PUBG India Avatar Battlegrounds Mobile Should Be Banned, MLA Says in Letter to PM Modi

PUBG Mobile’s Indian avatar Battlegrounds Mobile India is aimed to deceive the government and citizens and should be banned in the country, Arunachal Pradesh MLA Ninong Ering demanded in a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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GTA 5 Player UnNameD Beats Game Without Taking Any Damage in Record 9 Hours

GTA 5 player UnNameD claims to have become the first person to beat the game without taking any damage in record nine hours.

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Apple, Epic Trial: App Store Would Be 'Toxic' Mess Without Control, Says CEO Tim Cook

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday said that App Store would become a "toxic" mess if the iPhone maker were forced to allow third-party apps without reviewing. He was the last scheduled witness in the case brought by Fortnite maker Epic Games in the US.

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Mi QLED 75 TV Review: A fantastic large screen TV experience

The Mi QLED TV 75 offers users a large screen QLED panel with local dimming for the same price, and in some cases cheaper than popular 65-inch LED TVs. It has a good panel for watching movies and TV Shows, great Dolby Vision and SDR performance. It also has a simple and easy to use UI. While the speakers are loud and clear, for such a large screen TV, they lack channel separation. The TV is great for 4K 60Hz gaming but does not have native 4K 120Hz support nor VRR, which is disappointing. Overall, if it's a large screen experience you want, you can definitely consider this TV.

There was once a time when a 55-inch TV was considered too big for the living room. Today, people are looking for TVs larger than 55-inches for an immersive cinematic experience. The 65 and 75-inch TV space is dominated by premium brands like Sony, LG and more while other brands like Thomson, Kodak, TCL and more offering some of their budget TVs in large screen sizes. Today we have with us the Mi QLED TV 75. As the name suggests, it’s a 75-inch TV and packs all the features we saw on the Mi QLED TV 4K (review), the 55-inch variant. It also packs in some additional features like Full-Array backlighting with local dimming. Put simply, if you have a budget of about 1.2L for a TV and are looking for a 75-inch TV, then the Mi QLED TV 75 can definitely be on your list. But there are some things you should know about the TV and we will talk about those in this review.  

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75 specifications at a glance

Panel Size: 75-inch  Panel Type: VA/IPS LED display with quantum dot layer (QLED)  Panel Resolution: 3840 x 2160 - 4K Panel Refresh Rate: 60Hz Native at 4K, 120Hz with MEMC HDR 10 support: Yes HDR 10+ support: Yes Dolby Vision Support: Yes Weight (with stand): 33.3 kgs HDMI Ports: 3 USB Ports: 2 Bluetooth: Yes Wi-Fi: Yes Ethernet: Yes Speakers: 30W Built-in storage: 32GB Price: 1,19,999

Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 4K Display and Picture Quality

Let's start with the most important thing about the TV - the display. As the name suggests, the Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75 brings with it a quantum dot layer between the backlighting and the display to give you richer colours - QLED display. At 75-inches we have a 4K TV with support for all popular HDR formats - HDR 10, HDR 10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. We don't know the peak brightness of the TV. The TV covers 95% of the DCI-P3 colour space. It has full-array backlighting with 192 dimming zones. Like we’ve seen with the smaller 55-inch Mi QLED TV and the Redmi TVs, you get control over the colour space of the TV such as DCI-P3, BT 2020, BT709, etc. in addition to controlling the brightness, contrast, etc. of the TV. This gives you plenty of customization options when consuming content. Let’s dive in and see how the TV performs. 

4K and HDR performance

The brightness of the TV is the first thing that will hit you when you start using this TV. Although it didn't seem as bright as the Sony X90H (review), considering the HDR content we consumed on this TV, it was bright enough for an enjoyable experience.

Kicking things off with Dolby Vision content, we have a lot of options on Netflix and Apple TV+ and I’m happy to say that the Dolby Vision on this TV is quite good. You have Dolby Vision Bright and Dolby Vision Dark options to choose from and keeping it in Dolby Vision Bright all the time looks like the best option, even when consuming content in low-lit situations. In some movies like the Dark Knight or even Wonder Woman, the night sequences felt well balanced with the colours and contrast.  Even in movies and TV shows on Netflix like Our Planet, Altered Carbon and more the colour reproduction and brightness were very good. While there are some that will want to tweak the settings for a more colour accurate experience, the native settings out of the box can get the job done for most who will consume content on this TV. 

Moving over to HDR 10+ content from a service like Prime Video, once again it was the brightness of the TV that led to a more enjoyable experience when consuming content. Jack Ryan in HDR 10+ has some sequences in the dark and a lot of budget HDR TVs including the Redmi Smart TV X65 (review) lose some of the details in these sequences. However, on the MI QLED TV 75, these details were quite clear and totally enjoyable. For those that are wondering about the green tint with some HDR 10+ content, it is still here, but not to the extent we have seen on the 55-inch Mi QLED TV. It is only noticeable if you know where to look and that's a big improvement. The only downside to HDR 10+ content is that there is no picture presets to choose from in HDR 10+ like Movie, Standard, etc. and this might be a problem for those looking to play around with presets. You can control the backlighting, colour, contrast, sharpness, etc. manually if you like. 

The TV has an 8-Bit + FRS panel and while you may think it is lesser than a true 10-bit panel, we ask you to experience the TV if you can. Because what it brings to the table with HDR performance is quite impressive. 

FHD performance

Moving over to SDR and FHD content, we saw our standard slew of test clips from movies and TV shows such as Mission Impossible: Fallout, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Young Sheldon and more. For movies, the ‘Movie’ preset worked the best in addition to ‘Standard’. ‘Vivid’, not so impressive. While ‘Standard’ and ‘Movie’ keep the brightness up, the biggest change is the colour temperature. With Movie, the colour temperature shifts to 'Warm' and this definitely makes the content looks a bit truer to the source rather than the slight cool bias that the ‘Standard’ preset brings. 

As far as the resolution is concerned, FHD content looks fine, but considering the size of the TV, a dip in the resolution of the source from 1080p to 720p or lower is easily visible. When it comes to upscaling, the philosophy of garbage-in, garbage-out is applicable. If you have a DVD from the early 2000s, you will definitely enjoy the content on this TV even if it lacks the sharpness of 1080p or 4K content. But plug-in a set-top-box and some channels may leave you wanting more. 

Gaming performance

Let’s get the worst out of the way first. While 120Hz is advertised, the Mi QLED TV 75 does not support true 120Hz. This means, your PS5 (review) or Xbox Series X (review) will not recognise this TV as 120Hz capable. The TV does not support VRR and the only HDMI 2.1 gaming feature it brings to the table is ALLM. If it's a gaming TV you are looking for, you can consider the Sony X90H which has two HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K at 120Hz and VRR. However, as of writing this review, the 65-inch Sony X90H is priced at about 1,50,000.

If you are comfortable with 60Hz gaming, then this TV is a real treat. We played our standard slew of games on this TV and the experience was very enjoyable. In Spider-Man Miles Morales (review) the city looks crisp and vibrant in HDR and Spider-Man's suit, which is supposed to be black, looks black. There is no hint of grey and when the action takes place at night and the colours look very punchy. 

The first biome in Returnal (review) has a dark dingy forest environment and while the dark forest looked grey on the Redmi Smart TV X65, it looked crisp black here on the Mi QLED TV 75. The projectiles from the enemies have a glow to them which looks stunning on a good HDR display and the effect is felt here as well. 

Even in Dirt 5 (review), the sun shining on you in the game gives you the feeling of blinding you a bit on a display with good peak brightness and the effect is felt very well here. 

While the Sony X90H is the better option for gaming overall, the Mi QLED TV 75 is no slouch. It is a stark improvement over the Mi QLED TV 55-inch and while the lack of 120Hz at 4K and VRR is disappointing, those looking for gaming at 4K 60Hz will definitely enjoy this TV. If gaming is an absolute priority, you can also check out the LG CX (review). For the price of the Mi QLED TV 75, you can get the 55-inch variant of the LG CX. It comes with all four HDMI 2.1 ports with support for VRR, ALLM, 4K at 120Hz, along with support for NVIDIA G-Sync and FreeSync. 

Audio performance

The Xiaomi Mi QLED TV 75 has 30W of sound output divided into 6 drivers - 2 full-range drivers, 2 tweeters and 2 woofer drivers. The speakers sound good for everyday use with clear vocals and a decent soundstage. But they lack channel separation. When a car is whizzing from left to right on the screen, considering it is such a large screen, the channel separation is lacking. We’ve seen TVs like the Sony A8H (review) provide fantastic channel separation adding to the immersion when consuming content from a TV.

Even though the speakers are decent and get the job done for movies and gaming, considering the immersion the size of the screen brings, you will definitely want to pair this one up with a home theatre. 

UI

PatchWall + Android TV has been Xiaomi’s staple for some time now and it’s the same story here. As always, PatchWall is one of the better UI’s available on a Smart TV and the way it lays content before the service provider makes content discovery a lot easier. You have content divided under various heads such as 'Top 10 in India', 'Recently Added', and more. This helps one discover content that you may otherwise miss, which is nice. For those that want a Stock Android TV experience, that is available too. 

The biggest addition to the TV is far-field mics letting you control the TV by simply using your voice. We have seen this on the TCL C715 (review) and the hands-free experience on that TV was quite lacklustre. On this one, Google Assistant responded quite quickly. It is as fast as using the mic on the remote control which is good. There is an indicating light below the display that lights up when you say OK Google. For those of you with privacy concerns, you can mute the mic.

Overall, the UI is what we are familiar with and Xiaomi has gone with an "if it ain't broke don't fix it" approach.

Remote control

The remote control you get with the MI QLED TV 75, is the same one we’ve seen on other Mi TVs and even the Mi Box 4K (review). It's quite a minimalistic remote with a power button, Assistant button, hotkeys for Netflix and Prime Videos and dedicated buttons for Android and PatchWall UI. There is no dedicated mute button on the remote control but you can double-tap the volume down button to quickly mute the TV. 

Build and design

Just like the 55-inch Mi QLED TV, you get a premium build with the 75-inch Mi QLED TV. You get the same sandblast coating around the frame, giving it a premium finish. The bezels surrounding the TV are also very slim. The most striking feature about the TV is its tabletop stand. While there are two feet that hold the TV in place, there is a plate that screws into the front of the feet giving the TV the look that it is propped using a single stand. It's quite a stylish and striking design and I much prefer it to two simple feet holding a TV in place. We didn't feel any wobble when the TV was placed on its feet.

All the ports are at the back with the three HDMI ports and two USB ports facing out. The TV also has Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, Optical port, Ethernet port, 3.5mm port and AV port. 

Bottom Line

What the Mi QLED TV 75 has going for it is a large screen QLED panel with local dimming for the same price and in some cases cheaper than popular 65-inch LED TVs. It has a good panel for watching movies and TV Shows along with great Dolby Vision and SDR performance. It also has a simple and easy to use UI. While the speakers are loud and clear, for such a large screen TV, they lack channel separation. The TV is great for 4K 60Hz gaming but does not have native 4K 120Hz support nor VRR which is disappointing. Overall, if it's a large screen experience you want, you can consider the Mi QLED TV 75. However, for about Rs 1,50,000, you can get the 65-inch Sony X90H. While it is 10-inches smaller and 30K more expensive, it has better colour reproduction and is slightly brighter. It also offers four HDMI ports two of which offer full HDMI 2.1 features including VRR, 4K at 120Hz and ALLM. So, your purchase decision essentially rests on what you are looking for. If you want a large screen experience only, then yes, the Mi QLED TV fits the bill. But if you don't mind going slightly smaller, at 65-inches, there are some truly good options to choose from for a budget of 1.5L.

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Xiaomi confirms Redmi Note 8 2021: All you need to know

One of Xiaomi's most popular phones, the Redmi Note 8, is now being brought back to the market with upgraded internals. Xiaomi has confirmed that that the Redmi Note 8, a phone which was originally launched in 2019, will be launched again with hardware fit for a device in 2021. 

The company revealed this information through a tweet shared by its official handle. The tweet also confirmed previous reports that the company is working on a new version of the Redmi Note 8. As such, the company has not announced a launch date for the device but confirmed the Redmi Note 8 2021 will soon become a reality.

Even years after its initial release, the Redmi Note 8 remains quite popular in certain markets. While Xiaomi hasn't revealed its specs yet, information about the same is available online via recent leaks.

The #RedmiNote8 has now sold 25M+ units globally! As we celebrate this milestone, we're thrilled to introduce you to the #ThePerformanceAllStar – the #RedmiNote8 2021. Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/39RHoTC2Mb

— Xiaomi (@Xiaomi) May 20, 2021

As per reports, the Redmi Note 8 will come bearing model number M1908C3JGG. This model was first spotted on the FCC website by leakster Kacper Skrzypek. According to him, the FCC listing revealed that the Redmi Note 8 2021 will be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 processor paired with 128GB of internal storage.  Under the hood, the Redmi Note 8 2021 is also said to come with a 4,000mAh battery pack with 22.5W fast charging support.

Apart from this, the Redmi Note 8 2021 will also run MIUI 12.5 out-of-the-box. Apart from this, Redmi Note 8 2021 is tipped to come with a 48-megapixel quad-camera set-up and also features a waterdrop display on the front. The report also suggests Xiaomi will launch the device in select markets only, including the EU and Russia. This makes sense considering Xiaomi has shared the news of this phone through its global Twitter account. As such, it is likely the phone will first launch in Europe.

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Realme X7 Max 5G powered by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 officially teased by Realme CEO

Realme X7 Max 5G powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor has been officially teased by Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth. The Realme X7 Max 5G was earlier expected to launch in early May, but the company postponed the launch event due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in India. Along with the phone, Realme was also set to launch some AIoT products and a new Realme smart TV.

Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to post an image of the upcoming phone that seems to be featuring a dual-tone gradient finish on the back. The design teased by the company hints that the Realme X7 Max 5G could well in fact be the Realme GT Neo in disguise. Another image shared by Madhav also suggests that the upcoming phone is based on the Realme GT Neo that was launched in March. It can also be confirmed that the phone will have a 3.5 mm audio jack, Type C port and a bottom-firing speaker unit.

Future or music, all at full speed! Interesting isn’t it? pic.twitter.com/Eo1i4OaQB0

— Madhav108MP (@MadhavSheth1) May 21, 2021

Based on the teased specifications, the only phone in Realme’s arsenal that is powered by the Dimensity 1200 remains the Realme GT Neo. Apart from this, Realme has also gone live with a microsite for the Realme X7 Max 5G. The microsite confirms that the Realme X7 Max 5G is powered by the Dimensity 1200 and has scored 706000+ points in AnTuTu benchmark tests. Additionally, the phone also comes with dual 5G SIM support.

Realme X7 Max 5G expected specifications

If the Realme X7 Max 5G is a rebranded Realme GT Neo, we should see a 6.43-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that uses a Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone has a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera. It measures 8.4 millimetres in thickness and weighs 179 grams.

The phone is confirmed to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 processor that has been manufactured on a 6nm process. It has an octa-core CPU and Mali-G77 GPU which is paired with upto 12GB RAM and upto 256GB storage options to choose from.

The Realme X7 Max 5G is expected to have a 64MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K at upto 60FPS and is backed by EIS. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The teasers suggest that the phone is equipped with stereo speakers with HiRes audio support. There is an in-display fingerprint sensor as well.

The phone could be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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New Victus by HP brand debuts with a 16-inch laptop, will be available in Intel and AMD CPU options

HP's OMEN gaming lineup is already some really good hardware for gamers, both on the laptop as well as the desktop front. But it looks like the company wants to step up its efforts in the gaming space and it has now announced a new brand called Victus.

So, Victus by HP is a new sub-brand with laptops that will compliment the OMEN lineup. HP is essentially hoping to make gaming more accessible to midrange gamers who aren't ready to splurge on high-end laptops yet. For now, though, we only have one laptop under the series called the Victus by HP 16. Here's everything you need to know about it -

Victus by HP 16: Specifications, Design & Features

Victus by HP 16 picks up a lot of design cues from the OMEN brand. The new laptop has a very familiar design with sharp edges and a clean look. The laptop also sports the new "V" logo at several spots on the laptop like the lid, underneath the display, speaker grille, etc.

HP has also confirmed that it is using the familiar OMEN font on the keyboard along with dedicated keys for the Omen Gaming Hub, power, and calculator. Victus by HP 16 will be available in Mica Silver, Performance Blue, and Ceramic White color options.

Moving on to the specs, the Victus by HP 16 will sport display options up to a QHD 165Hz IPS display with 100% sRGB coverage. It looks like the display will also have a peak brightness of 300 nits. The consumers will be able to choose between Intel Core i7-11800H and AMD Ryzen 7 5800H processor options. It can be paired with up to 32GB of DDR4-3200 RAM. 

GPU options include an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU and an AMD Radeon RX 5500M. It will be interesting to see the performance differences between the two SKUs, although we'll have to wait to get our hands on these machines. HP is also offering several storage choices including a 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD or dual SSDs in RAID 0. Additionally, there will also be Intel Optane options.

Victus by HP 16: Pricing & Availability

 is expected to be available this June via HP's official website and other retail channels. The laptop comes with a starting price of $799.99. We also expect to see some GeForce RTX 3050 and RTX 3050 Ti-powered laptops in this series down the line. In addition to the new Victus by HP 16, HP has also refreshed its OMEN gaming lineup. The company has confirmed that the entire portfolio will be available for Indian users in the upcoming months.

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