Rockstar Games Announces Holiday Sale With Up to 70 Percent Discount on Popular PC Games

Rockstar Games has announced special discounts to players as a part of its Holiday Sale. The sale is now live and will end on January 5, 2022. GTA: The Trilogy — The Definitive Edition will get a complementary product from Rockstar as well as a $10 (roughly Rs. 760) discount on their next purchase in the official online store. Rockstar is also giving massive discoun...

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iQOO NEO 5 SE, iQOO NEO 5S launched: Price, specifications and more

iQOO has launched the Neo 5S, iQOO Neo 5 SE in China. The two phones come with high refresh rate displays and lots of RAM, as well as triple rear cameras. The phones have been launched in multiple variants, with the iQOO NEO 5 SE launched at CNY 2,199 for the entry variant of the device with 8GB RAM and 128GB of storage. The 8GB/256GB storage model has been launched at CNY 2,399 while the 12GB/256GB storage model has been priced at CNY 2,599, respectively. 

The iQOO Neo 5S has been priced at CNY 2,699 for the base model with 8GB RAM/128GB storage, while the 8GB/256GB storage variant is available at CNY 2,899 and the 12GB/256GB storage is priced at CNY 3,199. Of the two, iQOO NEO 5S is already available for pre-order, with the Neo 5S set to go on sale on December 24. 

iQOO Neo 5S: Specs and features

Talking about the iQOO NEO 5S, the phone features a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chip underneath the hood, and also up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The phone is based on the new OriginOS Ocean-based Android 12 OS and comes with a special heat dissipation system. 

For cameras, the NEO 5S comes with triple cameras at the back, with a primary 48-megapixel Sony IMX598 primary sensor and a  secondary 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a third 2-megapixel macro camera. There's also a 16-megapixel shooter for selfies. Keeping the device running is a 4,500mAh battery with support for a 66W fast charging. Connectivity options on the device include- 5G, 4G LTE, Bluetooth v5.1, and USB-C port.

iQOO NEO 5 SE: Specs and features

As mentioned above, the iQOO NEO SE also comes with a high refresh rate display. This display is 6.3-inches in size and capable of FHD+ resolutions. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 mobile platform paired with up to 12GB of RAM. 

For optics, the phone comes with a triple camera system comprising of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera. The selfies on the phone are handled by a 16-megapixel camera upfront. The phone is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 55W fast charging support. There are also a few sensors on the phone, including ambient light, accelerometer, magnetometer, and proximity sensor.

Also Read: iQOO Z5 Cyber Grid colour variant launched: Price in India, specs and everything else you need to know

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ASUS ExpertBook B1400 launched featuring up to Core i7, Nvidia MX 330 GPU and 3TB Storage Space

The ASUS ExpertBook B1400 breaks cover as the brand’s newest thin and light notebook for business and enterprise users. It is a premium thin and light laptop offering a range of personalisation options to better serve different business types.

The latest ASUS ExperBook B1400 draws its power from the latest Intel 11th gen Core processors. The laptop has a sleek profile and is highly configurable as well. In terms of build quality, it features a contemporary design including a rugged aluminium top shell and strong military-grade construction. 

The laptop comes equipped with features like NumberPad 2.0, dual heat pipe, an ErgoLift design, fingerprint sensor in the power button, a nano-edge display and an impressive 84% screen-to-body ratio. 

ASUS ExpertBook B1400 Specs, Features and Price

The ASUS ExpertBook B1400 comes with upto an Intel 11th Gen Core i7 processor with upto 48GB of DDR4 RAM. Users will also have the option to go with an Nvidia MX 330 GPU as well. In terms of storage, the laptop also comes with up to 1TB and 2TB HDD storage options. ASUS also claims an easy upgradability option for the laptop as it can be upgraded just by removing a few screws and without disassembling the entire thing.

In terms of I/O, it comes with  USB 3.2 Gen-2 and USB 2.0 Type-A ports, HDMI 1.4, VGA, Ethernet, and an audio combo jack. The laptop supports upto three external monitors and upto two 4k UHD external monitors. It also features Wi-Fi 6 with ASUS Wi-Fi master tech along with Bluetooth 5.2 as well. 

In terms of dimension, the laptop weighs around 1.45kg and stands at just 19.2mm tall. As mentioned before, the laptop is made for military-grade material so expect long-lasting build quality as well. The laptop will use up to a 90W charging brick to keep itself charged.

ASUS says that the ExperBook B1400 will become available for purchase at exclusive ASUS stores and leading commercial PC partners as well with a starting price of Rs 32,490.

Also Read: Arnold Su of Asus India talks about unlocking the possibilities of innovation in the PC industry

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PlayGo N37 Review: Well-built entry-level wireless earphones

Priced at Rs 2,999, the PlayGo N37 has some things to like and some, not so much. We were impressed with the build and comfort of these earphones – especially the super-flexible neckband and the secure fit of the buds. What we didn’t like was the lack of AAC codec support and the overemphasised bass response that mars the overall sound quality of the earbuds due to auditory masking in the mids and highs. The earbuds struggle to stand out amongst competitors such as the Realme Buds Wireless 2 and the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Pro.

World of Play is an audio company that has a fairly decent portfolio of affordable audio products. We’ve reviewed a few products from this company in the past and they were pretty appealing offerings for the inexpensive price point. The company’s latest wireless earphones offering is the PlayGo N37 – a sporty, affordable neckband-style wireless pair of earphones with some alluring features such as IPX5 water resistance rating and USB Type-C charging. Priced at Rs 2,999, the PlayGo N37 competes against the likes of the Realme Buds Wireless 2 and the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Pro, both of which come equipped with Active Noise Cancellation which is unavailable on the PlayGo N37. So, it immediately has a handicap due to the lack of ANC, which is getting more and more prevalent at the sub 3K price point in the wireless earphones category. Let’s see how the PlayGo N37 performs in our tests and if it can redeem itself enough to get a recommendation from us.

PlayGo N37: Build and comfort

The highlight of the PlayGo N37’s build is what the company calls a “Premium, Ultra-Flexible Design”. We first expected this statement to be an exaggerated gimmicky statement but upon handling the earphones for the first time, we were pleasantly surprised. The neckband really is one of the softest and most flexible ones we’ve felt and it even feels surprisingly premium for a neckband pair of earphones under 3K. The material feels smooth and comfortable on the skin and contorts to the exact shape of your neck.

The earphones also have plastic modules on either side, one with just the Play logo while the other one features all the buttons and the charging port. The right side module houses the toggleable power button, but for some reason, it is labelled LED, which seemed slightly odd to us. We actually thought the toggle activated some sort of RGB pattern on the earphones but it is simply the power button… 

You also have the volume + and volume - buttons that double as controls for switching tracks and there’s a multifunction button that can be used to answer calls, pause and play music, and activate the voice assistant. Next, you have the USB Type-C charging port tucked under a flap, presumably to keep the earphones water-resistant.

The earphones are available in two colour variants – Yellow and Black, and Teal and Black. We got the former for review. The neckband and modules portion is black while the wires and earbuds are yellow. The earbuds also have a gold and yellow dual-tone design, which looks pretty flashy and the look can be unappealing to some while attractive to others. The earbuds have magnetic housings, so they attach to one another when not in use.

The earbuds have an angled nozzle that further enhances the fit and there are also silicone wings available over the silicone ear tips that ensure a snug fit in most ears. We found the earphones extremely comfortable and secure to wear, even over extended periods of time. Additionally, the seal created by the ear tips and the wings makes for excellent passive isolation, so much so, that we didn’t really miss the Active Noise Cancellation feature too much that is present on competitors such as the Realme Buds Wireless 2 and the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Pro. In most environments, you will be satisfied with the isolation generated by the secure fit.

PlayGo N37: Features

Now, these earphones aren’t as feature-laden as competitors such as the Realme Buds Wireless 2 and the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Pro. The former even comes with app support, customisable controls, and more! You won’t find all that here, so we did dock a lot of points in the features section. 

However, the PlayGo N37 does come with some enticing features that make it a moderately decent deal at under 3K. You get Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity with 33 feet or 10m of wireless range. Additionally, you also get voice assistant support which can be activated by long-pressing the multifunction button. 

There’s also IPX5 water resistance so you can easily use these earphones when running or working out without worrying about damage due to sweat. Add to that, the secure fit of these earphones and you’ve got yourself a pretty serviceable sports wireless earphones. You also get USB Type-C charging. There’s also fast charging support where merely 10 minutes of charging provides users with 3 hours of wireless playtime. 

So, the PlayGo N37 has a decent set of features for the price but we did miss app support that would allow us to customise controls and change EQ settings. If like us, you also value app support, the Realme Buds Wireless 2 is definitely the way to go then.

PlayGo N37: Sound quality, microphone, and battery

Equipped with 10mm EBEL (Extra Bass, Extra Loud) drivers, the PlayGo N37 performs true to its driver’s name. These earphones are extra loud and do have extra emphasised bass response. So, if that’s what you’re about, you won’t be disappointed. The earphones are so tremendously loud that we usually listened to them at only 35-40 percent volume, whereas we usually listen to most earbuds at about the 60-70 percent volume mark. But do note that the earphones’ sound tends to distort a fair amount at higher volume levels. Additionally, these earbuds only support the SBC codec and not AAC, which is usually common at this price point. AAC codec will get you slightly better sound quality than SBC, so it is disappointing that these earbuds don’t support the codec.

As for the sound signature, as we mentioned earlier, these earphones are bass-boosted. So, right from the low bass region of the frequency response curve to the high bass region, the bass is heavily boosted making for boomy, dark bass response that masks the clarity of the rest of the frequency range. The mids and highs suffer from serious auditory masking, especially the highs post 2kHz since they are already under-represented.

So, this sound signature works acceptably with genres such as pop, rap, EDM, and Bollywood, but the earphones don’t work for genres that have a lot of nuance and detail in the high-mids and highs such as rock and classical. For example, in the track Pull Me Under by Dream Theatre, the cymbals and hi-hats sound listless and lack detail, partly due to the underemphasis of the highs and partly due to the overbearing bass response.

Nevertheless, if you are specifically looking for a bass-boosted sound signature at an affordable price, what the PlayGo N37 provides is pretty decent. However, we do prefer the Realme Buds Wireless 2’s sound signature more since it does have boosted bass but the mids and highs retain a lot more detail too.

As for the microphone performance, the earphones pick up the caller’s sound and relay it audibly but the output can sound slightly distorted at times. The battery life of these earphones is rated at 10 hours by the company. In our tests, at 60 percent volume, we got about 9 hours and 15 minutes of wireless playback time which is pretty close to the company estimate.

PlayGo N37: Verdict

Priced at Rs 2,999, the PlayGo N37 has some things to like and some, not so much. We were impressed with the build and comfort of these earphones – especially the super-flexible neckband and the secure fit of the buds. What we didn’t like was the lack of AAC codec support and the overemphasised bass response that mars the overall sound quality of the earbuds due to auditory masking in the mids and highs. The earbuds struggle to stand out amongst competitors such as the Realme Buds Wireless 2 and the Mi Bluetooth Earphones Pro. While the Mi earphones have a similar sound profile as the PlayGo N37, the Realme Buds Wireless 2 has a somewhat more balanced sound signature along with ANC and app support. So, it is hard for us to recommend these earphones over the Realme Buds Wireless 2 since the Buds Wireless 2 are also lower-priced while having better sound quality and a more extensive feature set.

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Apple could be looking at starting production of the iPhone 13 in India very soon

For fans of the iPhone in India, there seems to be a bit of good news on the horizon. Reports have emerged that Apple is looking to start production of the base iPhone 13 in India. It could take up to a few months but we could be seeing an iPhone 13 that is produced in the country. According to various reports online, Foxconn has already started the iPhone 13 (review) trial production in its Chennai plant. How this affects the price of the iPhone 13 in India is unclear as of now, but historically, Apple has stayed true to its pricing strategy and we should not expect a price drop anytime soon. 

iPhone 13 could start production in India soon 

The reports have also stated that Apple will not be manufacturing the iPhone 13 Pro (review) and 13 Pro Max in India. The production will only be limited to the base iPhone 13 model. Interestingly, the iPhone 13 is the largest selling model of the 13 series in the country, so it makes all the more sense as to why Apple would look at manufacturing the iPhone 13 here. Apple could also be looking at the production of the iPhone 13 for the global market in February 2023, if everything goes according to plan for the Cupertino giant. 

We earlier reported that Apple was planning on launching the iPhone SE 3.  As per a leak, the phone that is expected to be either called the iPhone SE 3 or the iPhone SE (2022) would release in the first quarter of next year. Previously, noted Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo had said the new ‌iPhone SE‌ will be built along the lines of the existing iPhone SE 3. he has suggested the phone could come with some changes, one of which will be 5G support and an upgraded processor.

Also Read: Apple Arcade Adds Splitter Critters, While Select Games Get Updated With Holiday Themes

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OnePlus 10 Pro to launch in January, confirms CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus 10 Pro will launch sometime in January, CEO Pete Lau has officially confirmed. The OnePlus 10 Pro is one of the most anticipated flagship phones of 2022 and succeeds the OnePlus 9 Pro. It has been a part of leaks previously and we also know how it’s going to look if OnePlus goes ahead with the same design as seen in leaked renders.

OnePlus CEO Pete Lau took to Weibo and confirmed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will launch in January. However, Pete has not revealed the exact date for the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro. As per earlier rumours, the OnePlus 10 Pro could debut during CES (Consumer Electronics Show) 2022 which is slated to commence from January 5 in Las Vegas. That said, the OnePlus’ CES 2022 appearance could likely reveal something other than the OnePlus 10 lineup.

Furthermore, the rumour mill has revealed that the OnePlus 10 Pro will likely debut in China first and will launch globally only after a few months. Here’s everything we know about the OnePlus 10 Pro so far.

OnePlus 10 Pro leaked specifications

The OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers QHD+ (3216x1440 pixels) resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone has a thickness of 8.7mm as per a previous leak by OnLeaks, and the full dimensions are 163.2 mm x 73.6 mm x 8.7 mm, which is the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro. 

The OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature three cameras on the back which consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS and laser autofocus, a 48MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 3x optical zoom.

On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. The OnePlus 10 Pro will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

Also Read: OnePlus Nord 2 CE gets BIS certification, could launch in India soon

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050, GeForce MX570, GeForce MX550 GPUs Announced for Entry-Level Laptops

Nvidia GeForce RTX 2050, Nvidia GeForce MX570, and Nvidia GeForce MX550 graphics processors have been launched for entry-level laptops offering an affordable option for gaming and accelerated workflow. As per Nvidia, the laptops powered by the latest GPUs will be available starting in the spring of 2022.

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