Sadio Mane is now a shadow of his former self, with the Liverpool winger being an invisible man in their loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League. The Senegalese forward failed to register a single shot, didn’t win any defensive tackles despite his involvement tracking back, and also failed to create any chances for the Merseysiders in their loss against the Spanish club.
Mane began the season well, scoring four goals in four appearances but things then took a turn for the worse, and the winger has only managed to score thrice in his 23 league games since then. His ability to create chances also seems to have evaporated, with the player only assisting six goals across all competitions this season.
One of the main reasons behind this drop in form could be fatigue. In comparison, Diogo Jota has been firing on all fronts and is arguably the most prolific attacker for the Reds. The Portuguese looks fast and energetic, and that is something that Mane clearly seems to be lacking right now.
Lingering after effects from contracting COVID could also be another explanation for his physical struggles. There has been no indication that Liverpool will want to do away with the 28-year-old due to his recent struggles, and clubs like Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, who were previously interested in the player, will now surely steer clear of any links.
While it could be a dry spell, it has been going on for a little too long considering Mane is one of the best attackers in Europe, and Liverpool truly need their number 10 back in full form if they are to turn things around in the second leg against Real Madrid and also finish in the top four in the Premier League.
It seems like the email sent by Google revealed an interesting image of the upcoming brand earbuds. We are talking about an email push to Google Nest owners’ accounts that revealed a small image of the Pixel Buds A in it. The image can be seen below. In that image, we can see the earbud is displayed in dark green colour and it also resembles the earbuds that were first spotted by 9to5Google. In the email push, we can see that earbuds are categorized under Accessories.
The Pixel Buds A was also spotted on the FCC website with model numbers GPQY2 and G7YPJ. These two models’ numbers might be resembling the left and right earbuds of the same Pixel Buds A. The dimensions mentioned in the listing show some similarities with the previous generation Google Pixel Buds. This earbud seems to have an elongated case design and the buds can be seen with a total dark green color on them.
The previous generation Google Pixel Buds showed some frequent dysconnectivity issues and this might be fixed in the upcoming Pixel Buds. The cover seems to be totally white while the inner colour of the case matches the colour of the earbuds. There seems to have a LED indicator in green colour on the case to indicate the charge of the whole case along with the buds.
It took 14 years for Dell to bring back AMD CPUs to Alienware laptops
Dell has finally made the much-awaited Alienware m15 R5 official and has opted for AMD Ryzen processors for the first time. Featuring the new AMD Ryzen 5000H series processors, these laptops are insanely powerful and you either opt for the flagship Ryzen 9 5900HX or Ryzen 7 5800H.
So, you get all 8 Zen 3 cores that deliver superior gaming and productivity performance for everyday gaming and work. While the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX is unlocked to offer up to 4.6 GHz with 45+ watts of power, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H offers up to 4.4 GHz clock speeds at 45 watts.
For GPU, you can either opt for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 laptop GPU or the RTX 3070, both with TDP up to 115W along with 10W of dynamic boost. Obviously, these GPUs draw a lot of power; you need to have a proper cooling system for the best results.
2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A (5 Gbit / s), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C (5 Gbit / s), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C (10 Gbit / s), 1 × HDMI 2.1, 1 × 3.5 mm jack,
Connectivity
WLAN 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) & Bluetooth 5.2 via Killer AX1650 2.5 Gbit / s Ethernet
Webcam
720p resolution with IR for Windows Hello
Battery
86 Wh (power supply: 240 watts)
Dimensions (W × D × H)
356 × 273 × 23 mm
Weight
2.42 – 2.69 kg
Operating system
Windows 10 Home or Pro
Price (RRP)
from $ 1,795
You have a lot of display options to choose from, including a 1080p display at 165Hz, a 1080p display at 360 Hz with G-Sync support, however, you will opt for the 1440p display with a 240 Hz refresh rate. In 2021, displays have become more color accurate than ever so the 1440p display offers 100% DCI-P3 color gamut while the 1080p panels also have 100% sRGB color gamut.
Also, it is the first Alienware notebook finished with the new Silky-Smooth High-Endurance paint formula engineered for increased stain-resistance and premium surface feel. Then you have an optional ultra-low profile mechanical keyboard co-developed with Cherry MX that creates a distinctive typing experience and supports per-key RGB lighting.
The new Dell Alienware m15 Ryzen Edition R5 is available from April 20 in the USA and China with select configurations starting at $1793.98.
Realme has finally launched its three C-series budget-friendly smartphones for the Indian market, named Realme C20, C21, and C25. Now, let’s check out the specifications and pricing of the devices one by one.
Realme C20 runs Realme UI based on Android 10 OS and is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Regarding the display, this phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) waterdrop panel, protected by Gorilla Glass 3, and it has an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio.
The Helio G35 SoC of this phone is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card up to 256GB). Coming to the camera section, this phone has an 8MP single camera setup on its back supported by an LED flash and for selfies, this phone has a 5MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Realme C20 is fueled up by a 5,000mAH battery supported by 10W of charging. In terms of connectivity, this phone has dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a micro-USB port. This phone comes in two different color options: Cool Blue and Cool Gray.
Coming to its pricing and availability, the Realme C20 will be available on April 13th at 12 noon on Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores at a price tag of Rs 6,999 for its sole 2GB/32GB option.
Realme C21 runs Realme UI based on Android 10 OS and is powered by MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. Regarding the display, this phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) panel and it has an 89 percent screen-to-body ratio. This phone has a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner.
The Helio G35 SoC of this phone is paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card). Coming to the camera section, this phone has a triple rear camera setup supported by an LED flash that includes a 13MP primary sensor along with a 2MP macro and a 2MP B&W lens. For selfies, this phone has a 5MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Realme C21 is fueled up by a 5,000mAH battery. In terms of connectivity, this phone has 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a micro-USB port. This phone comes in two different color options: Cross Black and Cross Blue.
Coming to its pricing and availability, the Realme C21 will be available on April 14th at 12 noon on Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores at a price tag of Rs 7,999 for its 3GB/32GB option and Rs 8,999 for its 4GB/64GB option.
Realme C25 runs Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 OS and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset. Regarding the display, this phone has a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1280 pixels) panel with TUV Rheinland certification. This phone has a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner.
The Helio G70 SoC of this phone is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage (expandable via a microSD card). Coming to the camera section, this phone has a triple rear camera setup supported by an LED flash that includes a 13MP primary sensor along with a 2MP macro and a 2MP B&W lens. For selfies, this phone has an 8MP selfie snapper at the front.
The Realme C25 is fueled up by a bigger 6,000mAH battery supported by 18W of fast charging. In terms of connectivity, this phone has 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, and a micro-USB port. This phone comes in two different color options: Watery Blue and Watery Grey.
Coming to its pricing and availability, the Realme C25 will be available on April 16th at 12 noon on Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores at a price tag of Rs 9,999 for its 4GB/64GB option and Rs 10,999 for its 4GB/128GB option.
The Apple iPad Mini was refresh with the current model last year and this year also we are hoping to see the iPad Mini 6. The launch event has not been confirmed yet but some 3D models of the alleged iPad Mini 6 tablet have been spotted by David of @ xleaks7 and it shows some similar design with the previous generation. Years are passing but Apple is barely changing its smartphone and tablet models.
Coming to the render of the 3D model, the dimensions are very similar to those leaked a few months ago by the CAD-based renderings, which were 203.2 x 134.8 x 6.25 mm, making it almost analogous to the iPad Mini 2019 model. If you look closely in the video the design is a bit confusing as well. The iPad Mini seems to have a thinner bezel at all sides, but the fingerprint scanner at the bottom rests above that apparent bezel which contradicts the whole idea of putting the round fingerprint button over the bezel.
The 3D model of the iPad Mini also shows a rounded corner. There are volume rocker buttons and a SIM tray on the right side and at the top, we can see the power button and a 3.5mm audio jack. The bottom has dual speaker grills on either side of the charging port. We can also see the Apple logo at the back and a single camera just like the previous generation iPad Mini 2019 model.
NBA Ball Stars has been launched by Netmarble, which is a free-to-play puzzle-based mobile basketball game developed by the recently purchased Kung Fu Factory studio of the company.
The game is now available on Android and iOS. The fast-play of the game and the franchise-building strategy are aimed at general sports fans, every casual gamer, and players of all levels.
As its cover athlete, the game highlights 2019-2020 NBA Rookie of the year, Ja Morant, as it is licensed from both the National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) and National Basketball Association (NBA).
“We saw that if we could make the game very casual, with a focus on the increasingly popular sports genre, it could be very appealing to mobile gamers,” said Netmarble US president Simon Sim said in an interview with GamesBeat.
“Mobile gaming is bigger and bigger, and the gender diversity is increasing as well,” Sim said. “We think that mobile games appeal to wider age and gender groups, and the same is true for sports games. So, we looked for a casual gaming mechanic, and we found it with the puzzles. We think that casual NBA games will easily catch on to our games.”
The NBA game is a strategic part of Netmarble to make the game more popular in Japan, Europe, and North America. In 2020, the company’s revenue was more than 70% outside South Korea.
In the game, players are able to power up their roster by bursting gems, increasing both defensive and offensive skills, and unlocking their signature moves. Players need to train their stars and use the formation system to bring the ideal lineups.
The iPhone 12 Series has been priced reasonably in countries such as the U.S. and UAE. However, India is one of the most expensive countries to buy an iPhone due to the tax system, import duties levied on these smartphones, and a weak rupee conversion; their prices have increased to insane levels.
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max is available in the U.S. at almost the same price as the 12 Pro is available in India! Isn’t that disappointing for us?
You can save up to Rs. 43,000 while buying the iPhone 12 Pro Max from countries such as the UAE or the U.S. An analysis by India Today revealed that the cost of flight tickets to Dubai, hotel rent, and an iPhone 12 Pro Max will cost you lower than the device itself purchased in India.
Here are a few countries where you can buy the iPhone at the cheapest rates.
1. United States of America
In the USA, the tax system is a little complicated as all states in the country have different taxes for different commodities. The price of the iPhone 12 Mini can range from 699$ to around 750$ in the country that is still much lower than that in India.
We can take the cheapest case as Hampshire, there are almost no taxes, implying that you can get the highest model at Rs. 102,000 (approx), while the same is available in India at Rs. 159,999. Moreover, as the US features the largest customer base of Apple and occupies the largest chunk of worldwide sales, Apple keeps the prices quite competitive here.
2. Japan
The iPhone 12 Series is priced the least in Japan with the iPhone 12 Mini (64GB) costs 74800 Yen, which roughly converts to Rs. 50,500, at the time of writing this. These insanely low prices come from the fact that the Japanese market is very important to Apple, the prices here are very low. They need to keep attracting customers in Japan who are looking for a phone at a reasonable price.
3. Canada
The iPhone 12 Series prices in Canada are very similar to their North American counterparts, the U.S. Here, too, there are different taxes for different states and the cheapest iPhone 12 Mini is available at 979 Canadian Dollars, which roughly translates to Rs. 58,000, at the time of writing this. You can save up to Rs. 48,000 for the top-end 512GB variant if you import the iPhone 12 Pro Max from Canada.
4. Dubai
Taxes here in the UAE, one of the richest countries in the world, are negligible. Apple has occupied a major chunk in the UAE market, owing to the affordable prices of the devices in the country. Moreover, due to the country’s rich and stable economy, most of the residents prefer buying an iPhone over any other Android device. The iPhone 12 Pro (128GB) is available at approximately Rs. 84,000, which is almost two-thirds of its cost in India.
5. Australia
If the ultimate iPhone, the 12 Pro Max, is your target, then Australia is the right destination. The phone can be purchased at a starting price of 1849 Australian Dollars, which approximately equals Rs. 1,05,000. The other models, too, are available at lower prices.
Acer has finally brought its insanely popular Nitro 5 gaming laptop in India equipped with AMD’s latest Ryzen 5000H processors. Previously, it launched the Aspire 7 with Ryzen 5500U in India as well as the Nitro 5 with RTX 3060 GPU.
Specifications
The model announced in India primarily focuses on the budget gamers as its equipped with AMD Ryzen 5600H that features the company’s new 6 Zen 3 cores and 12 threads that promise exceptional gaming and productivity performance. It features a 3.3 GHz base clock speed with Turbo Boost up to 4.2 GHz.
The wait has come to an end! The new Nitro 5 powered by AMD Ryzen™ 5600H Hexa-core processor is here for the win. It comes with full HD IPS with a refresh rate of 144hz.
The GPU’s main difference is the more budget-friendly variant sports a GTX 1650 GPU, whereas the higher-end variant sports a newer NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. If you are a budget gamer and want to play eSports titles more than the lower-end variant, going for the maxed-out RTX 3060 variant makes more sense.
The Acer Nitro 5 comes coupled with 2 x M.2 PCIe SSD slots and supports up to 2TB of HDD storage. You also have upgradeable RAM slots up to 32GB of DDR4 3200MHz RAM. For connectivity, you have the latest Intel Wireless Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.1.
Acer has also equipped the laptop with a respectable 15.6-inch Full HD IPS panel with up to 144Hz screen refresh rate. In the thermal department, the laptop comes equipped with a dual-fan design and you can configure them via Acer’s in-built NitroSense software.
Then, you have a 720p HD Webcam along with a FineTip RGB-backlit Keyboard, however, the gaming laptop is fairly heavy with a weight of 2.4 kg. For audio, you do have Dual Speakers with DTS X:Ultra Audio support.
Pricing & Availability
The Acer Nitro 5 with a new AMD Ryzen 5 5600H processor and 8GB RAM along with GTX 1650 GPU starts at just ₹71,990 whereas the RTX 3060 variant with 16GB RAM will cost you ₹94,990. The models are already available to purchase via Flipkart and Acer’s official online store.
Canon India continues to maintain its leadership for 5 consecutive years in the laser copier segment, ending 2020 with a 30.7% overall market-share
National, 08 April 2021: Latest results from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Hardcopy Peripherals Tracker, 2020Q4 ranks Canon India#1 in the A3 & A4 laser copier-based MFP (multi-function printer) segment for the fifth consecutive year in India. This achievement is a testament of Canon’s continued market leadership and commitment to the printing industry.
As per the IDC report, Canon India ended 2020 as the market leader with a 30.7% overall market share, 30% market share in the mono segment and 35.4% in the colour segment. With this result, Canon India retained its market leadership for fifth year in a row in the overall, mono and colour A3 & A4 Laser Copier Based MFP segment. (With consideration of speed range up to 75 ppm (A4 Mono Speed) for Mono Segment and up to 60 ppm (A4 Colour Speed) for Colour Segment.)
“Achieving #1 market-share in the A3 and A4 Laser Copier Based MFP segment for five years in a row is a great honour for each one of us at Canon. Despite the turbulent situation across the world in 2020, we are thankful to all our partners and customers for their trust and faith in the Canon brand. Technological innovation and service support are the key pillars that have helped us to delight our customers always and have helped us reach this pinnacle of success.” said Mr. K. Bhaskhar, Senior Vice President-BIS Segment, Canon India.
He further adds, “New models launched under our flagship line-up of imageRUNNER are helping our customers embark on their digital transformation journey while optimizing operational costs and productivity. Being market leaders in the A3 and A4 MFP laser copier categories only strengthens are resolve to bring more evolved products to the market and clearly goes to show our commitment towards investment in technology and building commercially viable products for our customers.”
With our range of A3 and A4 MFP’s we are able to reach a broad spectrum of customers from large enterprises to small businesses. To be recognized as the market leader in all 3 segments showcases Canon’s ability to benefit a wide variety of customers through its high-quality solutions. The company recently expanded its state-of-the-art MFP range through the introduction of the imageRUNNER 1643i, imageRUNNER 1643iF and imageRUNNER ADVANCE DX MFP series.
Vinicius Junior’s double against Liverpool has inspired Real Madrid in a comprehensive 3-1 win in the first leg. The Brazilian youngster was an instrumental part of his side’s excellent display on Tuesday.
Vinicius Junior broke the deadlock on the 27th minute capitalizing on Toni Kroos’ exquisite long pass. The Brazilian forward made an excellent run between Liverpool defenders Trent Alexander-Arnold and Nathaniel Phillips, then chested the ball down before firing a low right-footed shot from inside the area past goalkeeper Alisson Becker. Vinicius struck his second of the night in the 65th minute.
The 20-year-old is often criticized for his poor display in some vital matches. Some fans and critics have thought that he should be kept on the bench. But Zidane has some other plans for him. The Real Madrid boss used him again against Liverpool, and he made his mark with a double. He had scored only one goal since October and four in total this season before Tuesday.
After the match, he said, “The people on the outside can keep talking, but I kept on working, that gave me the strength to rise to an important occasion and get the goals we needed.”
It will surely boost up the confidence of the Brazilian. If he continues this form, then it can be beneficial for Real Madrid in this tough week. They will now face Barcelona on Saturday before playing Liverpool in the all-important second leg of the Champions League quarter-final.
