The 10th Gen Intel Core processors will soon make its way to desktops in the coming weeks or months and we are getting more and more leaks regarding these CPUs. Being scheduled to launch next month, these CPUs are also the refreshed 14nm chips by Intel with some minor tweaks over last gen.
After facing a hard time against its sole competitor AMD, the blue team is also beefing up its core and thread count to compete with AMD. Already we know that Ryzen CPUs are eating away Intel’s CPU market and in this situation, Intel has no other option but to reduce the prices to offer even better performance out of its age-old architecture.
Now we got some benchmarks of this upcoming Core i7-10700F CPU which seems to be an 8-core, 16-thread one with a 2.9 GHz base clock and is on par with leaked specs for the Core i7-10700. The iGPU-less Core i7-10700F scores 4781 on the multi-core test and 492 on the single-core test.
If compared with the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, the new Intel counter-part scores approximately 2 percent higher in the single-threaded score and the multi-threaded score is near very near to each other and is well within the margin of error.
It seems that both the Core i7-10700 and Core i7-10700F CPUs perform almost alike only difference being the iGPU and the i7-10700F might be a cheaper option for people. As this is a Core i7 variant, Intel is cutting down costs and is about to deliver almost i9-9900 performance even though coming at an i7-9700 price.
Now the Core i9-10900 CPU comes with 10 core options and soon in the coming months we expect Intel to launch the 10th Gen Intel Comet Lake processors for desktops.
We’ve been waiting for this for a long time since the actual launch of the Surface Pro 7 back in October, and now it’s finally here in India. Powered by the latest 10th gen Intel Ice Lake CPUs, the new Surface Pro series are both productive and powerful.
Even though priced at $749 which coverts around Rs. 53,600 but actually after taxes and all it will start in India at a hefty price of Rs. 70,990 with two colour options – Platinum and Matte Black.
Specifications and Features:
12.3-inch PixelSense Touch Display (2736 x 1824 pixels)
Up to Quad-core 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 Processor
Intel UHD Graphics on the Core i3 model / Intel Iris Plus Graphics on Core i5 and Core i7 models
Up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB SSD
8MP rear camera with support for 1080p FULL HD video recording
5MP front camera with support for 1080p FULL HD video recording
1.6W stereo speakers with Dolby Audio Premium; Dual far-field Studio Mics
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.0 LE
Physical ports: USB Type-A, USB Type-C, 3.5mm headphone jack, Mini display port, Surface Connect, Surface Type Cover Port, MicroSDXC card reader
The Microsoft Surface Pro 7 is the latest in its flagship line of laptop/tablet hybrids, also this time it brings the most-asked feature – the USB Type-C port. It packs a stunning 12.3-inch PixelSense display with 2,736 x 1,824 resolution. The screen has 267PPI along with a 3:2 ratio, much like its predecessor Surface Pro 6.
This 2-in-1 laptop/ tablet hybrid is much more powerful than ever featuring Intel’s latest 10nm 10th Gen Core i3, i5 and i7 chips. These latest Intel offerings are both efficient and powerful on CPU horsepower as well as GPU performance with its integrated gen 11 Intel Iris Plus graphics.
This is the only Microsoft product to have what can be called a full-sized Surface Pen. Not only is it capable of in-line editing in Word, like striking through a line in a document to make it disappear, but also features Ink Editing in MS Excel. This is a new feature helps to fill cells with handwriting, which can then be converted to text.
The OS has been optimized this time especially for this hybrid product by Microsoft. It is capable of pulling various pieces of information on a subject “together” in a concise, cohesive yet straightforward manner.
The Surface Pro 7 is compatible with its corresponding Surface Type Keyboard accessory and this attachment has key travel of 1.3 mm this time. This 2-in-1 or hybrid tablet has studio-grade mics for clear crisp audio and to enhance the application of earphones.
Out of all the variants, buying the Core i5 + 128GB makes sense for most of the users and those who need a powerful one can go for the i7 variant as well. Also, there are many Microsoft Surface accessories including the Surface Pen, Keyboard, Mouse and others that are available and you can find from the Surface Pro 7 product page itself.
The severe outbreak of coronavirus has totally changed the scenario of 2020 and as one of the world’s largest economy has fallen down, the total world is facing economic tensions. The tech industry has been well affected because China is the heart of all kinds of tech manufacturing and supply as well.
Thousands are infected and thousands have died as well, and in such situation, China is completely shut down and no work is being held currently to fight against this deadly outbreak. It is said that with time, the infection rate is decreasing but the death rate is increasing daily.
In such a bitter situation, the MWC 2020 has already been called off as the top brands have already stood for the people rather than being keen on selling their products. Chinese smartphone giants like Xiaomi, Huawei, Oppo, Vivo and Realme all have been affected and the Cupertino giant has been affected as well.
Apple not only has one of the biggest iPhone markets in China but also makes their iPhone in the country as well. So the supply chain restrictions and falling demand in China have led Apple to drop revenue estimates in Q1 2020.
In a post on its newsroom website, Apple has stated that “Apple will not be able to meet the revenue guidance [it] provided for the March quarter due to two main factors.” :
The first reason is that the iPhone’s supply chain has been temporarily constrained due to the closure of factories and production facilities in China.
As fewer iPhones are being produced and supplied, prices have gone high as well, decreasing the sales ultimately.
The coronavirus outbreak is not the sole reason for this decline in revenue in the country, the US-China trade war and the tensions speculated to Huawei and other Chinese smartphone brands in the country have also resulted in the decline in iPhone sales in China.
China is facing one of its worst epidemic outbreaks ever and it is natural for Apple to see a huge loss in the coming months, and not expect to meet its revenue predictions, Apple’s stock (AAPL) fell roughly by 3% when trading opened on Tuesday morning.
The increasing cause of the virus has halted the global economy not only for Apple but for every tech giant out there. No interaction or business is conducted by any country to China which is affecting every industry, but we hope soon China recovers through these hard situations in the coming months.
Xiaomi has launched a new audio product called the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker which is a small and simple speaker that you can carry ‘outdoor’. It is in fact a tiny and lightweight cuboidal speaker that fits in the palm of your hand has been priced at Rs.1,399.
Even though it looks like to the small speakers, it is simple and the finishing of the speaker makes it look like a brother of Google Home Mini. It has a plastic bottom and grey fabric-covered top featuring the power and play/pause button on one side and volume rockers on the other.
On the top edge, you get a loop strip to hang or easily carry the speaker anywhere, then you have the charging port as well as AUX port on the other edges. On the audio front, the speaker is rated at 5W and even though being tiny, Xiaomi says that you can expect “clear, rich, and punchy bass” from the speaker.
As this is an outdoor speaker, it has an IPx5 water resistance rating along with Bluetooth 5.0 and a built-in microphone to answer calls as well. As this is not a smart speaker but the Mi Outdoor Bluetooth speaker has a dedicated button that lets you easily access the voice assistant on your smartphone.
The best part feature of the speaker is the battery, even though it’s tiny but it packs a huge 2,000mAh battery that is said to give you battery life for up to 20 hours. If you want one, you can easily buy from the Mi store now at Rs.1,399 only.
Realme has announced the launch of their next flagship which is Realme X50 Pro 5G. This device will be the first 5G enabled smartphone as well as a 5G flagship device in India. This device is going to have six cameras with up to 20X zooming capacity and will pack the latest Snapdragon 865 5G chipset, which is said to be 5G enabled. The most amazing thing about this device that it will support 5G when available in India.
The new #realmeX50Pro has 6 reasons for you to look at every detail from a different angle. What's more? 20x Zoom on the #real5G smartphone.
Realme is again going to drop another smartphone in the market a few months after the launch of the Realme 5 series. The Realme 5 series not to mention is the best series till now from the brand with almost four different variants from the starting range till mid-range. So very soon after this huge success, the company is ready to drop another surprise with a new flagship device with a different design, latest chipset, and upcoming technology. This device will be one of the best flagships and one of the first of its kind to be launched in India.
Get ready for India's First 5G Smartphone Powered by Qualcomm #Snapdragon 865. Bringing the Real speed of the future with @qualcomm_in, the best processor ever on a smartphone.
There are two more teasers coming, as you can see in the grid of photos with February 18 and 19 marked “coming soon”. This is how you keep fans on their toes.
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The final of the Champions League 2019-20 will be held in Ataturk Olympic Stadium. The design of the new ball has been inspired by the host city Istanbul.
They stated: “Highlighting Istanbul’s deep culture of art, the white stars have been placed to contrast with a hand-printed map of the city. The Bosporus, a natural waterway that flows through the city, is at the centre of the ball. The striking purple colour palette is inspired by the sun setting above the river from east to west.”
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Iker Casillas is arguably the greatest captain of Spain. He made 167 appearances for Spain and captained his country to lift the 2010 World Cup. He has also won the European Championships of 2008 and 2012.
Casillas was the best goalkeeper in his prime days and was the captain of the Spanish national football team, leading them to various titles. He was also the captain of his boyhood club Real Madrid where he has lifted the LaLiga and the Champions League trophies among various other.
The 38-year-old left Real Madrid in 2015 and joined Porto but hasn’t played since suffering a heart attack during training in May 2019. Though he is still a part of their squad this season, he is also a member of the backroom staff at Porto. Casillas has not retired formally yet.
The World Cup winning captain has now decided to run for the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) presidency against current RFEF president Luis Rubiales when the election is held later this year.
Sí, me presentaré a la Presidencia de la @RFEF cuando se convoquen las elecciones. Juntos vamos a poner nuestra Federación a la altura del mejor fútbol del mundo: el de España. #IkerCasillas2020pic.twitter.com/kHkBChqh4m
Casillas wrote on Twitter: “Yes, I will stand for presidency of the Spanish FA when elections are called. Together we will put our federation at the level of the best football in the world.”
“I have informed the president of my club, FC Porto, of this decision, to whom I can only express my deepest gratitude.”
“We are working with the utmost respect in our candidacy. More than 23,000 voters await us in fair and transparent elections. 139 assembly members will decide.”
“Thank you all for all the love I have continually received. Your support and your strength encourage me. Let’s go for it! #IkerCasillas2020”.
Luis Rubiales has been the RFEF president since May 2018. But his tenure has been far from being good. The Spanish football team has seen their coach change as many as four times in less than two years.
Julen Lopetegui was sacked on the eve of the 2018 World Cup after agreeing to take the Real Madrid job following the finals. Luis Enrique was appointed but he stepped down as his daughter, Xana, battled bone cancer. Unfortunately, she died in August. Assistant Robert Moreno stepped up to the senior role but was later replaced by the returning Luis Enrique.
It will be great for Spain if their former captain can once again hold the wheel and steady the ship to guide them back to the place where they belonged. Spain dominated the world for almost a decade during the time of Casillas, Puyol, Xavi, Iniesta, Villa and Torres.
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Data recovery software is quite common these days and there are a lot of them out there but I got familiar with one of the most trusted one, named the Stellar Data Recovery. Founded back in 1993 has over 2 million customers and is present in over 190 countries along with a good fanbase in India as well.
So, the company has three variants of their well-renowned software i.e. the Professional version costing $79.99, the Premium version costing $99.99 and the Technician version costing $199. As the names suggest, each has its own use:
Professional – Recovers your data from any media & monitor hard drive health
Premium – Recovers everything from any media also you can repair photos & videos
Technician – The ultimate recovery tool for data recovery from HDD, SSD & RAID server
Generally for home use, you might generally end up with the Professional version and so I got one for the review. You can download it for free for both Windows and Mac and end up buying the license to activate all its features.
The key features of the Professional version include:
Recovers all file types including documents, emails, photos, videos and more
Recovers the data lost due to deletion, drive corruption, or deleted partition
Recovers data from all storage devices like HDD, SSD, SD Card etc.
Inbuilt feature of Drive Monitoring, Disk imaging & Cloning
Creates Bootable USB Data Recovery Media For Crashed Systems
Facilitates data recovery from BitLocker encrypted storage devices
Initially, when you download the installer it is only 46.8 MB in size and after installation, which indeed was pretty quick, it took around 250 MB space only. After opening, you find an intuitive interface, the speed of the software will totally depend on the speed of your HDD or SSD as well as the CPU which the company recommends to be at least an Intel Pentium.
I tested on my Ryzen 5 2400G rig and worked fine, without any lag, an SSD can play a key role as well. After opening the software, its homepage will ask you what you want to recover with a variety of options including documents, folders, emails, images, audios and videos as well.
So I tested it on one of my drive which you can do as well, selectively choosing from which drive you to want to recover or from the disk as a whole. You can even create a recovery drive if you have a huge volume of data to recover and store.
Choosing the disk all you have to do is to confirm the recovery and the scanning starts automatically and in between scanning you even get a preview of the files you want to recover and you can manually select which ones you want to recover and select the destination of the recovered files.
The time of the recovery depends on the amount of data you want to recover and you PC’s performance, I totally recovered all the JPG images deleted and the total recovery took place within 12-13 minutes for a volume of 7.22GB which is quite fast and the recovered images to look good.
There’s absolutely no loss in the quality of the image and its the same case if you recover both documents and videos. You can even save the stage of your recovery if you are in a hurry and resume again when you are idle.
The deep scan option can be used if you do not find your desired file with the quick scan but it takes some time to search the files and then to recover it but I absolutely have no complaints regarding the quality of the recovery.
A picture after the data recovery
The software is said to recover from Encrypted Drives and Crashed Windows System which can be helpful at times to fix your old hard drives or recovering the data from the crashed disks. The Premium version takes this to another level by repairing the corrupt images and videos.
Pros:
Simple & Great UI
Easy to use
Recovers a huge amount of data
High quality data recovery
Cons:
Running deep scans might be very time consuming
If I had to describe this software in one line then I would say – “The Stellar Data Recovery Professional is a must-have software for both novice & professionals and indeed gives great value for money.”
The Taiwanese chip manufacturing giant has been overshadowed by Qualcomm, always, in the high performing SoC segment even though MediaTek’s Helio series is quite familiar to the budget end customers. This has completely overturned with the new MediaTek Dimensity series.
Both the Dimensity 800 and Dimensity 1000L are high performing 7nm SoCs that gives high performance even though it will be powering the mid-range smartphones. Already we saw Antutu benchmarks showing its dominance over the Snapdragon 765G and now the Antutu rankings prove it all.
Talking about the SoC itself, the 7nm based MediaTek Dimensity 1000 features four high-end Cortex-A77 cores clocked at 2.6GHz which is the main reason for the better performance of this SoC and we have four Cortex-A55 power-efficient cores clocked at 2.2GHz.
So, the ranking states the top 10 best-performing mid-range phones of January 2020 and it is evident from the scores that the OPPO Reno 3 5G, powered by the Dimensity 1000L, is the leader with a whopping score of 397,965 which is even better than the last time benchmarks.
The second position is captured by the Vivo X30 Pro 5G featuring Samsung’s Exynos 980 chipset and scoring a 326,851. Even though both of the smartphones have the same RAM + storage but the Samsung chip lacks in performance.
On the other hand, the newer Redmi K30 5G (8GB+128GB) featuring the Snapdragon 765G scores 322,927 and the Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G (6GB+128GB) scores 320,597 points. The new Oppo Reno 3 5G leads the performance has a huge 20% advantage over the Redmi K30 5G, mostly due to the CPU and GPU performance of the Dimensity 1000L.
The Helio G90T performs well considering its price but it’s surprising to see the Kirin 810 on the Honor 9X Pro outperform both the Helio G90T and the Snapdragon 730G and appears to be about 5% worse than the Snapdragon 765G.
Also, it’s worth mentioning that the newer Helio G90T on the cheaper Redmi Note 8 Pro beating the Snapdragon 730G on the new Redmi K30 as well, this itself proves the dominance of the newer MediaTek chipsets in the budget level and mid-range.
It was coming and we all knew that the Intel 10th Gen CPUs for desktops would surely make itself to the market in the coming months but it seems it gets listed for sale even before the launch. A Chinese e-tailer site has a listed the upcoming Intel 10th gen Comet Lake-S desktop CPUs qualifying samples (QS) for sale.
On the other hand, another site has managed to get their hands on an Intel Core i9-10900, but the base clock seems to be lower than what we had expected. Spotted by the tipster @momomo_us, these 10th gen Comet Lake-S chips were being sold on a Chinese e-tailer site called Taobao.
Image Source: Tom’s Hardware via Taobao
By looking at it one can clearly see that these are qualifying samples (QS) that are intended for OEMs and ISVs but it is surprising to see how one can manage so many of them to actually resale them before the launch.
The Taobao page, which now has been taken down, listed five of the new Comet Lake-S processors including the Intel Core i5-10400, Core i5-10500, and the overclockable Core i5-10600K and all of which are 6-core 12-thread CPUs which is impressive considering the fact Intel is now beefing up its core as well as thread count to fight with AMD.
Image Source: XFastest
Image Source: XFastest
The Intel Core i5-10600K is rated at 95W while the rest of the Core i5 has 65W TDP, the seller even managed to stock some Core i9-10900 and the Core i9-10900K CPUs as well.
A Chinese news website called XFastest managed to get their hands on a Core i9-10900 chip, but how no one knows. Now if we closely see, the Core i9-10900 CPU has 2.5 GHz base clock inscribed which is surprising because of the previous leaks which suggested higher base clock speeds but it’s pretty sure that we will get 10 cores this time from Intel.
These new CPUs will require new motherboards with an LGA 1200 socket or a 400-series chipset such as the Z490 or the B460. So, even if someone gets their hands on with these CPUs, one has to manage a compatible motherboard to test them.
