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Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is now available for Android and iOS platforms
Popular role-playing-game Final Fantasy VIII Remastered is now available on mobile including Android and iOS. Read on to know more!
Square Enix has dropped yet another Final Fantasy game that you can relive on your mobile. Final Fantasy VIII Remastered has made its way to the mobile platform and is available via the Google Play Store as well as the Apple App Store. Originally launched in 1999, the HD version of the game was released in 2019 for all major gaming platforms, including PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. It is now available for Android and iOS, selling at a promotional price of $16.99, which is expected to increase to $20.99 after April 4.
Xiaomi is launching a new Mi MIX smartphone on March 29
Xiaomi has confirmed that it is going to launch a new smartphone under the Mi MIX series at an event on March 29. Read on to know more!
Xiaomi has confirmed that it is going to bring back its popular Mi MIX series of smartphones. The last handset that we saw from the series was the Mi MIX Alpha last year, which was primarily a concept device with an insane wrap-around display. The newest addition to the Mi MIX family will be introduced at an event on March 29, where Xiaomi is also expected to launch the Mi 11 Ultra.
MSI to increase prices of graphics cards due to global chipset shortage
Popular PC hardware and laptops maker MSI has said that it is planning on increasing the cost of its graphics cards.
The global chipset shortage woes are getting worse by the day. A report now suggests that MSI (Micro-Star International), a popular name in the PC hardware market, is planning to increase the prices of its graphics cards. Ever since the arrival of NVIDIA’s new GeForce RTX 30-series and AMD's Radeon RX6000 GPUs last year, there has been a monumental demand. According to MSI’s chairman Joseph Hsu, the increase in graphics card prices is due to the tight supplies that may persist through the end of 2021.
Firefox 87 rolls out with Smart Block and improved referrer trimming
Firefox 87 update is rolling out with new features such as Smart Block to improve the rendering on pages along with various other changes.
Firefox has received a new update bumping it up to version 87. After receiving an update back in February, the new version brings two important features: Smart Block and improved referrer trimming.
Lenovo launches new education-focused Windows and Chromebook laptops for students
Lenovo is bringing a slew of new products including Windows laptops, Chromebooks and even a collaborative touchscreen monitor for students
Lenovo has launched a bunch of new laptops today that mainly target the education sector. The company has announced four Windows laptops, four Chromebooks, and a new collaborative touchscreen monitor. These new products are said to be designed to withstand the “rigors of modern learning” and include features that can help students and educators transition from classroom to remote learning.
HP’s new Envy x360 15 laptop will be available in both Intel and AMD flavors
HP has announced new upgrades to the Envy x360 15 and the larger Envy 17 models that now offer the latest CPUs from Intel and AMD.
HP has announced an update to its Envy series of laptops that include the 15-inch and 17-inch models. The 2021 Envy x360 15, which is a 2-in-1 model, will be offered with Intel’s new 11th-gen Tiger Lake CPUs or you can configure it with the new AMD Ryzen 5000U processors. The larger Envy 17, also got a new upgrade and is now being offered with a more powerful discrete GPU.
Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7i Carbon makes its way to India, pricing starts at ₹1,19,990
Lenovo is bringing its super-lightweight Yoga Slim 7i Carbon laptop to India that features the latest Intel 11th-gen processors. Read on!
Lenovo has introduced a new ultrabook for customers in India under its Yoga series. The new Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is made out of a rigid yet super lightweight carbon material with a unique white color coating. It weighs just 966g and according to Lenovo passes strict in-house reliability tests and nine military-grade tests for durability, meeting MIL-STD-810G standards. The new Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is also Intel EVO certified, which means that it meets the standards for a premium ultrabook experience as listed by Intel. Expect fast connectivity, improved memory management, and long battery life. Speaking of which, Lenovo claims that the 50Whr battery can last up to 15 hours, but we would like to test this out for ourselves.
Nintendo Switch is getting an NVIDIA chip upgrade this year with support for DLSS
Nintendo is working with NVIDIA on a new updated chipset for the Switch and it is possible that the upgrade could launch later this year.
After four years of existence, the Nintendo Switch is finally going to get a performance upgrade. A new report suggests that Nintendo is looking at upgrading the chipset on its popular console, and we can expect an announcement around the year-end shopping season.
Windows 10's search interface will soon integrate with Microsoft Edge
Microsoft is testing a new feature where the built-in Windows 10 Search will soon be able to directly present data from the Edge browser.
The Windows 10 Search interface available via the taskbar or Start menu is a great tool since it shows results across your documents, media, people, apps, various Microsoft services, and even the web. The web integration has felt a bit lacking for some time now, though. For one, it has lacked proper integration with Microsoft's new Chromium-based Edge browser, but that is soon going to change as Microsoft has begun testing a new feature for Edge that allows for deeper integration with Windows Search.
Latest Insider Alpha build adds Dolby Vision to Xbox Series X and Series S
A new alpha build for the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S enable Dolby Vision for all HDR supported games on the consoles.
Microsoft rolled out a new alpha insider preview build a couple of days back with version number 2104.210317-0000. Shortly after the update, owners of the Xbox Series X and Series S, who are part of the alpha testing ring, have reported that HDR games on these consoles are now playing in Dolby Vision on compatible TVs.
Reliance JioPhone 5G and JioBook laptop could launch at its AGM in August 2021
Reliance Jio is expected to make a big splash once again by launching its first affordable 5G smartphone alongside an education laptop.
Reliance Jio has faced a small slowdown in the addition of new subscribers since mid-2020. At the same time, rival telecom brand Bharti Airtel managed to add more users than Jio. In an attempt to push those numbers up, Reliance Jio has apparently proposed to launch a new 5G smartphone later this year. The company is also expected to launch a new affordable laptop for the masses called the JioBook.
Lenovo prepares to launch its first Android tablet with a flagship processor
Lenovo might be working on a powerful Android tablet powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor. Read on to know more!
Lenovo has made some interesting tablets in the past, for instance, the Yoga Tab 3 Pro that came with a built-in projector. We haven’t seen a high-end tablet from the company, but that might change soon as Lenovo Notebook Product Manager Lin Lin has shared a screenshot of the "Settings'' page for an upcoming Lenovo tablet. As per the screenshot, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor is complemented by 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and the tablet runs Android 11-based ZUI 12.5.
Here's an early look at the OnePlus Watch before next week's launch
The upcoming OnePlus Watch has been revealed in an official press render confirming a sleek and minimalistic design.
The OnePlus Watch will finally launch next Tuesday where the company is also expected to unveil the OnePlus 9 series of smartphones. Just days before that happens, we now have an official press render of the upcoming smartwatch, and it looks fairly similar to the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active.
EA Play subscription finally available for Xbox Game Pass members on PC
You can now finally get access to EA Play as a part of the Xbox Game Pass for PC or the Game Pass Ultimate
Microsoft is expanding the availability of EA Play, the subscription-based game service from Electronic Arts. Gamers can finally get access to EA Play via Xbox Game Pass PC and Game Pass Ultimate memberships, free of cost. That means if you are already a subscriber, you can get access to a variety of games from publisher Electronic Arts.
Apple’s mixed reality headset could launch with an advanced eye-tracking system
We could see Apple launch its first mixed reality headset in 2022, with an advanced eye-tracking system. Read on to know more!
Apple is said to be working on its mixed reality headset and while it won’t launch before 2022, we do have some alleged information about the product. As per popular Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the company’s upcoming mixed reality headset is going to feature an advanced eye-tracking system.
Lenovo is offering 3 months of Stadia Pro service on new Legion and IdeaPad gaming laptops and PCs
Lenovo has said that customers purchasing any of the new Legion or IdeaPad gaming PCs will get free access to Stadia Pro for three months
Lenovo has announced that it is partnering with Google to offer three months of free access to Stadia Pro to customers buying new Lenovo Legion or IdeaPad gaming laptops and Lenovo gaming PCs (manufactured after April 5, 2021). Google recently announced a similar offer for Chromebook users giving them access to the cloud gaming service free of cost for three months.
Facebook envisions wristband controllers for future augmented reality systems
Facebook has given an insight on its plans to introduce wristband based controls for its upcoming AR based smart glasses. Check it out!
Facebook is working on a new piece of tech that could soon change the way we interact with augmented reality (AR). Using wristbands, the company is aiming at introducing a more natural and intuitive method to control its future AR glasses. Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) Research has been working on its first pair of smart glasses for a few years now, which are expected to become a common piece of tech by the end of the decade, according to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Sony’s Play at Home 2021 event will offer several games for free on March 25
Sony has announced a bunch of games that will be available for free starting March 25 with Horizon Zero Dawn going free next month.
Sony is giving away some free games for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PSVR owners on March 25 as a part of its Play at Home 2021 initiative. The company is already offering Ratchet & Clank free of cost ever since the beginning of March and has now listed new games that will be available soon.
Sony gives a preview of its next-gen VR controllers for the PlayStation 5
Sony just gave us a first look at its upcoming VR controllers for the PlayStation 5, with a unique orb-shape and adaptive triggers!
With the launch of the PlayStation 5, Sony brought a variety of accessories including the DualSense controller charging station, Pulse 3D wireless headset, a media remote controller, and an HD camera. Today the company is adding a new accessory, something that has been missing from the lineup.
Alienware announces world’s first laptop with new Cherry MX ultra-low profile mechanical keys
Alienware has announced the new m15 and m17 gaming notebooks featuring a mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX keys. Check them out!
If you are into PC gaming then you must have heard about Cherry MX or ML. These are one of the most popular keyboard switches around and are available in a variety of options depending on whether they are tactile, linear, or a mix of both denoted with a color. For instance, the Cherry MX Red is a fast linear switch while the Cherry MX Blue is a more clicky-sounding tactile switch preferred for typing. Alienware is taking it a step further by introducing the world’s first gaming laptop that makes use of the brand new Cherry MX ultra-low-profile mechanical keys.