Apple recently introduced two new powerful custom chips, the M2 Pro and M2 Max. However, the Cupertino-based tech behemoth also unveiled new Macs, including the Mac Mini and MacBook Pro models that feature the new chips. The 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023), 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023), and Mac mini desktop computer are among the new models.
Wi-Fi 6E3 and a “more advanced HDMI” (probably HDMI 2.1) that supports 8K displays up to 60Hz and 4K displays up to 240Hz are now included in the new MacBook Pro models. They also have Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, an SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 charging, and a six-speaker audio system.
The 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR LCD panel on the 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) has a resolution of 3024 x 1964 pixels.
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The Liquid Retina XDR LCD panel on the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) has a resolution of 3456 x 2234 pixels. Both displays have a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Furthermore, the new MacBook Pro models include a 1080p webcam.
In India, the new 14-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Pro starts at Rs 1,99,990. Furthermore, the 14-inch MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Max will cost Rs 3,09,900. The new 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Pro starts at Rs 2,49,990 and the 16-inch MacBook Pro (2023) with the M2 Max will cost Rs 3,49,900. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will be available in Silver and Space Grey.
Everton are interested in signing Duvan Zapata from Atalanta, and also face competition from West Ham United and Nottingham Forest. The forward is valued at £25 million, which is a considerable fee for the Toffees to deal with.
The 31-year-old prefers a move to London, but nothing has been finalised as of yet. Everton are keen on signing the Colombian on a loan deal, and would be open to the option of buying the player as well. But, Atalanta are only considering a permanent deal for the striker as things stand.
Everton exploring the opportunity to sign Duvan Zapata from Atalanta
Everton are prepared to approach Atalanta to negotiate for Colombian striker Duván Zapata. Intermediaries will work on the deal with Everton open to loan with option clause proposal 🔵 #EFC
Atalanta would only be open to discuss a permanent transfer for Zapata, as things stand. pic.twitter.com/td25x3EyRn
The physical striker signed for La Dea from Sampdoria in 2018, and has scored 80 goals in 170 matches. However, he hasn’t been able to get things going this season, netting only once.
The Toffees are currently in a relegation battle, and need a recognised goalscorer to help them out. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struggled to get things going, and there is a need for a player like Duvan Zapata to become a reliable goalscorer for Frank Lampard. But, they have had a loan proposal with a €15 million buy clause rejected.
Bologna’s Marko Arnautovic is one of the other names that the club is considering during the January transfer window. The 33-year-old has previous experience in the Premier League, scoring 43 goals in 184 appearances for Stoke City and West Ham United.
Although Tesla‘s stock is plummeting, the electric car sector appears to have advanced past forecasts last year, and it may be on track to exceed even more projections in the years to come. The Wall Street Journal claimed that 7.8 million electric vehicles were sold globally in 2022, a 68% increase over 2021. According to WSJ, the increase made it possible for electric vehicles to take a 10% worldwide market share for the first time in the automotive sector.
10% of the market may not seem like much, but the industry is expanding more quickly than anticipated. The International Energy Agency, for instance, forecasted in 2021 that it’d take until 2030 for the electric vehicle industry to account for between 7% to 12% of worldwide vehicle sales. According to data from LMC Automotive, which was cited by the Wall Street Journal, electric vehicle sales are already 19% and 11% of all auto sales in China and Europe, respectively.
In the years to come, according to more recent predictions, the EV market will advance much further. By 2030, its global market share might reach 22%. By the end of the decade, the market share of the sector could be close to 40%.
By 2030, the US Administration hopes to have sold half of all vehicles in the US as electric vehicles. And it did so by including a $7,500 tax credit for buying an EV in last year’s Inflation Reduction Act. Despite these expectations, there are indications that EV demand is falling, especially in the US. For instance, Tesla has reduced the price of some of its best models by up to 20% in response to the reduced interest rate desire.
Business executives have noticed. The median projection was that by 2030, electric vehicles would have a market share of 37% in the US, falling from 62% in 2021, according to a KPMG study of over 900 executives from the auto sector. The reduction was attributed by KPMG to problems with affordability and production that would hinder the adoption of EVs.
Lucas Ocampos is set to return to Sevilla from Ajax, as officially confirmed by the Spanish club. The winger made the move to the Netherlands this summer, as a replacement for Antony – who joined Manchester United.
But after only playing 114 minutes for the Dutch champions, he is set to return to La Liga. The player was signed on a loan deal from the Basque side, which is now going to be terminated. Ajax will be saving €1 million in total from ending the loan spell early. They had originally agreed a season-long loan with the option to buy, but that has been terminated completely.
Lucas Ocampos to return to Sevilla from Ajax
Official, confirmed. Lucas Ocampos is set to return to Sevilla — Ajax have now reached an agreement on the return of the player to Spanish club. ⚪️🔴🇦🇷 #transferspic.twitter.com/ynXr93xUJj
He originally signed for Sevilla in 2019, and made 135 appearances for the team over three years. During that time, he also picked up a Europa League winner’s medal in 2020 and scored 34 goals for the team.
The Argentine was one of the key players under Julen Lopetegui during his first spell at the club. And right now, Sevilla could use the output from an experienced player like him. They are battling relegation after being title contenders last season, and need to find a way to turn things around.
Perhaps the boost from Lucas Ocampos could help them achieve a mid-table finish during the second half of the season.
Anwar Ali is set to join ATK Mohun Bagan from FC Goa in the summer transfer window. The player was on loan for two seasons from Delhi FC during the start of the 2021/22 season, and his next destination is now set.
The player will be signing a four-year contract, with the salary expected to be in the region of Rs 11 crore. Per year, the salary will be of 2 crore, and the paperwork is pending for the move to go through. ATKMB are also expected to pay a transfer fee to sign the centre-back.
Anwar Ali to join ATK Mohun Bagan on a four-year contract
The defender was banned from playing football professionally by the AIFF, after he was diagnosed with apical hypercardiomyopathy in 2019. But, he fought through the rare heart disease and is now an important player for the Gaurs.
After moving to court for getting clearance, he joined Techtro Swades United before signing for Delhi FC. Anwar Ali was one of the standout performers for them during their Durand Cup run in 2021, scoring four goals.
During the ongoing season, Anwar Ali has played 14 times, scoring one goal and providing two assists. And it will be interesting to see how the rest of the season, and his tenure at ATK Mohun Bagan plays out.
XPG has announced a brand new compact mid-tower chassis named XPG Starker Air. It is a premium PC cabinet that comes with RGB elements for an overall better gaming experience.
XPG Starker Air is a compact yet capable Mid-Tower Chassis with a magnetic MESH Front Panel design. The chassis features an innovative dust filter, and vertical VGA installation and is rounded with a smooth ARGB gaming atmosphere.
In this article, I will share my honest experience with this PC cabinet. Do read the compact yet honest review before buying the XPG Starker Air which currently retails anywhere around Rs.5,000 in India and is widely available across multiple retailers.
Specifications and Features of XPG Starker Air:
Spacious design and cable management for an easy and clean build
Front MESH Panel Design with Removable Dust Filter for easy cleaning
Side Panel: 4mm Tempered Glass
Efficient Airflow layout with 2 pre-installed XPG fans
Supports various M/B sizes: Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, ATX
2×2.5″ Drive space and 2x 2.5″/3.5″ Drive Trays
Why should you buy this XPG Starker Air in 2023?
XPG has sent the black model of the XPG Starker Air which has a detachable magnetic meshed front panel that can also be removed when required. There are two ARGB lighting elements at the front and these lights can be controlled via a dedicated switch on the cabinet. There is an XPG branding at the bottom of the front panel.
Now coming to the left side we can see a huge glass panel, which allows viewing the internal components of the PC. The RGB elements can be viewed inside the cabinet chassis from this glass panel. This is a tough tempered glass and even so, we need to handle it carefully.
The right side is a solid part that hides all the extra wiring, the exoskeleton design language does give it an edge at the price, on the other hand, the Magnetic MESH front panel again helps it stand out from the other cabinets you get at similar pricing. The backside of this cabinet is well-designed so that you don’t have any problems with cable management.
The XPG Starker Air chassis features an innovative dust filter and vertical VGA installation which makes it easy to use, clean, and maintain in the long run. The cabinet is versatile enough to accommodate any kind of motherboard, including Mini-ITX, Micro-ATX, and ATX.
You have both a 3.5″ HDD/HDD Tray and a 2.5″ HDD/SSD Tray to store your hard disks or SSDs in a mannered way. Another good thing about this case is that it supports both vertical and horizontal GPU mounting which again is a rare thing for a cabinet at Rs.5k pricing.
In terms of cooling, the XPG Starker Air supports up to 6 fans in total, while for liquid cooling, there is support for up to 360mm radiator at the front, 280mm at the top, and 120mm at the rear end. For a most budget to mid-range builds, the liquid cooling options are good and we ourselves found our Deepcool Liquid cooler with triple fan radiator fitting inside the case comfortably.
At the front panel, you have multiple I/O ports including two USB 3.0 ports, 1 Hybrid Audio port, 1 LED control button, 1 reset button, and of course the power button. The buttons work fine and thanks to two USB 3.0 ports it’s easier to insert USB drives or smartphones or any device easily while maintaining good transfer speeds.
Only two fans come included, and one of them is ARGB, so you have to spend on the extra RGB cooling fans you want to install. The max graphic card length is 350mm which is enough to even support the newer RTX 40-series GPUs, at this price, this XPG Starker Air is comparable to the Cooler Master K501L RGB cabinet we personally use and has a slight edge over the latter in terms of looks but lacks that depth and is a bit smaller.
While most should suffice with the XPG Starker Air and is a good option if you are looking for a cabinet in Rs.5k price segment but yes it lacks pre-applied fans or is not very fancy by design but very practical in our opinion. Well, should you buy it? If you feel this XPG Starker Air is in your price bracket and find it fitting for your PC needs then you should go for it.
PSG will be travelling to Saudi Arabia to play a friendly match against a combined XI from Al Hilal and Al Nassr. The friendly match between PSG and a combined XI from Al Hilal and Al Nassr was agreed to be played at the start of 2022 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic it had to be delayed and now finally it is all set to be conducted.
Cristiano Ronaldo shocked the world when he signed for the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. The Portugal talisman has chosen to move to Asia and signed a record-breaking deal with Al Nassr. While his counterpart, Lionel Messi is playing for PSG, Ronaldo will be plying his trade in the Saudi Pro League. However, we are fortunate enough to see both the legends of this game playing together for the last time.
Ronaldo vs Messi: How to watch the friendly match between PSG and a combined XI from Al Hilal and Al Nassr LIVE in India?
When is the PSG vs combined XI from Al Hilal and Al Nassr friendly match?
The friendly match will be played on 19th January 2023.
Where will be the match played?
The match will be played at King Fahd Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
What time does the match kick-off?
The match will kick off at 8:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast the friendly match live in India?
Unfortunately, there is no official broadcast of the friendly match in India.
How can you watch the live streaming of the match in India?
There will be no official live streaming of the match in India, however, you can watch the match live on PSG TV and also maybe on PSG’s social media.
Predicted lineups
Messi is expected to start the friendly match and on the other hand, Ronaldo is also expected to lead the combined XI from Al Hilal and Al Nassr. So, all the football fans will most likely be able to see Ronaldo vs Messi for the one last time.
Amazon brings cheers for tech enthusiasts with its ongoing ‘Great Republic Day Sale’. Customers can avail exciting deals from the 5G store so, “Tension kyu hai lena, Amazon 5G store hai na”. The wait is over to upgrade to 5G smartphones with never seen before offers starting at just INR 9,499 from India’s No 1* 5G store. (*As per AC Nielsen Smartphones India’s largest 5G store.)
Customers can avail up to 40% off on smartphones and accessories from top brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung, realme, iQOO, Apple, Tecno, Lava and more.
Top 10 best 5G smartphones on offer during Amazon Great Republic Day Sale
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Up to INR 10,000 cashback on smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories and laptops; Up to 20% cashback on TVs & digital appliances
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Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, has launched The Grand Republic Sale with mega offers and cashback on a host of Samsung products such as Galaxy smartphones, laptops, tablets, wearables and Samsung TVs, and digital appliances. These offers will be available on Samsung.com, Samsung Exclusive Stores, and the Samsung Shop App during the week-long sale, till January 21, 2023. Additionally, new Samsung Shop App users will get welcome benefits of up to INR 6,500 off.
Consumers buying Galaxy smartphones, tablets, wearables, accessories, and laptops during the sale can avail of exciting cashback of up to INR 10,000 on select models with leading bank debit and credit cards while those buying Samsung TVs and digital appliances can avail up to 20% cashback with ICICI Bank and other leading bank debit and credit cards.
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~ 142 action-packed events in IOPC featuring a total of 43 CRORE Guaranteed
It’s time for all the poker enthusiasts to #DimaagBachaoPokerMeLagao as Spartan Poker arrives with the 14th edition of the India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) on 19th January 2023 with a colossal 43 CRORE Guaranteed prize pool, the largest in the history of Indian poker circuit. This edition of IOPC will be hosted on Spartan Poker, BlitzPoker, PokerHigh, PokerDaddy, and Myteam11.
India Online Poker Championship (IOPC) is an 18-day contest kicking off on 19th January 2023 and wrapping up on 5th February 2023. It is packed with 142 remarkable tournaments and the prestigious ‘Golden Crown’ made of 18-carat gold and 0.6-carat diamonds. With heaps of Qualifiers and Freerolls on offer daily, fast-track your way to the big IOPC tournament tables.
This edition of IOPC will also see the biggest-ever leaderboard in the history of Indian Poker, with a mammoth 1.5 Crore up for grabs!
Spartan Poker announces the 14th edition of India Online Poker Championship with the highest-ever prize pool of 43 CRORE
Speaking on the launch, Mr. Amin Rozani, CEO of Spartan Poker Group said,” We are ecstatic for the launch of our 14th edition of IOPC with the highest guarantee ever and witness millions of skilled individuals putting forth their A-game, win amazing prizes this year and have a boisterous time overall. The trust and confidence of poker-buffs over IOPC has been a driving force for online poker games in this country and I expect it to grow further as well”
Spartan Poker has been a driving force for all poker enthusiasts since 2015 with IOPC starting from just 6.5 Lacs GTD which has shot up to 43 CRORE GTD this year indicating a massive increase in its popularity within the poker fraternity. Tens of thousands of participants are anticipated for the 14th edition of IOPC and it is set to be a magnanimous gaming event of the year.
