Acer has launched a new laptop on a laptop in India. Its latest entry is the Acer Enduro N3 notebook targeted towards working individuals, and the machine features a 14-inch display and comes powered by the 10th generation Intel core processors. The device comes with the tagline “designed with military standard for use in locations where normal laptops do not function optimally.”
Acer Enduro N3 specifications
The Acer Enduro N3 runs on Windows 10 Professional upon launch and features a 14-inch full-HD display. The display comes with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass. As mentioned earlier, the device is powered by the 10th Gen Intel Core processor paired with DDR4 RAM. The RAM module is expandable up to 32GB. The device offers up to 512GB of PCIe Gen3 NVMe SSD storage, which is somewhat disappointing as we already know that OEMs are gearing for PCIe Gen 5 implementations.
The notebook N3 is certified for military standard MIL-STD-810G) durability and comes with an IP53 certification. Acer says that the N3 laptop is constructed using shock-absorbent items that contain a honeycomb shell. The device is engineered to be resistant to drops and falls alongside resistance for water.
Acer Enduro N3 weighs about 1.985kg and is said to be the thinnest and lightest 14-inch IP53-rated rugged laptop in its category. The machine also offers multiple layers of security with Hardware TPM 2.0 and fingerprint reader. The company is also providing three years of manufacturing warranty. The integrated technologies in the laptop include a Discrete Trusted Platform Module, AEMS, and password-protected HDDs. The device also comes with a unique water-resistant Aquafan technology that repels water drops from all angles.
The Acer Enduro N3 laptop is priced at Rs. 76,500 in India. The computer is available for sale on Acer.com and will be available on other retailers soon. The device comes in a single Black color option.
The festival of lights, the festival of gifts is finally here!
Diwali is the most auspicious festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the world. The festival is famous for its attractive decorations, fancy gifts, lighting lamps, and sharing moments with friends & family. In India, people eagerly wait for this festival every year as it starts with décor followed by sharing gifts, the merriment of laughter, music, and fireworks. But visiting your friends and family, sharing laughter together, might not be the same this year.
Why not share the love and happiness with Gadgets that are useful, stylish, and sporty at the same time, which please our sensory neurons, and cherish the bond and togetherness.
Let’s gift the plethora of love in this festive season with some fitness & WFH essentials like Fitbit fitness smartwatches, Bose speakers & headphones, which can easily be shopped online without stepping out.
Fitbit Versa 2
Fitbit Versa 2™, the next generation of its best-selling smartwatch, Fitbit Versa™. Versa 2 delivers a new precision-crafted swim-proof design, includes innovative sleep features like Sleep Score and smart wake, and is packed with even more advanced health, fitness and smart features to elevate every moment. Versa 2 debuts an on-device microphone, which enables Fitbit’s first-ever Amazon Alexa smartwatch experience, along with a Spotify app that allows users to control their music and podcasts.
Versa 2 is available for INR 20,999 in black with a carbon case, petal with a copper rose aluminium case, and stone with a mist grey case. Versa 2 Special Edition is available for INR 22,999 in navy and pink with a copper rose aluminium case and smoke with a mist grey case.
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Fitbit Inspire & Fitbit Inspire HR
Fitbit Inspire HR is the brand’s most affordable and stylish 24/7 heart rate tracking device at INR 8,999. It packs all-day automatic activity, exercise and Sleep Stages tracking, with 15+ goal-based exercise modes, connected GPS, and Relax guided breathing in a stylish, slim design. For consumers who are new to wearables and want an even lower-cost, easy-to-use tracker, Fitbit Inspire™ is available at INR 6,999. It has the essential health and fitness features to help consumers stay motivated, including automatic activity, exercise and sleep tracking, goal celebrations, Reminders to move, timer and stopwatch apps to help users stay on track. Both products have a new modern, comfortable and swim-proof design with a touchscreen display, smartphone notifications, and up to 5 days of battery life for day to nightwear.
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Fitbit Charge 4
Fitbit Charge 4™. Featuring Fitbit’s most advanced combination of sensors and features, including built-in GPS and Spotify, Charge 4 delivers what you want most in a health and fitness tracker, paired with essential smart features and up to 7 days of battery life in a sleek, swimproof design, all at an approachable price. Charge 4 includes Fitbit’s latest innovation in health and fitness, Active Zone Minutes, a new personalized standard based on your resting heart rate and age that tracks any workout that gets your heart pumping, from indoor biking to yoga, measuring the time you spend in each heart rate zone toward a weekly goal of 150 minutes. INR 14,999
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Fitbit Ionic
Fitbit Ionic, a health and fitness first platform, Ionic offers a highly personalized experience not previously seen in other smartwatches. Ionic builds on Fitbit’s health and fitness expertise with a new relative SpO2 sensor, making it possible to track deeper health insights like sleep apnea in the future, industry-leading GPS tracking, on-device dynamic workouts, improved heart rate tracking, and water resistance up to 50 meters. Plus, smart features like contactless payments, on-board music, smart notifications, and a variety of popular apps and clock faces available in the Fitbit App Gallery. It is available at INR 24,999.
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For the Multitasker (Headphone 700)
Perfect for the person who is always on-the-go, all while maintaining the balance with work and everyday life. From taking a conference call at the airport to catching up on a podcast during the rush hour commute, Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are up to the challenge. Headphones 700 feature an unrivalled microphone system that isolates one’s voice, whilst cancelling noise — magically transforming public spaces into private sanctuaries for listening to content, talking on the phone, accessing VPAs, or focusing on work.
COLORS: Black/Silver
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For the Entertainer (Home Speaker 300)
For the audiophile that loves to host, the new Bose Home Speaker 300 is the perfect, space-saving speaker with a choice of voice assistant built-in. From holiday parties to playing a favourite playlist with the family, the Bose Home Speaker 300 brings 360° lifelike sound and powerful bass to a stylish, compact package. Plus, with the Google Assistant and Alexa built-in, this little sound power-house can get answers on the weather or sports and help keep track of someone’s busy day.
COLORS: Black/Silver
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For the City Dweller (Frames)
Made for the music-lover who commutes around the city, Bose Frames is a revolutionary product that combines the protection and style of premium sunglasses, and the functionality and performance of wireless headphones. With an open-ear design, Frames are perfect for streaming content and taking calls, all while being able to soak in the city’s sights and sounds.
STYLE: Rondo/Alto
For the Adventurer (SoundLink Micro)
Ideal for the explorer who’s up for anything and wants to enhance every situation, activity, and experience with music, the Bose SoundLink Micro brings unmatched sound for its tiny size. From travelling to hiking to cooking to hanging out, the Micro was built with adventure in mind. It was designed to not only hang on securely thanks to a super reliable tear-resistant strap but can also withstand being dropped into water (even the pool or the ocean) and on the ground.
COLORS: Black, Orange & Midnight Blue
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Let this Diwali doubles the joy of celebration by adding the special effect of gadgets in it and to make the memories indelible for a lifetime.
FIFA 21 Challenge has become one of the most viewed live broadcasted events in the history of Esports.
The EA Sports FIFA 21 Challenge drew an average minute audience (AMA) of 254,057 and a total watch time of 1.024 million hours, making the event the most-watched Esports broadcast in history.
The previous record was set back in January 2018 with the multi-day FIFA Global Series FUT Champions Cup in Barcelona, which achieved an AMA of 92,678.
FIFA 21 Challenge breaks all Esports viewership records!
The FIFA 21 Challenge was a one-day tournament held on 29th October that paired top soccer stars with the world’s best FIFA players. The broadcast metrics for the challenge are more than double the viewership set by the next most-watched EA-operated FIFA event.
The FIFA 21 Challenge was won by Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold and Fnatic’s Tekkz. The event utilized the new FIFA Global Series Viewership Rewards. This created an interactive broadcast for viewers with in-game benefits for watching to further drive engagement and subsequent playtime.
“EA Sports FIFA is woven into the fabric of football culture. Bringing professional footballers and our esports pros together create entertainment that sets our tournaments apart,” said EA Sports FIFA commissioner Brent Koning.
“The success of the FIFA 21 Challenge reinforces our strategy and vision for broadening the esports audience, creating content for our fans, and underscores the value of entertainment-driven events that branch outside of traditional esports.”
FIFA is one of the most popular sport simulation titles both in esports and for casual games. Even though viewing figures represent a considerable boost for EA, they are still way behind in competitive gaming’s biggest draws.
According to Esports Charts, the final of the 2020 League of Legends (LoL) world championship had an average viewership of more than 1.1 million with over 139 million hours watched.
NorthEast United have spent a relatively long time in the competition. But despite reaching the playoffs on a few occasions, success continues to allude them. The Highlanders will be hoping their efforts come good this time after a below-par season last time around.
So can NEUFC break the shackles to be an outsider for the playoffs? We take a look:
TRANSFERS
NorthEast United have signed up Mohun Bagan right back Ashutosh Mehta and Dylan Fox from A-league club Central Coast to reinforce their defensive depth. They have also added Idrissa Sylla to their ranks, who is known to be a lethal striker.
The club, however, let go of Redeem Tlang and Milan Singh to stronger rivals Goa and East Bengal respectively. Releasing Martin Chaves might not be a sensible move either, considering his talent and experience.
SQUAD LIST
GOALKEEPERS
Gurmeet
Nikhil Deka
Sanjiban Ghosh
Subhashish Roy
DEFENDERS
Ashutosh Mehta
Benjamin Lambot
Dylan Fox
Gurjinder Kumar
Mashoor Shereef
Nabin Rabha
Nim Dorjee
Provat Lakra
Rakesh Pradhan
Wayne Vaz
MIDFIELDERS
Federico Gallego
Imran Khan
Khassa Camara
Lalengmawia
Lalrempuia Fanai
Pragyan Gogoi
Rochharzela
FORWARDS
Britto PM
Idrissa Sylla
Ninthoinganba Meetei
Kwesi Appiah
Lalkhawpuimawia
Luis Machado
Suhari Vadakkepeedika
STRENGTH
NorthEast’s biggest asset is their collective mental strength to stay in the game and give their all till the very end. Even last season, they played out to draw matches and secure points and also occasionally struck late to take home 1-0 wins or 1-1 draws.
WEAKNESS
Undoubtedly, it is their defensive organisation. The Highlanders were all over the place in 2019/20 and they held the second-worst defensive record in the tournament, conceding 30 goals. But, they will hope that the new signings like Fox and Ashutosh Mehta can shore up the leaky defence.
KEY PLAYER
Keeping a side in the hunt is not easy, and for that very reason, it is necessary to estimate the value of a good goalkeeper in the form of Subashish Roy Chowdhury, who has made crucial saves in the past to maintain clean sheets. His services will be required this time around as well, with quality opponents determined to find the back of the NorthEast net.
PREDICTED TABLE FINISH
10th place – Although they have spirit, it will not be enough for them to launch a concerted challenge for even midtable glory and will have to settle with the bottom places.
Serie A giants SS Lazio could potentially be in big trouble for their latest actions. According to various latest media reports, the Italian club failed to report a few coronavirus cases within their team despite some players testing positive for the same.
It possibly means that Lazio fixed the testing procedures, in order for these players to be able to play in their matches considering there have been a lot in recent times. It represents a huge breach of the health protocol measures set in place by the Serie A and might result in some heavy consequences.
At worst, Lazio would be relegated from the league if the results of the investigation do prove that the club fudged the test results of the players in consideration.
It is also stated that the footballers in question might be goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha, midfielder Lucas Leiva and star centre-forward Ciro Immobile. The revelation is that all of these players tested positive and missed the Champions League game against Club Brugge last weekend. But then while still being positive, played Sunday’s league match against Torino FC.
According to a media report, “Lazio president Claudio Lotito and physician Ivo Pulcini have both already been questioned and, if the allegations are proved, Lazio could either be subject to hefty fines, a points deduction or, at worst, be relegated from the Italian top flight.”
It has now put the entire Serie A in jeopardy, considering Torino players were involved in the same game as those under the radar.
The Italian football federation has faced a number of scandals in the past, with the “Calciopoli” scandal in 2006 concerning Juventus paying off referees saw them come under huge fire and pressure for their antics.
But in a world that is already coping with unprecedented times owing to the pandemic, one would only question why the likes of Immobile, Strakosha and Leiva were allowed to play.
Nevertheless, the developments related to this investigation will be interesting to follow and if Lazio were truly deemed to have breached the rules, then they must be appropriately punished for this.
NETGEAR, the leading provider of the latest and innovative Wi-Fi networking system has brought in a range of exciting offers for its range of Wi-Fi categories during the festive season. As part of the offer, during this Diwali sale on Amazon, consumers will have access to unique offers and assured benefits on the purchase of various NETGEAR products.
NETGEAR will be offering discounts on its range of Wi-Fi Mesh Routers including devices like RBK50, RBK20, and the newly launched RBK12and RBK13. These Mesh routers can provide its consumers with the ultimate upgrade for its customer who wishes to get the benefits of both the Wi-Fi performance and coverage of a tri-band mesh and the capacity to handle multiple devices. Also, NETGEAR will be providing offers on its state of the art Nighthawk Pro Gaming Wi-Fi Router.
RBK13
Recently, NETGEAR has been on a launching spree and has been promoting its range of Wi-Fi 6 devices and Wi-Fi 6 Mesh systems which are equipped with the latest generation of Wi-Fi 6 technology. These devices are designed to keep all connections strong, in every room, all the time. Looking at the constant demand for the latest generation of Wi-Fi technology, the company is offering massive discounts on products like RAX40, RAX80, and the newly launched MK62 andMK63 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh systems, so that more subscribers are able to make the most of the festivities.
MK62
Apart from the routers, NETGEAR will be offering discounts on Wi-Fi Adapters like A6210, A7000, and A6150. These devices are fast and offer high-quality internet connections for any device and its range of Wi-Fi extenders including EX6120 and EX3700 can boost the Wi-Fi signal and broaden the network coverage exponentially.
Commenting on the occasion Marthesh Nagendra, Country Manager India, ME & SAARC, NETGEAR commented, “We at NETGEAR are always on the lookout to meet the current and evolving demands of our consumers. The current year has been very grueling for everyone. During this festive season, we aim to offer our valued customers with a range of exciting offers on our existing range of Wi-Fi products so that we could add zeal to their festivities.”
NETGEAR has a huge range of award-winning Wi-Fi routers and networking products that powers both large and small home and these wireless routers strike a perfect balance between features, performance, and value. With NETGEAR’s range of innovative Wi-Fi routers, consumers can boost Wi-Fi signals and eliminate dead zones or get whole-home coverage with our Orbi Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Systems to achieve the fastest network performance.
Intel has recently launched the new Tiger Lake processors based on 10nm process and a lot of OEMs have upgraded their existing laptops with these processors. These new 11th Gen processors are more efficient and powerful, also special because they pack a lot of GPU horsepower this time.
Intel even promises smooth gaming on new Tiger Lake processors and they are in fact better than AMD’s integrated graphics, that until now were considered the best iGPU for gaming and productivity. So, easily you can say these new laptop are focussed to give best productivity and some casual gaming experience as well.
The new Asus ZenBook 14 UX425E laptop retains the same design as we saw with the 10th gen models. Only we see a huge hardware improvement and so the laptop will be launching on Amazon as a part of Amazon’s Great Indian Festival Sale on 10th November.
Specifications
ZenBook 14 (UX425EA) is a 14-inch ultraportable laptop in the ZenBook Classic series. ZenBook 14 is even thinner and lighter than the previous generation. ZenBook 14 weighs just 1.13 kg and is 13.9 mm thin, but uniquely for such an ultrathin design, they offer comprehensive I/O capabilities, including full-size HDMI and USB Type-A ports in addition to Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® and a microSD card reader. It is the world’s thinnest 14-inch laptops to offer such comprehensive and versatile connectivity.
Compact four-sided NanoEdge displays offer up to a 90% screen-to-body ratio for immersive visuals, with the option of an ultra-low-power 1-watt display that maximizes battery life. The user experience is also fully updated, featuring ASUS NumberPad 2.0, up to 21 hours of battery life, a new edge-to-edge keyboard design, ErgoLift hinge mechanisms, and IR cameras for fast face-recognition. The ZenBook 14 is available in two sophisticated new colours, Pine Grey and Lilac Mist.
Powered by 11th Generation Intel® Core™ processors with up to 32 GB RAM, ZenBook 14 make light work of multitasking, productivity, and entertainment. Up to 1TB PCIe® 3.0 x2 SSDs and the latest Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) round off the specifications for superb all-round performance.
The potential of Paul Pogba is not something to question about. But his attitude is surely a subject of criticism sometimes.
Last month in an interview he said, “Yes, all footballers would like to play for Real Madrid. Maybe it is a dream. It is a dream for me, why not one day? As I have said, I am at Manchester United and I like my club.”
After that interview, he was criticized again by some Manchester United fans. Paul Pogba is struggling to get back in the rhythm this season. After the knee injury and surviving Covid-19, he is yet to get back to his full fitness. He was also out of the first XI in the last few games of Manchester United. He gave away a cheap penalty against Arsenal last weekend from which Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored and sealed the victory for the Gunners.
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince criticized Pogba for his attitude and his comment about the Real Madrid move publicly. He said, “Paul Pogba has caused nothing but problems at Manchester United since his joining.”
“Paul Pogba needs to forget transfer to Real Madrid and focus on winning his place back in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side.”, he added.
Paul Pogba came back to Manchester United in 2016 on a 4-year contract with an option to extend the contract for another year. Paul Pogba is a graduate of Manchester United academy. After that, he joined Juventus in 2012. In his 4 seasons in Italy, he had established himself as a top midfielder.
In his 178 appearances for the Italian side, he has scored 34 goals. He has also won 4 Serie A titles with Juventus. Then he came back to his boyhood club. In his 167 games with United, he has scored 33 goals. In 2018, the Frenchman won the World Cup as well with his country.
He is surely an important member of the squad. He needs to get back to his form to win trophies with Manchester United this season.
The much anticipated Go Pro Hero 9 is finally here in India. It was scheduled to be available much earlier but due to some unforeseen events, it was delayed.
Now, the Go Pro Hero 9 Black is available on both Flipkart and Amazon for Rs 49,500.
It features a 1.4-inch front display and 2.27-inch rear display, so the camera itself serves as a live preview when taking selfies. The inclusion of the front display is the biggest change that we have seen in Hero 9 black.
Here’s the full specifications:
A new, larger rear touch screen with touch zoom on HERO9 Black should feel instantly familiar and a dazzling new front display makes for easy framing and intuitive camera control.
Shoot stunning video with up to 5K resolution, perfect for maintaining serious detail even when zooming in. Packing a new 23.6MP sensor that’s an absolute powerhouse, HERO9 Black brings lifelike image sharpness, fluid motion and in-camera horizon levelling that always impresses.
Capture crisp, pro-quality photos with 20MP clarity. And with SuperPhoto, HERO9 Black can automatically pick all the best image processing for you, so it’s super easy to nail the shot.
30% longer battery life is here thanks to a larger 1720mAh battery. This lets you shoot more without having to swap out batteries and packs enough juice to power your camera through the cold.
Experience ultimate smoothness with our most advanced video stabilization ever. HyperSmooth 3.0 enables in-camera horizon levelling and boost in all settings.
What does #GoProHERO9 Black's 23.6MP sensor mean for video? Content that's 7x the resolution of HD. 😲Showcase serious detail with #HyperSmooth 3.0 + in-camera Horizon Leveling, then freeze the action with 14.7MP frame grabs.
ATK, the most successful ISL club with 3 trophies has merged with Mohun Bagan, one of the historic Indian clubs. They are now known as ATK Mohun Bagan FC.
The new entity will be making its ISL debut this season. They have now announced their principal team sponsor for the new season, SBOTOP.net.
Midfielders: Pronay Halder, Brad Inman, Javi Hernandez, Edu Garcia, Carl McHugh, Glan Martins, Jayesh Rane, Michael Soosairaj, Boris Singh, Michael Regin, Sk Sahil, Ningombam Engson Singh
Forwards: David Williams, Roy Krishna, Manvir Singh, Md. Fardin Ali
ATKMB will play in AFC Cup this year as well. ATKMB’s first match in ISL is against Kerala Blasters on 20th November. After that, the all-important Kolkata derby against SC East Bengal is on 27th November.
