Tag: Computers

Steam Deck is one of the best handheld gaming consoles you can buy in the market today. It has truly surpassed everyone’s expectations when it comes to having optimization on both the hardware and software front. Valve released a refresh just now with an OLED display, a bigger battery, and other upgrades. Still, a second-generation Steam Deck is not coming out anytime soon, as confirmed by Valve. So, if you are curious about when Steam Deck 2 is coming, read on.

After the launch of the Steam Deck OLED, several people have questions related to the next-gen console. So far, the immense popularity of the console in the market has sparked a whole other level of hype for its successor. IGN spoke to Valve’s designer, Jay Shaw, and asked him “how far off a potential Steam Deck 2 would be.”

In response, Jay said, “I don’t know. It’ll be a while. I think it’ll be quite a while. We don’t have any kind of set date. I think we’re going to wait for the technology to present itself in a way that we find interesting and for the team to really want to make that leap. We are very, very, very proud of this version of Steam Deck and this is it. This is the one that we’re the most happy with and we think customers will be too. So we are thinking about Steam Deck 2 at all times, but I think we are so satisfied here that this is really the kind of high end of what we wanted to do.”

While Valve is thinking of a Steam Deck 2, the team will wait before taking that leap. Once the current technology available evolves to the point that the team thinks they can make a new console, they will! The same time frame was revealed by product designer Lawrence Yang, to Bloomberg, who said it won’t be happening for at least two-three years.

Despite all this, the future of handheld consoles is bright. We have seen more powerful handhelds come out like the ROG Ally. But the new OLED version, and the original console, still have the same level of performance. Because of this, many people have been asking about the Steam Deck 2. The next console should come with a much-needed improvement to internal specifications. Valve is taking its sweet time to make a next-gen Steam Deck 2, but hopefully, it will be worth the wait.

What are your thoughts on the Steam Deck 2’s release being at least two to three years away? Do you think they should release a successor before that? Let us know in the comments below.

Edifier has recently unveiled two wireless earbuds: the TWS1 Air and Zero X TWS. But it seems that those weren’t the only audio solutions that the brand had in mind for this month. It has also unveiled the Edifier W820NB.

At the core, the Edifier W820NB is a pair of budget-friendly wireless headphones that come with premium features. These premium features include superior audio performance, comfortable design, and, most importantly, spatial audio. The headset offers all that for just CNY499, which is around US$68.

Key Highlights of Edifier W820NB

Among the main highlights, one of the biggest standouts of Edifier W820NB is the support for Hi-Res Audio. It also boasts the Hi-Res Audio Wireless gold label certification. This will let you hear every little detail of the audio playback. But that’s not all!

The Edifier W820NB also features 360-surround sound tech, letting you stay fully immersed in your favorite tracks. When it comes to design, the wireless headphones have a zero-pressure patented earmuff technology. This doesn’t only enhance the comfort but also makes the drivers inside perform better.

On the note of comfort, the W820NB is eye-wear-friendly. Also, the built-in spatial audio feature comes with head-tracking technology. This tech optimizes the audio rendering, letting you get a much more realistic 3D sound.

In terms of connectivity, the Edifier W820NB features Bluetooth 5.3. Alongside the standard audio codecs, it brings LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and LHDCX. These codecs are generally found in the high-end wireless headphones. And as it has one of the latest Bluetooth standards, it has Bluetooth Multipoint.

The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance of the headset is great too. It can offer a noise reduction of up to 43 dB. Battery life-wise, the Edifier W820NB can offer up to 45 hours of runtime after a full charge. Overall, the headset is offering a lot for the money.

The Marvels is out, and I’ll be honest, this movie is better than I expected it to be. However, the best parts of this movie ironically were not in the whole of the movie itself, but at the very end of The Marvels and in the post-credits scene. In the post-credits scene, we get to see the familiar face of Maria Rambeau who is the one to rescue Monica when she accidentally performs an interdimensional travel. However, you see that Maria does not recognize Monica, her own daughter, and is being referred to as Binary by Beast. She is also sporting a red and white costume and seems to know nothing about Monica. So, now the question arises, Who is Binary in The Marvels? Let’s find out in this article!

Who is Binary In the MCU?

Okay, to answer your question, in the Marvel comic universe, Binary is the X-Men version of Captain Marvel. However, contrary to what we see in The Marvels post-credit scene, Maria Rambeau was not Binary, Carol Danvers was. A chain of events in 1982’s Uncanny X-Men #164 leads Carol to lose her Captain Marvel powers and become Binary.

She is often called one of the most powerful heroes, but one thing about the character of Binary is that she is also one of the most tragic characters in the MCU. Her origin story is filled with misogyny and objectification. She is also one of the few superheroes to ever have fallen victim to SA. Binary was also an inspirational character for people who have been a victim of the same.

If we talk about the character arc of Binary, She has the powers of Captain Marvel but was called Ms. Marvel in this universe. She initially was a part of the Avengers after their insensitive treatment of her traumatic experience, she joined the X-Men. In the post-credit scene of The Marvels, we see Maria as Binary instead of Carol. This means that all these things have already happened, and she is now a part of the X-Men.

Future of Binary In the MCU

As of now, we cannot for sure say what Binary’s future in the MCU is going to be, and let me tell you why. We know that the MCU as of now is exploring the multiverse. We also know that after Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, Deadpool 3 will take this further.

With Hugh Jackman returning as Wolverine (as seen in 2000’s X-Men) and other X-Men rumored to be in Deadpool 3, I do have a theory. We are likely to see Binary fighting alongside Wolverine and Deadpool in the future, which may lead to the events of the yet-unannounced upcoming MCU X-Men movie.

However, with the lack of resources, there’s not a lot we can say about this. The Marvels has given us a canon to a huge participation from X-Men in the future and let’s see what MCU decides to do with it. Till then, let us keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

Get ready for a moment Cubot fans have eagerly awaited ! As the Double 11 shopping extravaganza approaches, the AliExpress Cubot Official Store is thrilled to present an extraordinary array of discounts. Offering savings of up to 75% on a wide range of products. From cutting-edge smartphones to innovative tech gadgets, they invite you to explore the store and take advantage of all current deals.

KingKong 8: Your Ultimate Adventure Companion

For the modern-day adventurer, the rugged KingKong 8 could be the ultimate companion. It goes beyond being a smartphone; it unlocks thrilling experiences. With a powerful flashlight and a massive 10.600mAh battery, it keeps you connected even in the most remote locations.

But there’s more to this adventurer’s dream. Rated IP68 & IP69K for water and dust resistance, it thrives in the harshest conditions, allowing you to venture fearlessly. It comes equipped with a remarkable camera system as well. So you can capture your most precious moments in great detail, etching your adventures in timeless imagery.

The KingKong 8 could be your gateway to the extraordinary, offering NFC support for contactless payments and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick and secure unlocking. It’s your key to the unknown, where durability meets innovation.

And the best part? For all the early birds, the KingKong 8 is available at a special price of just $119.99, with the opportunity to save up to $16 through additional discounts. Bringing the final cost to just $103.99.

P80 512G: Elevate Your Computing Experience

There is also the P80 512G as the perfect complement to the KingKong 8, designed to redefine your computing experience. With a generous 512GB of storage, it’s your gateway to endless possibilities. Whether you’re a professional, gamer, or creative, the P80 512G has you covered. Enjoy lightning-fast speed, cutting-edge technology and exceptional durability that make it your ideal partner. Another potential must-have for your Double 11 shopping spree.

Additionally, the P80 512G is available in exciting new colors as well. The 256GB variant comes in black, blue, and purple, while the 512GB version is offered in black, light blue and pink.

And for those who act quickly, the P80 512G is available at a special early bird price of $129.99, with potential savings of up to $16 through various discounts. Resulting in a final cost of only $113.99. Don’t miss out on these incredible deals and gear up for your ultimate Double 11 adventure with the KingKong 8 and P80 512G !

In May, Google made a significant announcement regarding the fate of inactive Gmail accounts. Previously, Google would clear the content within these neglected accounts but still allowed them to remain active. Now, Google is taking a more stringent approach due to the potential security risks associated with abandoned accounts.

Google’s Countdown: The Two-Year Deadline for Inactive Gmail Accounts

Starting next month, Google will commence the deletion process for Gmail accounts that have been inactive for two years, wiping them off the digital landscape entirely. This decision arises from the concern that using abandoned Gmail accounts to send and receive emails containing personal data poses a considerable security risk. Rather than merely erasing the account content, Google has opted to delete these accounts entirely to mitigate potential misuse.

The deadline for account salvation is rapidly approaching, with deletion scheduled to commence in December. If you wish to rescue your inactive Gmail account from the impending purge, the solution is simple: sign in and use it. Below are some suggestions to keep your Gmail account active if you’re approaching the two-year mark of inactivity:

1. Watch YouTube.
2. Read an email.
3. Utilize Google Drive.
4. Conduct searches on Google.
5. Log into a third-party app using your Google sign-in.

While Google has outlined a process for deleting abandoned Gmail accounts, it’s important to note that active YouTube videos linked to unused Google Mail accounts will not be affected. The deletion process will primarily target Gmail accounts created but left unused.

Crucially, Google’s action is limited to personal Google mail accounts. Accounts associated with companies or schools will be exempt from the deletion process. Only those Gmail accounts that have remained inactive for a continuous two-year period will face deletion. As the deadline looms, it’s crucial for users to take action and ensure the survival of their Gmail accounts before they vanish into digital oblivion.

Samsung is gearing up to unveil not just one, but at least two models of the Galaxy A15 in the first quarter of 2024. Recent reports and specifications have shed light on both the Galaxy A15 4G and the A15 5G. A Geekbench listing for the A15 5G (SM-A156B) has surfaced, providing key insights into its capabilities. And it’s turning heads with the inclusion of a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset.

In terms of performance, the Galaxy A15 5G didn’t disappoint on the Geekbench test. It notched up an impressive 664 points in the single-core test, and in the multi-core test, it secured a solid 1,717 points. These numbers are consistent with the results of the Galaxy A15 4G (SM-A155F). It made an appearance on Geekbench just last month. The 5G variant also boasts 4GB of RAM and runs on Android 14. Presumably with the latest One UI 6 on top.

As we look forward to the official launch, reports are swirling about the Galaxy A15 5G’s display and camera specifications. It’s anticipated to feature a vibrant 6.5-inch OLED screen with a sharp FHD+ resolution and a smooth 90Hz refresh rate. Photography enthusiasts can rejoice as the device will house a powerful 50MP main camera and a 13MP front-facing shooter. With a robust 5,000 mAh battery, the A15 5G is poised to offer a compelling combination of performance and endurance.

In conclusion, Samsung‘s A15 series is shaping up to be a formidable player in the smartphone market. Catering to both 4G and 5G users. The specifications hint at a device that prioritizes speed, power, and an immersive visual experience. As we await the official launch, tech enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the moment they can get their hands on the Galaxy A15 5G and explore the cutting-edge features it brings to the table.

Genshin Impact 4.2 finally dropped the ending of the Fontaine saga, and it’s probably one of the best Archon quests in the game. The update also dropped a new character Furina, new world quests, and a new region, Erinnyes Forest. Our next destination is Genshin Impact 4.3 and there are many things to look forward to. In this article, let’s look at everything we know about Genshin Impact 4.3, its release date, banners, characters, and more.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Release Date

Genshin Impact 4.3 will be released on December 20, 2023, as soon as Phase 2 of version 4.2 ends. Each Genshin Impact version lasts 42 days, with each phase lasting 21 days. Genshin Impact 4.2 was released on November 8 and its second phase ends on December 19 or 20, depending on which part of the world you live in. The pre-installation feature for Genshin Impact 4.3 will be available a couple of days before the update, i.e., on December 18.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Livestream Date

Version livestream is usually streamed a couple of weeks before its release date. If everything goes according to plan, the Genshin Impact 4.3 livestream should take place on December 6. You can stream it on official channels such as Genshin Impact’s Twitch channel, or watch it after an hour on their official YouTube channel.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Character Banners

HoYoverse’s recent drip marketing indirectly confirmed Navia as five-star and Chevreuse as four-star in Genshin Impact 4.3. As for other character re-runs, leaks suggest Albedo, Raiden Shogun, and Arataki Itto in the second half. Although these leaks clash with the info in other leaks, they’re from a reputed leaker Hutao Lover and they’ve been accurate a lot of times.

Genshin Impact 4.3 seems to be a Geo patch with three amazing Geo characters (Please revamp Geo and reactions, HoYo. I love Geo but no one else does). The first half of Genshin Impact 4.3 will feature Navia and Albedo. For those unaware, Navia is a five-star Geo DPS unit and a Claymore user from Fontaine, whereas Albedo is also a five-star Geo support unit and a Sword user from Mondstadt. Phase 1 should start on December 20, 2023, and will last till January 10, 2024.

The second phase will feature the Raiden Shogun and Arataki Itto. Raiden Shogun, the Electro Archon, is a five-star Electro Support/sub-DPS and a Polearm user from Inazuma. Arataki Itto, on the other hand, is a five-star Geo DPS unit and a Claymore user, also from Inazuma. Phase 2 should start on January 10, 2024, and will last till January 31, 2024.

Although the upcoming character banner re-runs might be accurate, the order in which they will appear isn’t. We think the order mentioned above should be how things will pan out. That’s because the Genshin Impact 4.3 events have also been leaked and suggest the event before 4.3 ends will be Arataki Splendid and Resplendent Beetle Training, which is Itto’s beetle fighting festival. Hence, it only makes sense if Itto’s re-run arrives during the festival.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Weapon Banners

Coming to the weapon banners, the first phase will feature Navia’s signature weapon “Considered Judgement,” a 5-star Claymore with a high base Attack and Crit Rate sub-stat, and as for the other weapon, expect Summit Shaper or Primordial Jade cutter.

As for the second phase, if it’s Raiden and Itto, expect Engulfing Lightning and Redhorn Stonethresher in the second phase. For the four stars, it’s still too early to predict.

New Artifact Sets

Genshin Impact 4.3 will bring two new Artifact sets — Nighttime Whispers in the Echoing Woodsone and Sond of Days Past. The first one was made to exclusively work with Navia.

For the first set, the 2-piece increases Attack by 18%, and the 4-piece grants the user the Heart of Gold effect for 10 seconds after using an Elemental Skill.

This effect increases the character’s Geo Damage by 16%, and while under a shield granted by the Crystallize reaction, the Geo Damage bonus provided by the effect will be increased by 150%, and it disappears one second after the shield is lost.

As for the second artifact set, its 2-piece grants the wielder a 15% healing bonus. The 4-piece, on the other hand, gives the character a “Yearning effect” for 10 seconds when they heal a party member. This Yearning effect records the total amount of healing, including the overflow, and when the effect expires, the effect is transformed into another effect “Waves from that Day.”

During this, when the active character hits an opponent with Normal, Charged, Plunging attack, Elemental Skill, or Elemental Burst, the damage dealt will be increased by 3% of the total healing amount recorded by the Yearning effect. The “Waves from that Day” effect also lasts till it’s used 10 times or after 10 seconds.

A single instance of the Yearning effect can record a maximum of 30,000 healing and overflow HP and has only one instance but can record healing from multiple characters.

Genshin Impact 4.3 Events

As you may know, Genshin gives players a free character in its even releases and a free weapon in odd releases, Genshin Impact 4.3’s flagship event will give us a free four-star weapon, and leaks suggest it will be a Claymore. The name of the flagship event, after translating it from Chinese, is “Dance of deeply pondering, resolutely spinning.” Besides, here’s a list of all Genshin Impact 4.3 events.

• Marvelous Merchandise (Liben returns with more Natlan lore, hopefully)
• Dance of Deeply Pondering, Resolutely Spinning (Free Claymore)
• Gun Spear and Roses
• Lost Riches
• Arataki Splendid and Resplendent Beetle Training

Genshin Impact 4.3 Quality of Life Improvements

• Removed all pop-up windows from enhancements, including leveling up characters, weapons & artifacts.
• Added a quick select option for the number of Experience books used when leveling up characters.
• Increased the number of slots for artifacts when leveling up Artifacts.
• Added a new incremental artifact upgrade function. When leveling up artifacts with quick select, the artifact will be leveled from 4 > 8 > 12 > 16 > 20, even if the said artifact is currently, say, at level three. With lots of free slots, quick select will still only upgrade it to the next increment of lv4, unless the player manually selects otherwise. This function can be turned off.
• Optimised Domain runs: When replaying a domain, the character will appear at the position of the key rather than the beginning of the domain, eliminating the need to run to the key from the starting platform.
• Auto artifact locking. You can configure which artifacts to lock and the game will automatically do it for you.

These QoL were brought to you by Reddit user r/vivliz. Do note that these QoL changes are questionable and some or all may not make their way to the stable 4.3 version.

What are your thoughts about the Genshin Impact 4.3 info leaked so far? Show us your excitement in the comments section below.

Xiaomi Redmi 13C has been officially announced. And with this debut, it’s pretty clear that Xiaomi will be introducing the Redmi 13 series in a bottom-up manner. That is, first, we will get to see the entry-level model, and then the brand will debut the high-end devices of the series.

Nonetheless, the Xiaomi Redmi 13C isn’t a major upgrade to its predecessor, the Xiaomi 12C. But the changes that it brings surely make Xiaomi’s current entry-level offering look better in the lineup. Among the improvements, the new phone brings better camera config, charging speed, connectivity, and screen.

Key Highlights of Redmi 13C

At the core, the Redmi 13C is pretty similar to the Poco C65 that Xiaomi released a couple of days ago. Like the C65 and the Redmi 12C, the new Redmi phone comes with a 12 nm Helio G85 chipset. But unlike the Poco C65, the 13C comes with 4 GB, 6 GB, and 8 GB of RAM. The Poco C65 is only available with 6 GB and 8 GB of RAM.

When it comes to storage, the Redmi 13C is available with 128 GB and 256 GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage. That’s the same storage configuration as the Poco C65 but better than the Redmi 12C. Also, while the 12C came with an HD+ 60 Hz display, the 13C brings a 90 Hz panel. This will lead to smoother visuals on the screen.

Regarding the cameras, the Redmi 13C features a 50 MP primary shooter on the back. A 2 MP macro sensor accompanies this sensor, which is an improvement over the 0.08 MP depth sensor found in the 12C. On the front, the phone features an 8 MP selfie shooter.

Other than that, the Redmi 13C has a USB-C port, much like the Poco C65. To compare, the 12C came with a dated micro-USB port. Also, the 5000 mAh battery inside the phone can charge at 18 watts in wired mode, an improvement over the 10-watt charging capacity on the Redmi 12C.

As for the price, the Xiaomi Redmi 13C is currently on sale in Nigeria with a starting price of around US$122.