Amazon Luna is going to expand its early access as it has declared via a brief blog post. Specifically, now a huge number of Fire TV customers are able to check out the cloud gaming service and the credit goes to the one-week trial for the Luna+ channel. Then they need to pay monthly $5.99, which is the early access price to keep playing.
Now, you can buy the Amazon Luna controller from the Amazon Store. One thing to note that the listed price is $69.99, there is an offer of limited-time that shelves $20 off by using the code 20OFFLUNA21 at checkout.
Built of Luna
A high-performance controller featuring a design that provides a premium playing experience on Luna, the new cloud gaming service from Amazon. Between the Luna gamers and their games, the Luna controller is the best connection.
Cloud Direct Gets to Your Game Faster
The Cloud Direct technology is used by the Luna Controller to connect directly to Amazon’s custom game servers when you are playing on Luna, decreasing the roundtrip latency by 17 to 30 milliseconds vs. a local Bluetooth connection among the Mac, Fire TV, and PC.
Using Alexa
If you have Alexa, then ask it to launch the games using the Luna app on Fire TV. For everyday requests, Alexa is available also like telling you the weather and turning the light on.
Comfortable Design
Luna controller specifically provides the comfort players need. It features an offset thumbstick and easy-access bumpers along with precise triggers, a 4-way directional pad, and 4 responsive action buttons.
As the world is scrambling to combat the air pollution crisis, it is only a matter of time petrol and diesel vehicles will soon be history. Today, every country is promoting the use of EV vehicles in order to reduce the carbon emissions and pollution caused by traditional fuel vehicles. According to one report by PV- magazine, by the year 2035, there will be 500 million Electric vehicles hitting the roads globally. Charging these EVs needs an EV charger, and is also one of the major factors that will lead to the rise of EVs in the future. The more number of EV chargers, the more electric mobile connectivity hence the more EVs will be sold across the world. Governments and Private players today are investing heavily in the EV charging infrastructure making it a great business opportunity for the OEMs across the globe.
Let’s take a peek into the latest trends as well as the standards that EV Chargers need which would ensure the success of OEMs in this space
How EV chargers work and latest trends?
EV vehicles simply run by charging the vehicle battery with the help of EV charger sometimes also referred to as electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). Technology has become so advanced today that one can even start, monitor, or stop the charging of their vehicle with a single click on the mobile application sitting anywhere away from the charging point. These EV chargers share data over the cloud and allow the operator to track, manage and optimize the energy consumption.
Type of EV Charger:
EV chargers fall in under three major categories –
Level 1 chargers: These chargers are the least expensive EVSE option, providing charging through a 120 V AC plug so taking most time to charge the vehicle battery. These chargers are mainly used by homeowners to charge the car overnight as they take 8 to 12 hours to charge a fully depleted battery.
Level 2 charger: Level 2 chargers offer charging through a 240V AC plug and require a dedicated 40 amp circuit. These chargers generally take 4 to 6 hours time to charge the vehicle battery and are most commonly used in residential settings, commercial areas, and public parking.
Level 3 Charger: These chargers are also sometimes referred to as DC fast charging. It charges through 480V, DC plug and is fastest among all the categories. It can charge the electric vehicle battery to 80% in less than an hour. These chargers are also expensive as they require high powered equipment to install and maintain as compared to Level 1 and Level 2 chargers.
The major difference between all of them is of the power outputs which directly affects charging speeds to charge the vehicle. Consumers choose the type of chargers according to their requirement and usage.
Role of Certifications:
As we all know, electric vehicles are expensive and these chargers are the most integral part for owning an EV because they are used oftenly to charge the vehicle. The chargers should be of the highest quality and standards to make it safe for the product. Every country across the globe adheres to a certain set of standards to validate the safe use of the electric vehicle charging systems. For instance, Certifications such as UL, FCC, CEare some of the common ones for EV chargers. OEM’s generally prefer to sell equipment that has passed these certifications and safety tests and ensure the equipment meets nationally recognized standards and also to win the trust of the people.
VVDN Technologies leverages its vast expertise in the complete design, development, and manufacturing including certifications of EV charging solutions, and is a one-stop solution provider for global OEMs who are looking to add the same in their product line. VVDN’s testing facilities and experienced engineers make 100% sure that the product meets all the required safety standards.
For the Indian market, Nokia had mostly its smartphones and TVs till January 2021. In the month of February, it brings Nokia Power Earbuds Lite truly wireless earphones to catch up with the recent trends on audio devices. This product was listed on the Amazon India page as well as on Nokia India official website way earlier but hit the Indian market on 17th February for the first time.
Now, for those who missed placing the order, Nokia is bringing the Power Earbuds Lite again in stokes from this Saturday. The selling counter will be open via Amazon India at 12 noon. Make sure you get ready tomorrow on time to place the order. It costs Rs.3,499.
The Nokia Power Earbuds Lite has a longer battery of 35 hours including the case. The time considered here is the playtime which means that you can listen music up to 35 hours with several charges from the case in one go.
It is advertised to be a pocket sized earbud case, which means that it is quite compact than others in the market and the company claims you can move around easily taking it in your pocket.
The earbuds come with IPX7 rated waterproofing that can hold up to 30 minutes in 1 meter of water. This clearly indicates that your sweat while working out will not be a problem from now on.
It has a perfect fit in the ears and has easy-touch controls that allows you to control your music with only a single touch on the body of the earbuds.
Fisker Inc is a fresh name in the market of EV manufacturers and designers. The contract for building the electric vehicles has been given to the iPhone-maker Foxconn. In a memorandum of understanding announced Wednesday, the two companies say Foxconn will build Fisker Inc.’s second vehicle, which has yet to be announced and is due out in late 2023.
According to sources, the companies will be building the car in the US, and that there’s a “perfect chance” it may happen at Foxconn’s factory in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin facility of Foxconn is an eighth wonder of the world. After promising to spend $10 billion, which would result in a 20 million-square-foot facility and 13,000 jobs, the facility is nothing but a false claimed dream.
The iPhone manufacturer has invested a mere 3 percent of that total to date, and the biggest structure it has built on the site is a 1 million-square-foot building that was recently reclassified in official documents as a storage facility.
Again, Foxconn has made some huge claims that it will make 250,000 vehicles or more annually, half of Tesla’s current output. A more formal partnership is expected to be signed later this year.
According to sources, Fisker Inc. the production of its Ocean SUV will not start until the end of 2022. It has 12,000 reservations for the Ocean so far. The car will be built by automotive supplier Magna, which has its electric vehicle program and assembles the I-Pace electric SUV for Jaguar Land Rover.
Electric vehicles are appealing to the general public as time passes. Recently, we have heard Tesla coming to India and that Apple and even Tata Group stepped into the commercial Electric Vehicle market. Though for Apple, it is yet to find a manufacturing partner.
Acer has a habit of launching new laptops in India, and they were the first ones to launch the Ryzen 4000 series powered laptop in the country, and so have they done with Ryzen 5000 series as well. Acer becomes the first company to launch the new Ryzen 5 5000U powered gaming laptop at an attractive ₹54,990 price point.
Bengaluru (26th February 2021): Acer India has unveiled it’s new Aspire 7 gaming laptop, powered by the much-awaited AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series Mobile Processor. With the AMD “Zen 3” core architecture and industry-leading 7nm process technology, the Aspire 7 will be available on India’s homegrown e-commerce marketplace Flipkart and Acer online brand store.
Acer’s new Aspire 7 gaming laptop boasts AMD’s latest generation mobile processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX™ 1650 GPU graphics, helping gamers get the most out of the 15.6” screen with a large screen-to-body ratio. The new Aspire 7 is designed as a powerful, well-rounded laptop with minimalist designs, ideal for gamers who particularly care about performance, display quality, weight, and battery life at an affordable price. The Aspire 7 is all about delivering users with everything necessary to express themselves and their passions.
With innovation at its core, Acer goes the extra mile to ensure its gaming machines offer the right design and power for the best gaming experience. With the latest AMD Ryzen™ Mobile Processors powering the Aspire 7 gaming laptop, gamers now have more features packed in sleek design to lift their gaming experience to a whole new level with the right amount of specifications and value price point.
Speaking on the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief business officer, Acer India said, “Being the leader in PC gaming segment our aim is to bring to market the best of technology for our gaming fans. Aspire 7 gaming laptop stands testament to our commitment with cutting-edge AMD Ryzen 5000 Series Mobile Processor and advanced features to give the gamers an immersive gaming experience. Aspire 7 range of laptops have been a huge success in the Indian market with its blend of powerful performance, design and affordable pricing giving gamers the chance to enjoy AAA titles easily. 2021 is going to be an exciting year for us and our partnership with AMD and Flipkart will bring in more innovation to our consumers’ doorsteps as PCs become an integral part of our lives.”
Vinay Sinha, Managing Director – India Sales, AMD said, “AMD’s collaboration with Acer spans several years of constant innovation across product categories. We are excited to bring the first AMD Ryzen™ 5000 Series laptop to India along with Acer, as they launch the new Aspire 7 in the region. With the powerful “Zen 3” core architecture, AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U processors deliver unprecedented performance and efficiency to work, play and connect. We are confident that the Aspire 7 laptop will let users enjoy popular gaming titles and captivate them with its sleek design and features.”
Commenting on the launch,Rakesh Krishnan, Senior Director, Electronics at Flipkart said, “The year 2020 has accelerated several shifts in the laptop industry, particularly with high performance laptops gaining more traction among customers for gaming and business requirements. As a homegrown player which is at the forefront of serving customers’ evolving needs, Flipkart closely works with its partners in bringing the best in class technological solutions to the doorsteps of millions of our customers across the country. With a nuanced understanding of our customers coupled with Acer’s powerful innovations, we are hopeful of expanding the gaming market in India and meeting the varied requirements of our customers in a meaningful way”
Ultimate Performance. Uncompromised Battery Life.
Acer’s new Aspire 7 powered by AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U Mobile Processor with NVIDIA 1650 graphics card combines to give an extremely fluid gaming experience with battery life that lasts up to 11.5 hours* (based on web browsing test results). Thanks to the LED-backlit keyboard, users can work and play like a boss well into the night and dominate the game
It combines Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM support and upgradeable to 32 GB using two soDIMM modules to get incredibly fast frame rates in demanding titles on a thin and light gaming laptop with amazing battery life. Now you never compromise on your gaming laptop again.
Stunning visual experience:
The Aspire 7 comes with the stunning FHD narrow border 15.6-inch display screen that offers great color reproduction. It is further enhanced by Acer’s own suite of Color Intelligence and ExaColor software with the two narrow bezels and an impressive 81.61% screen-to-body ratio and its BluelightShield technology allow adjusting of the screen’s blue-light emission over extended periods of use.
Latest Connectivity:
It effortlessly streams gameplay Wi-Fi 6 AX200 with 2×2 MU-MIMO technology and features the latest connectivity, with USB-C™ for superfast data transfer at up to 5 Gbps. All that power is housed in a chassis weighing just 2.15 kg, for a gaming PC without compromising on performance.
Specifications
AMD Ryzen™ 5-5500U hexa-core processor
Windows 10 Home 64-bit
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1650 with 4 GB of dedicated GDDR6 VRAM
8 GB of DDR4 system memory, upgradable to 32 GB using two SODIMM modules
512 GB SSD, PCIe Gen3, 8 Gb/s, NVMe
39.6 cm (15.6″) display with IPS (In-Plane Switching) technology, Full HD 1920 x 1080, Acer ComfyView™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
Pricing and Availability:
Aspire 7 featuring AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Mobile Processor is available at a starting price from Rs 54,990 on Flipkart and Acer online store. Overall, at the price, it is a great offering for students, moderate gamers, budget professionals and a lot of people will are satisfied with the specs Acer is offering at launch.
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February 2021: There are humongous brands that aim to bring about a change in the ever-evolving digital space. However, they fail because of false promises and bad quality. But, there is one brand that has been endlessly catering to the progressive market with innovative products and that is – Cadyce.
Cadyce is a leading tech gadget brand that aims to bridge the communication gap. With a vast range of reliable end-to-end solutions, it pledges to connect, communicate, and network amid the rapidly growing digital space including mobile users. And this diverse range of products includes Internet Cameras, USB Accessories, Presentation Devices, USB Hubs, Docking Stations, AV Products, and Apple Accessories.
These high-quality products are a blend of style, efficiency, durability, and advancements. Activities like sharing music, photos, sending emails, streaming videos, and playing games is a cakewalk with Cadyce. By converting technical products into user-friendly solutions, Cadyce makes it easy to set up a home network and expand it to the core.
And this tech accessories brand complements it with superior after-sales support and warranty policies. This attempt to improve, enhance, and introduce robust products with the latest technology has made Cadyce global. Cadyce envisions becoming the pioneer of innovative and advanced IT products in this expansive digital marketplace. Further, the compact and elegant product designs make them easy to install. And its premium quality packaging with attractive brand colors make Cadyce unique.
“Offering the best and competent solutions to our users is the foundation of Cadyce and downright policy. Compromising with our values, false assumptions, poor quality do not hold importance in our journey and this motto has helped us build a trustworthy network. And we will continue with this legacy to create solutions that exhibit superiority,” confirms the team of Cadyce.
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Intel’s processors have been making quite frequent appearances on the Geekbench this month. Recently yet another Alder Lake-S processor has been benchmarked on the website. Let us make it clear that all the benchmarks have been made using hybrid configurations and are based on Intel’s Lakefield architecture with 3D Foveros packaging.
The CPU benchmarked has eight-core and sixteen threads. According to sources, this Alder Lake-S processor should have eight Golden Cove cores based on a 10 nm process. Meaning it has only Big cores and not big.LITTLE Alder Lake-S configurations that we have seen on Geekbench and other benchmarking websites.
According to Geekbench, Intel has built Alder Lake-S on its LGA 1700 socket and has included support for DDR5 RAM. For now, the Clock speeds are somewhat irrelevant, a 2.99 GHz base speed doesn’t reveal the actual capacity of the processor on engineering samples. Videocardz claims that the processor in question does not bottleneck the GeForce RTX 2080.
The blue team will be releasing its Alder Lake-S platform in Q4 2021, so we would expect to see Qualification Sample (QS)processors leak sometime during the summer or the autumn. Intel is trying hard to get the best single-threaded performance from its processors as a direct competition to its rival AMD. Currently, the Red team dominates the multi-threaded performance segment, so Intel’s strategy seems reasonable. Intel is expected to market Alder Lake-S as the 12 Gen Core-S series, which would follow on from the company’s March-bound Rocket Lake-S processors.
Manchester City suffered a dip in their form last season as they were no where close to challenging Liverpool for the Premier League title. Everyone hoped that they will bounce back this season but they couldn’t manage to find their form at the start of this season as well.
However, as you know, Pep Guardiola is one of the best coaches right now. If anyone can turn around a team’s fortune, then it’s him. So as you imagined, he did some tweaks here and there and after that the results were outstanding. Manchester City were back to their very best form.
Manchester City recently travelled away from home to face Borussia Monchengladbach for their Champions League round of 16 1st leg. City comfortably beat the German side by 2-0. This was their 12th consecutive away win, which is the most by an English club.
This record moved them ahead of the previous record, which was also set by Manchester City between May and November 2017.
Manchester City has now managed 19 consecutive victories in all competitions and is unbeaten in 26 games. Their last defeat came against Tottenham Hotspur in late November.
Manchester City’s record in the last 26 games reads: Won 23. Drawn 3. Lost 0. In that period, they have scored 61 and conceded just seven.
Pep Guardiola has once again done an excellent job in turning the fortunes of his club and City looks in prime position to win this season’s Premier League title.
Lautaro Martinez is finally undergoing negotiations with Inter Milan regarding a new contract. The Argentinian is still on his first contract with the club that he signed in 2018, and that runs until 2023.
For all that he does, Martinez is an underrated striker and is having a fantastic spell now. One year ago he was the man for Barcelona but those rumours have died down, especially given Barcelona’s dire financial crisis.
Inter are trying to find an agreement regarding a five year extension. The 23-year-old will be offered a €4.5 million per season salary after taxes, and bonuses for will amount to an extra income.
The situation Situation related to the contract has been going on for a while now but they are still talking about a release clause. The striker has a €111 million release clause right now. Inter are Debating with his agent as to keep or change the clause.
He looks happy to be playing for the club. He has a family now too, and staying at the San Siro could be favourable for his stability, which really goes unnoticed in the form of a certain player.
🔎 | FOCUS
Lautaro Martínez was impressive in Inter's big win in the Derby della Madonnina today:
Martinez has scored 15 goals for Inter in 33 appearances and has assisted 7. He was the star of the most recent Milan derby, scoring a brace against the Rossoneri to seal the win for his side of the city.
Nubia is all set to launch its upcoming gaming smartphone, Red Magic 6. Although, the company has not revealed the actual launch date it has been tipped that the Red Magic 6 will arrive in the market on March 4 this year. As of now, we’ve come to know some of its specifications, and those stand with some extraordinary features. So, without wasting much time, let’s check out what we can expect from Nubia’s upcoming gaming phone.
If we consider the predecessors of Red Magic 6, we can see that a higher refresh rate has always been a major thing in those phones. Starting with 90Hz, 120Hz, 144Hz for Red Magic 5S the numbers have been increasing literally. So, it is expected that the upcoming Red Magic 6 could be blessed with a higher refresh rate of 165Hz. On the other hand, another tipster has claimed that this phone will have a refresh rate of 144Hz and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz. As of now, any of those is not confirmed by the company.
A gaming phone must have a powerful processor for high-end gaming. Reports have come out, saying that the Red Magic will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core chipset.
Being a gaming phone, battery backup is another important thing to look out for. The Red Magic 6 could have two models, one vanilla and one pro. The vanilla one is expected to have a support of 66W fast charging and the Pro one will be charged by a 120W fast charging (4,500mAH battery) which is something really massive. Ni Fei. CEO of Nubia has revealed that this phone will come with an in-box charger and with the 120W fast charging it will charge 0% to 50% in just 5 minutes. He also explained how the safety of the battery is prioritized because of the heat generated by that 120W fast charger.
Apart from it, the company also gave a detailed look at the cooling feature of this phone occurs. It has an air duct in which a 20,000rpm active fan is there to suck the air. Behind the motherboard, there is a large copper foil, covering the battery, while a vapor chamber (the world’s thinnest at 0.33mm, Nubia claims). For more, there is a graphite layer as well to disperse heat away from the chipset. Nubia claims that you can enjoy non-stop two hours of high-end gaming without getting the device hot.
Recently, the Nubia Red Magic 6 series got listed on the TENAA certification website. Here are some shots that have been revealed by the TENAA listing:
