OnePlus 11 & OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Overview

OnePlus has confirmed the launch of the new OnePlus 11 flagship smartphone and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 headphones. The event is called the OnePlus Cloud 11 Launch Event and will take place on February 7, 2023 in New Delhi. Along with the presentation, the start of sales of new products will not take place. You will then have to wait “2-3 weeks”. For comparison, this year the company introduced the OnePlus 10 Pro model in January. Initially, the smartphone could be purchased only in the domestic market, and it reached global sales only in March.

OnePlus Buds Pro 2 Design Confirmed

We can see a semi-in-ear design with a compact pebble-shaped charging case. There are a few differences, though. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is seen with bigger mics and comes in a new Arbor Green color. We can expect some more new color options for the new Buds Pro 2. There’s also the glossy finish taken from the predecessor. The earbuds also feature the Dynaudio logo, hinting at a possible collab between OnePlus and Dynaudio for better audio quality. Check it out below.

Given that OnePlus China has showcased the forthcoming OnePlus Buds Pro 2, there are chances that the TWS might launch in China first, followed by a launch in India and other global markets. It remains to be seen what OnePlus is planning to do. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 11 will come with Hasselblad-backed cameras, the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, an alert slider, and more. It is also expected to sport a QHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display, 100W fast charging, and Android-13-based OxygenOS 13.We should get more confirmed details regarding OnePlus’ first launch event of 2023. So, stay tuned to this space.

Intel Brings 2X Performance Driver Update Overview

Intel came up with a new driver update for its recently launched Arc-series desktop graphics cards, and this update brings around a 2X performance boost in multiple DirectX 9 games.The company launched its first desktop GPU series earlier this year, and now, to make an impact on its popularity, the company has rolled out huge improvements with its latest update, so let’s discuss all details about it.

Fixes:

• Arc Control may not start automatically after reboot.
• Arc Control may not show up in Add or Remove programs list after the update.
• Arc Control may incorrectly show Studio Capture as active when putting the system to sleep while recording
• Resetting Arc Control to application defaults may not reset global “Tearing Migration” modes to default
• Some Arc Control Telemetry metrics may not align with 3rd party applications or built-in OS functions

Hot-Plugging fixes:

• Hot-plugging a secondary display with Arc Control invoked may cause Arc Control to be unresponsive.
• Hot-plugging a display with Arc Control Studio Capture audio device set to display audio may cause an error when attempting to capture or broadcast.
• Hot-plugging peripheral devices, such as cameras, microphones, or displays, while Arc Control is open may cause Arc Control to become unresponsive.

New Features:

• New Game Sorting
• UI Changes
• Auto Game Highlights supported games list shown in the right tab

Intel Brings 2X Performance Boost

Being optimized for modern API such as DirectX 12 and Vulkan, the Arc-series of graphics cards have always struggled with older APIs, such as DX11, DX10, and DX9. One solution for this was to run these older APIs through DXVK, a Vulkan based translation layer, which helps improve performance. It seems Intel is likely using such translation layer to improve performance in older titles.

Apple’s Emergency SOS via Satellite Overview

Apple’s groundbreaking safety service Emergency SOS via satellite is available starting today for customers in France, Germany, Ireland, and the UK. Available on all iPhone 14 models, the innovative technology enables users to message with emergency services while outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage. Additionally, if users want to reassure friends and family of their whereabouts while traveling in an area with no cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, they can now open the Find My app and share their location via satellite

Emergency SOS via Satellite Feature Is Now Available In UK, France, Germany, & Ireland

Apple’s consumers from the foremost European countries, such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ireland, will be able to take advantage of this feature, and also, they don’t have to pay for it as it is free for the next two years. But this new feature requires iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, or iPhone 14 Pro Max running on iOS 16.1 or later, and with that, users will be able to connect with emergency services via satellite connectivity. The European Emergency Number Association’s CEO, Gary Machado, also showed excitement by saying, “Emergency SOS via satellite makes emergency communications over satellite more accessible, which is very exciting.”

This feature aims to help in situations where the user is in a certain area where no cellular or Wi-Fi connection is available to connect with emergency services. Besides, Apple is also bringing satellite support to the Find My app in these regions so that users can send their location via satellite to their selected friends and family members while they are in no cellular or WiFi coverage area.

Google Chrome New Modes Overview

Google’s Chrome desktop web browser has two new performance modes Memory Saver and Energy Saver available starting today. The new modes allow users to reduce Chrome’s memory usage by up to 30 percent and extend battery life when a device is running low on power, Memory Saver mode frees up memory from tabs that aren’t currently in use, which should provide a smoother browsing experience. You can also mark important websites as exempt from Memory Saver to keep them operating at max performance.

Memory Saver

First, let’s start the discussion with the Memory-Saver feature. This feature will save RAM for your PC from the tabs that are inactive, and with that, you will have faster browsing as there are no other tabs consuming resources.Sometimes you open multiple tabs in your Chrome, and some of them are running heavily loaded websites, such as those filled with multiple videos or ads. Even if you are not using them, they are still consuming Memory for that data.So this Memory Saver will simply freeze them by identifying if they are not in use, and you’ll have to reload the tab to make it work again.Besides, there will be one indicator too that will show you stats of saved Memory by this feature in KB.

Energy Saver

If you have used the Microsoft Edge browser, you might notice a power efficiency feature that saves a lot of energy for your laptop or desktop, and this new Google Chrome Energy Saver will work the same.This feature will activate when your device’s battery goes below 20%, and after that, it will limit some less useful background activity, visual effects, and animations.Also, you can change some settings of these features from the three-dot menu in Chrome, so download the latest release of Chrome to experience these features.

Tech trends 2023 Overview

From the latest in electric aircraft to the satellites that connect to phones, next year’s emerging tech.An illustration of the kind of city service imagined by Vertical Aerospace Imagine an aircraft that can take off and land like a helicopter, but without the noise, expense and emissions. That’s the vision of firms developing so-called eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle) aircraft.Designed for relatively short journeys and a handful of passengers, dozens of firms around the world are betting there is a market for them. They argue that the eVTOL aircraft can reduce the cost of flying, as their electric motors are cheaper to run and maintain than helicopter engines.

Fusion abundance

Success at NIF will spur dozens of private companies hoping to one day build a commercial fusion reactor.A private project in the UK is hoping for a big year in 2023. First Light Fusion, based outside Oxford, has a novel way of creating fusion conditions.It fires a small aluminum disc at a speed of up to 20 km/s at a specially designed target containing the fuel needed for fusion.Upon impact, the target collapses, creating huge blast waves that can trigger a fusion reaction.Earlier this year, in a big moment for the company, First Light confirmed it had achieved a merger using this method.

The future of flying?

An illustration of the type of city service envisioned by Vertical AerospaceImagine an airplane that can take off and land like a helicopter, but without the noise, cost and emissions.This is the vision of companies developing so-called eVTOL aircraft (Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Vehicle).Designed for relatively short trips and a handful of passengers, dozens of companies around the world are betting there’s a market for them.They argue that the eVTOL aircraft can reduce flight costs because their electric engines are cheaper to run and maintain than helicopter engines.

Poco X4 NFC Overview

Xiaomi is working on a new Poco X4 which has got a moniker NFC at the end. The company is launching a new smartphone series, which was spotted on the IMEI database. The model number of the smartphone is 2201116PI. The newcomer will be in a mid-range and named a Xiaomi Poco X4 NFC. The smartphone got a Chipset of MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC, which is the most powerful chipset, and to give more power to this handset has an Octa-Core processor inside the Xiaomi’s Poco X4 NFC to make the device ultra-fast. And also there is a GPU of Arm Mali-G68 under the hood of this smartphone. The display screen size of the smartphone is 6.67 Inches and it will provide the user with full HD plus the resolution of 1080 x 2400 Pixels. The new Xiaomi Poco X4’s has an IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen display that is the latest one and well known for its outstanding results. The smartphone is using Corning Gorilla Glass for protection purposes.

Xiaomi POCO X4 NFC Specifications

• MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G chipset
• 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP camera
• 5500mAh Li-Po battery with Fast Charging
• 8 GB RAM
• 6.67 Inches (16.94.cm) Display Size

More about Xiaomi POCO X4 NFC

The smartphone has got a side-mounted fingerprint reader to secure the data on the handset and only allows the authorized person. The Poco X4 NFC will be fueled with a Non-removable Li-Po 5160 mAh battery that will carry support for Fast charging of 67W. Samsung and other tech giants will face serious competition when the coming X4 NFC will release.

Among Us ‘Hide n Seek’ new mode Overview

The game starts off by revealing the impostor, the “killer” right away. Then, the players skip the vote, and let the Killer count up for about 15-30 seconds as everyone hides before announcing “ready or not, here I come”. And, then the real fun begins: crewmates are still working to complete their tasks (or, it’s up to the players), but the known Killer is up and about. Players could try and bait them around and coordinate their location, but the Killer has the advantage of not getting voted out. Winning condition is the last crewmember standing (even if the game technically says that the imposter is the winner).

Additional fun is added when playing with friends with audio on and using a proximity sensor — nobody can hear you unless you are nearby, and it definitely helps the immersion. Not too long ago, with the official addition of the new roles, the Impostors could also play as Shapeshifters, taking on the shape of another crewmember, and that feature carried well into the community’s “Hide and Seek” games.

What’s New with the Game?

The developer mentioned that the “Hide ‘n seek” mode comes with many additions. There are new things that a player needs to survive from, and there was even talk of screaming. It’s not specified what the screaming entails, but we’ll soon find out. The game will also offer new cosmetics and pets for players to choose from, as well as pets.

The pets can be petted now too, as mentioned in The Verge. These are just the additions mentioned by Among Us via Twitter, but it was also implied that there is more. There are changes in some of the major mechanics in the original game, but it could be fun for those who prefer openly hunting crewmates if they do get the role of the imposter. One thing hasn’t changed, and that’s crewmates being careful not to get killed while doing tasks.