Intel confirms Rocket Lake S coming to market in Q1 2021

The Consumer Electronics Show that typically takes place in Las Vegas, is now being hosted entirely online. This has allowed brands to their products in a whole new, and detailed manner. One such brand is Intel, which has showcased almost 50 new SKUs for upcoming processors, covering everything from laptops to desktops to servers. However, amidst all these reveals is one key fact; Intel will bring the Rocket Lake desktop CPUs to market in the first half of 2021.

In a blog post published by Intel’s VP and GM of Client Computing Group Desktop, Workstations and Gaming, John Bonini, there is a section titled “Rocket Lake is Coming.” While the title might feel vague, Bonini goes on to confirm that “…the next generation 11th Gen Intel Core desktop processors (codenamed Rocket Lake) is coming in the first quarter of 2021 and will provide support for PCIe 4.0".

Intel Rocket Lake Key Features

Perhaps the biggest draw for consumers to Rocket Lake desktop CPUs is going to be the adoption of PCIe Gen 4.0. The new CPU offers up to 20 PCIe Gen 4 lanes directly connected to the CPU, allowing for direct connection of GPUs and storage. Rocket Lake S will continue to be manufactured on Intel’s 14nm+++ process. In order to take advantage of the new processors, users would ideally need to move over to a 500-series motherboard, although some manufacturers built PCIe lanes into their 400-series boards, which can be enabled via a BIOS update. So if you’re currently using a 10th-gen Intel processor on a Z490 board which has PCIe lanes built-in, then you can upgrade to Rocket Lake. However, if you’re using an H410 or B460 board, you’re going to need to upgrade to a newer board as well. Intel typically initiates a board change every two generations. When the company launched their Comet Lake processors, it was not going to be backwards compatible and users needed to upgrade their motherboards as well.

At that time when Z490 boards were launched, some OEMs advertised PCIe Gen 4 spec, but not all. While one could think this disadvantages current 10th gen users, but in reality, it may not be the case. Intel also showcased their Alder Lake CPU based on 10nm fabrication and utilising a hybrid architecture, expected to launch in the second half of 2021. Those on the Comet Lake chips with non-PCIe Gen 4 boards could just move directly to Alder Lake, but it remains to be seen if Alder Lake’s hybrid architecture would match up or exceed the kind of performance we’ve come to expect from Intel, but more importantly, given AMD’s new Ryzen CPUs competition.

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Vivo Y12s budget phone launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

The Vivo Y12s has officially launched in India powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor and 5,000mAh battery to boot. The phone is aimed at budget phone buyers who are looking for a value for money option in under Rs 10,000. As such, the Y12s goes up against the likes of the Redmi 9 Prime in the country.

“The Y12s is yet another effort from Vivo to continue offering convenient features like reverse charging with 5000mAh battery and capable AI Dual Camera with Bokeh mode at a reasonable price point. The Y-series line-up reiterates Vivo's efforts to make technology accessible with leading camera capabilities, premium design and seamless experience to the consumers,” said Nipun Marya, Director- Brand Strategy at Vivo India.

Vivo Y12s is priced at Rs 9,990 in India and comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. Vivo is offering it in two colours: Phantom Black and Glacier Blue to choose from. The phone is available to purchase from major online and offline stores including Amazon, Flipkart, Paytm, and more.

Vivo Y12s specifications

The Vivo Y12s has a plastic build measuring 8.4 millimetres in thickness and weighs 191 grams. The Y12s features a 6.51-inch HD+ (1600 x 720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera. The phone is being offered in Glacier Blue and Phantom Black colours to choose from.

Vivo Y12s is powered by the MediaTek Helio P35 processor with an octa-core CPU and is paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage. There’s an option to expand the storage further by adding a microSD card.

The Y12s has dual cameras on the back that consists of a primary 13MP camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch.

The power button on the Y12s doubles up as a fingerprint reader and the phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery with 10W charging speed.

 

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Intel DG2 Graphics Chip Said to Tap New Version of TSMC 7-Nm Process

Intel plans to tap Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to make a second-generation discrete graphics chip for PCs that it hopes will help it combat the rise of Nvidia, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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iQOO 7 with Snapdragon 888, 120Hz refresh rate and 120W fast charging officially launched

The iQOO 7 has officially launched with Snapdragon 888 processor as the latest flagship phone in the company’s line-up. The phone brings 120Hz refresh rate display and supports 120W fast charging out-of-the-box. It has debuted in China, but the company is yet to reveal details about global availability.

The iQOO 7 also has a special edition designed in partnership with BMW Motorsport and runs on Android 11 based Origin OS. The iQOO 3 was the last smartphone launched by the company back in February 2020 in India. The flagship phone is powered by the Snapdragon 865 processor and was one of the first 5G-compatible phones to launch in the country at the time.

iQOO 7 specifications and pricing

iQOO 7 features a 6.62-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel and supports 120Hz refresh rate. The screen has a punch-hole notch cutout for the selfie camera in the top-centre and is certified for HDR10+ playback. The screen is also home to an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.

The iQOO 7 measures 8.7 millimetres in thickness and weighs roughly around 209 grams. It is being offered in Gray, Blue and a White BMW M-sport special edition with red, black and blue accents.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from. It runs on OriginOS based on Android 11 out-of-the-box.

The iQOO 7 has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera, 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 120-degree field-of-view and 13MP portrait camera with 2x optical zoom. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at upto 30FPS and there’s a 16MP selfie camera on the front.

The phone is compatible with Wi-Fi 6, supports Bluetooth 5.2 and is equipped with a 4,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging. The company claims it can go from 0-100% in 15 minutes tops.

The iQOO 7 is priced starting at CNY 3,798 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage and CNY 4,198 for the 12GB+256GB option. This translates to a starting price of Rs 43,000 by direct conversion from CNY to INR.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus Launched with 11th Gen CPU and an LTE variant

The Microsoft Surface Pro 7+ comes with minor changes in its design, but the internals see a decent refresh. The device comes with changes like an upgraded CPU, expandable storage, and an LTE variant in the same 12.3-inch form factor.

The device starts at $899 (roughly Rs. 66,000) for the Wi-Fi variant and the LTE variant has a starting price tag of $1,149 (roughly Rs. 84,400). The Surface Pro 7+ comes in two colour options, Matte Black and Platinum. The screen supports a 10 point touch multi-touch system and comes with an aspect ratio of 3:2 display.

It runs on Windows 10 Pro and comes with a PixelSense display with a resolution of 2,736x1,824 pixels. The device can be equipped with upto a quad-core i7-1165G7 CPU for the Wi-Fi variant and Core i5-1135G7 CPU for the LTE one. The entry-level model comes with Intel Core i3 and UHD graphics while the i5 and i7 counterparts are equipped with Intel Iris Xe Graphics.

The Wi-Fi variant can be specced upto 32GB of LPDDR4x RAM while the LTE variant can be topped upto 16GB LPDDR4x RAM. The 2-in1 laptop comes with a removable storage option for security and data retention. Microsoft was also quoted saying “to support the security and privacy needs of business and educational organizations.” For connectivity, it has Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Type-C port, a USB Type-A port, 3.5mm jack, microSD card reader for the Wi-Fi variant and a SIM card slot on the LTE variant, and the Surface Connect port for charging.

Microsoft says the device will be available in select markets in Asia, Europe, and North America starting from the end of this week.

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Lenovo unveils the ThinkReality A3 AR Smart Glasses at CES 2021

CES is going on right now and companies are showing off their best products to essentially set the stage for the rest of the year. We’ve previously reported that LG Display was rolling out (pun intended) a bendable screen at CES and Sony was launching new Bravia TVs. Now, it’s Lenovo with the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 AR smart glasses. Unveiled at CES this year, the AR glasses come with 1080p stereoscopic displays that can actually display five separate virtual monitors. These glasses could be used in various activities such as immersive training and managing workflows better by using AR. 

Two versions of the Lenovo ThinkReality A3 AR smart glasses have been released, namely, the ThinkReality A3 PC Edition which essentially connects to a desktop or a laptop and the ThinkReality A3 Industrial Edition which connects to select Motorola phones for a more mobile and less restrictive experience. Lenovo says that these glasses were developed as a means to transform work across different industries and expertise. 

In a statement, Jon Pershke, Lenovo Vice President of Strategy and Emerging Business, Intelligent Device Group, said, “Whether working in virtual spaces or supporting remote assistance, the ThinkReality A3 enhances workers' abilities to do more wherever they are.”. Who knows how these AR glasses can change the way we work, but it’ll be interesting to see how it all comes together when it does eventually hit the market. 

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How to Pre-Order PlayStation 5 in India

PS5 India pre-orders go live 12pm on Amazon, Croma, Flipkart, Games The Shop, Reliance Digital, Sony Center, and Vijay Sales online. PS5 price in India is Rs. 49,990. PS5 India release date is February 2.

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