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Minisforum has further detailed its upcoming B550 Mini PC which will feature support for socketed AMD Ryzen CPUs & full-length discrete graphics cards. Minisfroum Details Its Upcoming B550 Mini PC: Supports 65W Socketed AMD Ryzen Desktop CPUs & Full-Length Discrete Graphics Minisfroum first announced details on its B550 chipset-powered Mini PC back in November 2021. The company told us the upcoming product is their most powerful design yet, offering up to 12 Core AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs. The CPU selection will range from Ryzen 5000G APUs and the Ryzen 5000X CPUs with TDPs of up to 65W. The Minisforum B550 Mini PC will be a full DIY setup featuring a highly customizable design. It will come with a free expansion dock which has a docking board for the Mini PC itself. The PCIe x16 slot can be exposed to plug it on the riser board which allows you to set up the docking board with any regular discrete graphics card. The docking board is a mix of an extension and a DIY chassis. Three months ago, mini PC manufacturer MinisForum released information about an AMD B550 chipset mini PC. According to the press release, the mini PC will support a CPU with no integrated graphics card so it will have to support a dedicated GPU although they didn’t talk about which GPU will be equipped in the mini PC. Today there is some new information about it. The mini PC’s custom motherboard has a PCIe connector that can be used to connect with a dedicated graphics card with the help of a supporting dock (dock is included in the package). The motherboard also has two M.2 2280 SSD slots that support NGFF SATA and NVMe PCIe3.0. There are two ways to power the PC. If you use AMD APU like 5600G or 5700G, there is a standard 19V power brick included in the package and you can use it directly without using the supporting dock. However, if you want to do some DIY and connect it with a dedicated graphics card, you will need to use your own ATX or SFX power supply. By doing so you can use a desktop CPU like 5600X in this mini PC and the whole system’s power consumption will be more than 600W. It has a cooling solution which supports 65W TDP. Minisforum has stated that the system with its baseline specs will feature both SFF/ATX PSUs with 120W power consumption and can be scaled up to 1000W depending on the configuration you select. The platform will be based on the B550 chipset and supports PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The power will be provided by a 120W Gallium Nitride adapter supporting an ATX (SFX) power supply for a 12V (only) connection. Some of the Minisforum B550 Mini PC features are listed below: The motherboard is exclusively customizable DIY support； ATX or SFX power supply can power both the mini pc and graphics card separately It has good cooling performance and supports a 65W TDP CPU in quiet condition; PCIe3.0 X16 connector(*To use this function, you need to use the supporting docking board) 4K video, enough for office use, plus all configurations come with a free expansion dock to support regular discrete graphics, fast rendering, accelerated editing, and large games There's no word on pricing or availability on the Minisforum B550 Mini PC but the base configuration should land in around $899 to $999 US. Users will have to purchase the CPU, GPU, PSU, and storage themselves. Expect Minisforum to share more information on their AMD-powered Mini PC soon!

Rumors have been flying fast and furious for the last few weeks, but today Activision confirmed some major news about the future of Call of Duty – this year’s core game will indeed be a sequel to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty Warzone 2 will launch alongside it. Both games are being developed by Infinity Ward and are being built using a new engine, which will power all Call of Duty games going forward. A small handful of Call of Duty influencers got to sit in on a conference call with franchise leadership yesterday, during which they received some more information about plans, particularly for Warzone 2. A fairly thorough recap was provided by Jackfrags, which you can check out below, provided you have around 10 minutes to spare. Basically, Infinity Ward is aiming for Warzone 2 to be a big sequel-worthy evolution of Call of Duty battle royale. The plan is for an all-new map, sandbox mode, and some “disruptive and innovative” ideas. Apparently, Infinity Ward wants to give players more agency, with new modes and rules that will allow you to win matches in different ways. There are also plans to greatly expand the Gunsmith system.As for the original Warzone, there are plans for a number of quality-of-life improvements over the coming months, including better matchmaking and ranked play, although a FOV slider on consoles is unlikely. You can get more detail on planned improvements here. As for the future of the original Warzone, it certainly sounds like the focus is going to switch to Warzone 2, but it’s unknown if the first game will still be updated California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) has filed suit against Activision Blizzard, alleging widespread gender-based discrimination and sexual harassment at the Call of Duty publisher. You can get more detail on that unfolding story here.Activision has yet to announce a release date or platforms for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 or Warzone 2. So, what are your thoughts on all this, CoD fans? Excited for this year’s games and the new engine?

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Realme C35 was launched in Thailand on Thursday. It comes with a 50-megapixel AI-powered triple camera setup, a Unisoc SoC, and a 5,000mAh battery. The smartphone is the successor to Realme C25 smartphone that was launched with a 6,000mAh battery, and an octa-core MediaTek Helio G70 SoC. Realme hasn't revealed any information on the phone's launch in India yet, however, it popped up on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification site hinting that phone will soon make its debut in other markets. Realme C35 price, availability Realme C35 is offered in two configurations. The price for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage model has been set at THB 5,799 (roughly Rs. 13,350), and there is a 4GB + 128GB storage variant that is priced at THB 6,299 (roughly Rs. 14,500). As per the Realme Thailand website, the phone also has a 6GB variant, however, its availability is not known yet. The smartphone will be available in Thailand on e-commerce websites like Shopee, Lazada, and JD Central in Black and Green colourways. Realme C35 specifications The dual-SIM (Nano) Realme C35 runs Realme UI R Edition based on Android 11 and sports a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) waterdrop notch display and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.7 percent. Under the hood, the phone gets an octa-core Unisoc T616 SoC paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM.For photography, the Realme C35 sports a triple rear camera setup that is headlined by a 50-megapixel primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 aperture 5P lens. There is also a macro camera and a black-and-white portrait camera. For selfies and video calling, the Realme smartphone comes with an 8-megapixel sensor paired with an f/2.0 aperture lens. Realme C35 comes with up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB via a microSD card. Realme C35 packs a 5,000mAh battery with support for 18W charging. Connectivity options on the phone include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a USB Type-C port. Sensors onboard include GPS/ A-GPS, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. It measures 164.4x75.6x8.1mm and weighs 189 grams.

NVIDIA seems to be having some trouble with their GeForce RTX 3090 Ti flagship graphics card which has reportedly been hit with a wide range of issues ranging from design to supply. But it looks like the card could be entering its final phase of production once again NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition Graphics Card Could Utilize The PG136C PCB As spotted by Harukaze5719, NVIDIA has recently submitted a new graphics card PCB known as PG136C to the EEC. We know that the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Founders Edition is based on the PG136 PCB but the new one seems to be a different variant. We don't know what the 'C' stands for but it is very likely that the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti Founders Edition could be utilizing this PCB and based on its publication date over at EEC, which is 7th February, it looks like this could be the final version that will be heading out to retail. Now the standard GeForce RTX 3090 graphics card came in two PCB flavors. The Founders Edition uses the PG136 PCB which is mentioned above and the reference variant that is shipped to AIBs is based on the PG133 variant. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti would also get different variants for the FE & AIB specific models so we can expect PG136C for FE and PG133C for reference models though that isn't confirmed yet. The reason that a new PCB is required for the GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is very simple. The GeForce RTX 3090 Ti is going to be a powerhouse of a graphics card, featuring a 450W TDP & dual-capacity video memory (2 GB per module vs 1 GB per module). The graphics card will also be amongst the first to utilize the 16-Pin PCIe Gen 5 power connector and as such, you can tell why the changes had to be made. Although we have been hearing about several problems with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti card, it was never made clear if the issues were with the Founders Edition, the AIB models, or both. AIBs were asked to halt the production of their graphics cards so it is likely that both PCB variants were affected but I guess that's something we won't know for sure until more info is dug out. With that said, GAINWARD has also submitted its GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card to the EEC making it the latest AIB to have their custom lineup submitted. To keep updated on everything regarding NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti graphics card, do visit this link. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 30 Series Graphics Card Specifications Graphics Card Name NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 12 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti 16 GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU Name Ampere GA102-350? Ampere GA102-300 Ampere GA102-225 Ampere GA102-220? Ampere GA102-200 Ampere GA104-400 Ampere GA104-400 Ampere GA104-300 Ampere GA104-200 Ampere GA106-300 Ampere GA106-150 Process Node Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Samsung 8nm Die Size 628.4mm2 628.4mm2 628.4mm2 628.4mm2 628.4mm2 395.2mm2 395.2mm2 395.2mm2 395.2mm2 276mm2 276mm2 Transistors 28 Billion 28 Billion 28 Billion 28 Billion 28 Billion 17.4 Billion 17.4 Billion 17.4 Billion 17.4 Billion 13.2 Billion 13.2 Billion CUDA Cores 10752 10496 10240 8960 8704 6144 6144 5888 4864 3584 2560 TMUs / ROPs 336 / 112 328 / 112 320 / 112 280 / 104 272 / 96 184 / 96 184 / 96 184 / 96 152 / 80 112 / 64 TBC Tensor / RT Cores 336 / 84 328 / 82 320 / 80 280 / 70 272 / 68 184 / 46 184 / 46 184 / 46 152 / 38 112 / 28 TBC Base Clock 1560 MHz 1400 MHz 1365 MHz TBA 1440 MHz TBA 1575 MHz 1500 MHz 1410 MHz 1320 MHz 1550 MHz Boost Clock 1860 MHz 1700 MHz 1665 MHz TBA 1710 MHz TBA 1770 MHz 1730 MHz 1665 MHz 1780 MHz 1780 MHz FP32 Compute 40 TFLOPs 36 TFLOPs 34 TFLOPs TBA 30 TFLOPs TBA 22 TFLOPs 20 TFLOPs 16 TFLOPs 13 TFLOPs 9.1 TFLOPs RT TFLOPs 74 RFLOPs 69 TFLOPs 67 TFLOPs TBA 58 TFLOPs TBA 44 TFLOPs 40 TFLOPs 32 TFLOPs 25 TFLOPs 18.2 TFLOPs Tensor-TOPs TBA 285 TOPs 273 TOPs TBA 238 TOPs TBA 183 TOPs 163 TOPs 192 TOPs 101 TOPs 72.8 TOPs Memory Capacity 24 GB GDDR6X 24 GB GDDR6X 12 GB GDDR6X 12 GB GDDR6X 10 GB GDDR6X 16 GB GDDR6X 8 GB GDDR6X 8 GB GDDR6 8 GB GDDR6 12 GB GDDR6 8 GB GDDR6 Memory Bus 384-bit 384-bit 384-bit 384-bit 320-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 256-bit 192-bit 192-bit Memory Speed 21 Gbps 19.5 Gbps 19 Gbps 19 Gbps 19 Gbps 21 Gbps 19 Gbps 14 Gbps 14 Gbps 16 Gbps 14 Gbps Bandwidth 1008 GB/s 936 GB/s 912 Gbps 912 Gbps 760 GB/s 672 GB/s 608 GB/s 448 GB/s 448 GB/s 384 GB/s 224 GB/s TGP 450W 350W 350W 350W 320W ~300W 290W 220W 175W 170W 130W Price (MSRP / FE) TBD $1499 US $1199 $999 US? $699 US $599 US? $599 US $499 US $399 US $329 US $249 US Launch (Availability) TBD 24th September 2020 3rd June 2021 11th January 2022 17th September 2020 Q1 2022? 10th June, 2021 29th October 2020 2nd December 2020 25th February 2021 27th January 2022

Today marked the release of CrossfireX, the new Xbox-exclusive shooter co-developed by Remedy Entertainment, although you’d be forgiven if you didn’t realize it. There are no reviews for the game yet (codes were held back) and it was released without a lot of promotion. Well, it seems there’s a likely reason for that. Early impressions from fans are not good, with many criticizing the game for a lack of content, shoddy controls, and missing options you’d usually expect from a AAA shooter. Worst of all, while the game was supposed to be available on Xbox Game Pass on Day 1, many subscribers are having trouble accessing it. The official CrossfireX Twitter account has promised a solution for the Game Pass issue is coming. Meanwhile, the CrossfireX website has promised a variety of fixes are on the way, including… ADS with CAR-4 – sometimes the aim-down the sights goes in and out while shooting. This is a bug and will be fixed. Aim settings – we hear your request for options to adjust aim acceleration and sensitivity settings. We are working on adding more detailed options for the analog stick including acceleration, sensitivity, dead zone and aim assist. Sliding – the issue that sliding stops when colliding with the side of an object will be fixed. Also, we will improve the experience of speed reduction while sliding. Boogieman imbalance – We will adjust so as not to be able to obtain additional points while being in the Boogieman state. Also, the ability of HP auto-recovery will be removed, and the difficulty of becoming the Boogieman overall will be increased. More maps – several maps will be added for both Classic and Modern modes. Don’t expect all these things to be resolved right away though. The CrossfireX dev team says the fixes will take “some time” and the first update won’t be available until early March. CrossfireX is available now on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. link : https://wccftech.com/crossfirex-launch-issues-not-working-game-pass-fixes/

Realme 9 5G is said to be in the works. Realme is yet to make an announcement regarding Realme 9 5G's arrival, but the specifications of the handset have surfaced online. The upcoming Realme smartphone is said to pack a 90Hz refresh rate display and be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 chipset. Further, it could feature a triple rear camera unit headlined by a 48-megapixel main sensor. The phone is said to be a part of the Realme 9 Pro series. Realme 9 5G specifications (expected) Known tipster Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) tweeted the key specifications of Realme 9 5G. According to the tipster, the upcoming Realme phone will run on Android 12 out-of-the-box and feature a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate. As mentioned, the handset is said to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. According to the tipster, Realme 9 5G will come in two RAM and storage configurations — 6GB RAM + 64GB storage and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. The triple rear camera unit of the smartphone is said to include a 48-megapixel main sensor along with a 2-megapixel depth sensor and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. For selfies, Realme 9 5G is tipped to feature a 16-megapixel shooter. Further, the handset is said to carry a stereo speaker unit and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Realme 9 5G will come with a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging support, according to the tipster. Realme 9 5G is rumoured to be a part of the Realme 9 Pro series. The lineup is confirmed to include Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+. The India launch date of the series is set for February 16.

Adobe has delivered some huge performance boosts to NVIDIA & Intel GPUs within their latest Premiere Pro 22.2 software suite. Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2 Offers Huge NVIDIA & Intel GPU Performance Boost In HEVC 10-bit Encoding Adobe has announced the latest version of its Premiere Pro 22.2 software suite which brings with it a range of enhancements and performance updates. The highlight of the updates is the brand new HEVC 10-bit video encoding using 4:2:0 chroma subsampling which as per the software maker, offers a huge boost to performance on NVIDIA & Intel GPUs. In the performance comparisons published by Adobe, you can note that the Premiere Pro 22.2 version achieves over 4 times the performance improvement (37ms vs 153ms) over the previous 22.1.1 version running on NVIDIA's Quadro RTX 5000 professional GPUs. The difference is even bigger for Intel GPUs (Iris Xe integrated) which now feature an export time of just 88ms (vs 719ms). Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2 Vs 22.1.1 on NVIDIA GPUs: Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2 Vs 22.1.1 on Intel GPUs: Adobe Premiere Pro 22.2 Vs 22.1.1 on Intel GPUs: Exports for 10-bit 4:2:0 HDR footage are now up to 10x faster on Windows systems with Intel or NVIDIA GPUs, thanks to new hardware encoding in Premiere Pro 22.2. In addition to that, the new version also brings Newly GPU-accelerated effects such as Linear Wipe and Block Dissolve. GPU processing means faster performance for these effects, smoother playback during editing, and faster rendering and exports. The new version also packs support for footage from the new Canon EOS R5 C camera. There's also a new speech-to-text offline mode which allows for up to 3x faster transcriptions on Intel, AMD, and Apple M1 systems. Auto Tone Auto Tone uses new technology to apply intelligent color corrections in the Lumetri Color panel. Auto Tone adjustments are reflected in the Lumetri sliders so that you can fine-tune the results or simply use Auto Tone to guide your colorwork as you become familiar with the Lumetri tools.When it is released, Auto Tone will replace the current Auto adjustment button, providing more sophisticated color correction, with better results, with a single click. Try Auto Tone in the Premiere Pro (Beta). Improvements for new Import mode Improvements to the new import mode include sorting options, marquee selection for choosing media, keyboard navigation, a playhead for scrubbing thumbnails, the ability to copy files on import, and the option to import both clips and whole folders. You can also specify Bins (folders) to import files into. The Project name is now located at the top of the Import panel, providing a clear starting point for new projects. Enter a project name right in the title bar and press return to create a new project. From there, you can continue in the new Import mode to select files and folders for the project or move straight to Edit mode and assemble your assets using the existing Media Browser workflow.

Hogwarts Legacy will feature multiple regions and towns, as well as enemy camps and dungeons, according to a new rumor. In a new video shared on YouTube, RetroRacounteur reported that he has been recently contacted by multiple sources revealing some new details on the upcoming open-world game developed by Avalanche Software. Apparently, the game's level design has been heavily inspired by Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Ghost of Tsushima, and The Last of Us Part 2, and its open-world will feature multiple regions and towns with unique NPC that will make them feel alive. One of the core Hogwarts Legacy mechanics will be enemy camps, and the game will also feature multiple dungeons to explore. Combat, stealth, and exploration will also be a big part of the game.As for every rumor, we have to take this new Hogwarts Legacy with a grain of salt. RetroRacounter has seen photo evidence supporting this information, so there may be some truth in what he has shared in his latest video.Hogwarts Legacy launches on PC and consoles on a yet to be confirmed release date. We will keep you updated on the game as soon as more come in on it, so stay tuned for all the latest news. Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be. Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.

Realme Narzo 50A Prime battery specifications have been spotted online, ahead of the smartphone's launch in India. The upcoming smartphone is tipped to launch with minor updates over Realme Narzo 50A which was launched last year. Realme Narzo 50A Prime is said to feature a 5,000mAh battery under the hood, smaller than the older Realme Narzo 50A handset, according to the tipster. Realme is yet to officially announce any details of the upcoming Realme Narzo 50A Prime smartphone. Details of Realme Narzo 50A Prime battery specifications where shared by tipster Mukul Sharma on Twitter, suggesting that the upcoming smartphone may run on a 4,890mAh battery. Realme Narzo 50A Prime could also feature 18W charging, according to the tipster. Readers might recall that Realme Narzo 50A was launched with a 6,000mAh battery. While details of the other specifications are yet to be revealed, the smartphone was briefly listed on the company's website last month and was taken down soon after. Realme Narzo 50A Prime was previously spotted alongside Realme C35 on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification website along with the model numbers RMX3516 and RMX3511, respectively. As previously mentioned, the company has not yet revealed any details such as the price or specifications of the upcoming smartphone, which is expected to join Realme Narzo 50A Prime and Realme Narzo 50i which were launched in September 2021. Realme Narzo 50A specifications Launched in September last year, Realme Narzo 50A is equipped with a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) display, and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G85 SoC, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. Realme Narzo 50A features a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel macro camera, and a monochrome camera for portrait shots. The smartphone is equipped with an 8-megapixel selfie camera. As previously mentioned, the smartphone runs on a 6,000mAh battery and comes with 18W fast charging support.

Recently, European retailers have started listing Supermicro's upcoming W680 motherboards designed to support Intel's Alder Lake Xeon CPUs. Intel Alder Lake Mainstream Xeon CPUs Coming To W680 Motherboard Platforms Soon, First Boards Listed Spotted by Momomo_US, several European retailers such as Sona & Ahead-IT have listed the soon-to-be-released W680 motherboards from Supermicro. The W680 boards include MBD-X13SAE and the MBD-X13SAE-F. Both motherboards are listed with LGA 1700 socket & will feature the ATX form factor along with four ECC DRAM modules. In terms of pricing, the W680 motherboards come in either Bulk or Single-Unit option with the former being cheaper. The MBD-X13SAE-B costs 417.29 Euros in bulk and 424.30 Euros in single while the MBD-X13SAE-F costs 465.21 Euros in bulk and 468.70 Euros as a single unit. While the motherboards are listed with ECC support (which should be available for Xeon CPUs), the DDR5 memory does come with on-die ECC support which isn't the same thing. The German retailer has the additional MBD-X13SAV-LVDS variant which is listed for 372.95 Euros and all their boards on sale are said to ship within 3-5 days. As for what to expect from the upcoming Intel Alder Lake Xeon CPU lineup, we already know from leaked slides that the Xeon W-3300 CPUs will feature various TDP configurations starting with 125W on the top 'K' series parts and followed by 65W standard & 35W 'T' series variants. Each CPU will come with 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes. The new core architecture is expected to bring a 20% increase in single-threaded performance over existing Rocket Lake CPUs. The Alder Lake CPUs should provide 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes while the chipset should have several (24) PCIe Gen 4 lanes available for the platform itself. One thing to keep in mind is that the Intel Alder Lake Xeon W-3300 mainstream CPU family for the W680 platform might retain AVX-512 support. There's a good reason why Intel is actively blocking its board partners from offering the technology on mainstream Z690, B660 motherboards and even though a few manufacturers are offering a workaround for those who want to utilize AVX-512, it's very much something that is designed solely for the Xeon platform and Intel wants to keep it that way. The new Intel Xeon mainstream lineup is expected to launch in the coming months.

When can fans finally get their hands on the much-delayed and debated Hogwarts Legacy? Recent rumors stated the game may be kicked forward again to 2023, but Warner Bros. itself has stated it’s still coming sometime in 2022. Of course, a full year is a rather wide time frame, although a newly-discovered book may narrow things down a bit. According to The Rowling Library website, a new companion book, entitled The Art and Making of Hogwarts Legacy, will be published on September 6. The book will be written by Jody Revenson, who has penned various other Wizarding World tie-ins, but otherwise, not too much is known about it (although its title kind of says it all). So, what does this mean for the release of the Hogwarts Legacy game? Well, due to spoilers, it would be extremely unlikely for a behind-the-scenes book like this to be released before the game it’s meant to accompany. Potter fans have also pointed out that September 1 was traditionally the date students went back to Hogwarts in the books. Could Warner Bros. be planning a thematically-appropriate early-September release for Hogwarts Legacy? Take this all with a grain of salt for now, but it seems like it may be the case. Haven’t been keeping up with Hogwarts Legacy? Here’s the game’s official description... Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be. Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic. Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it. Hogwarts Legacy casts its spell on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5 sometime in 2022. link : https://wccftech.com/hogwarts-legacy-release-date-companion-book-leak/

Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones were launched in India on Monday. The neckband-style earphones come with fast charging technology that is claimed to deliver up to 10 hours of playback with 10 minutes of charging. The neckband-style earphones also come with IPX5 rating for water and sweat resistance. There is a soft silicon band that has in-line controls along with silicone tips and magnetic earbuds that stick together. The Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones support Bluetooth v5 for connectivity. Boult Audio ProBass Curve X price in India, availability The Boult Audio ProBass Curve X neckband-style earphones price is set at Rs. 999. It is available via Amazon in Black and Blue colour options. Boult Audio ProBass Curve X specifications, features Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones come a silicone band and eartips which are sweat-resistant. The earphones have a flexible neckband with an adjustable clip and comfortable fit offered by hooks, or ear-fins, so that they can sit firmly in the ear while the wearer works out. The new earphones from Boult Audio offer high-fidelity acoustics and extra bass with micro woofers and high-class drivers. There is a signal amplifier for a clear calling experience. Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones come with IPX5 rating for water and sweat resistance. As mentioned, The feature Bluetooth v5 for connectivity and come with magnetic earbuds. As per the company, the earphones come with fast charging technology that delivers up to 10 hours of playtime with 10 minutes of charging. The earphones are claimed to offer a total of 15 hours of playtime on a single charge. They come with a USB Type-C port for charging. Boult Audio ProBass Curve X earphones come with calling and music playback controls on the neckband. They also offer voice support for virtual assistants like Apple's Siri and Google Assistant.

BenQ has launched their newest MOBIUZ EX3410R & EX3210R displays, a unique 34" and 31.5" display with a substantial 1000R [CENSORED]ture BenQ launches new MOBIUZ series displays; one in conjunction with the Dying Light 2 Stay Human theme BenQ's monitor is definitely not the widest monitor we have covered, but sharing the trend, we are seeing in the computer monitor industry. The new 34-inch MOBIUZ display offers a 21:9 ratio. The display also provides a resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels, 144 Hz refresh rate, a 3000:1 contrast ratio, and 350 nits of brightness. BenQ offers a lifting base for physical inclusions, the company's in-house 2Wx2 + 5W sound system, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a single DisplayPort 1.4 port. BenQ also offers an official Dying Light 2 Stay Human variant for their EX3210R 32" display that provides the same 1000R [CENSORED]ture, 16:9 ratio, 2K resolution levels, and 165 Hz refresh rates. Fish screens sound like an odd terminology, so let's go into the technology a little further. Fish screen monitors allow for several windows to be open simultaneously, increasing workflow and productivity. The ability for more windows to open on a single screen than a dual-screen presents a more significant overall experience that is more ergonomic and less straining.BenQ's fish screen displays offer vertical alignment (VA) panel technology. This technology allows the LCD panels to utilize vertically aligned liquid crystals perpendicular to the standard substrates, such as the polarized glass. When you add power to the display, the crystals tilt and allow light to pass through to the screen. VA panel technology is apparent on several fishtail displays on the market. However, the downfall to the picture quality is that smearing has become more common. Smearing is eliminated on VA screens when using Blur-free dynamic image retention technology and MPRT rapid response technology, providing active image response times, deciphering the residual images quickly, and decreasing motion blur. IPS curved displays are not easy to curve due to the screens being much more rigid and thicker, making them much more expensive. IPS panels also tend to leak light as well. However, you receive a larger viewing angle, improved color performance, and exceptional dynamic picture quality. Vertically aligned fish screens offer higher contrasts, higher and more accurate color reproduction, absolutely no light leakage, and a smaller viewing angle than IPS displays. BenQ's 34-inch MOBIUZ EX3410R display currently sells for $629.99, while the Dying Light Stay Human-themed EX3210R display has an MSRP of $599.99.

God of War PC update 1.0.5 has been rolled out, adding new features to the PC port and addressing an issue with the recently-introduced DLSS sharpening slider. Last week's 1.0.4 update added a DLSS sharpening slider, which allowed players to adjust the level of sharpening, in turn, fixing some issues that players encountered with NVIDIA's rendering tech. The new patch for the po[CENSORED]r PC port fixes an issue that prevented the feature from being disabled when setting the slider to “0”. In addition, this new update packs various other fixes and adds a total of 3 new features to the game, including a new mouse precision mode. Down below you'll find the official release notes, as shared by Sony Santa Monica and Jetpack Interactive. As also shared by the development team, the issue that causes performance issues with AMD hardware has been identified, and the team is currently looking for a fix. “Lastly, while we do not have a timeline, we want to communicate that we have identified the primary cause leading to AMD performance problems and are now investigating solutions to resolve this issue", the team writes. God of War PC Update 1.0.5 Release Notes Fixes In-game glyphs will now correctly correspond to the controller type selected in Steam Setting the DLSS Sharpening slider to 0 will now properly disable DLSS Sharpening Interactions between the game and the taskbar will now work correctly in Borderless Fullscreen Game audio should now mute when the application is in the background TAA will no longer causes blurriness when the Render Scale is below 100% Borderless Fullscreen mode will now not impact visibility in the Task Switcher (Alt+Tab) Correct UI elements will now be shown if an action is bound to the mouse wheel HDR brightness will no longer be impacted by SDR brightness settings New Features Option to minimize when focus is lost in Borderless Fullscreen Error message if the game is unable to open or write to a save file Precision mouse mode God of War is available now globally for both PC and PlayStation 4 (and PlayStation 5). The PC version was released last month, and Sony has already said that the port is a success.

Nokia G21 alleged renders have been leaked suggesting that the smartphone will come in at least two colour options. The images also suggest that the smartphone will feature a waterdrop notch and a triple rear camera setup. Claimed to be the successor of the Nokia G20 that went live in India in July last year, the rumoured handset is tipped to come with a 50-megapixel main sensor. The phone will reportedly pack a 5,050mAh battery with fast charging support and is said to come in two RAM and storage configurations. It was spotted on Geekbench benchmarking website earlier this week. Tipster Roland Quandt shared the images in two sets on Twitter. In the first set, the alleged Nokia G21 is seen with blue colour hue, and the other set has the handset in a grey colour option. It shows that the phone will have a triple rear camera setup with an LED flash and a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The news comes a few days after the Nokia smartphone was spotted on Geekbench. The listing on the benchmarking website suggested that the phone will be powered by a Unisoc SoC paired with 4GB of RAM. Nokia G21 specifications (expected) Recently, a report claimed that the Nokia G21 could sport a 6.5-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) display with a 20:9 aspect ratio. It will feature an unidentified Unisoc chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, which is said to be expandable via a microSD card. It could sport a 50-megapixel main sensor and two 2-megapixel sensors in the rear camera setup, and an 8-megapixel front camera. The Nokia G21 connectivity options are said to include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and USB Type-C port. It may pack a 5,050mAh battery with fast charging support.

New photos of the unreleased Intel ARC Alchemist gaming graphics card appear on the Internet, allowing for a closer look at the cooler and the backside of the PCB. This is the third engineering sample pictured since Intel revealed its next-gen graphics lineup. Intel Arc Alchemist Graphics Card Pictured Once Again, ES Sample Shows Detailed Cooler & PCB The Intel ARC Alchemist graphics card was first visually demonstrated by YouTuber Moore's Law Is Dead. Intel's new card originally showcased a black cover with an elongated green printed circuit board back when we first saw it as an engineering sample. Later, it was showcased with a modern silver aesthetic but the latest shots once again show a black-colored shroud. The photos may be our first look at the new technology appearing on the engineering sample. This new sample is supplied with a black dual-fan cooling technology, which matches the same layouts in the earlier leaked photos. There is a more noticeable view of the I/O bracket with these new photos that uses three DisplayPort connectors and a single HDMI connection. Intel has confirmed that the new ARC Alchemist will begin graphics card architectures to support the newest DisplayPort 2.0. The printed circuit board displays as many as eight memory modules. From this observation, the card is possibly the 16 GB model (considered the flagship model of Intel's new line) or a lesser model, such as the 12 GB version. It is hard to tell which card is confirmed in the photos due to the inability to see the opposite side of the PCB. We can see that the engineering sample is supplied with 6-pin and 8-pin power connectors with room for an additional dual 8-pin layout if demanded. VideoCardz notes that the pictures provided can be construed as a hybrid of the other two engineering samples that we have seen previously from YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead. The photos do not show any changes to the main architecture of the Intel ARC Alchemist graphics card outside of the aesthetic design alterations. However, the new pictures could signal that Intel is preparing to launch shortly, even though the current rumors mention that the new 16 GB desktop ARC SKU will not launch until Q2 of 2022.

Company of Heroes 3 is a real-time tactical strategy game that’s coming this year and looks to be another big evolution in the series’ trademark gameplay. The entire gameplay loop for the previous two Company of Heroes games revolves around commanding an army to conquer the lands in an ever-changing war that could turn at any given point. Yesterday, the development team at Relic Entertainment had made an announcement that covered the nature of the game’s campaign missions. The game takes place in the Mediterranean regions of the world, and Relic pointed out two major mechanics to come in the newest Company of Heroes title. You can watch the new Developer Diary below, which goes into further detail about the newest gameplay additions to the third entry in the series. Perhaps the bigger takeaway would be the new Dynamic Campaign Map. Offering “sandbox-style” gameplay, this new mechanic in Company of Heroes 3 allows players to command the overall war effort and experience a unique level of strategic choice. The team has also gone ahead to say that replayability is a strong focus as the Campaign takes “a big leap forward”. Mission Designer David Milne explains in the below video that Relic designed the missions in a way that challenges players, but that a mission can always be completed – no matter which factions, companies, or units they've selected. This would be a bit of a departure from some games, that punish you by locking some missions or routes away based on your decisions prior to the mission in question. Company of Heroes 3 also has one more thing to explain, but it’s more of a footnote; the game will be launching on Steam on day one. Company of Heroes 3’s release date is currently TBA, but will be releasing exclusively on Steam.

Redmi Smart Band Pro price in India has been leaked, as per a report. The price that surfaced online is said to the MRP which is printed on the wearable's box. The wearable was launched in various markets last year. It comes with a large AMOLED display, features heart rate tracking and blood oxygen saturation level (SpO2) monitoring, and is claimed to deliver up to 14 days of run time on a single charge. Redmi Smart Band Pro will be launched in India alongside Redmi Note 11S and the Redmi Note 11 on February 9. Redmi Smart Band Pro price in India (expected) As per a report by MySmartPrice, the Redmi Smart Band Pro price as seen on a retail box is Rs. 5,999. However, it is expected to be available for purchase at a lower price point initially. The report claims that as a part of an introductory offer, the wearable's price could be Rs. 2,999 in India. Furthermore, it is reported that following its first sale, the smart band could be available for a slightly higher price as compared to the introductory offer. Recently, a report by Xiaomi Central claimed that the launch price of Redmi Smart Band Pro will be either Rs. 3,999 or Rs. 4,499. As mentioned, Redmi will launch Redmi Smart Band Pro alongside Redmi Note 11S and Redmi Note 11 in India on February 9. Redmi Smart Band Pro specifications Redmi Smart Band Pro was first unveiled in November last year. It features a 1.47-inch (194x368 pixels) AMOLED touch display. It offers over 110 workout modes, including the likes of outdoor running, treadmill, outdoor walking, outdoor cycling, and more. The wearable packs a six-axis sensor, PPG heart rate sensor, and a light sensor. It is 5ATM certified, supports Bluetooth v5, and is powered by the Apollo 3.5 processor. The Redmi wearable is claimed to offer up to 14 days of typical usage on a single charge and up to 20 days of usage on power saving mode.

Blender 3.0 introduced AMD HIP acceleration to the Cycles X render coding due to the removal of OpenCL. The support from AMD for Blender was restricted to Windows systems only, with probably Linux support added for Blender 3.1. However, AMD's delay on drivers means that the HIP Linux support is now anticipating a launch with Blender 3.2. Blender 3.1 will launch in March 2022. Brian Savery, Product Manager for AMD's ProRender software, remarked on the tracking ticket for the AMD HIP Cycles X render code: Regarding Linux support: Our driver release timeline unfortunately doesn't quite line up with the dates for Blender 3.1, and there are some fixes in there that are needed. It should be out sometime after bcon3 and before bcon4, but I'm proposing Linux support gets pushed to Blender 3.2 so there is time for testing. Linux users should be able to use it under 3.2 in march though. Daily developer builds for Blender 3.2, currently in "alpha" testing, can be found on the Blender organization's website. Blender is planning to release version 3.2 in June 2022. Users anticipate no further delays in AMD HIP for Linux with Blender support. Blender users receive the benefit from AMD Radeon graphics acceleration. Users operating Blender on the Linux operating system have an alternative with NVIDIA and the company's in-house driver stack, which has provided exceptional CUDA/OptiX GPU acceleration support. Currently, it appears a majority of AMD Radeon Linux users do not install the company's Radeon ROCm driver stack for HIP support. The support is also not heavily packaged beyond enterprise Linux allocations. With any luck, users utilizing Vulkan support from within Blender's environment can flourish and eventually heighten the graphics card support within this prominent open-source 3D modeling application. Last Tuesday saw the release of Vulkan 1.3, and NVIDIA resumes its unprecedented record of day one driver support for the cross-platform GPU application programming interface for 3D graphics and computing. Vulkan is developed by specialists from across the industry working in tandem at the Khronos Group. NVIDIA has diligently worked to advance the efforts of Vulkan in cross-platforms. In fact, NVIDIA’s Neil Trevett has been the president of Khronos since its early days of development.

New Elden Ring gameplay footage has been shared online, showcasing some powerful spells and more. The new footage, which has been shared online by StrayKurtis and collected on Reddit, showcases more spells that were included in the Closed Network Test build, but could not normally be used. Magic seems to have been improved quite a bit over Dark Souls III, so it will be interesting to see how viable it will be in the final game, compared to previous Souls games. You can find the footage here. Elden Ring will bring the Souls series' formula to new heights with its open-world mechanics that will allow players to even avoid some of the most difficult combat encounters. According to Hidetaka Miyazaki, the game has been built with freedom as one of the main concepts, allowing the developer not only to give players more options but also to come up with some ruthless encounters. Elden Ring launches on February 25th on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One worldwide. Rise, Tarnished, and be guided by grace to brandish the power of the Elden Ring and become an Elden Lord in the Lands Between. • A Vast World Full of Excitement A vast world where open fields with a variety of situations and huge dungeons with complex and three-dimensional designs are seamlessly connected. As you explore, the joy of discovering unknown and overwhelming threats await you, leading to a high sense of accomplishment. • Create your Own Character In addition to customizing the appearance of your character, you can freely combine the weapons, armor, and magic that you equip in Elden Ring. You can develop your character according to your play style, such as increasing your muscle strength to become a strong warrior, or mastering magic. • An Epic Drama Born from a Myth A multilayered story told in fragments. An epic drama in which the various thoughts of the characters intersect in the Lands Between. • Unique Online Play that Loosely Connects You to Others In addition to multiplayer, where you can directly connect with other players and travel together, the game supports a unique asynchronous online element that allows you to feel the presence of others. link : https://wccftech.com/elden-ring-new-gameplay-footage-area-effect-spells/

Vivo T1 5G promo video has been released, showing the smartphone's complete design. In the short video, Vivo is promoting the smartphone's under-the-hood prowess and its capability to shoot clear images at night. Meanwhile, the handset's alleged AnTuTu benchmarking score has been leaked, suggesting an impressive performance. Vivo T1 5G will be launched in India on February 9 and it is rumoured to replace Vivo's Y-Series smartphones. The handset was launched in China alongside Vivo T1x in October last year. The promo video has been released by Vivo via their official Twitter handle, and it shows Vivo T1 5G in all its glory. The phone will have a display with waterdrop-style notch, thin bezels, a gradient colour option, and a triple rear camera setup. The Chinese company hasn't revealed the smartphone's specifications yet, but it is promoting that the phone will offer a “turbo” performance and can capture clear images in the low light conditions. The video also reveals that Vivo T1 5G will retail on Flipkart, Vivo's official online store and offline channels. Vivo claims that Vivo T1 5G is the fastest phone in its segment. Amid Vivo's “Turbo” campaign, the alleged AnTuTu benchmark score of the smartphone has surfaced online. Tipster Mukul Sharma tweeted an image showing that the phone has scored over 400,000 points, hinting at an impressive performance. The Vivo T1 5G smartphone's India launch has been set for February 9. The smartphone was launched in China alongside Vivo T1x in October last year. The Chinese variant is powered by the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G SoC, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. For photography, the phone sports a triple rear camera setup, highlighted by a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens. There is an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. The phone also comes with a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

I'll give it that. It is "unique." Startup company Lukos presents the Lukos Ultrawide 4K monitor, a portable display for those needing extra-large screen space while on the go. Lukos, a new company with an innovative aesthetic, launches an original and oddly shaped portable display for gamers, graphic designers, and more. The new portable monitor is a 14-inch IPS monitor with a 4K resolution and a screen size of 3840×1100 px (32:9 aspect ratio). The Lukos Ultrawide 4K display delivers a 60Hz refresh rate and has up to 300 nits of brightness in its distinctive packaging. Lukos declares on their crowdfunding page that the display offers a 100% sRGB panel and 2ms response times. The Lukos monitor supports between two and four multi-view features from four different source inputs. The specifications presented by the company on the Kickstarter page remarks a 3840×2160 resolution but does not state the viewing available expressly. It is unclear if the display offers four 1920 x 550 images at once or two 1920 x 1100 screen spaces. The company has produced several advertisements on their Kickstarter that illustrate its gaming possibilities and show itself as a secondary display for ultra-wide content, such as stock information, screen compatible social media, or even creative control layouts. Unfortunately, the collection does not offer touch-screen functionality, which would make this quite a supreme package. Lukos declares that the device will offer plenty of device compatibilities, such as support for personal computing, game consoles, smartphones, or various tablets. The display offers six different connectivity alternatives: 1x DisplayPort 1.2 2x DisplayPort 1.4 2x HDMI 2.0B 1x HDMI 1.4 Lukos 4K Ultrawide monitor has built-in speakers and various buttons for on-screen menus and source input selections. The display has a USB Type-C connection and 12V power input for device connections. Lastly, the portable screen has a built-in fan and can rotate vertically and horizontally for different viewing angles. The company has made no word yet on the loudness of the internal fans and whether the user can deactivate them.VideoCardz notes that cable management on the monitor seems impractical due to the cables attaching to the top of the display. Nevertheless, some DisplayPort and HDMI cables offer 90° support, which should add to less eyesore. Right now, you can help support Lukos and their project for the "Early Bird" pricing of $419, or $479 once that particular funding is no longer available. Lukos even offers a bundle set of two displays for $758. PLEASE NOTE: All crowdfunding opportunities available have varying risks, so we caution our readers to ensure that you feel comfortable supporting any campaign on Kickstarter, Indiegogo, or any other crowdsourcing platform.

The Resident Evil 4 HD Project version 1.0 is now live, after being in the works for years. The first full version of the amazing modding project, which introduces countless improvements for the vanilla game, can now be downloaded from its official website. This is not a remake, it’s a remaster created by fans, for fans. The “resident evil 4 HD project” is a complete graphical remaster of the entire game. It includes enhanced textures, 3D models, menus, cutscenes, prerendered videos, lighting, visual effects, and more. The HD project also fixes certain sound bugs and broken / missing effects, which arose mainly as a consequence of the many times the game has been ported through the years. This package doesn’t include the entire game, only the files to upgrade the game. You need to have an installed copy of the resident evil 4 PC port, released on Steam. The HD project is compatible with all languages, including the Japanese version. It’s tested for version 1.0.6 & 1.1.0 Some mods are not compatible with this project. Please ask the modders who created your favorite mods to adapt them to the HD project if needed. This HD pack won’t affect achievements or game saves. BRIGHTNESS (in game Options) should be set to the MAX in order to get the best visuals. A Resident Evil 4 HD Project 1.0 installation guide video has also been released to help players during the installation process. You can check out the video below. The Resident Evil 4 HD Project 1.0 release doesn't mean that the project will be abandoned. Developer Albert Marin confirmed that all issues will be fixed with future patches, and an immediate patch will be released in case of a critical issue. The original Resident Evil 4 can now be purchased on Steam. It is currently available for very cheap, so there is no better time than now to jump into the game on PC.