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In the fast-paced internet era, visual content and performance experience are increasingly important to the progressive younger generation. They are no longer satisfied with simple texting and making calls. They need a smartphone, that can not only record the bits and pieces of their lives, but also satisfy their passion for creation. And of course can handle games smoothly. As an emerging tech brand, Blackview deeply understands this need and has launched its brand-new SHARK 8 series. It is designed for dynamic youths, who want to embrace life, bringing unprecedented mobile photography experience and powerful performance ! Whether it’s a mobile gamer, gaming streamer, vlogger or photography enthusiast, the SHARK series will be their best partner. Perfectly meeting the needs for high-quality photos, videos and CPU-intensive games . Freely capturing the beauty of youth, surpassing the speed of youth.

Recently, Blackview has introduced the first SHARK series model – Blackview SHARK 8 with ultra-fast and super-clear 64MP camera as well as top-tier performance backed by 6nm Helio G99. Powered by ArcSoft® 7.0 and equipped with 64 MP Rear Samsung® ISOCELL GW3 which provides Super PD technology, Blackview SHARK 8 brings faster autofocus speed, clearer and brighter scenes, and more vivid and true-to-life colors. On top of that, boasting the cutting-edge 6nm Helio G99 and the latest DokeOS 4.0 based on Android 13, SHARK 8 offers unmatched customizability and flexibility with unique applications, intuitive user interfaces, and smooth animations.

All-day Unparalleled Visual Experience with 2.4K 120Hz Display

3 Well-designed Colorways, 8.35mm Slim & 198.3g light, 120Hz Refresh Rate –  2x Smoother Scrolling ↑, Smart-K Box Speaker, 5000mAh Mega Battery  &  Up to 437 hrs of Standby,  33W Fast Charging  &  20% in 15 mins

One of the most anticipated highlights of Blackview SHARK 8 is its three new colors.  Galaxy blue, scorching gold, and moonlight grey. These vibrant and unique color schemes draw inspiration from the dazzling galaxies in the universe, the scorching sun in the desert and the shadows cast by moonlight. To boot, utilizing cutting-edge CNC technology to enhance precision, Blackview SHARK 8 is ultra-smooth. With just 8.35mm thickness,and 198.3g of weight. Its 6.78-inch 2.4K display ensures a comfortable streaming  experience, seamless gaming, and more-detailed route planning based on the map as well.

Additionally, 120Hz faster dynamic refresh rate results in smoother and more fluid motion on screens. Contributing to a more immersive, responsive, and enjoyable viewing or interactive experience.  Equipped with a built-in smart-K box speaker, Blackview SHARK 8 delivers the deepest bass and the most inspiring rhythms. Letting music hit your soul directly. Moreover, the 5000mAh battery offers an impressive standby time of up to 437 hours. And with 33W fast charging users don’t need to worry about slow charging issues, since SHARK 8 can be fully charged in just 78 minutes.

Super PD, Super-fast, Super-clarity, Sophisticated Aesthetic for Every Stunning Shot

64 MP Rear Samsung® ISOCELL GW3, Super PD for Faster Autofocus Speed, Backed by Blackview ArcSoft® 7.0 Algorithms，15% Upgrade↑,  13 MP Front Samsung® ISOCELL 3L6, Tetrapixel Technology

Blackview SHARK 8 comes with Samsung’s most advanced Super PD, that compares the phase detect tech at two different points to focus the subject. And is engineered to capture images and videos with remarkable clarity and speed like never before. With Super PD’s higher contrast and rapid focusing, SHARK 8 allows users to capture decisive moments in both indoor and outdoor conditions. In bright daylight, the 64 MP Rear Samsung® ISOCELL GW3 can precisely lock onto swaying trees, rippling waves, and fluttering sparrows hundreds of meters away.

Even in low light conditions, users can get sharp photos of pedestrians, traffic, or architecture under the soft moonlight. Tailor-made for young users, SHARK 8 vividly presents every fleeting moment in the lens. Whether for rock climbing, skiing, or skydiving, every selfie and photo taken while exercising is sharp, in focus, and full of youthful energy. The autofocus just ensures ideal visual brilliance. From the world-famous Grand Canyon, the majestic Niagara Falls to the rolling Rocky Mountains, every picture taken by users is filled with creativity and artistic flair. All thanks to SHARK 8’s 64 MP Camera with Super PD.

13 MP Front Samsung® ISOCELL 3L6, Tetrapixel Technology

In addition, Samsung’s built-in Tetrapixel technology automatically adjusts pixels according to the light intensity. As a result, users can enjoy the clarity of smaller pixels in bright conditions and capture more light in dark. Furthermore, the Smart-ISO technology perfectly balances the brightness in any environment. Instead of being a photographer, users can produce more vivid and detailed images when shooting with Blackview SHARK 8.

Don’t also forget its 13 MP front Samsung® ISOCELL 3L6. As it delivers gorgeous yet realistic selfies and videos. The advanced Blackview ArcSoft® 7.0 technology is also applied to SHARK 8. HDR Mode delivers richer colors and stronger contrasts. And Super Night Mode provides nighttime photos with minimal image noise and enhanced clarity. Even without makeup, with the support of Blackview SHARK 8’s Beauty Mode, users still look radiant. Additionally, Blackview SHARK 8 is built to record life and capture wonders, with amazing Panorama Mode, Pro Mode and so on.  

Cutting-Edge Performance , Blazing-fast Responsiveness , Well-suited for CPU-intensive Games & Streaming

6nm Octa-core MediaTek Helio G99, Up to 16GB RAM, 256GB ROM + Up to 1TB TF, 12,361mm² Integrated Cooling System, Constant Temperature below 39°C

Blackview SHARK 8 boasts the state-of-the-art 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 processor as well. Ensuring smooth operation of high-quality games and efficient multitasking. With processor speed of up to 2.2 GHz, SHARK 8 seamlessly handles tasks such as video editing and rendering, real-time FPS gaming and high-definition video playback. Moreover, Helio G99 comes with HyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming technology, that guarantees smoother performance even in long-term navigation. And also extends battery life without compromising gaming experience.

Featuring up to 16GB RAM, SHARK 8 provides users with top-tier fluidity for multi-window switching, efficient multitasking, and super-fast app startup. Furthermore, with 256GB ROM and up to 1TB TF card Expansion, users can freely download their favorite movies, files, music, and e-books without worrying about storage limitations. Another thing, that will excite enthusiasts, is the a superb cooling system. Designed with 12,361mm² cooling size to keep temperatures below 39°C, preventing overheating and ensuring peak performance even during long hours of gaming and streaming.

The Smoother DokeOS 4.0 Fuels Endless Youthful Passion

The Latest DokeOS 4.0 Based on Android 13:  EasyShare App  – 60x Faster than Bluetooth↑, Workspace App,  Atomized Memory 2.0，F2FS and EROFS,  Real-time Accurate Subtitles, Smart Pre-Loading – 23%↑Start-up Speed

Running on the latest DokeOS 4.0 Based on Android 13, Blackview SHARK 8 has made significant improvements in four aspects. Smoothness, efficiency, personality, and security. For smoothness, the Atomized memory 2.0 can release 5-9% of memory for other programs, ensuring SHARK 8’s performance. Focus Computing allows manual adjustment of CPU power for seamless switching between performance enhancement and power saving.Blackview SHARK 8 also employs F2FS to boost app startup speed by 25% and EROFS technology to achieve an astonishing 300% increase in loading speed. Moreover, when users are watching foreign TV programs or having meetings, SHARK 8 can also produce real-time accurate subtitles for them instantly. To boot, SHARK 8’s smart pre-loading can also increase startup speed by 23% based on users’ app preferences.

For efficiency, SHARK 8’s EasyShare App can easily transfer music, videos, or photos without mobile data or internet. Achieving transfer speed of 7.7MB/s, which is 60x faster than Bluetooth. The built-in Workspace app separates the private and work apps to protect users’ personal data and information. Regarding personality, the full set of personal themes and brand-new desktop icons provide users with more choices for endless enjoyment. Users can organize their apps into larger folders at the same time. Finally, users can customize privacy permissions to ensure that certain apps can only access specific permissions. Userusers can permit the system to automatically clear the clipboard history, preventing accidental data breaches.

Price and Availability

Blackview SHARK 8 is scheduled to make its global debut on AliExpress from November 11th to November 17th, 2023. And the final price will be only $93.99, limited to the first 50 orders per color. So check it out right here to seize the opportunity to own this incredible smartphone !

Honor has rolled out a brand-new smartphone today. Named the Honor X50i+, the device is a better version of the Honor X50 that launched in July of this year. Among the improvements, the new smartphone has a better screen, a more capable SoC, and a better camera setup.

The new Honor X50i+ is currently available in China in two different configurations. It features a base price of CNY1599, which is around US$219. The better-configured version has a price tag of CNY1799, around US$247.

Key Features of Honor X50i+

On the front, the Honor X50i+ comes with an AMOLED screen featuring an FHD+ resolution. It’s a step up from the LCD screen that the X50 came with. However, the refresh rate took a hit on the new smartphone, sitting at 90Hz, while the X50 had support for 120Hz.

In terms of the cameras, the front of the Honor X50i+ has an 8MP selfie shooter, which sits inside an oval cutout. On the back, the smartphone features a 108MP primary camera that’s accompanied by a 2MP depth sensor. Talking of which, the back features an interesting design. It has a circular island, making the device look apart.

Under the hood, the Honor X50i+ features the Dimensity 6080 chipset. It’s a newer chipset than the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, which the Honor X50 came with. Honor paired this SoC with 12GB of RAM. And as for the storage, there are two options: 256GB and 512GB.

The smartphone boots MagicOS 7.2 out of the box. It’s Honor’s Android skin that runs on top of Android 13. In terms of battery, the Honor X50i+ has a 4500mAh cell that can charge at 33 watts. Another great aspect of the device is the weight. It weighs only 166 grams, making it one of the lightest mid-range devices on the market.

Yeelight, known for its expertise in smart home lighting solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with eWeLink. For those unaware, eWeLink is a smart home assistant app. It brings advanced smart home controls in an easy-to-use and intuitive package.

Being a universal smart home app, eWeLink supports over 2000 hardware brands. And Yeelight has joined the list. But, the partnership is unlike any other brand eWeLink has collaborated with.

As the R&D team from Yeelight says, “The collaboration between Yeelight Pro and eWeLink is great news for both Yeelight Pro users and eWeLink users.”

More About the Strategic Partnership Between Yeelight and eWeLink

Yeelight offers a wide range of smart lighting solutions. Positioned as the best smart lighting brand in the world, it has shipped more than 80 million products to 200 plus countries and regions. While each of the brand’s offerings has its own touch of uniqueness, they all excel in meeting the customers’ lighting needs.

Now, with this strategic partnership with eWeLink, the brand’s offerings will offer more convenient smart interactions for the users. The Yeelink Pro, in particular, is about to get the biggest upgrade. This integration will make the brand’s premium smart lighting product even smarter.

As the R&D team explains, “Consumers will find it as easy as pressing buttons to control Yeelight Pro lighting in the eWeLink app seamlessly.” 

This update from Yeelight is another exciting change that the brand has brought to its lineup. For context, the brand brought MATTER support before this. That simplified connectivity between other smart home devices.

The collaboration between eWeLink and Yeelight paves the path toward a future where smart homes become unified. It marks a pivotal point leading to a time when different devices from different brands can coexist together. And it will play an important role in making smart home more accessible and easier to use.

Nokia, a leading telecommunications company, has recently introduced its “2030 Technology Strategy,”. It aims to help service providers, enterprises, and industries prepare for the radical technological changes ahead. The strategy is a guide to the emerging technologies that are radically changing our world. It identifies the trends and emerging technologies that will impact the networks of service providers, enterprises, and industries over this decade. The strategy is intended to help organizations capitalize on the potential of emerging technologies and meet the challenges they face today and tomorrow.

In the Nokia 2030 technology strategy, the company says AI is at the center of its focus. However, it also includes cloud continuum, metaverse, API economy, Industry 5.0, Internet value system, sustainability, security and a few others.

Nokia says the technology landscape in 2030 will undergo major changes. Digitalization has always been the driving force of the industry, and AI and cloud are constantly reshaping network business and consumer technology. The influence of AI is currently expanding. In addition to optimizing various solution processes in the industry, it will also completely change communications. The company said

The next phase of cloud technology will disrupt business models and create a seamless ‘Cloud Continuum’ that will transcend conventional information transmission, Internet, cloud and resources to integrate the human and digital realms with a unified platform .

Industry 5.0

One of the key concepts introduced in Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is Industry 5.0. This is a new paradigm that builds on the previous four industrial revolutions and aims to create a more sustainable, productive, and accessible future. Industry 5.0 is characterized by the integration of advanced technologies such as AI, machine learning (ML), automation, extended reality (XR), and the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies will enable the creation of smart factories. Here, machines and humans work together to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.

Industry 5.0 is the next industrial revolution that aims beyond efficiency and productivity as the sole goals. It focuses on human-centric, resilient, and sustainable pillars. It is a concept that applies to every sector and every organization, and its applicability is significantly wider than Industry 4.0. Industry 5.0 is about the integration of humans and machines. It also involves the creation of new value through the collaboration of humans and machines.

Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is aligned with Industry 5.0. It is about creating value through the collaboration of humans and machines. The strategy aims to enable the adoption of emerging technologies with connectivity at the center. It also hopes to evolve networks to meet the challenges of tomorrow and beyond. Nokia’s future network architecture, as proposed in the Technology Strategy 2030, is vital for the next phase of digital transformation for Nokia and its customers.

By 2030, new technology applications will massively increase network traffic demand. The network will need to become more cognitive and automated. It will also address specialized business and industry requirements to support increasing throughput and latency demands. Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is fundamental to realizing the full potential of AI, cloud, and other emerging trends.

Cloud Continuum

Another important concept introduced in Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is the cloud continuum. This is a new approach to cloud computing that aims to provide a seamless and consistent experience across all types of cloud environments, from public to private to hybrid. The cloud continuum will enable organizations to take advantage of the benefits of cloud computing, such as scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness, while also ensuring that their data is secure and compliant with regulations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

AI is a key enabler of Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030. The strategy recognizes the potential of AI to transform industries and create new opportunities for innovation, sustainability, productivity, and collaboration. Nokia’s future network architecture proposal is seen as vital for the next phase of digital transformation for Nokia and its customers. The company is investing heavily in AI and machine learning to develop new solutions that can help organizations take advantage of the vast amounts of data generated by the IoT and other emerging technologies.

Nokia also cited data from ABI Research and claimed that by 2030, AI will contribute about $450 billion in value to various vertical fields. ABI Research found that 86% of companies are increasing their cloud plans. According to the Nokia Global Network Traffic 2030 Report, global telecom network demand will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 22% to 25% between 2022 and 2030.

Nokia believes that embracing AI and cloud services is crucial to business growth. The company has launched a technology called Beyondn and a network architecture called UNEXT. The company claims that these are “focused on artificial intelligence, cloud and resources.” “New approach” that can “make the network a programmable operating system.” This helps clients respond to trends and challenges and prepare for the changing landscape.

Final Words

Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030 is a comprehensive guide to the emerging technologies that are radically changing our world. The strategy identifies the trends and emerging technologies that will impact the networks of service providers. It will also impact enterprises, and industries over this decade. Also, it will provide insights into how to capitalize on or overcome them. The concepts of Industry 5.0, cloud continuum, and AI are key enablers of the strategy. They will play a critical role in shaping the future of networking. By embracing these concepts and investing in new solutions, organizations can prepare for the radical technological changes ahead and create a more sustainable, productive, and accessible future. What do you think about the Nokia’s Technology Strategy 2030? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below

If you’re planning to build a new PC or have been wanting to build one, you’ve probably come across the term “PC bottlenecking.” And you might already know that it’s not a good thing.

At the core, when your PC is bottlenecking, it means that the hardware is not getting used at its full potential. And while it may seem like a big issue, fixing PC bottlenecking problems doesn’t always require you to empty your wallet and build a whole new system.

What Is a Bottleneck?

In terms of PCs, a bottleneck happens when one or more components are restricting the capabilities and performance of the others. When there’s a PC bottleneck, you tend to get anywhere from 50 to 70 percent of the performance that the system can actually provide.

But in most cases, it’s the CPU and the GPU that can cause a bottleneck on your PC. One could limit the other from offering all that it has to bring to the table. As a result, you don’t get the maximum performance out of the system.

Over time, PC gamers tend to upgrade different parts of their systems in different time frames. For example, most users opt for a new GPU when the existing one becomes too old to handle modern games. In such cases, if the system doesn’t have a capable CPU, the processor will be causing a bottleneck.

However, it’s definitely possible to face PC bottlenecking issues with a brand-new system. If you don’t pair the right parts together, regardless of how pricey the system is, you won’t get the most out of it. For example, pairing a high-end CPU with a high-end GPU is necessary.

Instead, if you pair a high-end GPU with a budget-centric CPU, you get a little over half, sometimes even less, than what the GPU can offer. And that basically causes PC bottlenecking. So, in short, the key to avoiding bottlenecks is balance.

How to Check If You’re Facing PC Bottlenecking Issue?

Don’t know if you’re facing PC bottlenecking? There’s no need to worry as these issues are easy to check. And you have multiple options to check it.

Through a Bottleneck Calculator

The simplest way to check whether your PC is bottlenecking is to use a simple bottleneck calculator. You can use this online tool, which will ask you to enter the components your PC has. Once it analyzes the combination, it will give you suggestions on which component may be limiting the performance of the system.

However, this isn’t the perfect tool to use to see whether your PC is bottlenecking. It tends to give very generic recommendations and doesn’t consider the specifics of your PC.

By Monitoring the Performance of the PC With Nvidia GeForce Experience

You can check whether you have PC bottlenecking issues by closely monitoring the performance of the system. One of the best tools to use in this regard is Nvidia GeForce Experience. It offers metrics that show how much of your CPU and GPU are being used while you’re gaming.

If you see that one is being pushed to the max while the other is sitting pretty much idle, there’s a bottleneck. However, this tool will only work with systems that feature Nvidia GPU. If you don’t have an Nvidia graphics card, you would want to consider the alternative discussed below.

Monitor the Performance with MSI Afterburner

Regardless of your PC specs, you can monitor its performance with MSI Afterburner. It’s a free monitoring tool that lets you easily check whether there’s any PC bottlenecking. To check for bottlenecks with the tool, follow these steps:

1. Launch the MSI Afterburner on the PC and click on the Settings option
2. Head over to the Monitoring section
3. Select your GPU and CPU under the Active hardware monitoring graphs
4. Under the Hardware monitoring history, click on the Log history to file
5. Press Apply

Then, with the MSI Afterburner running, load your favorite games and play for a while. I would recommend to play for at least an hour. Then, head over to the location where the tool saves the log files. It’s usually on “C:/Program Files (x86)/MSI Afterburner.”

There, you will find a file named HardwareMonitoring.hml. In this log, check whether there’s a huge performance difference in how much of the GPU and CPU is being utilized. This data will let you know if you are facing PC bottlenecking issues.

There’s nothing to worry about when there’s a small difference in performance. Also, it’s worth noting that some games are designed to be more CPU-intensive. So, do consider the games you are playing while checking for PC bottlenecking issues.

How Can You Face PC Bottlenecks?

If you notice a bottleneck, the only option is to upgrade the component that’s causing the issue. For example, if your PC is bottlenecking for CPU, you should get a better processor. Likewise, if the problem is for the GPU, you have to upgrade it.

On that note, you can upgrade your CPU without changing the motherboard and other components. You just need to look for a more capable processor within the same generation.