Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be faster than Apples M-series chips, leaks claim

The internet has been flooded with rumours about the latest and greatest processor from Snapdragon, set to hit us with another wave of ground-breaking technology. The latest findings about an upcoming iteration of a Snapdragon SoC has caught everyone’s imagination recently – the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. 

In a way it seems remarkable that we’re already speculating about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip before Qualcomm has even released Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the most likely successor to current flagship level Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. But that’s the kind of world we’re living in at the moment.

The rumoured Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC is expected to introduce a new and exciting set of technological innovations that are slated to lay the grounds for more efficient and powerful Android and Windows devices, something along the lines of Apple’s M-series of processors.

Also read: Qualcomm and MediaTek under threat by this change in ARM licensing policy

Let’s take a look at what the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 can do, while we are still waiting for Gen 3 to hit the market. That’s right, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 already!

What’s expected of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 with SM87505 model number is expected to use Nuvia CPU technology, said the tipster Digital Chat Station. In addition the Snapdragon smartphone processors are to run on a Nuvia CPU. 

Nuvia was acquired by Qualcomm in January 2021. Former Apple engineers who intended to apply their skills to Arm-based system-on-chips (SoCs) for servers created the processing firm. A few months later, Qualcomm released a thorough update on its plans for SoCs based on the Nuvia technology, and it openly stated that it hoped to compete with the Apple M1 in the market for always-connected PCs (ACPCs) with a processor.

“The addition of NUVIA CPUs to Qualcomm Technologies’ already leading mobile graphics processing unit (GPU), AI engine, DSP and dedicated multimedia accelerators will further extend the leadership of Qualcomm Snapdragon platforms, and positions Snapdragon as the preferred platform for the future of connected computing,” suggested the released report.

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The tipster has also suggested that we can anticipate a release for the processors in late 2024 for 2025’s phones wherein the phone processors will have a 2+6 CPU core layout. So we can anticipate that Qualcomm has brought back Snapdragon 845’s two-tier architecture after a line-up of three-tier architecture from Snapdragon 855 to the current Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and prolly SD 8 Gen 3 which held big core + medium core (s) + small core (s) design.

Now some findings and reports about the upcoming iteration of Snapdragon SoCs, is said to be powerful enough that it can potentially outperform Apple’s latest M2 processors. If the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is anywhere close to what it is being touted to be, it will make for a really interesting introduction in the Android and PC market, bringing along devices that are more powerful and efficient than ever!

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Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) Review: Extreme Performance

The Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2023) is a beast of a laptop and packs the absolute best Intel and Nvidia components currently available. But is it worth the high price? Find out in our review.

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Shocking Over half of all Indian travellers are victims of online scams, says McAfee

The latest online cyber crime report from McAfee is specifically addressed to all the Indian travellers who’ll be jet-setting around in summer vacations and beyond. Titled 'Safer Holidays,' the McAfee report highlights some disturbing trends among Indian travellers. 

A staggering 51% of Indian adults have fallen victim to online scams, especially while hunting for cost-effective travel deals. Surveying 7,000 individuals from seven countries, the report sought to understand the extent of cybersecurity threats faced when booking and planning trips online, and to evaluate the level of caution exhibited by users when utilising digital platforms overseas.

An overwhelming 61% of Indian travellers voiced their concerns about the potential compromise of their devices while travelling, making up the highest level of concern worldwide from any one country of travellers. 

Even more troubling is the following statistic, that 77% of those who suffered from online scams reported losses up to $1,000 (approximately ₹83,000) before even their travels began – which is a worrisome trend.

McAfee’s report claims two-thirds of Indian vacationers are planning domestic travel this year, and as many as 42% set to travel internationally. McAfee’s research suggests that rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures has increased the risk of leisure travellers falling prey to attractive, sophisticated, deceptive online deals related to travel and hotel booking – because a whopping 93% of Indians are expected to book their holidays online.

Digital traps are becoming increasingly sophisticated and varied. McAfee's research found that 27% of Indian adults have been duped into transferring money via bogus platforms, and a shocking 36% have had their identities stolen when booking online. Alarmingly, of these victims, 13% shared passport details, and 23% disclosed other personal information to counterfeit websites.

Unfortunately, awareness does not always translate into action. Even with 46% of respondents acknowledging that their personal information is less secure while using the internet on vacation, a mere 61% utilise services to monitor their online identity. A surprising 33% do not use a VPN while on vacation, and among those that do, 28% use it mainly to access geo-specific content. 

A significant number of travellers engage in risky activities such as using unsecured Wi-Fi networks (38%), using free USB charging ports at public terminals (34%), or leaving their streaming accounts logged in after checking out of their accommodation (29%). Despite the risks, travellers continue to engage in these practices. 

Having said that, McAfee does recommend some safety tips while engaging in online travel related activities. If you receive an email asking you to click on a link, even if the travel deal sounds great, it’s best to avoid interacting with the message altogether. 

Be cautious when connecting to public Wi-Fi while on vacation and make sure the Wi-Fi is secure and attached to a trusted source – use a VPN wherever possible. Don't pay for rentals by wire transfer, prepaid cards or gift cards. These types of transactions often can't be reversed if the rental offer is fraudulent. 

The report underscores the dire need for increased cybersecurity awareness and stringent safety measures among Indian travellers, especially when relying on online travel booking websites and deal apps. If not, today’s scammers are nothing but ready to exploit the slightest lapse in would-be travellers’ online safety practices.

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Internal PC Version of Bloodborne, The Old Hunters DLC Exists, Dataminer Says

Renowned dataminer Lance McDonald has spotted some Bloodborne screenshots that point towards a playable PC version. The images were uploaded to the Bloodborne Fandom wiki by Marcos Domencech, a senior environment artist, who has worked with developer FromSoftware on several games. The screenshots are named ‘SPRJ-win64’ which according to McDonald is the game’s f...

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BGMI Reportedly Available to Download on Google Play Store Through URL

Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is reportedly available to download on select Android devices. Several users online have spotted the battle royale game on the Google Play Store, ready to download without any prior date confirmation from publisher Krafton. The game seems to be accessible only via the store page URL and won’t appear natively on the Android storefron...

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BGMI download link is available but its not as easy to get as you might think

Battlegrounds Mobile India aka BGMI is back and some users have got the update on Google Play Store. In case you haven’t, we have got the link to download BGMI on Android smartphones. It seems to be a staggered rollout and there’s no word on when the Krafton game will release on iOS. iPhone BGMI players stay tuned!

Download BGMI from Google Play Store

Here is the link to download the latest version of Battlegrounds Mobile India on Android phones. In case you’re wondering, this is an official BGMI download page on Google Play Store.

Alternatively, you can visit the https://ift.tt/i1UL0y3 and tap on the Google Play Store button, you will be redirected to the BGMI download link.

What’s new on BGMI

The Play Store changelog notes three new updates in this latest version 2.1.0 of Battlegrounds Mobile India. These are — The Ancient Secret: Arise, New Weapon: Lynx AMR, and Sound Play Training.

This was a 700+ MB download size from the Play Store and then within the game, I had to download resources of up to 900+ MB in size. The game is available on Android 10 and above OS versions.

Even after the files are downloaded, you may not be able to play the game right away as the servers are apparently under heavy load. 

Also Read: Indian Gaming Industry And Twitter Cheers Return Of BGMI Game

In any case, we should be able to play the game soon. We also suspect some changes in the game as mandated by the Indian government. The cosmetic change includes a change in the colour of blood in the game to green. The servers have to be set locally in the country to ensure data security. Perhaps some restriction would be applied to the number of hours of play. This as Mr Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of Electronics and IT said in a tweet, is meant to control user harm and addiction.

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CS:GO Paris Major 2023: Vitality win the last ever CS:GO Major

If there was a fairytale end that was to be written for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 would be it. Two weeks of nothing but quality Counter-Strike at the highest level, with some drama, upsets, and surprises thrown into the mix. It was just perfect! Teams came to Paris with hopes and dreams of getting their hands on the last CS:GO Major Trophy. At the end, it was Vitality that walked home with the title, on their home ground.

CS:GO Paris Major 2023: Champions Stage - Day 4 - Grand Finals - dupreeh now has five major wins under his belt

In the Grand Finals of the tournament, we saw Vitality pitted against GamerLegion. While Vitality had been on a roll with the backing and support of the crowd and their org, the story of GamerLegion was slightly different. They had come into this match as the underdogs, having paved their way through three different stages of the tournament, handing upsets to some of the favourites to lift the trophy in Pairs.

They were my pick to be the surprise winners of the tournament. However, when the teams took to stage, the difference between the two top orgs in CS right now, at least by my standards, was clear. apEX’s calling on both Overpass (GamerLegion’s pick) and Nuke (Vitality’s pick) was on point. Vitality steered clear of any danger posed by GamerLegion and closed the series off 2-0. And, before GamerLegion could realise, apEX was celebrating his second Major win, durpeeh his fifth, and the rest of the squad, including ZywOo, their first. On paper, dupreeh is the most successful player in CS:GO history.

Counter-Strike. https://t.co/CH1pUyEXTc

— CS2 (@CounterStrike) May 21, 2023

While the celebrations unfolded, everyone, including the fans and the players alike, thanked each other for such an amazing experience, not only in Paris but on the battlegrounds of Counter-Strike:Global Offensive. The last 10 years were insane. We saw some ups and downs, amazing plays during Majors, and some naughtiness by skin creators as well. But, at the end, our love for CS:GO kept growing. Now, as we open our doors to Counter-Strike 2, the successor to our favourite person’s favourite first-person shooter, let’s welcome this new game with open arms, and enjoy another 10 years of CS action!

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