under the Snapdragon 7c series.
Last week, a report from WinFuture claimed Qualcomm is working on a newer and more powerful chipset for PCs, one that's likely an update to the second-gen Snapdragon 8cx. Now, new information says that might not be the only new PC chipset that the company is working on. If a new report from WinFuture is true, then Qualcomm is also working on a new octa-core processor that will be launched under the Snapdragon 7 series, which will also be made specifically for laptops and 2-in-1 PCs. This one is expected to be a successor to the Snapdragon 7c, which means it will most likely end up in Chromebooks and Windows 10 on ARM laptops.
Apple AirPods 3 could launch on March 23 with new design and case
Apple is expected to launch the new AirPods 3 at an event later in March which could feature a similar design as the AirPods Pro.
Apple is expected to host an event on March 23 where it is speculated that the company will introduce new iPads and possibly new Mac products. We could also see a possible update for the AirPods 2 that launched back in March 2019. Numerous leaks doing rounds of the internet suggest that we could see a new design for the upcoming wireless earphones.
Amazfit plans to introduce ECG and blood pressure monitoring on future products
Amazfit is working on new technologies and has plans to introduce ECG and blood pressure monitoring alongside other features.
Huami, the company behind smart wearables brand Amazfit, is said to be working on introducing new features for consumers. With various products under its portfolio, including affordable health trackers, we can expect Huami to introduce ECG and blood pressure monitoring, improvements in AI deep learning, and possible Spotify integration.
ASUS brings new ROG Strix and Strix Scar gaming laptops, and GA35 gaming desktop to India
ASUS is bringing the new Strix, Stix Scar and TUG A15 gaming laptops as well as the updated ROG Strix GA35 gaming desktop
ASUS is bringing its new line of gaming products under the Republic of Gamers (ROG) branding to India. Announced globally in January, the company is primarily offering its new laptops and desktops with AMD’s new Ryzen 5000 series processors instead of Intel. Of course, these new gaming machines will include the latest GPU options from NVIDIA under its new GeForce RTX 30-series. The new range includes the revamped ROG Strix G15 and G17, the Strix Scar G15 and G17, the TUF A15, and the Strix GA35 desktop.
Best Thunderbolt 3 laptops in 2023
Thunderbolt 3 standard makes use of the USB Type-C connector, but offers faster data speeds. Check out the best laptops with Thunderbolt 3!
Data transfer speeds have grown exponentially in the past few years, be it mobile networks or your local storage media. Similarly, the good old USB has also become quite reliable when it comes to transferring large amounts of data over a wide bandwidth. Intel had announced Thunderbolt 4 last year and we are expecting new products with the next-gen protocol to finally hit markets soon. Until then, we are checking out some of the best Thunderbolt 3 equipped laptops.
How to set a schedule for your Android phone's Work Profile
In Digital Wellbeing, Google has added a work profile scheduler. Here's how to use it to automatically pause your Android's work profile.
Digital Wellbeing is an app that helps Android users reduce their smartphone usage, so they can focus better on work or just take a break from the digital world. Ever since its launch in 2018, the app has seen a slew of updates, and it seems that Google quietly rolled a new feature a few months ago. As we reported last September, Google was working on a new work profile scheduler that would help users automatically pause all work profile apps once they're off the clock. This was likely added due to the COVID-19 pandemic forcing people worldwide to get accustomed to a work-from-home environment.
NVIDIA could soon halt production of Tegra X1+ chip that powers the Nintendo Switch
Reports indicate that NVIDIA is planning to stop the production of the Tegra X1+ SoC that has been powering the Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch is long due for an upgrade, especially since Sony and Microsoft had ramped up their gaming hardware in 2020. Nintendo only launched a smaller version of the Switch in 2019, which wasn’t really an upgrade but rather the same piece of hardware in a handheld-only form factor. The good news is that we might finally see an update for the console very soon.
Netflix tests a new ₹299 mobile plan offering HD content to Indian subscribers
Netflix has started offering a new Mobile+ plan in India that costs ₹299 per month and streams content in high-definition resolution.
Netflix is planning on launching a new special mobile plan for users in India. The new affordable option seems to be another attempt by the streaming service to grow its audience in the country. Reports suggest that the new ‘Mobile+’ plan will be priced at ₹299 a month, and subscribers will get to watch shows and movies at HD (1080p) resolution.