AMD released its high-end Radeon RX 7900 “RDNA 3” GPUs last year, but no mainstream releases have followed. Of course, the company’s contribution to the newer generation’s laptop series, such as the Radeon RX 7700S, 7600S, and Radeon RX 7600M GPUs, is not included.
NVIDIA has released several desktop variations, including the GeForce RTX 4090, RTX 4080, and RTX 4070 Ti, as well as the upcoming GeForce RTX 4070 and RTX 4060 series. This has not been without complications for the company. However, gamers were underwhelmed by the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 and RTX 4070 Ti GPUs due to their non-competitive pricing and significant price increase over their RTX 30 predecessors.
AMD experienced a vapour chamber issue with its Radeon RX 7900 XTX graphics cards, which saw performance drop as temperatures rose, hurting sales shortly after their release.
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AMD has had no other desktop graphics cards for users, and the company has responded to the missing desktop GPUs in a recent statement. According to the company, the remaining unreleased graphics cards will most likely be delayed slightly. The company could be waiting for the Chinese 618 Shopping Festival, which could be risky because the latest generation of graphics cards would still be unavailable on the market.
According to MyDrivers, AMD intends to release the Radeon RX 7800, RX 7700, and RX 7600 “RDNA 3” GPUs next, which will be very competitive and cost-effective in comparison to NVIDIA’s RTX 40 mainstream lineup.
AMD might be waiting for the Chinese 618 Shopping Festival, which could be risky because the latest generation of graphics cards would still be unavailable on the market.
According to Nvidia and AMD’s Q4 2022 financials, Nvidia’s perceived significant lead, Team Red is only 11 percent behind in total gaming revenue. Nvidia was hit much harder in that sector than AMD.
Both companies recently released year-end 2022 reports that revealed startlingly similar fourth-quarter gaming revenue. While Team Green’s income in that sector fell 46% year on year to $1.8 billion, Team Red’s fell only 7% to $1.6 billion.
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The fiscal year totals show a larger disparity between the two companies. Surprisingly, revenue in the gaming sector swung in opposite directions by nearly equal percentages. In 2022, Nvidia made $9 billion in gaming revenue, while AMD made $6.8 billion. However, the former fell by 27% in comparison to 2021, while the latter increased by 21%.
These figures are much closer to the picture painted by Steam’s hardware survey, which puts Team Green at 75% of the GPU market. However, computer graphics only tell a portion of the story.
Nvidia includes its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in its gaming revenues, but console shipments are the real missing piece.
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Sony’s PlayStation 5 and Microsoft’s Xbox Series consoles are powered by Team Red, while Nvidia only powers the Nintendo Switch. According to recently released financials, while Nintendo sold more consoles in 2022 – 14.91 million to Sony’s 12.8 million – the NPD Group reports that PlayStation 5 hardware sales generated more North American revenue due to its higher price.
Because Microsoft does not disclose exact Xbox console sales figures, it is unclear how much it contributes to AMD’s bottom line. Analysts estimate that the Xbox Series X and S have sold 17 million units to date, while Sony and Nintendo have sold 32 million and 122 million units, respectively. A global economic slowdown impacted various tech sectors, including PCs and PC parts, throughout 2022, but analysts expect things to improve in the second half of 2023.
Barcelona’s Ansu Fati has suffered a contusion to his left knee in a training session and will be out for the next few weeks. The club has confirmed the injury in an official statement, and are yet to place a timeline on his return.
The forward most recently came on as a substitute in their 2-1 defeat against Manchester United in the Europa League Playoffs. And he sustained the injury in the training session right after the game, and could be ruled out for their Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.
Ansu Fati hit with yet another injury after Manchester United loss
Bad news for Barça as club statement reveal Ansu Fati “suffered a left knee contusion during training session” 🚨🔵🔴 #FCB
“Ansu Fati is out and his recovery will determine his availability”, Barcelona reports. pic.twitter.com/ykvJIYPoPl
The 20-year-old has had the last two-and-a-half years plagued by injuries, which have significantly hampered his progress. The youngster spent 11 months out with a critical knee injury, and returned in time for the start of the 21/22 season.
However, he was then hit with a hamstring injury and missed five months out of the entire campaign. Now, he has picked up another blow to his fitness, making him unavailable for a crunch tie with Los Blancos.
Ansu Fati was one of the first youngsters of the new wave to break into the first team. He was very impressive for the Spain national team as well, and was handed his debut shortly after his first few games with Barcelona. But, injuries hampered his momentum and have placed his career on hold.
The Catalonians will have to be careful with how they handle the youngster, since he is still considered an important part of the future project. But for now, he needs to slowly get back to full fitness and work his way back to the first team picture.
The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQMR not only has a 27-inch QHD panel, but it also has a native refresh rate of 300Hz. The new monitor is based on the ROG Strix XG27AQM, which has the same resolution and a refresh rate of 270Hz overclocked. The R at the end of the name of the latest model denotes the faster native refresh rate of 300Hz.
Both generations of monitors use a fast IPS panel, but the newer model’s Grey-to-Grey response time is 1ms, which is a fraction slower than the older model’s 0.5ms. The ROG Strix XG27AQMR has DisplayHDR 600 certification, which is higher than the DisplayHDR 400 rating of its predecessor, but the typical brightness remains unchanged at 350 nits.
Support for both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium adaptive-sync technologies can be enabled alongside ELMB Sync, a low-motion-blur technology that Asus claims can eliminate ghosting and tearing for sharp visuals and high frame rates while gaming.
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The Asus ROG Strix XG27AQMR monitor has 97% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage and 120% sRGB coverage.
It is also factory calibrated and comes with a calibration report. Buyers will find one DisplayPort 1.4 input, two HDMI 2.0 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The ROG Strix XG27AQMR’s price and availability have yet to be announced by Asus. The previous non-R model costs around $649.99, so this upgraded model is likely to cost a little more. It should still be less expensive than the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN, our choice for the best overall 1440p gaming monitor, which is 1440p@360Hz and costs nearly $1,200.
Netflix has returned with the complete full-pace Formula 1 show, ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive‘ which is coming for the fifth season. After the tremendous dominance of World Champion Max Verstappen, we have come here with plenty of tales throughout the last season of the Formula 1 World Championship.
Fortunately, we are now getting to see the stories to reveal more detail as the team from Box-to-Box Films chronicled interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! Arriving at the end of February 2023, just in time for the new season.
This is really great news that Netflix has renewed Formula 1: Drive to Survive for a fifth and sixth season meaning that Netflix F1 Championship seasons of 2022 and 2023 will be covered too.
The series has been set as being one of the many reasons the sport is growing, particularly in the United States. We are assuming that season 5 has another cracker with lots of storylines and threads.
The big updates for this season were the big regulation changes which notably updated how cars can follow each other and led to more overtaking. They’ll no doubt touch on the controversy of the Red Bull cost cap breach and cover many teams’ trials and tribulations throughout the year.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 5): Release Date
The release comes while teams and drivers take part in pre-season testing in Bahrain. Although they’re gearing up for the 2023 F1 campaign, the new season of ‘Drive to Survive’ will focus on everything that happened in 2022.
The season saw Mercedes’ dominance come to an end, with Ferrari proving to be Red Bull and Max Verstappen’s biggest challengers. However, in the end, the Scuderia was unable to stop the Dutchman from becoming a two-time World Champion.
Ahead of Friday’s release, you can check out the official trailer below.
Unlike other traditional sports docuseries, ‘Drive to Survive’ doesn’t just recount the season. Instead, the show focuses on a particular team, driver, or storyline in each episode.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 5): Episode Titles
Season 5 Episode 1 – The New Dawn
With new regulations introduced in 2022, Ferrari emerge as the fastest team. However, Red Bull is in hot pursuit.
Season 5 Episode 2 – Bounce Back
Mercedes was the team to beat for the better part of a decade, but the team struggled out of the gate due to the new regulations and their ‘porpoising’ problems.
Season 5 Episode 3 – Like Father, Like Son
In his second season in F1, Mick Schumacher looks to live up to the lofty expectations brought on by his name.
Season 5 Episode 4 – Matter of Principal
Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto is on the hot seat as the Scuderia experience several highs, as well as lows, throughout the season.
Season 5 Episode 5 – Hot Seat
With Red Bull running away at the front, Sergio Perez faces the heat as he struggles to match Max Verstappen.
Season 5 Episode 6 – Pardon My French
The contract controversy between McLaren and Alpine over Oscar Piastri is the focus, along with Fernando Alonso’s surprise move to Aston Martin.
Season 5 Episode 7 – Nice Guys Finish Last
Daniel Ricciardo’s struggles at McLaren continue as he fights for his seat on the grid.
Season 5 Episode 8 – Alpha Male
More is asked of young Yuki Tsunoda at AlphaTauri, with Pierre Gasly set to leave the Red Bull family for the first time in his career.
Season 5 Episode 9 – Over the Limit
Red Bull and the rumors regarding whether they overspent on the cost cap budget take center stage.
Season 5 Episode 10 – End of the Road
The season finale is looked at. Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton’s dominance come to an end, as he fails to take a win or pole position.
Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Season 5): How to Watch
Just like all the previous seasons, a Netflix subscription is needed to watch the new season.
Seasons 1-4 is available as well. All 10 episodes of Season 5 will be released on Friday, meaning fans don’t have to wait for new episodes each week.
You should know that Netflix is also working on a bunch more sports documentaries over the coming year, among which some are very much made using the mold perfected with F1: Drive to Survive. The team behind Formula 1: Drive to Survive will also be releasing documentaries on the PGA and the ATP and WTA Tour;
At the breaking point, the tennis docuseries, broke into two parts, the first part has set to as set to arrive on the 13th the second part will be released sometime in June 2023.
The F1 will hold three races in America in 2023, with the eagerly-awaited Las Vegas Grand Prix set for November 19. Netflix has confirmed that Season 5 will premiere on Friday, February 24, 2023, meaning fans don’t have to wait long to tune in.
Looking to buy new flagship smartphones in the market? Something is always in the process because smartphones are evolving at such a rapid rate. The very next thing is already anticipated as soon as the newest handset is spotted.
So, we are here to update you on the latest flagship smartphones launching in March 2023.
Smartphones Launching In March 2023
OPPO Find X6 series
According to rumours, the upcoming Find X series blockbuster will have a redesigned exterior as well as an internal Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.
The very first smartphone to use the Snapdragon 8 gen 2 architecture will be the Oppo Find X6 Pro, which is anticipated to launch in 2023. It is heard that the model will come in 4 different matte pastel shades along with a remarkable circular camera.
Honor Magic 5 series
As we prepare for Honor to unveil the Magic5 and Magic5 Pro, a new listing has revealed a few of the model’s most critical specifications, another flagship smartphones to watch out for.
The most recent Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Chipset with 12GB RAM is featured on the Honor handset. It achieved remarkable results of 1,411 points on the single core and 4,584 points on the multi-core.
The phone may also be seen starting Android 13 with the most recent Magic UI patch on top. According to previous speculations, the Magic5 will include four 50MP cameras.
Meizu 20 series
Meizu is getting ready to introduce its upcoming flagship smartphones. With a banner, the business has now promoted the new Meizu 20 lineup once more and provided some important information regarding the smartphone’s essential features.
The next Meizu 20 smartphone will have a punch-hole notch at the top-centre position of the display, with a 90-degree frame design, as per the leaked pictures. The Meizu 20 series have flexible straight screens with Ultrasonic Fingerprint 2.0 technology. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, along with LPDDR5X Memory and UFS 4.0 internal storage, will operate the handsets.
Nubia Z50 Ultra
Ni Fei disclosed that ZTE intends to introduce the nubia Z50 Ultra with a fourth-generation under-display cam. The upcoming Ultra will feature a unique approach that has been under creation for 6 years and is the culmination of nubia technology, this is also one of the highly anticipated flagship smartphones of 2023.
The actual smartphone was unveiled in schematics published by Digital Chat Station, where we can make out the phone’s flat sides and sharp angles. The central shooters will be positioned just on the left side of the camera island, which will be shaped like a rectangle. The photos also show a rough-textured notification/alert slider, a sound grille, a SIM card slot, a USB-C port, as well as an IR blaster on the upper side. The bottom will contain space for the sound grille, SIM card, and USB-C port.
Google’s YouTube is always tweaking its website to reach more audiences and provide more insights into all of its videos, so, it has recently made a new tweak in its web version.
As you see, when you watch the video on a single-screen YouTube is trying to put as many suggestions as it possibly can and it’s also looking to promote Shorts on the web version. Already we have seen this on mobile, now, it seems like the same will be a new norm on desktop as well.
The new design on YouTube Web will promote Shorts even further
If you see closely, the suggestions are very personalised when you watch a video, you are shown the latest video from the channel you follow. Previously, the streaming giant had a full pane of such videos and some random suggestions as well, now, having just one main video, at the bottom you have a new Shorts pane that shows Shorts, 3 of them and is also scrollable.
This new design will increase the visibility of shorts and again give users the choice to watch new things even while they get bored watching a full-length video. This is a smart move and again a step to promote YouTube Shorts even further, slowly, this could be the new YouTube web design going forward in 2023.
The primary camera of the iQOO Z7 will support OIS, according to official teasers. India will soon see the release of a new iQOO Z-series smartphone. In a tweet, iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared a picture of the future service that includes some important information.
iQOO Z7 details
The image’s typography mentions Z7, even though the device’s name is still a secret. The iQOO Z7 will thus be released as the Z6’s replacement, which made its debut in September of last year. The iQOO Z7’s back panel design is shown in the photograph from Marya’s tweet that she uploaded. It has a rectangular camera module that houses two vertically stacked sensors and resembles the Vivo T1x from a year ago.
The image proves that the iQOO Z7 has OIS upon closer inspection. Alongside the LED flash is placed the text “Photography High Definition.” The bottom center of the back panel bears the iQOO logo. Last but not least, the future offering is shown in the colour teal, and more selections will be available at the launch.
The iQOO Z7’s remaining specifications haven’t been made public yet. Now that the product has been teased, we can anticipate the company to reveal further details in the upcoming days. We may anticipate the forthcoming product to be offered on the e-commerce platform since Amazon is the only retailer for the Z-series of the Vivo sub-brand.
According to an earlier source, this series would have two models, the ordinary Z7 5G, and the Z7 Pro 5G, with the model numbers I2207 and I2213, respectively. If both gadgets are launched concurrently by the company, we’ll have to wait and see.
Wendie Renard, France’s captain and star player, recently announced her retirement from the national team, shocking fans and fellow players alike just months before the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The 32-year-old defender made the announcement on social media, citing her unhappiness with the current situation with France’s staff and manager Corinne Diacre.
"I can no longer endorse the current system, far from the requirements required by the highest level. I will not do this World Cup in such conditions. My face can hide the pain, but my heart hurts. I don't want to hurt anymore" Wendie Renard says she will not play at the @FIFAWWCpic.twitter.com/vuTi2fhyJx
“I love France more than anything, I’m not perfect, far from that, but I can no longer condone the current system far from the requirements of the highest level,” said Renard.
Despite the unfortunate news, Renard’s impressive career with the national team cannot be ignored.
Here’s a look at some of Wendie Renard’s most notable achievements:
“I can no longer support the current system which is far from the requirements of the highest level.”
France captain Wendie Renard announces she is stepping away from the French national team and will not play in the World Cup this summer. pic.twitter.com/fUs8h1yAmm
Wendie Renard has been one of the greatest footballers to ever represent France, and her contributions to the national team are significant. Renard made a total of 142 appearances for the national team, during which she scored 34 goals. She was a crucial player in the French defense and a reliable goal scorer. She was also the captain of the team, and her absence is likely to have a significant impact on their performance.
Eight Uefa Women’s Champions League Titles
Wendie Renard is a legendary figure at her club, Olympique Lyonnais. Renard’s most significant achievement in club football is undoubtedly the eight Uefa Women’s Champions League titles she won with Olympique Lyonnais, where she also serves as captain. This impressive record has made her one of the greatest footballers in France’s history. She is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world.
Highest Appearances in Women’s Champions League
Renard has made the most appearances in the Women’s Champions League, with 108 games played. She is also the first player to reach a century of games in the competition.
Named to FIFPRO World XI
Wendie Renard’s exceptional performances for Lyon earned her a place on the FIFPRO World XI in 2018, an honor is given to the top eleven players in the world.
The stones it takes to do this are immense. I've always liked Wendie Renard. If she feels that stepping away from the France national team is her best option, I support her. ✊🏾👑 https://t.co/T4kUydQryU
Despite her impressive achievements, Renard has been critical of the French national team’s system under Diacre’s leadership. In 2017, Renard was stripped of the captaincy after Diacre claimed that her level was not high enough. This was despite Renard’s excellent performances in the league, Champions League and being named to the FIFPRO World XI.
Wendie Renard’s announcement has sent shockwaves through the French football community, with many expressing their sadness at her decision. Fans have taken to social media to thank her for her contributions to the national team and to wish her well in her future endeavors.
With Renard’s retirement, France will have to look to other players to step up and fill the void left by the legendary defender. There are several players in the team who have the potential to do so, including Amel Majri, who has made 71 appearances for the team, and Grace Geyoro, who has made 40 appearances.
France captain Wendie Renard has announced that she will not play at the World Cup “in order to preserve [her] mental health.” pic.twitter.com/ouAjJBEjxx
The French national team will now have to work hard to ensure that they are prepared for the World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in 2023. With Renard’s absence, they will need to focus on improving their team and ensuring that they have a strong and united squad that can compete at the highest level.
Wendie Renard, on the other hand, will be focusing on her club career, where she will be looking to help Olympique Lyonnais defend their European title this year. The team is set to face Chelsea in the quarter-finals, and Renard will be hoping to lead her team to victory once again.
While Renard’s decision to retire from international football is a loss for France, her remarkable achievements will be remembered for years to come. Her decision also highlights the importance of players’ mental health, and it’s essential for the teams and staff to prioritize their players’ well-being.
“I can no longer support the current system which is far from the requirements of the highest level.”
France captain Wendie Renard announces she is stepping away from the French national team and will not play in the World Cup this summer. pic.twitter.com/fUs8h1yAmm
Wendie Renard’s retirement from international football has come as a shock to many, and her contributions to the French national team will be missed. However, she has made the decision that she feels is best for her, and fans around the world will continue to support her as she focuses on her club career. France will have to work hard to fill the void left by Renard, but with the talent, they have on their team, they are capable of achieving great things in the future.
As Wendie Renard focuses on defending her European title with Lyon, fans and fellow players alike will undoubtedly continue to celebrate her impressive career in football.
Nokia has recently launched its new budget-oriented C-series smartphone, the Nokia C02. This smartphone comes with a 5.45-inch display that has a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The device has thick bezels across the screen, which makes it look a bit old-fashioned. The device is available in two colours, Dark Cyan, and Charcoal.
Nokia C02 Specifications
Under the hood, the Nokia C02 is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core Unisoc processor, which is coupled with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The device also has microSD card support, which allows users to expand the storage up to 256GB. The smartphone runs on Android 12 Go Edition out of the box, and Nokia is offering two years of security updates for the handset.
In terms of imaging, it features a 5MP rear camera accompanied by an LED flash with 2MP front camera. The camera setup of the device is not very impressive, but it’s reasonable for the price point.
The Nokia C02 is equipped with a 3,000mAh battery, which supports 5W charging. The battery life of the device should be decent, given its specifications. The smartphone also has an IP52 rating, which means it is dust and water-resistant to some extent.
Connectivity-wise, the Nokia C02 offers dual-SIM card support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS, and a micro USB port. The device also has a 3.5mm audio jack and FM radio support, which is a plus for people who still listen to the radio.
The Nokia C02 measures 148.7x 71.2x 10mm and weighs 191 grams, which is not very light, but it’s understandable considering its 3,000mAh battery. The design of the device is boxy and retains the same design as that of the Nokia C01 Plus, which was launched in 2021.
As of now, Nokia has not revealed the pricing and availability of the Nokia C02. However, given its specifications, we can expect it to be priced competitively in the budget smartphone segment. Overall, the Nokia C02 is a decent smartphone for people who are looking for a basic device without spending too much money.
