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All the details of AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs known so far, including live photos

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A few days back, AMD announced that they will be launching their next-gen RDNA2 based GPUs on October 28th. Previously AMD revamped the Radeon logo to show it is ready to hit NVIDIA with its price-to-performance ratio and bring its much-anticipated RDNA 2 architecture.

AMD is also enjoying to power the next-gen gaming consoles that will bring hardware-based Ray Tracing, so naturally, its upcoming GPUs will also support the feature as well. While NVIDIA is in hurry to sell its GPUs before the consoles arrive, AMD is taking its time to announce its GPUs on October 28th, prior to the availability of these consoles (scheduled for November).

So here are all the points that we know about the new AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs:

Marketing with Fornite

AMD started this all when they planted Radeon 6000 Easter Egg in Fortnite when game streamer GinaDarling found a teasing text that stated “Something big is coming to the AMD battle arena,” after having entered a passcode “6000” into a terminal to proceed. This confirmed the fact that these cards would be called Radeon RX 6000 GPUs.

AMD RX Radeon officially reveals their cooler design

Then AMD took this even further by officially revealing their triple-fan cooler via an official post wherein the pic reveals a lot more about the design of its flagship new GPU. At one glance you’ll remember the Radeon VII GPU seeing this, and clearly see the evolution of it.

There are three big fans, much like any other triple-fan GPU design along with a bold R on each one, and there’s the revamped RADEON logo down the side and should glow in its signature red color.

Again a full reveal on Fortnite

Yes, again Fortnite, AMD is loving to market its new GPU on the game’s Fortnite Creative Island – 8651-9841-1639. Now, a lot of people did head over to the game’s place as told and found a 3D render of the GPU, showing the new flagship GPU in detail.

(Image Credits: @boot_squence & @NateOrb)

So, here we see the same GPU that AMD demoed us with the 3D renders featuring R logos along with the revamped RADEON logo on the sides. Then we see the red stripes all over the GPU that should glow and metal shroud along with dual 8-pin PCIe power cables. The total design is reminiscent of the NVIDIA RTX 20 Series Founders Edition GPUs, however with a different touch to it.

Also, there are four display outputs including 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, and a single Virtual Link port (Type-C) connector.

AMD Radeon RX 6000 Series GPUs pictured

Finally, the new Radeon RX 6000 series GPUs have been pictured in real life and it looks quite cool. AMD has opted both for a triple-fan and a dual-fan cooling solution for its entire next-generation Navi 2X lineup of GPUs. These pictures were revealed by JayzTwoCents and have got them through his sources and discussed them in is the latest YouTube video:

The triple-fan GPU setup has been totally shown to us and its the Radeon RX 6900 series dubbed as the “Big Navi” GPU. While the dual-fan cooling solution will be reserved for the Radeon RX 6800 or the Radeon RX 6700 series of GPUs. 

All the details of AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs known so far, including live photos

While the RX 6900 series will be the next premium flagship GPUs from AMD to go head-to-head with NVIDIA RTX-30 series GPUs, the Radeon RX 6800 or RX 6700 GPUs will be for those who seek great mid-range and budget GPUs under $500, also could be based out of Navi 22 architecture.

Both the Radeon RX 6800 & Radeon RX 6700 series of GPUs look similar to the Radeon RX 6900 series with the same revamped RADEON logo that will glow in red. Also, there’s a large cut out on the sides of the GPU for the fans to ventilate the hot air. 

All the details of AMD Radeon RX 6000 GPUs known so far, including live photos

The dual-fan design has the same design but slightly different cooling solutions and a slightly compact form factor. The dual axial-tech fan design features a large “R” logo in the middle as well as on the fans too that symbolizes the Radeon branding. Like the RX 6900, both of these GPUs too shall have two 8-pin power connectors meaning a lot of power will be needed to power these GPUs.

Although you cannot rule out the fact that the budget ones could actually use an 8+6 pin power connectors or other power-optimized variants as well. Having the same design and length of the shroud means the I/O could be similar to that of the Big Navi graphics card. Most probably these are Navi 22 GPUs because the PCB designs leaked out recently.

The AMD RDNA 2 architecture

Previously AMD did confirm about Ray Tracing on the RDNA 2 architecture and via its slides, it’s confirmed that the next-gen AMD GPUs will have this feature out-of-the-box. AMD has even announced previously that it is targeting a 50% improvement in efficiency over the first generation RDNA architecture.

AMD RDNA 2 architecture will be 50% more powerful than last-gen

AMD is also aiming for the performance necessary to deliver “uncompromising” 4K gaming and RDNA 2 will also support variable-rate shading. This will help AMD GPUs to compete with NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series lineup.

AMD RDNA 2 architecture will be 50% more powerful than last-gen

The 50% increase in perf-per-watt over RDNA (1) will come due to various reason including microarchitectural enhancements as well as optimizations to physical routing and unspecified logic enhancements to “reduce complexity and switching power.”

AMD RDNA 2 architecture will be 50% more powerful than last-gen

Although the Red team is said to be using the 7nm process, there might be a possibility of AMD using the advanced 7nm process i.e. TSMC’s EUV-based “N7+” node. Already the graphical performance seen on the Xbox and PS5 is amazing enough, so the RDNA2 can really be game-changing for the company if they deliver great GPUs at affordable price points.

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Apple designs in house Face Masks for its employees

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The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot this year now we work from home and face masks are the new black and how can be Apple behind in making a one when they have such an amazing design team. The same design staff who works on the fan-favorite iPhones and iPads made an in house new mask but that’s exclusive to Apple employees so if you want a one you better join Apple.

The mask is simply called the Apple Face Mask and it was being developed by the design team based in Cupertino and it features a three-layer design that filters incoming and outgoing particles like other cloth masks and its reusable which means you can wash it for up to 5 times.

The face mask has a unique design with a triangle shape to fit the nose without fogging glasses, a rounded section for the chin, and strings for the ears that can be adjusted according to your head so that it fits perfectly.

According to Bloomberg, Apple has done through research before choosing material for its face masks so that it doesn’t interfere with the current medical needs.

The face mask has simple and shower packaging that’s just a sleek white package with graphics that show how to use the mask.

Apple is also distributing a transparent face mask for its retail employees which is called ClearMask which shows the full face of the wearer so that they can interact in a better way with the customer and it also enables FaceID to work conveniently. The ClearMask is FDA approved and is being designed with the aid from Gallaudet University.

Well I won’t mind spending few $100 if Apple just puts the half ate Apple on the mask so that I can show it off to my buddies on the Zoom call or even go out and show it off to the Coronavirus.

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Could eSports Have a Knock-on Effect on Offshoots of the Gaming Industry?

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In an incredibly short space of time, competitive gaming has gone from being somewhat of a novelty to a global money-making machine. The eSports industry was established yet lacking in appeal to many in 2010, but in 2020, it generates a revenue of $1.1 billion.

It is getting harder and harder for non-believers to ignore eSports now, and the industry is having an effect on other sectors around it. Evidence of this is being seen particularly in the other offshoots of gaming. Developers are now scrambling to think up ways to attract this massive eSports audience. 

Developers Will Have a Competitive Element in Mind

Online play was more easily available on the third generation of Sony and Microsoft consoles, bringing (relatively) painless online gaming experiences to the masses; however, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One were the first units to truly take it to another level. Indeed, it now seems almost essential for games that were once solely meant for one player to have an online mode that encourages cooperative and competitive play.

Grand Theft Auto V is a prime example of this, with the 2013 title from Rockstar Games expanding on its predecessor’s multiplayer element to bring it to a whole new level. This was hugely successful and it led the developer to do the same thing with its most recent title, Red Dead Redemption 2.

These detailed online modes highlight how major developers are considering how to cash in on the eSports and Twitch-obsessed gaming crowd of the modern age. Gaming is becoming more of a collaborative experience, with streamers on Twitch often allowing their followers to comment and contribute towards the playing of the game. Some players just want to have the opportunity to watch others in action, so having the option to connect a game up to the internet is now becoming ubiquitous.

Games of Chance Could See Skill Based Upgrades

The growing eSports scene has led developers to consider the instances of chance involved within their games with a view to making them available to play on a competitive level. A good example of this is Gwent from CD Projekt Red, a card game which was initially seen as a side feature in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Fans of the open-world epic loved the game so much that they begged the Polish developer to create a standalone game.

When Gwent came about as its own title, CD Projekt Red clearly saw that it had the potential to break into the eSports market alongside similar games like Hearthstone. For this to happen, it attempted to limit the instances of random number generation (RNG) and focus on skill-based gameplay.

There is some speculation that online slots could go down the same route and piggyback on the success of eSports. The popular genre of casino games has constantly evolved over the years to keep up with current trends, and this suggests that it would be open to more changes in the future. For example, developers created real money slot games like Thunderstruck to appeal to Avengers fans and Bridesmaids to bring in players who enjoyed that film. Surely they will try to do the same to attract eSports lovers.

Slots could evolve for the eSports crowd by using IPs from popular video games to expand such worlds into the iGaming sphere and build on the existing lore. Skill-based mini-games could also be introduced as side features to keep the gameplay fresh for experienced fans of both genres.

The influence of eSports is only just beginning, and after its meteoric rise so far it is hard to imagine where the industry will be in another ten years.

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East Bengal officially announce the submission of the bid papers to play in ISL

The wait is finally over for the East Bengal FC fans. East Bengal has finally submitted the bid papers to play in ISL this year. The club has officially confirmed the submission of the bid papers by their social handles.

East Bengal tied up with ‘Shree Cement’ as their sponsor. Last week they registered the name of ‘Shree Cement’ as the franchise name to pick up the bid papers.

Earlier this month, FSDL had invited clubs to submit bid papers from Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Ludhiana, Siliguri, and Bhopal to participate in the league for the last one spot this season.

According to reports, this was just the official process to include the Kolkata giant to the league and it was pretty evident that East Bengal FC will be that 11th team of ISL.

This will be the 7th edition of ISL this season. In these 7 seasons, this is the first time there will be two teams from a single city if East Bengal finally joins the league (which is almost sure).

Other Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan FC has already merged with defending champion ATK and will play in ISL this season as ATK Mohun Bagan FC. The addition of both the rival teams will surely increase the excitement level of the league. Now ISL can also witness the legendary rivalry of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

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Spotify calls out Apple for abusing its monopolistic powers

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Spotify has accused Apple of abusing its monopolistic power, and unfair practices. The Swedish music streaming app urged regulators around the world that the tech giant’s latest policies stand to threaten the freedom of consumers “to listen, learn, create, and connect”.

This accusation of the streaming firm comes right after Apple’s announcement of its ‘Apple One’ subscription. This will come bundled alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 and 8th gen iPad models.

Why Spotify is unhappy?

The deal stands to pull more music streamers towards Apple. While other streaming services like Spotify stands to lose their customers. The users who will shift towards the ‘Apple One’ subscription will have only one unified bill and other music streaming services will lose most of their value in the market.

The statement released by Spotify states, “Once again, Apple is using its dominant position and unfair practices to disadvantage competitors and deprive consumers by favoring its own services. We call on competition authorities to act urgently to restrict Apple’s anti-competitive behavior, which if left unchecked, will cause irreparable harm to the developer community and threaten our collective freedoms to listen, learn, create, and connect”.

However, the Swedish music streaming firm is nowhere close to Apple. It simply cannot dish out enough features to compete with the tech giant.

Will it affect Apple?

The cry of the company cannot do any harm to Apple as the “Apple One” subscription is available on the devices which are produced by Apple itself.

Apple however is always precise in its claims of marketing and legalizations. The tech giant claims that none of its offerings are in violation of US anti-trust regulations.

Following Spotify’s statement, apple in a press release said, “Customers can discover and enjoy alternatives to every one of Apple’s services. We’re introducing Apple One because it is a great value for customers and a simple way to access the full range of Apple’s subscription services. We’ll be recommending the Apple One plan that saves you the most money based on the subscriptions you already have. It’s perfect for anyone who loves any of our services and wants to get more for less, and it’s especially great for families. Also, select services included in Apple One are available to enjoy on non-Apple devices, and you can cancel anytime”

The iPhone maker has always been the one to play its cards safely and does not hesitate to go on a legal scuffle with its competitors. If Spotify feels threatened by apple’s new policy then the only way for the Swedish streaming to secure its position is to become a one-stop-shop for music streamers.

For this to happen the company has to strike a deal with another streaming giant like Netflix or Amazon. Only then can the streaming firm be of any competition to apple.

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Bundesliga confirm the new stadiums which will be available in FIFA 21

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EA Sports has always been improving its FIFA series and undoubtedly, in its new FIFA 21 too it will make new additions and improvements over the last one. So, this includes new stadiums as well.

EA Sports has made a huge library when it comes to football stadiums and they have further increased their stadiums for FIFA 21.

The new Bundesliga stadiums which will be available in FIFA 21 are:

  • Stadion An der Alten Försterei: Union Berlin
  • Benteler-Arena: SC Paderborn

FIFA 21 is coming out on 9th October worldwide and it has already created a lot of hype among the fans.

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The new Vivo Y51 launched with Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10 at $220

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Vivo unveiled the Y51 handset back in 2015 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, however, today Vivo has been announced the new Vivo Y51 in Pakistan which is a totally modified version of the old one. We also have got the basic specifications of this handset. So, let’s check out those specifications.

Specifications of Vivo Y51:

The new Vivo Y51 comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC and runs on Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10, which naturally gives a better performance than the old version of Y51. The SoC is equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage, while users can expand the internal capacity up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

Regarding the display, the phone features a 6.83″ Full HD+ Ace AMOLED with 1080p resolution and has a teardrop notch display, whereas, the old version of the Y51 featured a 5″ display. The new Vivo Y51 has a 90% screen to body resolution and an under-screen fingerprint scanner.

Now enlighten the camera part, the phone comes with a quad rear back camera, includes- 48 megapixels of the primary shooter, alongside an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro sensor, and another 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera lenses are aligned in a diamond-shaped plate on the backside. These are joined by an LED flash and further below is a text that reads.’Camera & Music’. On the front, the phone has a teardrop notch on the display to hold a 16MP selfie camera.

Regarding the camera specification, the quad rear camera of this phone is featured Super Night mode for a brighter and clearer picture, and Ultra-stable video mode to minimize the haziness of a video during capture.

The new Vivo Y51 is backed by a decent battery of 4,500mAh with support of 18W charge through a USB Type-C charger.

The new Vivo Y51 comes in three different color variants- Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue, and Dreamy White. The phone is set to be priced at PKR 36,999($220) and is up for pre-order in Pakistan till 18th September, and the sales will be started from 19th September.

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HP launches Omen Spacer Wireless TKL keyboard & Omen Vector Wireless mouse for the lag-free gaming experience

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HP earlier announced its Omen Blast and Omen Frequency Wireless headsets. The company has again expanded its gaming accessory line-up with two additional gaming weaponry.

We are looking at the Omen Space Wireless TKL Keyboard and the Omen Vector Wireless Mouse.

HP Omen Spacer Wireless TKL Keyboard

The wireless keyboard uses warp wireless technology which has over 2.4 GHz frequency band. It is used in order to reduce the latency.

The wireless keyboard also comes with a cable for the keyboard to enhance its flexibility. HP claims that the wireless connection is as fast as any traditional wired keyboard. The Omen Spacer uses Cherry MX Brown switches which have 1ms of response time and has a lifetime of 100 million key-strokes.

Compatibility  Compatible with PCs with available USB port.  
Compatible operating systems  Windows 10; Xbox[3]  
Minimum system requirements  Available USB port  
Dimensions (W X D X H)  14.54 x 5.49 x 1.42 in (keyboard); 14.52 x 4.09 x 0.72 in (palmrest); 11.41 x 0.60 x 0.3 in (extender); 0.78 x 0.61 x 0.31 in (dongle)  
Weight  2.11 lb (keyboard); 0.57 lb (palmrest)  
Warranty  One-year limited warranty.  
What’s in the box  Keyboard; Extender; Cable; Receiver; Palmrest; Product notice; Warranty; Quick Start poster  

HP says the new Omen Spacer Wireless can offer up to six hours of battery with just 5 minutes of charge. While with a full charge, it can easily last up to 75 hours.

HP Vector Wireless Mouse

The Vector Wireless Mouse is primarily designed for right-handed users. It comes with six programmable buttons and can be further customized using the Omen Command Center.

The left and right buttons are reported to have a life-span of 50million clicks each. HP provides the option to use the Vector mouse in both wired and wireless modes. The company claims that with just 30 seconds of charging via USB-C, the mouse can easily last up to an hour of battery life. With a full charge, however, the Vector Mouse could easily last up to 180 hours.

The device comes with a DPI between 100 to 16,000 with a tracking speed of 400 inches per second and 40G acceleration.

Buttons  Programmable 6 buttons  
LED  Custom lighting through OMEN Command Center  
Compatibility  Compatible with PCs with available USB-A port.  
Compatible operating systems  Windows 10 and above; OMEN Command Center software available in Microsoft store  
Minimum system requirements  Available USB-A port  
Dimensions (W X D X H)  5.05 x 2.94 x 1.65 in  
Weight  0.23 lb  
Warranty  One-year limited warranty.  
What’s in the box  Mouse; Dongle; Cable; Extender; Quick Start guide; Product notice; Warranty  

The HP Omen Spacer Wireless TKL keyboard is available for pre-order via hp.com for US$159.99 while the HP Vector Wireless mouse can be purchased now for US$99.99.

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BUNDESLIGA 2020-21 SEASON PREVIEW: Can Rose keep Borussia Monchengladbach at the top?

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The appointment of Marco Rose has ushered Borussia Monchengladbach into a new era. One where they almost snatched the Bundesliga title from the clutches of their adversaries. 

While we can’t single out a singular star player from the team, that is kind of what their style is about. Collectively, Gladbach play some brilliant football and we look at their chances in the 20/21 season here. 

Key Players

  1. Marcus Thuram
  2. Yann Sommer
  3. Stefan Lainer
  4. Alassane Plea

Gladbach boast of a solid defence, organised by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer. His performance between the sticks has been brilliant in the 19/20 season and more of the same is expected to follow this year.

Stefan Lainer is one of the solid barriers in their defence, clearing things out on the right-hand side. On the other side, and into the attacking fold, Marcus Thuram has impressed in his first season and looks set for another great one. 

Rounding things off, Alassane Plea will look to build on his 10 goals and 11 assists last season. Their attack looks unmistakably threatening this time.

Winning Points

Gladbach have plenty of quality and sync with each other. That is one of their greatest strengths. They are defensively solid and can shut out oppositions as well. 

With attackers like Thuram, Plea and captain Stindl, their chances of at least making the top 4 look good. 

Challenges

The main issue here is consistency. The club is good, but often not good enough to be consistent at the top. That is where teams like Bayern really stand out. 

Marco Rose’s biggest challenge has to be ensuring consistent performances from his players against oppositions, big and small. Should they be able to accomplish that, we could be in for quite a surprise this season. 

Transfer Activity

Valentino Lazaro and Hannes Wolf have been signed on a loan deal from Inter and Leipzig respectively. 

Wolf can be played as an attacking midfielder whereas Lazaro functions as a right midfielder or a right back. 

Lazaro has experience of the Bundesliga from his time at Hertha Berlin, along with Wolf. They can add some good quality as well as depth to their squad. 

Predicted Finish: 4th

Although they are a great attacking side and have a considerably solid defence, Gladbach look destined to be the last to ensure Champions League qualification. 

While there is plenty of opportunities for the club to have a surprise stretch at the top, they must ensure consistency in their games if they hope for something big this season. 

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Tottenham Hotspur lead the race for Gareth Bale in shock update

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2020 has been the year of the unexpected. In the latest surprise of the year, Gareth Bale could finally leave the bench at Real Madrid and wear a different white kit on the pitch.

It is one that he is all too familiar with, the white shirt of his former club, Tottenham Hotspur.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is pushing for the club to sign their former player. The Portuguese tactician publicly stated that he tried to land the winger when he was at Real. 

However, Bale arrived just after Jose Mourinho left the Spanish capital. 

Negotiations between the clubs started about 48 hours ago and it seems that personal terms have already been agreed between the player and his former club.

Elsewhere, Gareth Bale’s agent has reportedly confirmed that the transfer is close. While Spurs are hoping for a loan deal, Real are pushing for a permanent transfer.

The player himself has come out and said that he feels unappreciated at Real and would like to play for a team where his talent and contribution is appreciated. 

What better way to gain appreciation than to join a club where you’re already a cult icon? 

The two sides of the coin!

One thing is for sure, Bale will get regular game time should he sign for Spurs. Even if the clubs reach an agreement where Real pay 50% of his wages, he will become the highest-paid Spurs player ahead of Harry Kane, currently at £200,000. 

Bale also has a great amount of experience and quality to bring to the team and his arrival could help Spurs push for a place in the top 4.

However, the 31-year-old is entering the twilight of his career and is also injury prone. 

His career could take a further dip if he finds himself on the sidelines for too long. In addition, his wages will eat up a huge chunk of Spurs’ finances.

Given Daniel Levy’s tendency to not spend much, the move could be a disaster for Spurs or it could also be their best piece of business in years. So, it’s better to take a risk by signing a four-time Champions League winner (not by bench-warming) than regretting about the what-ifs later.

Watch this space for all the latest updates!

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