Intel NUC X15 is a reference gaming laptop kit powered by an 11th gen Core i7-11800H CPU & RTX 3070 GPU

Intel has released a reference gaming laptop kit called the NUC X15. We're looking at a handful of configurations for this laptop, all powered by the Tiger Lake processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. We're not entirely sure about the companies that plan on releasing the NUC X15 kit, but we do know all the confirmed specifications of all configurations, via Notebookcheck.

Save for the core specifications, all configurations have dual-SODIMMs, a mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting, and a 16:9 display. You also get a choice to get a QHD display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate. So we're looking at some high-end features here for this laptop kit.

Intel NUC X15 Specifications

Intel NUC X15's entry-level unit comes with a Core i5-11400H and an RTX 3060 GPU. You get an FHD 144Hz panel with this particular laptop. The rest of the configurations come fitted with a Core i7-11800H CPU and an RTX 3070 GPU. For these units, you get to choose between a QHD/165 Hz display or an FHD panel with support for up to 240Hz.

Essentially, all CPUs powering these kits are Intel's new H45 processors. That being said, Intel hasn't mentioned the TGP ratings of the RTX GPUs, so we're not entirely sure if we're looking at the normal Max-P or Max-Q variants of those cards. All units are kept powered by a 94Wh and we're looking at some other noteworthy additions like support for PCIe Gen4 NVMe, Intel Optane memory, Thunderbolt 4, magnesium alloy chassis, and more.

As mentioned earlier, Intel hasn't hinted at any recommended pricing for these reference kits, and it's also hard to tell which OEMs will be willing to carry these kits. It's interesting to see these laptops kits coming directly from Intel to show the kind of performance you can expect out of gaming laptops now. We'll try to get our hands on one of these reference machines, so stay tuned for more info. In the meantime, if you are curious about Intel's NUC lineup, we recently reviewed one of their more powerful machines dubbed the NUC 11 Extreme "Beast Canyon".

Also Read: Intel Arc desktop graphics cards to take on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs

 

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Realme Pad design and display teased ahead of September 9 launch in India

Realme Pad’s design and display features have been revealed ahead of its official launch on September 9 in India. Realme is all set to launch the Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Pad and Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers later this week. As part of its teasers, the company has revealed the design of its much-anticipated tablet, the Realme Pad along with some key display features.

Flipkart has a dedicated page for the Realme Pad which teases the design of the upcoming tablet and reveals some key features. The Realme Pad has a thickness of just 6.9mm which makes it fairly slim and expectedly lightweight. 

Immerse yourself in an #UltraSlimRealFun experience with the stunning display on the #realmePad. Its 26.31cm WUXGA+ Display and ultra slim bezels offer more screen space for enhanced entertainment and productivity. Launching at 12:30 PM, 9th September.https://t.co/tvAcrKFpce pic.twitter.com/c8p6S8jekz

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) September 5, 2021

As for the display, the Flipkart teaser confirms that the Realme Pad features a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display that offers 2000x1200 pixels resolution. The display has minimal bezels on all sides and has an 82.5% screen-to-body ratio.

Realme has also posted a video on YouTube that teases the upcoming Realme Pad. The tablet in the video is the Gold colour variant and also shows us the rear camera. The tablet is also expected to arrive in a black/grey colour option as well.

The Realme Pad also has a speaker grille and Type-C port at the bottom. It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chip with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage along with support for a microSD card. It runs on Android 11 and some form of Realme UI. As per earlier leaks, the Realme Pad could have an 8MP rear camera and another one on the front. The tablet is expected to pack a 7,100mAh battery that likely supports fast charging. 

Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers have also been revealed. The Cobble Bluetooth speaker claims to offer 9 hours of playback time on a single charge and is powered by a 5W dynamic bass driver. It is also IPX5 certified making it resistant to splashes of water. It will be offered in two colours: Electric Blue and Metal Black.

Meanwhile, the Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker is lightweight measuring just 113 grams and claims to offer upto 6 hours of playback time. It is also IPX5 water-resistant and comes equipped with a 3W bass driver. It will launch in two colours: Desert White and Classic black.

More details about the Realme Pad will be revealed on September 9 which is when it launches officially in India.

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OnePlus 10 series to reportedly not feature significant design upgrades

OnePlus 10 is likely to be the company's new flagship and is set for launch next year. And even though we are month away from the launch of the device, leaks about the device have already started surfacing. According to a new leak by tipster Yogesh Brar, the OnePlus 10 series of smartphones will eventually be launched as a polished version of the OnePlus 9 series. As such, the phone is tipped to come with enhanced specs, but a design similar to the OnePlus 9 series. 

While there is no official information yet, the expectation is that the OnePlus 10 lineup may become official in March next year. Ahead of the launch, we are expected to see more information about the device come in. For now, the leak suggests that the company is also working on new Nord branded smartphones. These will be alongside new accessories that will also launch in October. 

Previously, according to a report by Harish Jonnalagadda of Android Central, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9 RT sometime in October. As hinted by the name, the phone is expected to be an upgrade over the OnePlus 9R and will be limited to India and China. As per the report, the OnePlus 9 RT will have camera upgrades and will likely be the first phone to run on OxygenOS 12 out-of-the-box.

OnePlus 9T: Expected specs

The OnePlus 9 RT is essentially similar to the OnePlus 9R save for some camera upgrades. The report states that the OnePlus 9 RT will feature the same 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 chip and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The upgrade comes in the form of the 50MP primary camera based on the Sony IMX766 that we recently saw on the Nord 2. 

The rest of the camera sensors are expected to remain the same which includes a 16MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. As per the report, the OnePlus 9 RT is also slated to run on OxygenOS 12 that has more in common with Oppo’s ColorOS as a result of both companies merging their Research and Development departments. Having said that, OxygenOS 12 retains all the good features that have made it such a fluid UI including utilities like work-life balance, Zen mode, Scout and Shelf.

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Heres how you can unlock the Crossbow secondary weapon in Call of Duty: Mobile

The Crossbow is one of the newest weapons added to Call of Duty: Mobile. It was added as a part of the Season 7 Elite of the Elite update.  The new weapon offers an extremely slow fire-rate, but the damage is high. Further, the weapon is silent and can be equipped with multiple different types of bolts, each offering its own pros and cons. The Crossbow can be earned by completing the Target Practice Seasonal Challenge. 

Here’s how you can unlock the Crossbow in Call of Duty: Mobile

Use the Sparrow Operator Skill five times in MP matches - 200x Credits and 1000x Battle Pass XP

Kill five enemies with the Sparrow Operator Skill in MP matches - 15x Weapon XP Cards and 1000x Battle Pass XP

Earn the One Shot, One Kill medal five times in MP matches - MW11 - Scarab and 1000x Battle Pass XP

Kill 15 enemies with Pistols in any mode - Striker - Scarab and 3000x Battle Pass XP

Kill 15 enemies with any Shotgun in any mode - The Big Guns spray and 3000x Battle Pass XP

Kill 25 enemies with any Shotgun equipped with 5 attachments - Fennec - Colorweave and 4000x Battle Pass XP

Win 5 MP matches with the Toughness Perk equipped - Crossbow and 5000x Battle Pass XP

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Riot Games Valorant might not run on PCs bypassing Windows 11s TPM Requirement

Windows 11 is due for arrival very soon and this version of the OS brings new system requirements. In order to get a taste of Windows 11, you'll need one of the newer CPUs, at least 4GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and TPM 2.0. There are ways to bypass these requirements and run Windows 11, but it goes without saying that it won't be a very stable experience.

Now, it looks like some game devs are enforcing the TPM 2.0 requirement too. According to a new report, Valorant has apparently started enforcing TPM 2.0 and Secure boot on Windows 11 to ensure a trusted platform while playing the game. In case you are wondering, enforcing TPM 2.0 ensures that people aren't cheating or using any exploits for the game. TPM is all about security, after all.

Valorant has started to enforce both TPM and Secure boot if YOU are playing on Windows 11 to ensure a trusted platform when playing Valorant. @RiotVanguard team yet again leading the anti-cheat industry in the right direction for competitive integrity pic.twitter.com/qgTM1yNqdA

— Anti-Cheat Police Department

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Realme 8s teased again, color options officially confirmed ahead of September 9 launch

 

Realme is all set to launch new phones on September 9 along with its first tablet, the Realme Pad. While there is excitement around the tablet, there's a lot of interest around the two new phones also. These phones are expected to be the Realme 8s and Realme 8i. While there have been a lot of leaks around the devices, the company has now shared posters of the device. 

The new posters shared by Realme show the 8s 5G in a blue shade confirming that the device will be available in a purple colorway. Previously, Realme had hinted that this will be the device that could launch with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 in India. Earlier, the Realme 8s and Realme 8i were both teased by CEO Madhav Sheth and the phones have since been leaked previously giving us a brief look at their design and key specifications.

MediaTek Dimensity 810 is a mid-range SoC manufactured on a 6nm process and was launched alongside the Dimensity 920 chip. The Realme 8s is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate. The phone is tipped to come with 6GB/8GB of RAM and upto 256GB storage variants. The phone will run on Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 out-of-the-box. Realme 8s has triple cameras on the back that is headlined by the 64MP primary camera and there is a 16MP selfie camera on the front as well. 

Also read: REALME GT 5G REVIEW: FLAGSHIP-KILLER REDEFINED

Though there is no information on the other two rear cameras, it is expected to use a macro and depth sensor combination. As for the battery, the Realme 8s is said to be equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging out-of-the-box. We will know more about the Realme 8s as we near its launch date which is currently not known. That said, we will be keeping an eye out for any developments and will update you as and when more details are revealed.

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Garena Free Fire Max: Registration, rewards and everything else you need to know

Garena has announced a new version of it’s popular battle royale game, Free Fire. Called Free Fire Max, the game is now available for pre-registration on the Google Play Store. The new game claims to take the core concept of Free Fire and turn things up a notch.

Garena Free Fire Max: How to register

As mentioned earlier, Free Fire Max is available for pre-registration for Google Play Store. All players can do is search for the same on the store and click on the ‘Register’ button. They can then choose to be notified or automatically download the game the moment it becomes available. They can also click here to go directly to the game’s official listing. 

It should be noted that the game is not yet available on iOS. As such, it is not yet known when it will be available for iPhone and iPad users.

Garena Free Fire Max: Rewards

As an added bonus, players who pre-register for Garena Free Fire Max will get an added reward in the form of exclusive in-game items. This includes the Cyber Max Loot Box which will include some unique in-game items like the Cyber Max Skyboard, Max Raychaser Bundle, and the Cybermax Loot Box

 

Garena Free Fire Max: Details

According to the game’s listing on the Google Play Store, the gameplay of Garena Free Fire Max will be pretty much the same as the standard version of Free Fire. As such, it will still offer 50-player battle royale matches. 

However, Free Fire Max will offer HD graphics as well as enhanced special effects and smoother gameplay. This means that players can expect a more premium gameplay experience. 

Garena Free Fire: Firelink technology

Garena will also be implementing its Firelink technology in Free Fire Max. This will allow Garena Free Fire players to transfer their progress and items across to Free Fire Max and these are maintained across both games. Players will be able to play all game modes with both Free Fire and Fire Fire Max together. 

Garena Free Fire Max: Launch

The launch date for Garena Free Fire Max is not yet known. But considering the fact that the game is up for pre-registration, the launch should be just a few weeks away, possibly closer. 

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