There is also a Verizon version available. Although the suggested retail price is $600, a new contract will let you to purchase it for a short period for $360 ($10 per month for 36 months). The Razer Edge 5G will be reduced in price to $180 ($5 per month for 36 months), so purchasing a new 5G smartphone at the same time is an additional choice.
Everything you need to know about Razer Edge!
A Kishi V2 Pro controller is included with the Razer Edge. Although we aren’t 100% certain whether it can make phone calls, it is detachable, making it somewhat of a phone.
The Snapdragon G3x Gen 1 processor, which appears to be based on the Snapdragon 888, powers the Razer Edge. Given that this console features active cooling, it can operate at higher performance levels than a phone. 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage are used with the chipset (expandable with microSD cards up to 2TB).
The 6.8″ AMOLED display’s 2,400 x 1,080px resolution (20:9) and 144Hz refresh rate give this a competitive edge (heh) over devices like the Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck has a 7″ LCD panel for comparison, while the Switch OLED has a 7″ OLED display. However, both only offer 720p resolution and operate at 60Hz. On touch sampling rate, however, there is no information.
The Razer Edge has Wi-Fi 6E connectivity in all of its iterations. In addition to using game streaming services, you may utilise this to stream games from your gaming PC or console. Of course, the chipset is capable of supporting both emulation and native Android gaming. Verizon’s implementation of 5G supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz. Low-latency connections are provided by both 6GHz Wi-Fi and 5G for minimal lag.
The controller features a 3.5 mm headphone connector and Bluetooth 5.2 on board. There are 2-way speakers with THX Spatial Audio and 2 microphones for voice chat if you don’t want to use headphones. A single 5MP front-facing camera (1080p@60fps video) is also included.
There is a 5,000mAh battery inside, however the charging rate is unknown. The device itself weights 264g, but with the controller attached, the weight rises to 5401g.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut for his new club, Al-Nassr, will have to wait for at least three more games. The Portuguese star was on the stands for the team’s 2-0 win against Al Tae’e yesterday, and you might be wondering why he isn’t featuring just yet.
The issue isn’t related to fitness or fatigue. Instead, it is regarding the ban he faced while playing for Manchester United. The FA handed him a three-match ban for slapping a phone out of a supporter’s hand at Everton. And he will be serving that ban even though he has changed clubs.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr debut delayed for this reason
The 37-year-old was seen celebrating his Brazilian teammate, Talisca’s goal, as they picked up a win in their first home game since the arrival of the star.
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half year deal with Al-Nassr. It is the most expensive deal ever handed to a football player, and he is expected to earn a salary of €200 million after factoring in image rights and sponsorships.
The most realistic timeframe for his first appearance is expected against Al-Ettifaq on January 22nd. There is also a chance he could play a friendly against Paris Saint-Germain, on January 19. Then, he would be a part of the Saudi Riyadh superteam set to face the French champions.
Samsung outlines strategy and commitment to deliver on the promise of the connected experience and contribute to a more sustainable future
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today shared its vision for a calmer connected world through cutting-edge technologies that enhance the lives of users by providing smarter and more intuitive experiences. Speaking at a press conference at CES® 2023, Samsung and its key partners came together to outline details about how they plan to build a better-connected world while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Jong-Hee (JH) Han, Vice Chairman, CEO and Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division at Samsung Electronics opened the company’s presence at CES by highlighting Samsung’s strategy to deliver on the promise of the connected experience across the key touchpoints in our lives – in our homes, cars, and at work – while also working to build a more sustainable future. The strategy outlined during the press conference focuses on the company’s aim of bringing calm to our connected world so that devices and innovation can genuinely enable better, more personal, and more intuitive experiences. To do this, Samsung is focusing on seamlessly connecting devices and designing products to make the everyday use of technology more sustainable.
“We recognize our vision is a big one,” said CEO JH Han. “It’s about solving real challenges today and understanding consumers’ future needs and aspirations. It will take time, innovation, and cooperation with partners worldwide. But we are committed to achieving it, and already getting started.”
Samsung Incorporates Sustainability at Every Level
To address our planet’s ongoing challenges, Samsung highlighted how it continues to prioritize the environment through a combination of sustainability targets, innovative product design, and strategic partnerships. As a result, by 2050, all of Samsung’s businesses will match their electricity needs with renewable energy and reach net zero carbon emissions. In the nearer term, the DX Division will transition to 100 percent renewable energy by 2027 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.
To further the company’s sustainability goals, Samsung outlined how Everyday Sustainability—building sustainability features into the company’s most popular products and services—will contribute to a healthier environment. This includes creating more sustainable products through innovative design in materials and energy efficiency.
“By building sustainability into the product experience, we, and the many people around the world who use our products, can contribute to a healthier planet,” said Inhee Chung, Vice President of the Corporate Sustainability Center at Samsung. “As a result, some of our most popular products are now some of our most sustainable.”
Samsung announced that many of its TVs and smartphones use recycled materials, including recycled plastic from discarded finishing nets, while the company’s home appliances, memory and 5G radio network chipsets are contributing to energy savings for customers. In addition, Samsung’s connected services, such as SmartThings Energy and AI Energy Mode, are also helping consumers save energy and cut costs while lowering their overall climate impact.
Samsung also shared the stage with Patagonia, a global leader in outdoor clothing, to discuss a partnership to combat the issue of microplastics – the tiny particles often found in clothes and released into oceans, lakes, and rivers through the laundry. Vincent Stanley, Director of Philosophy at Patagonia, spoke at the Samsung press conference about how the two companies have developed a new wash technology called the Less Microfiber Cycle, currently being incorporated into Samsung washing machines, which can reduce microplastic release by 54% during a laundry cycle. Like the Less Microfiber Cycle, Samsung and Patagonia recently developed the new Less Microfiber Filter, which reduces microplastic discharge by preventing them from escaping into the ocean at the end of a wash cycle.
Meanwhile, James Kwon, Product Manager, ENERGY STAR for Consumer Electronics at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Samsung’s connected home experience with SmartThings is the first mass-market Smart Home Energy Management System to earn the prestigious ENERGY STAR SHEMS Certification. Samsung also continues to collaborate with diverse stakeholders in its sustainability efforts. For example, Samsung joined with the Carbon Trust and other technology leaders to develop the industry’s first specification for measuring, accounting for, and decarbonizing the emissions associated with connected devices while being used by customers.
A Connected Home and Connected Life Built on Convenience
Samsung detailed plans to fulfil the connected experience today and in the future. During the company’s press conference, Jaeyeon Jung, Executive Vice President and Head of SmartThings, highlighted how features like SmartThings Home Monitor and SmartThings Pet Care bring convenience to the connected experience by monitoring and sharing alerts for anything out of the ordinary – for people and pets. Prompted by Samsung Smart TV, these services are some of the many ways Samsung and the connected platform SmartThings are creating an even smarter home.
A key part of this vision is increased interoperability, enabling consumers to connect more of their devices, whether they are Samsung’s or from a partner brand. As the industry looks to bring about a new level of compatibility through the Matter smart home standard, Samsung stated its commitment to this partnership philosophy. SmartThings was one of the first brands to adopt Matter, and Samsung is a founding member of the Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA).
Also, at the CES press conference, Samsung announced the latest smart home innovation, with the SmartThings Station – its first product to have Matter support built-in right from the beginning. It is a convenient, new way to kick-start SmartThings experiences at home and make it easier to interact with connected devices. SmartThings Station turns Samsung’s wireless charger into a smart home hub that can seamlessly transform the state of your home at the touch of a button.
The focus on connected experiences also extended to unveiling new partnerships, including announcing an expanded collaboration with Philips Hue. Jasper Vervoort, Senior Vice President and General Manager at Philips Hue discussed a new way to sync the content from Samsung TVs with Philips Hue lighting through the Philips Hue Sync TV app, which can be downloaded from the app store on Samsung TVs. This is the first solution to sync lighting and content from Samsung TVs without additional hardware.
With more devices connected than ever, Samsung also detailed how security and privacy innovations will be keys to building connected device ecosystems. The company is taking its device security experiences to the next level with its upcoming solution, Samsung Knox Matrix, which will conveniently and safely sync credentials across devices, while protecting sensitive information via multi-layered mutual monitoring enabled by private blockchain technology.
The connected experience is also extending to your commute. Marcus Futterlieb from Harman unveiled Samsung and Harman’s plans to inject a new level of intelligence, personalization, and convenience into the in-cabin experience (ICX). Central to this effort is Harman Ready Care, which uses a machine learning algorithm to gather and process data from the car’s sensors to measure driver drowsiness and distraction, providing tailored interventions to mitigate risks and help improve the well-being of the driver.
A Vision for the Future
The company also showcased next-generation innovations and technologies using the latest artificial intelligence (AI). Experiences enabled by Spatial AI – like in the JetBot AI+ – are laying the groundwork for better in-home experiences specific to the dimensions and environment of your space.
Samsung also gave a preview of Relumino Mode, which will come to select 2023 Samsung Neo QLED 8K and 4K TVs this year to make content viewing possible for people with vision impairment. Relumino Mode highlights outlines and improves contrast and color so that content is clearer and easier to enjoy. In addition, Samsung also displayed a new pair of Relumino glasses, which first debuted at CES 2018 as part of its startup acceleration program C-Lab project, as well as its mobile app to make the visual experience more enjoyable and personalized on every screen.
The BCCI is shocked after viewing the logos of SA20, which is South Africa’s T20 tournament since they are the lookalike of IPL logos. In no time, the IPL franchise owners and South Africa’s T20 league owners will get into trouble with BCCI. An official of the board stated that it was completely against the spirit of understanding with the teams.
The logos are identical to that of IPL’s which may have angered BCCI officials. However, with as mentioned in the contract, the cricket board cannot object or have its say to the IPL franchises in the foreign leagues.
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BCCI from the very beginning wanted to avoid the new foreign T20 leagues cashing on IPL’s brand value. They can take legal action against the tournament on the clause of ‘DILUTION of IPL BRAND’. The official further confirmed that the board will have a discussion with the franchise owners about the duplication of logos.
Three IPL teams, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals – are part of the UAE league (ILT20). On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, SunRisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals have been included South Africa (SA20) tournament. Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are a part of the Caribbean Premier League.
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The SA20 will be commencing on January 10. Viacom is the broadcast partner for the CSA T20 league. Viacom18 Sports acquired the broadcast rights of the SA20 league for the next ten years. The company will be paying $10 million per year for the T20 league.
“The IPL owners are involved. They have had a very successful product in IPL in the last 14-15 years. The teams are very experienced in what they want and how the event should be run. They are getting involved in different leagues around the world. It seems the way at least T20 cricket is going. South Africa is a great place to play cricket with a good time zone and good weather. It is going to be a successful product. Having the owners from India, it becomes very lucrative for the local players as well.” Miller added.
The IPL has changed the entire financial scenario for the Indian players and he hopes that this league has the same effect.
Only days after the passing of Pele, Italy legend Gianluca Vialli has passed away at the age of 58. The striker had been battling pancreatic cancer since 2017, and on January 6, he breathed his last.
Prior to being readmitted to a hospital in London, the Head of Delegation of the Italian national soccer team had announced that he would be missing Italy’s next few games in March 2023 due to his health issues. He was expected to start a new phase of treatment accompanied by his close family.
Gianluca Vialli passes away at the age of 58
I remember thinking this was a beautiful moment at the time, but even more so now.
The icon started his career playing for Cremonese before moving to Sampdoria. He won the league title with them, and finished as the top scorer in Serie A in 1990/91. Later on, he moved to Juventus and won the Serie A title, UEFA Cup, as well as Champions League.
A partnership with Italy manager Roberto Mancini fostered, which is still considered the best Sampdoria side till date. They won three Coppa Italia titles, and also made it to the finals of the European Cup against Barcelona at Wembley.
After playing for Juventus, Gianluca Vialli would go on to finish his career with Chelsea. He would go on to coach the Blues between 1997 and 2001 for four seasons. He won a European Cup Winners’ Cup, an FA Cup, a League Cup, a European Super Cup and a Community Shield as their manager, before a brief spell with Watford.
One of the last and brightest moments of his career was no doubt celebrating the victorious Euro 2020 campaign with his friend, Roberto Mancini, after they beat England at Wembley Stadium.
Build to offer utmost clarity, detail, and impact at home or on the go
Leading the way in offering premium audio for the audiophile community, Sennheiser today expanded its highly acclaimed IE range with the global launch of the all-new IE 200 at CES 2023. The newest member of the IE family shares considerable DNA with its renowned siblings but seeks to bring pure listening pleasure to a broader audience. With exceptional detail, clarity, and impact, users can now expect quality and features that are usually reserved for top-of-the-line devices.
“It is exciting to see Indian customers being more nuanced about embracing high quality audio with premium products that elevate their listening experience. Our dynamic range of IE products has been able to revolutionize this space by creating benchmarks in delivering premium audio. Committed to the Indian market and continuing our history of excellence with the IE range, we are thrilled to announce the global launch of the Sennheiser IE 200 with an open invitation for everyone to enjoy the high-end sound,” says Mr. Kapil Gulati,Sales Director – Consumer Hearing Business, Sonova. “With balanced, true-to-life audio reproduction, users will be able to hear the details that they’ve been missing in ordinary headphones.”
Quality fit for audiophiles
The IE 200 enables seasoned hi-fi enthusiasts and newcomers alike to experience new dimensions of sound quality. Based on 15 years of Sennheiser TrueResponse Transducer technology, the IE 200 features a 7-millimetre extra-wide band transducer for exceptional quality. A hallmark of the IE family, the latest addition to the in-ear lineup continues to bring superbly balanced and realistic audio to an ultra-compact form factor.
With IE 200, nothing stands between the user and discovering new sonic landscapes. Harmonic distortion is almost non-existent, with a natural frequency response curve typically found in earphones costing significantly more. Furthermore, the IE 200 can appeal to a variety of listening preferences thanks to its unique dual-tuning feature. Audiophiles can mount the included ear tips in one of two positions, giving them control over the balance of their audio experience – from deep and emotional bass response to texture-rich treble presence.
Comfortably Connected
With an exceptionally comfortable fit, IE 200 is made for uninterrupted listening sessions. Able to accommodate ears of all sizes, their inconspicuous design boasts a proven ergonomic design that promotes a secure seal and lasting comfort. Viscoelastic foam and silicone ear adapters in multiple sizes block ambient distractions while maximizing low-end response. A revised, braided cable reduces handling noise, and terminates to widely a 3.5mm stereo plug and MMCX connectors for connection to countless audiophile devices.
Pricing and availability
The Sennheiser IE 200 will be available for pre-order globally on January 17, 2023, and will go on sale from January 31, 2023 across all online platforms such as www.sennheiser-hearing.com, Amazon, Flipkart, Headphone Zone and The Audio Store along with premium retail outlets at INR 14990.
The 97-inch-wide LG Signature OLED M3 is a mammoth Smart TV. The LG Signature OLED M3 is not only bigger than other Smart TVs, but it can also work wirelessly, although not quite in the same way as the Displace TV, which also made its premiere at CES 2023.
All about LG’s New Big Thing
LG unveiled the C3, G3, and Z3 earlier this week, a trio of traditional OLED Smart TVs that will be offered later this year. The Signature OLED M3, a Smart TV that is comparable to the Displace TV but differs from the C3, G3, and Z3 series, has also been introduced by the business. In comparison to the Displace TV, which spans 55 inches across but can be joined to produce a 220-inch composite display, the Signature OLED M3 is significantly bigger.
In contrast, the 97-inch display of the Signature OLED M3 outputs natively at 4K and 120 Hz. The Signature OLED M3 gives the appearance of being wireless by streaming content from a base station, similar to the Displace TV. Having said that, unlike the Displace TV, which relies on batteries, the Signature OLED M3 uses a standard power cord. The Signature OLED M3 also uses conventional wall mounting techniques, despite Displace’s assertion that its eponymous TV can stick to flat surfaces by itself using a vacuum-based mechanism. As an alternative, LG will sell a stand specifically designed for the Signature OLED M3.
However, LG has provided details regarding the Zero Connect Box, the TV’s base station. The Zero Connect Box, for instance, has three HDMI 2.1 ports in addition to USB Type-A connections, LAN ports, and HDMI 2.1 ports. Although the distance between the Zero Connect Box and Signature OLED M3 can be up to 30 feet, they supposedly need to be in a clear line of sight of one another.
Although LG has not specified the communication protocol used by the two, it claims that the speed will be three times faster than what Wi-Fi 6 devices are capable of while still being connected to a wireless speaker. The pricing and availability of the Signature OLED M3 are currently unknown because LG has not yet provided all the information.
TCL‘s screens can be found on TVs, cellphones, and possibly in the metaverse in the near future. The company at least aims to create the screen that takes you there. The business will present its wearable display research, along with a Virtual reality headset as well as mixed reality spectacles, at CES 2023.
Additionally, its personal display glasses, which have only been offered in a few regions, are currently on their way to the US. It’s sort of a “cover all your bases” approach for whatever the state of display technology is going to be in the future.
TCL had some cool announcements at CES this week. RayNeo X2 are AR glasses with the world’s first, binocular full-color holographic optical waveguide Micro-LED displays. NXTWEAR S wearable display glasses starting at $399 and NXTWEAR V VR concept 108° FOV and 1512 ppi display. pic.twitter.com/KgsaN938dx
The organization’s NXTWear S glasses are the most recent iteration of its wearable display, which functions much like a TV hidden inside a pair of conventional-looking spectacles. They haven’t augmented reality or virtual reality glasses; instead, they connect to a laptop, phone, or other device and project media onto what appears to be a 130-inch screen.
This quarter, the NXTWear S spectacles will be available in the US for $399. If Lenovo’s Glasses T1, which are extremely similar, are headed for the US at all, they’ll probably arrive before ours.
The RayNeo X2 glasses offer a different perspective on the future because they are made for augmented reality. They display heads-up information in the wearer’s field of vision, such as navigation and language translation, using Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 platform with a full-colour Micro LED optical waveguide display.
They are suited for both indoor and outdoor use, according to TCL, and have a brightness of up to 1,000 nits. According to today’s press release, the business intends to deliver them to devs early this year, with a commercial launch coming later.
Though still in concept form, the company’s NXTWear V headset is a bit further off. With such a 1512ppi pixel density, it provides a 108-degree field of view. Approximately half as much as the Oculus Quest 2, according to TCL, it weighs only 236 grams.
Although comparing the Quest 2 to the NXTWear V, which isn’t yet commercially available, isn’t exactly apples to apples, it does reveal some of TCL’s conceptual goals. There will undoubtedly be a need for lighter, more affordable VR headsets if virtual reality is to become widely used. Furthermore, TCL still offers a display for your face if it doesn’t catch on.
A new Xbox PC controller from Asus with an integrated OLED screen and a variety of PC networking options will be available later this year. Although Asus isn’t the first to use an OLED display on an Xbox controller, it is the first to support tri-mode Bluetooth, RF, or USB-C connectivity.
Above the Xbox button on the ROG Raikiri Pro is a small 1.3-inch OLED display that shows various information, including microphone status, custom animations, battery, and more.
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Everything you need to know about this new Asus controller!
The OLED display’s (128 x 40 resolution) main functions will be to switch between profiles when playing games, as well as to monitor the mic or charging status, pair Bluetooth devices, and run animated or text-based wallpapers. The unique animations make me think of the Sega Dreamcast controller from the early 90s or the OLED display that took the place of the Xbox “jewel” on the updated Duke controller in 2018.
Two buttons on the top of the Raikiri Pro allow you to switch between different controller profiles while playing. You may alter the joystick sensitivity, button mapping, dead zones, and trigger modes with Asus’ Armoury Crate PC software. Trigger locks, a spherical D-pad, and four programmable back buttons are also included.
This controller also happens to be the very first Xbox-licensed one to support tri-mode communication. Along with Bluetooth and wired USB-C, this also supports a low-latency 2.4GHz RF mode. Asus describes to the Raikiri Pro as a pro PC controller and only specifies compatibility with Xbox Series S/X consoles when utilizing wired USB-C, even though it sports the developed Xbox symbol. That suggests that many of the premium features are only fully functional on PC.
A 3.5 mm headphone port, an ESS DAC that is incorporated inside the Raikiri Pro, and a mute button are also included. The Raikiri Pro’s precise release date and price have not been disclosed by Asus. All we know is that it is going to be ready during the first quarter.
Fielding is an important part of cricket in every format since it limits runs and can eliminate a batter as well. Over the years India has given fine fielders like Suresh Raina, Dinesh Karthik, and Ishan Kishan. In T20, catches have great significance as it gets the batters of the opposition team to return to the pavilion quickly. Let’s have a look at the Indian players with the most catches in a calendar year.
Indian cricketers with the most T20 catches in a calendar year
1. Ishan Kishan- 27 (2022)
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Rising cricket superstar Ishan Kishan apart from being a fantastic batter is a great fielder too. In 2022, he scalped 27 catches which is the highest in India. In the second T20I against Sri Lanka, he pulled off a catch that reminded the fans of MS Dhoni. As a batter, he jumped 10 places and currently is in the 23rd position in the ICC rankings for T20I batters.
2. Dinesh Karthik- 26 (2022)
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Dinesh Karthik is one of the most experienced players in India. Tamil Nadu’s skipper took 26 catches in the last year, which is the second highest in this country. In IPL alone, he took 16 catches for Royal Challengers Bangalore.
3. – MS Dhoni- 24 (2012)
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Legendary cricketer and former captain of the Indian team MS Dhoni took 24 catches, which was the highest by any Indian that year. The Chennai Super Kings skipper became the first wicketkeeper to register 200 catches in the T20 league IPL in 2022.
4. Suresh Raina-24 (2012)
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Like MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina too took 24 catches in the same year in the shortest format of the game. Besides being a fantastic batter that the country has ever produced, he has shown fine performance in fielding too. In 2022, his catch that removed Ben Dunk in the semi-final of the Road Safety World Series is worthy of remembering.
5. MS Dhoni- 24 (2016)
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One of the most loved cricketers in the world, Dhoni took 24 catches once again in 2016. His most catches in one T20 match is five. His judgments about any match have rarely been wrong.
6. Naman Ojha- 24 (2016)
Naman Ojha of Sunrisers Hyderabad appeals successfully for a run out to get Usman Khawaja of Rising Pune Supergiants wicket during match 40 of the Vivo IPL 2016 (Indian Premier League) between Rising Pune Supergiants and Sunrisers Hyderabad held at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on the 10th May 2016 Photo by Shaun Roy / IPL/ SPORTZPICS Credits- ESPNcricinfo
Making his T20 debut in 2010 against Zimbabwe, earned a good reputation in international cricket. In 2016, apart from Dhoni, he took the same number of catches. In the Indian Premiere league, he played for Sun Risers Hyderabad and took 17 catches.
7. Suresh Raina-24 (2018)
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Raina being an integral part of Chennai Super Kings has taken some spectacular catches. He’s considered to be one of the best fielders of India alongside Jadeja. In 2018 he took 24 catches in the T20 format and his fielding rarely disappoints. Back when he was in the T20 squad, along with Jadeja and Kohli, India showed up epic performances.
