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Nothing Phone 2a: Stands Out with Style, But is it Enough?

 The Nothing Phone 2a: Eye-Catching Design in a Budget-Friendly Package The Nothing Phone 2a is a budget phone with a unique transparent design and a clean, bloatware-free software experience. It features a smooth 120Hz display, excellent battery life, and a decent camera system (though low-light performance suffers).  However, the processor is mid-range, so don't expect top performance for gaming The Nothing Phone 1 turned heads with its transparent back and quirky light show. Now, its successor, the Phone 2a, is here to offer a similar experience at a more affordable price. But is it all style and no substance? Let's dive in. Standing Out in a Crowd The Phone 2a retains the signature transparent design, but with a few tweaks. The back panel is plastic instead of glass, making it lighter and less prone to shattering. The Glyph lights, a fan favorite, are reduced to three vertical strips. While this cuts down on the wow factor, they still provide functionality for notification...

iPhone 16 Rumors and leaks

 iPhone 16: What to expect With Apple's September launch event still months away, tech enthusiasts are buzzing about the next iteration of the beloved iPhone. While Apple keeps its cards close to its chest, whispers and leaks offer tantalizing glimpses into what the iPhone 16 might hold. Let's embark on a rumor-fueled journey and explore the potential features of this upcoming device. Design Evolution, Not Revolution: Expect a familiar silhouette with subtle refinements. While the base models might retain their current sizes, whispers suggest Pro models could grow slightly, possibly to accommodate an upgraded camera system. Some leaks hint at a new "Action button" on the Pro models, but its purpose and final inclusion remain a mystery. Camera Bliss: From Zoom Power to Low-Light Prowess: The camera is often the star of the show, and the iPhone 16 might take things up a notch. Pro models could gain a powerful 5x periscope zoom lens, allowing for sharper close-up shots. ...

AMD's AM5 Platform: Evolution or Cramming Act?

New Kid on the Block: Socket AM5 and Zen 4 The tech world is buzzing with the recent launch of AMD's AM5 platform, boasting the new Ryzen 7000 processors and a complete platform overhaul. But is it truly a revolutionary leap, or just a case of "cramming five architectures into one board," as some might say? Let's dive in and see what's what. First things first, the AM5 platform introduces several key changes. Say goodbye to the trusty AM4, hello to the all-new Socket AM5 with its higher pin count and revamped layout. This paves the way for exciting features like: Zen 4 architecture: The latest iteration of AMD's CPU architecture, promising performance gains over its predecessor. DDR5 memory support: A significant upgrade from DDR4, offering higher bandwidth and speeds for a future-proof system. PCIe 5.0 support: Get ready for blazing-fast graphics cards and storage devices with this next-gen interface. Chipset options: Choose your fighter! From the overclockin...

Qualcomm X Elite

Supercharged AI Chip Coming to Windows Laptops! Get ready for a shake-up in the laptop world! Qualcomm's bringing the heat with their new X Elite chip, packing serious power and efficiency for Windows laptops. Here's the lowdown: Superfast, power-sipping CPU: Handles tasks like a champ, using less juice than its rivals (think Intel and Apple). AI powerhouse: Built-in AI engine crunches numbers like nobody's business, making your experience smooth and smart. Arriving this summer: Expected alongside the next big Windows update (think fancy features and AI goodness). Game changer? Could challenge the long-reigning x86 chip kings and be the next big thing in laptop performance. But wait, there's more! This is Qualcomm's first major foray into laptops, so it's an exciting move. Microsoft's all-in on AI for the next Windows update, making the X Elite a perfect match. AMD and Nvidia might be cooking up their own Arm-based chips, setting the stage for a spicy compet...

Intel "core" ultra, what to know !!!

 Intel Core Ultra is the name for premium new processors from Intel that feature new AI experiences, immersive graphics, and an optimal balance of battery life and performance.  Intel rebranded their processors' line to a new naming scheme entirely removing the generation &  i  in their old naming scheme, whilst keeping the 5,7,9 numbers to keep a tab of variety. e.g OLD: Intel 14th-Generation Core i9-14900K Processor NEW: Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 14900K NEW: Intel Core 9 processor 14900K AMD: Ryzen 9 7950X They are based on the Meteor Lake architecture, which uses a 4-process technology and a 3D packaging technology. They also include a neural processing unit (NPU) for low-power AI tasks. Intel Core Ultra processors are available in different models, such as 5, 7, and 9, for different types of laptops, such as thin-and-light, gaming, and content creation. The series of chips as known before is also about to change as they are getting rid of the P series and ...

The New Samsung Galaxy S22 series details

 The new Samsung Galaxy comes in 3 models. Galaxy S22, S22 plus , & S22 ultra   Alll three models have features and aspects that could tempt you to buy it over the other two. The Galaxy S22 and Galaxy S22 Plus are large and small variants of the same basic design, taking some cues from last year's Galaxy S21 but shrinking the size a little and upgrading parts of the display, rear camera array and internals. The Galaxy S22 Ultra has a whole new design that not only sets it apart visually from its siblings, but allows it to fit in both quad rear cameras and an integrated S Pen. Samsung Galaxy S22 price and release date We're delighted to see that Samsung's kept the starting prices for the S22 the same as those for the S21 series. Those are $799 for the Galaxy S22, $999 for the Galaxy S22 Plus and $1,199 for the Galaxy S22 Ultra. The phone is up for pre- order, retail release coming on February 25. All the carriers will be offering deals on the phone, but Samsung itself is...

WINDOWS 11 COMPATIBLE PROCESSORS BY INTEL, AMD AND QUALCOMM

Source :gizchina  Windows 11 is already official and many vendors will start providing it pre-installed on their upcoming products. But we also know that Microsoft’s new system will be pushed out soon. So it’s quite interesting which processors of different manufacturers will be able to work with it. In this regard, we should point out the job done by MySmartPrice, which has introduced all processors of Intel, AMD and Qualcomm that are compatible with the new system. Well, while you are getting acquainted with the Windows 11 compatible processors’ lists, it’s also very useful to know about the goodies coming our way from this system. First, Windows 11 comes with new visual changes that include a center-aligned start menu, new grid icon, widgets, and more. What’s more interesting, the new system comes with a support for Android apps along with some other features. It’s also important to know the minimum system requirements for running the Windows 11 operating system. Honestly, Micro...

Apple won't use Type C on their iPhones

Why won't Apple use Type C for their iPhones ‽ Apple's iPhone is the well known unique product with a well renowned operating system, It's their pride to be unique & separate from the rest of the world, well the lightning port couldn't keep up so why stick to it ? It's well known that the TYPE C is the next new cool and fast way to transfer and get things done, USB-C cables carries significantly more power, as phones now get to charge at impressive speed and also they can be used to charge larger devices like laptops. They also offer up to double the transfer speed of USB 3 at 10 Gbps. Well for Apple to go USB C, they'll rather go port-less 🤯 So much for Apple! before you know, everyone is Port-less. World of tech is quite fascinating innit!! Comment below what you think 🤔