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India Today
2 days ago
- India Today
Nothing drops the light act with Phone 3, invites you to enter the glyph matrix now
Mark your calendars — Nothing's highly anticipated Phone 3 is officially launching on July 1. And if that wasn't enough to get tech fans talking, Carl Pei's company has been busy stirring up even more excitement with new teasers and tidbits about its next flagship handset. In the run-up to the unveiling, Nothing has already confirmed the Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and will come with a serious commitment to software support, promising five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches. But the latest teaser reveals something even more eye-catching: a whole new glyph is dropping its familiar Glyph Interface this time around. Instead, the Phone 3 will feature a so-called 'Glyph Matrix' at the top right of its rear panel — a dot-matrix style LED array that looks surprisingly similar to the playful mini-LED systems you'd usually find on gaming phones like Asus's ROG series. Nothing posted a video on X, teasing this refreshed interface, which will add a new visual language to the device. With this setup, the Phone 3 is expected to display more intricate animations for notifications, incoming calls, battery status and time. Whether you receive a message or need a subtle visual cue to remind you to charge up, the dot-matrix LEDs will likely offer an even greater range of customisable effects. Elsewhere, other design specifics remain under wraps for However, these teasers all point to a handset that will look and feel noticeably different from its predecessors. The transition to a pixel-style light grid hints at Nothing's interest in making the back of its phones more interactive, allowing for clever visual prompts that go beyond the existing Phone 3: What to expectBeneath this flashy exterior, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to come equipped with some serious hardware. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, this device is tipped to excel at multitasking, gaming and power-hungry apps alike, perfect for everyday use as well as more intense tasks. The camera setup is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation for crisp and stable photos, and there's also talk of a periscope-style telephoto lens for better zoom performance. Paired with a hefty 5,000mAh-plus battery, the Phone 3 looks built to last a full day or more between the screen? Leaks suggest a generously sized 6.77-inch AMOLED display, promising vivid colours and deep contrasts that will make streaming and scrolling a the Nothing Phone 3 is likely to land at around 800 or approximately Rs 90,000, placing it firmly in premium flagship territory. Given its eye-catching design, strong specs and long-term software promises, Nothing clearly hopes this will be one of this year's most sought-after phones.
Engadget
4 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem
Your Yahoo privacy setting is blocking social media and third-party content You can Allow your personal information to be shared and sold. Something went wrong. Try again. You can update your choice anytime by going to your privacy controls, which are linked to throughout our sites and apps. This page will now refresh. Microsoft has no plans to get out of the console business anytime soon. The company has been reiterating for a while that it's going to make at least one more generation of Xbox consoles. It's now been confirmed that AMD will power the upcoming hardware, as it did with the Xbox Series X/S . Xbox president Sarah Bond made the announcement in a short video . Under the multi-year partnership, Xbox and AMD are "advancing the state of art in gaming silicon to deliver the next generation of graphics innovation; to unlock a deeper level of visual quality; and immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI, all while maintaining compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games," Bond said. A leaked presentation from May 2022 (which was part of the massive Xbox leak the following year) indicated that Microsoft had yet to make a decision about the processor and GPU for the next Xbox console(s), suggesting in one slide that it planned to strike an agreement with AMD to supply those and in another that it yet had to make an "Arm64 decision." As we now know, the company is doubling down with AMD. On the surface, the AMD agreement is the main news coming out of Bond's announcement. But, if you read between the lines, there are lots of other interesting details to tease out from what she said in the short video. For one thing, the AI aspect of Bond's carefully crafted statement lines up with details in the leak (and other developments ) about Microsoft embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning in future Xbox games, including for things like AI agents. So the company is likely to keep going down that path. Bond said that Microsoft and AMD will "co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices including our next-generation Xbox consoles, in your living room and in your hands," implying that the company is planning more handhelds beyond the Xbox-branded ROG devices that are coming later this year. Those are also powered by AMD. In addition, Bond said the next-gen of Xbox devices will maintain "compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games." Xbox has made a commitment to backward compatibility, but that's still welcome to hear. Those are fairly interesting nuggets, no doubt, but there were two other things Bond said that I think are starting to shed more light on the future of the Xbox ecosystem. First, she said that her team is "building you a gaming platform that's always with you, so you can play the games you want across devices anywhere you want, delivering you an Xbox experience not locked to a single store or tied to one device." That "single store" phrasing is a chin stroker, especially in light of the new user interface Xbox is making for the ROG handhelds. The Windows-powered devices won't only allow users to play games from the Xbox PC app, Xbox consoles via remote play and the cloud. They'll integrate games from other PC storefronts, such as (which is run by Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard), Steam, GOG and more. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass users have long had access to EA Play games as part of their subscriptions. Ubisoft+ is on Xbox consoles too . Perhaps this concept of not being "locked to a single store" will start to work in other ways. Valve said a few years ago that it would be happy to integrate Game Pass into Steam , for instance. Likewise, Microsoft has said it would welcome Steam and the Epic Games Store app onto its PC app store (though Valve and Epic probably wouldn't want to give Microsoft a cut of game sales). Maybe we might finally see those come to fruition in the next few years. But how might those integrations work on an Xbox console? Bond hinted at that too. She said Xbox is "working closely with the Windows team to ensure that Windows is the number one platform for gaming." Sure, that could be a reference to PC gaming. But Bond didn't explicitly state that, which has me wondering if the next Xbox console might be more of a Windows PC that sits under your TV. That would align with comments made a few months back by Jez Corden of Windows Central , who said the next Xbox is "a PC, in essence, but with a TV-friendly shell." As with the likes of the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, this would potentially give game developers a specific set of specifications to work with (though ensuring their games are optimized for as many desktop and laptop configurations as possible will still be a complex task). Perhaps the user interface Xbox is debuting on the Ally X devices is a sign of things to come on larger displays. Moreover, the Xbox and Windows teams are stripping out unnecessary aspects of the operating system in the Xbox Ally handhelds to make them run more efficiently. What's to stop them from doing the same in the next Xbox console? That could enable Xbox to offer a more unified ecosystem across all platforms, while streamlining things for developers who want to make games for both PC and Xbox. Don't forget that Microsoft has been making a real effort to make Windows run more smoothly on ARM-based processors as part of its Copilot+ PC push. We might have to wait two or three more years to get a fuller sense of Microsoft's vision for the future of Xbox consoles. But it certainly has the opportunity to knit its platforms more closely together and make playing Xbox (and PC) games across devices a more seamless experience.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Tiny Keyboard, Huge Savings: The Asus ROG Falchion Ace Is Now 24% Off
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. My keyboard started sounding like a typewriter, and honestly, it felt like a brick. That's when I knew it was time to level up. Thankfully, I remembered Asus' amazing ROG Falchion Ace. This device isn't just a keyboard; it's a tiny tech flex. Built for gamers who want their gear as sharp as their reflexes, it's compact, but seriously stacked. It has rapid trigger mode, custom HFX switches, and an 8000 Hz polling rate. Best of all, the keyboard used to be $199.99, but now it's 24% off at just $151. I paid full price, but you don't have to while the deal is on the table. The Asus ROG Falchion Ace may be small, but it's not short on features. You'll get rapid trigger mode for instant key actuation, an 8000 Hz polling rate that responds faster than your brain can register, and ROG's custom HFX magnetic switches for that smooth, crisp feel. There is also a built-in touch panel and a protective cover that makes this thing travel-friendly. And the three-layer dampening foam and silicone gasket mount keep every keystroke feeling buttery and quiet, which is great if your late-night gaming sessions tend to wake the neighbors and your cat. Our expert, Josh Gulick, rated this one excellent in his 2024 review, calling out its fast performance, premium build, and gamer-first design. For just $151, this Asus keyboard offers way more than it has any right to. It is fast, compact, and feels like something out of a sci-fi movie. If your setup has been craving an upgrade, now is the time to hit that buy button before the deal disappears. Redragon K556 RGB LED Backlit Wired Mechanical Keyboard for $45.99 (List Price $79.99) Logitech G915 TKL Wireless RGB Mechanical Keyboard (Tactile) for $122.99 (List Price $229.99) Corsair K70 RGB Pro Wired Mechanical Gaming Keyboard for $149.99 (List Price $169.99) Keychron K8 Tenkeyless Wireless Mechanical Keyboard for $63.99 (List Price $79.99) Aula F99 Pro Wireless Hot Swappable Mechanical Keyboard With Knob for $75.89 (List Price $89.89) More Keyboard Deals on More Keyboard Deals on More Keyboard Deals on
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Xbox Ally X aims high, but there's one thing holding it back
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. After months of rumors, Microsoft's Xbox handheld is a reality, although it might not be the portable gaming machine that will dominate the market. The ROG Xbox Ally is the new handheld made by Asus in partnership with Microsoft, and the Xbox maker made the announcement of the new gaming hardware during Sunday's Xbox Games Showcase. There are two versions of the portable console coming: the Xbox Ally and the Xbox Ally X. The former will be the standard version, while the Ally X will be the performance version with improved specs. This Xbox Ally, however, is not Microsoft's new next-generation hardware. The company was rumored to have a first-party handheld in development that would release along with a standard home video game console, with both of them being the successor to the Xbox Series system. That particular first-party handheld that Microsoft was reportedly working on has now been rumored to be on pause for the time being. The next console from Microsoft is expected sometime in 2027. ROG Xbox Ally ROG Xbox Ally X Operating System Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Comfort & input Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort. ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R Hall Effect analog triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU Contoured grips inspired by Xbox Wireless Controllers deliver all-day comfort, complete with impulse triggers for enhanced control. ABXY buttons / D-pad / L & R impulse triggers / L & R bumpers / Xbox button / View button / Menu button / Command Center button / Library button / 2x assignable back buttons / 2x full-size analog sticks / HD haptics / 6-Axis IMU Processor AMD Ryzen™ Z2 A Processor AMD Ryzen™ AI Z2 Extreme Processor Memory 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 24GB LPDDR5X-8000 Storage 512GB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade 1TB M.2 2280 SSD for easier upgrade Display 7' FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection 7' FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh rate FreeSync Premium Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + DXC Anti-Reflection I/O Ports 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.01x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC)1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt™ 4 compatible1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort™ 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.01x UHS-II microSD card reader (supports SD, SDXC and SDHC; UHS-I with DDR200 mode)1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack Network and Communications Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Wi-Fi 6E (2 x 2) + Bluetooth 5.4 Dimensions 290.8*121.5*50.7mm 290.8*121.5*50.7mm Weight 670g 715g Battery 60Wh 80Wh Included ROG Xbox Ally 65W charger Stand ROG Xbox Ally X 65W charger Stand The Xbox Ally comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A processor, 16GB LPDDR5X-6400, 512GB M.2 2280 SSD, and 60Wh battery, while the Ally X has an AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme processor, 24GB LPDDR5X-8000, 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, and 80Wh battery. Both devices have a 7' FHD (1080p) IPS, 500 nits, 16:9 120Hz refresh display, Xbox-inspired button layout, and Wi-Fi 6E. Some other differences between the two are that the Xbox Ally X has a USB4 and USB 3.2 port, impulse triggers, and weighs 45 grams more. Looking at the specs, the Xbox Ally X does have slightly better components than the ROG Ally X that came out last July. Both devices will seemingly be more powerful than the Steam Deck, but power is not everything when it comes to handhelds. A big concern about the Xbox Ally is the Windows 11 operating system. The ROG Ally X, MSI Claw, and Lenovo Legion Go all used Windows 11, and it actually hampers the performance. The devices are essentially Windows 11 laptops, and if the system and games are not optimized, it can feel sluggish and perform poorly. On the other hand, the operating system for the Steam Deck, SteamOS, offers a much better performance on these portable consoles. The Lenovo Legion Go S can be used with SteamOS, and there is a big performance boost when ditching Windows. It's unclear right now how optimized the Xbox UI will be on the Xbox Ally. Microsoft says the Xbox Ally and Ally X will come out this holiday season in the U.S., U.K., and several other countries. There will be pre-orders for the portable console, although no specific date was mentioned. As for how much it will cost, that is the big question. Microsoft says it will reveal the portable's pricing in the coming months, but it's very likely to cost more than $500 since the ROG Ally launched in 2023 with a price tag of $600. There's also the question of tariffs. Microsoft already had to raise the price of its Xbox Series consoles due to tariffs. Asus has already raised the price of some of its products because of those tariffs, as the company is based in Taiwan. Some portable consoles have also increased in price, or their manufacturers have refused to sell them in the U.S. due to tariffs.
Mint
11-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
ASUS expands ROG and TUF lineup in India with four new gaming laptops, prices start at ₹1,44,990
ASUS has expanded its gaming lineup in India with the launch of four new laptops in the ROG and TUF series. The Taiwanese tech giant states that these laptops are designed to provide high-performance gaming without compromising on a premium experience. The new laptop range features the latest Intel, AMD and NVIDIA chipsets along with high refresh rate displays and fast storage. The TUF Gaming F1 features up to a 16 inch 2.5K 165Hz IPS display with 100% sRGB and 400 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the Intel Core i7-14650HX processor and comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. The laptop comes with up to 32GP LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi-FiE and Thunderbolt 4. The TUF Gaming A16 features up to a 16 inch 2.5K WQXGA 165Hz IPS display with 100% sRGB and 400 nits of peak brightness. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX processor and comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. The laptop includes 16GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 6E and dual USB Type-C ports. It also includes a 90Wh battery and support for fast charging. The ROG Strix G16 features a 16 inch 2.5K QHD+ ROG Nebula Display with 240Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness and 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut. It is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX processor and comes with up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 GPU. The laptop supports up to 32GB DDR5 RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi-Fi 7 and a 90Wh battery with fast charging support. The Zephyrus G14 comes with a compact 14 inch display with 2.5K resolution, up to 165Hz refresh rate and support for 100% DCI-P3. It is powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS processor and comes with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU. The laptop includes up to 32GB LPDDR5X RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and support for Wi-Fi 6E. It also includes a 73Wh battery and runs on Windows 11. The new ASUS laptops will be available to buy from all ROG stores, ASUS exclusive stores, Croma, Vijay Sales, Reliance Stores, Asus's website, Amazon and all of the company's authorized retail partners. Below is the price of all new ASUS laptops: TUF Gaming F16: ₹ 1,44,990 TUF Gaming A16: ₹ 1,69,990 ROG Zephyrus G14: ₹ 1,84,990
