Activision Blizzard, US Employment Watchdog Reach Agreement in Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Case

Activision Blizzard and the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said they had reached an agreement to settle claims over sexual harassment and discrimination in the company's workplace.

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Samsung Galaxy M52 5G launched in Poland, will launch India on Sept 28

Samsung has quietly launched a new smartphone in Poland. Called the Samsung Galaxy M52 5G, the new phone is the third 5G smartphone in the Galaxy M Series after the Galaxy M32 5G and the Galaxy M42 5G. Samsung is scheduled to launch the smartphone in India on September 28.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G: India launch

 The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G is scheduled to launch in India on September 28, at 12:00pm. The microsite for the phone went live on Amazon, which also notes that the phone will go on sale from October 2 onwards. The official price of the phone in India is not yet known. The phone will be available on Amazon, Samsung’s own website and select retail outlets. 

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G: Specifications

According to the listing on Samsung’s Polish website, the Galaxy M52 5G should offer a large 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The listing suggests that the phone is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor with 6GB RAM. It is also tipped to offer 128GB of onboard storage and packs a 5000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G’s listing also notes that the phone features a triple rear camera setup with a 64MP+12MP+5MP configuration. At the front is a single 32MP unit that is housed inside a punch-hole. 

The Samsung Galaxy M52 5G supports 11 5G bands, which should ensure that the phone works when 5G services are finally available commercially in India. It also comes with Samsung’s Knox for added security as well as Alt Z allowing users to switch between public and private profiles.  

Also read: Exclusive: Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders with S Pen and quad camera break cover

 

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Flipkart Big Billion Days Apple iPhone deal teasers decoded

It is that time of the year when deals start raining. While we will be covering the best deals across categories during the entire deal period, some of the Flipkart Big Billion Days teasers are pointing at some pretty good deals.

Yes, we are talking about the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Mini deals on the Flipkart Big Billion Days which starts on 3rd October at Midnight at 12:00 AM.

Every year we see some pretty awesome deals on iPhones during the Flipkart Big Billion Days and this time the teaser put out on Flipkart has got us wondering. As you can see the slot machine graphic seems to be indicating a price of Rs. 49,999. Now that, if true, is surely a great price for the iPhone 12. 

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In case you want to know how the iPhone 12 stacks up against the iPhone 11. The iPhone 12 comes with a significant upgrade over the iPhone 11. Its superior A14 Bionic chip over the A13 Bionic Chip has 5G support, making it future proof. It also has an incredibly sharp OLED display to boot!

So, if you were holding on to that iPhone purchase, this deal could be the best iPhone deal of the season. And, the iPhone 12 deals don’t end there.

Flipkart is also doing a “Guess the price” teaser for iPhone 12 mini and are yet to announce the deal price for iPhone 12 mini. However, going by the iPhone 12 deal, we reckon the iPhone 12 Mini deal might just be even better, maybe closer to the 40K mark. That’s just our guesswork into play, but it would surely make for a great deal if it comes true. We shall keep a close eye on this one.

And finally, there is a 3rd iPhone deal teaser as well, this one is the iPhone SE deal, where pricing is expected to be closer to the 30K mark as per the teasers. That would possibly make it the most affordable iPhone deal so far!

On top of all these deals, there is also an additional 10% discount on using an ICICI Bank or Axis Bank Credit/Debit Card. And the regular exchange offers on your old smartphones are also there for the taking.

 

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Xiaomi Mi NoteBook Ultra Review: Best laptop in this price range

The Mi NoteBook Ultra also outperforms some other expensive ultrabooks while costing a fraction of their price. This is a solid upgrade for those using an older machine or even the Mi NoteBook 14 that came out last year. It's also a no-brainer to spend a little extra and get the Mi NoteBook Ultra or the Mi NoteBook Pro over the RedmiBook 15 Pro that came out not too long ago. The Realme Book (Slim) stands as one of the main competitors in this price range, but there are some noteworthy differences that you might want to consider, such as a smaller display with an unusual aspect ratio and more. That being said, the Mi NoteBook Ultra is indeed the laptop to beat in this price range and I can already see this particular machine making it to a lot of our recommendation lists.

The Mi NoteBook 14 marked Xiaomi's entry into the laptop space in India last year. While we did get new RedmiBook laptops from the company a few months back, but the new Mi NoteBook Pro and the Mi NoteBook Ultra are the true successors of the Mi NoteBook 14 we all were waiting for. Both the Mi NoteBook Pro and the Mi NoteBook Ultra are solid upgrades over the Mi NoteBook 14 with a lot of noteworthy improvements.

I've been using the Mi NoteBook Ultra as my primary laptop for the better part of the last month, and I think it's a fantastic option for anybody who's looking to buy a new laptop under Rs 60,000 in India. In this review, I will be diving deep into some key aspects of the laptop that should help you get a better understanding of the laptop.

Mi NoteBook Ultra Specifications

The Mi NoteBook Ultra review unit that I tested comes fitted with Intel's 11th gen Core i7-11370H CPU but the base variant of the laptop comes with an H-series Core i5 processor. I will be talking about the performance of this laptop in detail but before that, let's take a quick look at the specifications -

Processor: Intel Core i7-11370H 3.30GHz base clock and 4.80GHz max turbo, 35W Graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 96EU RAM: 16GB DDR4 RAM 1600MHz Storage: 512GB Kioxia NVMe SSD Display: 39.6cm (15.6) Mi TrueLife+ Display, 3.2K resolution, 16:10 aspect ratio

Mi NoteBook Ultra Performance

The Mi NoteBook Ultra given to us for review is powered by the Intel Core i7-11370H CPU. It's a high-end quad-core CPU that is usually seen in some thin and light gaming laptops. It's an interesting choice to use this SoC instead of an i7 from the U-series. The result? Well, it makes the Mi NoteBook Ultra way more powerful than some other ultrabooks on the market. Obviously, this comes at the cost of thermals, which we will discuss a bit later in this review.

The processor has 4 Willow Cove cores and 8 threads with support for Hyperthreading. The H-series chip inside this laptop is configured at 35W TDP with a base clock of 3.30GHz. It also has a single or two core boost of up to 4.8GHz whereas all cores and hit a max frequency of 4.3GHz. It is superior to the Core i7-1185G7 which has a lower TDP and subsequently, lower performance.

In Cinebench R23, the Mi NoteBook Ultra managed to score 5,539 in the multi-core test and 1,527 in the single-core test. The scores are higher than what we were able to get on both the newly launched RedmiBook 15 Pro and the Fujitsu UH-X Convertible laptops that are powered by the Intel Core i5-11300H and the Core i7-1165G7 respectively. Here, take a look -

The Mi NoteBook Ultra also managed to score 5,034 in PCMark 10, which is once again higher than some other ultrabooks on the market like the ASUS Expertbook B9400. Even outside of the world of benchmarking, the Mi NoteBook Ultra excels in putting up with my day-to-day workloads too. I was comfortably able to work with around 15-20 Chrome tabs along with some other apps like Lightroom, Spotify, etc. running in the background. The Core i7-11370H truly helps to bring the best out of this machine.

Not having a discrete GPU may sound like a deal-breaker but the Iris Xe Graphics with 96EU powering this machine is no slouch either. It handles most of the 3D workloads very well. I was able to play multiple games of Valorant on this laptop and it was indeed an enjoyable experience thanks to that 90Hz panel. Yes, you can play games on this laptop as long as you keep your expectations in check. The Mi NoteBook Ultra should be good for esports titles and even some AAA titles at low settings.

Here's a quick look at the 3DMark numbers that I managed to record on the Mi NoteBook Ultra. I also used the Mi NoteBook Ultra for creative workloads like photo and video editing and it delivered reliable performance. I was able to edit my usual test edit timeline in Davinci Resolve faster than I was able to on other notebooks like the ASUS Expertbook B9400. Adobe Lightroom was also able to export our test files without any issues. And did I mention that the 16:10 aspect ratio helps with creative workloads? It's hard to go back to a normal 16:9 panel after getting the taste of more screen real-estate.

Thermal Performance

Xiaomi seems to be hell-bent on using Intel's H-series chips even in its mainstream notebooks like the RedmiBook. I am not the one to complain as long as the thermals are well under control. So, what can you expect from the Mi NoteBook Ultra? Well, let's a look at some graphs before I answer that question.

Cinebench R23's multi-core test pushes the i7-11370H to its limits by hitting the max turbo frequency of 4.8GHz. The core clocks settle at around 3.3GHz throughout the test. As a result, I was able to record a max temp of 97°C initially before it settled at around 80°C throughout the test. I never saw the core temperatures going above the 85°C mark outside of benchmarking applications, which is good.

This is also true for gaming or running any applications that go heavy on the iGPU. So as long as you maintain a decent ambient temperature, the Mi NoteBook Ultra should be able to handle just about anything without having any major thermal issues. Yes, the laptop will throttle occasionally while running some resource-intensive application, but I am happy to report that it is not a common occurrence and it will not take away from the user experience.

Mi NoteBook Ultra Display

The Mi NoteBook Ultra not only has one of the best displays you can find on a laptop in this price range, but I think it's also one of the best laptop displays I've ever used. Yes, other OEMs offer laptops with both bigger and higher resolution panels but the Mi NoteBook Ultra's 15.6-inch 3.2K panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio hits the sweet spot for me. It's a fantastic display and is easily one of the best things about this laptop.

I managed to compare with Realme Book's 14-inch 2K panel to see which one's a better option and you can check out this video right here to see the detailed comparison - 

The video also highlights other aspects of the Mi NoteBook Ultra's display, so be sure to check it out in case you want to learn more about the panel itself. 

Mi NoteBook Ultra Keyboard, Trackpad & IO

Before we jump into the design and build quality section, let's talk a little bit about the trackpad, keyboard, and the IO situation on the Mi NoteBook Ultra. Just like its design, the Mi NoteBook Ultra's keyboard deck will instantly remind you about the MacBook. You are looking at a traditional laptop keyboard layout with generous space between the keys.

Xiaomi says it is using the scissor mechanism for the keys and they feel similar to the keys on a MacBook. I'd honestly say the keys on the Realme Book (Slim) come close to the MacBook keys but the Mi NoteBook Ultra comes close if that's even a metric to look at. That being said, they're very comfortable to type on with 1.5mm deep key travel and I personally got used to them in no time. The good thing about the keyboard is that it comes with backlighting which was missing on both the Mi NoteBook 14 and the RedmiBook 15 Pro.

Moving on to the trackpad, this is clearly a bigger surface now compared to the one we saw on the last year's Mi NoteBook 14. It's also slightly better than what we saw on both the Mi NoteBook 14 and the RedmiBook 15 Pro, but I still think there's room for improvement. The smooth finish helps with gestures and tracking, but clicking the bottom half of the trackpad still feels "budget-ty" for the lack of a better word. It's certainly not a deal-breaker, but something I wanted to mention.

One thing do I like about the Mi NoteBook Ultra is the wide variety of port selections on offer. While most laptops in this range, including the Realme Book (Slim), come with only a couple of USB Type-C ports, the Mi NoteBook Ultra gives you a bunch of options. You get a Type-C USB port and Thunderbolt 4 for charging and two USB Type-A ports out of which one is a 3.2 Gen 1 port whereas the other one is USB 2.0. Additionally, you also get an HDMI port and a 3.5mm combo jack.

Mi NoteBook Ultra Design & Build Quality

It's no surprise that the Mi NoteBook Ultra resembles the MacBook Pro both from the outside as well as the inside on the keyboard deck as I mentioned earlier. And for its all intents and purposes, it's not a bad thing at all, in my honest opinion. In fact, I think it's one of the best laptops you can buy in this price range strictly speaking from a design and a build quality perspective.

The chassis is made out of Aircraft grade Series 6 Aluminium and it weighs  1.7Kgs. It's definitely not as wafer-thin or lightweight as, say, the MacBook Air, but it screams quality. There's also a 'Xiaomi' branding on the lid giving it a bit more personality which the RedmiBook 15 Pro lacked. The overall build quality is very premium and makes it stand out in this price range.

Other additional features like the built-in fingerprint scanner on the power button make it very convenient. Not to forget, there's also a webcam now on top of the display, something which was missing on both the Mi NoteBook 14 and the RedmiBook 15 Pro. The laptop is also fitted with dual 2W stereo speakers with support for DTS audio processing app. The speaker quality is no match to some other ultrabooks on the market, but it gets loud enough to fill a small room with decent audio quality.

The lid is also super easy to open thanks to the fantastic that lets you open the lid with just one finger. Opening the lid reveals the beautiful display with all its bells and whistles that we talked about in the video embedded above.

Mi NoteBook Ultra Battery Life

The Mi Notebook Ultra packs a 69,993 mWh battery, which Xiaomi says can last for 12-hours worth of usage. It charges via a 65W Type-C power adapter which makes it convenient. In terms of battery performance, the Mi NoteBook Ultra managed to last for around 7 hours and 20 mins with brightness set to 100-percent. This is one of those machines that can easily last you for an entire day before forcing you to look for a charger. Obviously, your mileage may vary but I still think it's commendable given the fact that it sports a 3.2K panel with a 90Hz refresh rate.

Mi NoteBook Ultra Verdict

Xiaomi has launched the Mi NoteBook Ultra for a starting price of Rs 59,999 in India. At this price, you are looking at the base variant of the machine with an Intel Core i5 processor and 8GB of RAM. The variant I tested for this review is the most expensive option priced at Rs 76,999. For that price, you are looking at a fantastic laptop that comes with one of the most beautiful displays, a powerful 11th generation Intel Core H-series processor, and an extremely well-built machine that's usually unheard of in this price range.

The Mi Notebook Ultra also outperforms some other expensive ultrabooks while costing a fraction of their price. This is a solid upgrade for those using an older machine or even the Mi NoteBook 14 that came out last year. It's also a no-brainer to spend a little extra and get the Mi NoteBook Ultra or the Mi NoteBook Pro over the RedmiBook 15 Pro that came out not too long ago. The Realme Book (Slim) stands as one of the main competitors in this price range, but there are some noteworthy differences that you might want to consider like a smaller display with an unusual aspect ratio and more. That being said, the Mi NoteBook Ultra is indeed the laptop to beat in this price range and I can already see this particular machine making it to a lot of our recommendation lists.

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This HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One AiO PC launched with RTX 3080 & 5K display could be the perfect gaming setup

HP upgraded its All-in-One (AiO) series with all new hardware from Intel and Nvidia for the year 2021. The new HP Envy 34-inch AiO desktop PC is an upgrade over the last year’s 32-inch model and therefore features top of the line specs including a 5K display, Intel Core i9 CPU and an RTX 3080. 

HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) Desktop PC Specifications, Price, Availability in India

The HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC comes with up to an 11th gen Intel Core i9 octa-core processor for ultrafast computing performance. Furthermore, the HP All in One PC also features up to an Nvidia RTX 3080 GPU, which should be more than enough to play modern games at ultra graphical settings. 

In terms of memory and storage, the HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC comes with upto 128GB DDR4 RAM and 2TB NVMe SSD. Despite being an AiO PC, users can upgrade the 2021 HP Envy desktop thanks to four additional RAM slots and M.2 SSD upgrade slots.

HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC has a diverse collection of I/O ports including 2X Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1 USB Type C port, 6 USB Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm HDMI out port. HP paired all these components with an Ultrawide 5k (5120x2160 pixels) monitor featuring two internal Bang and Olufsen speakers and a 15W Qi wireless charger.

The HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC also comes with a detachable 16MP webcam which users can move throughout the length and breadth of the screen. It is a cool concept as people can now place their webcam where it suits them the most. Additionally, the new HP Envy AiO comes with an HP Palette which features a creative toolkit housing several sketches.

In terms of pricing, the HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC has a price tag of $1,999 or Rs 1,47,000 (approx). It is available in the US through HP’s online store. The HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC is not available in India however and no official information is available pertaining to its future launch either. 

We strongly think that HP should launch the HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One (AiO) PC in India as demand for powerful personal computers is at an all-time high. 

Also Read: HP OMEN FanFest 2020: HP Announces Esports Gold Quest Scholarship Worth Rs 12 Lakh

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Google adds Gmail Search Filter Update and Personal Settings for Android Users

Google is continuously updating Google Workspace regularly, and this time, Gmail for Android is getting an improved search feature. Previously we saw the addition of Chat and Spaces along with the change in the UI as well. This time, Google is adding a search filter, which can be used by tapping the search box and will appear just below it. The aim is to allow users to quickly and easily filter email search results on their mobile devices. It will help you find a specific email or information based on the filter selected from the drop-down list. It will either consist of the name of the sender or the timeframe of receiving the email. You can select a single sender or multiple senders at a time. 

Gmail Search Filter Update: Rollout and Availability 

Google announced this feature via the Google Workspace Updates blog. This update has begun to roll out from 20th September and will be available to all the users by the end of October. It will be available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers.

Google Personal results setting for Search on Android

Recently, 9to5Google spotted the addition of Personal results setting on the Google App for Android. This update will be controlling personalised results on Search. Users can turn on or off these settings by following the path Settings > Personal Results on the Google app homepage. It will allow users to disable or enable this option via the app, so you can allow Google to use your account data for personalised results. 

This feature will include: Autocomplete predictions based on your search history  Results based on your account data like your location, dates and reminders Personalised results based on your regular Google activities like what to eat, places to visit, etc.

Source Video: Google Workspace

 

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BSNL Rs 499 prepaid voucher: Everything you need to know

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) offers a variety of plans that are priced between Rs 300 and Rs 500. These plans come with a good validity period, daily data limit and free SMSs, making them ideal for the masses.

BSNL Rs 499 Recharge (and other plans)

The following are the different BSNL recharge plans priced between Rs 300 and Rs 500, along with their offerings.

Plan

Validity Period

Data 

SMS per day

Other offerings

BSNL Rs 499 prepaid plan

90 days

2GB per day 

100

Unlimited calls and BSNL tunes, access to the Zing app

BSNL Rs 429 prepaid plan

81 days

1GB per day 

100

Unlimited calls, EROS Now streaming

BSNL Rs 447 STV

N/A

100GB high-speed data for 60 days (speed is reduced to 80 Kbps after 60 days)

100

Unlimited calls, EROS Now streaming, BSNL Tunes

BSNL Rs 319 prepaid plan

365 days

2GB daily for 60 days (speed is reduced to 80 Kbps after 60 days)

100

PRBT, unlimited calls 

BSNL Rs 398 prepaid plan

30 days validity

N/A

100 for Indian national numbers only

N/A

BSNL also announced a special discount scheme for present landline customers who are migrating to BSNL FTTH, the scheme will facilitate the smooth migration of prepaid DSL connections. According to the reports, the company is offering a discount of Rs 600 to the users who are migrating.

Also Read: BSNL will end all Prepaid Broadband Plans and will migrate existing users to new Postpaid Plan

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