While Razer has traditionally offered the Blade 15 and Blade 17 enthusiast gaming laptops, the company will introduce two new Blades at CES 2023: the Razer Blade 16 and Razer Blade 18.
The new Blade 16 weighs 2.45 kg and measures 21.99 mm x 244 mm x 355 mm (H x W x D). Razer offers the Blade 16 in five different configurations. The 24C/32T Intel Raptor Lake-HX Core i9-13950HX processor is standard on all of them, but they also come with a variety of Nvidia RTX 40 series Laptop GPU options, including the 140 W RTX 4060, 140 W RTX 4070, 175 W RTX 4080, and 175 W RTX 4090.
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The majority of 2023 Blade 16 SKUs come with a 16:10 QHD+ (2560 x 1600) 500 nits 240 Hz IPS-grade panel with 100% DCI-P3 coverage.
However, one of the RTX 4070 SKUs and the sole RTX 4090 SKU offer what Razer refers to as a dual-mode mini-LED panel. Depending on the situation, these dual-mode panels can seamlessly switch between FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 240 Hz Gamer and UHD+ (3840 x 2400) Creator modes.
Memory can be upgraded to 64 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, and there are two M.2 slots for up to 4 TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage. 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C with 100 W power delivery, 3x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1-out, a UHS-II SD card reader, and a combo audio jack are among the ports available.
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An FHD IR webcam with a privacy shutter, a Razer Chroma anti-ghosting keyboard, a four-speaker array with THX Spatial Audio certification, and a 6,182 mAh battery are also included with all Razer Blade 16 models. The RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 models have a 330 W GaN power adapter, while the others have a 280 W GaN adapter.
The Razer Blade 16 will be available starting in Q1 2023 at Razer.com and select retailers for USD 2,699.99.
At CES 2023, Razer announced the Blade 18 gaming laptops, which are the most significant changes to Razer’s popular, well-designed Blade lineup in a long time, going far beyond processor and GPU spec improvements. With a 16:10 aspect ratio, the screen is taller, and the display “chin” near the bezel is significantly smaller.
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Every configuration includes Intel’s high-end 13th Generation Core i9-13950HX 65W CPU as standard, with the option to upgrade to Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 4090 mobile graphics.
Razer intends for creators to use 4K mode, which tops out at 120Hz, while the lower FHD resolution doubles it to 240Hz. According to Razer, the peak brightness of this Mini LED screen can reach 1,000 nits when displaying HDR content and 600 nits when displaying SDR content. Razer has not disclosed the cost of this upgrade, but don’t expect it to be cheap.
Except for the GeForce RTX 4060 version, all Razer Blade 18 variants come with 32 GB of DDR5 5,600 memory by default.
Even if the Mini LED upgrade is out of your price range, they’re all IPS panels with a QHD (2560 x 1600) resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and 500 nits of peak brightness, which should be sufficient for most use cases. Each supports Nvidia G-Sync variable refresh rate technology, has a response time of 3ms, and supports the entire DCI-P3 colour spectrum.
Blade 18 laptops come standard with 16GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM and 1TB of PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD storage, both of which are user-replaceable. With its two memory slots, you can upgrade to 64GB of memory. With two slots, the Blade 16 can support up to 4TB of storage, while the Blade 18 can support up to 8TB.
The laptop includes a Windows Hello webcam, but Razer is emphasising the QHD 5MP webcam built into the Blade 18. It features one USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port, one Thunderbolt 4 port (with support for 100W charging), three USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports, HDMI 2.1, a headphone jack, and a UHS-II SD card reader.
Both of its USB-C ports can send video out to monitors. Only the TB4 port, however, can output video from the discrete Nvidia GPU, whereas the USB-C port can output video from the integrated graphics. The larger Blade 18 has a few more features, including a 2.5Gbps ethernet port.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Book2 Go, a small Windows laptop powered by a new ARM chipset. The new model appears to be an improvement over the previous Galaxy Book Go, with the latter’s TN panel replaced by a superior IPS panel. For better or worse, its 16:9 aspect ratio remains, with 1,920 x 1,080 pixels reproduced across its 14-inch display.
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Despite this, the Galaxy Book2 Go should have a higher contrast ratio than its predecessor, as well as more stable viewing angles. Furthermore, the Galaxy Book2 Go is powered by the Snapdragon 7c Plus Gen 3, which Qualcomm claims provides up to 60% CPU and 70% GPU improvements over the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 used in the Galaxy Book Go.
Samsung has not confirmed what memory configurations will be available, but 5G-equipped SKUs will be available eventually.
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Samsung will limit the Galaxy Book2 Go to Wi-Fi connectivity at launch, with the laptop capable of Wi-Fi 6E. The Galaxy Book2 Go will first be available in France, where it will be available on January 20. Samsung has not yet revealed pricing or availability in other markets. The company has stated, however, that the device will weigh 1.44 kg, be 15.5 mm thick, and could last up to 21 hours of video playback under ideal conditions.
Barcelona are in the advanced stages of negotiating a deal for Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves. The deal will be negotiated in the summer, and he will be the replacement for Sergio Busquets once the club legend’s deal expires.
However, Xavi has doubts about how suited the Portugal international will be to their system. He believes that Neves is better equipped to play in a double pivot or as an interior midfielder.
Ruben Neves to Barcelona in the summer?
Barça president Laporta: "Ruben Neves is a top player but it's part of private conversations. Busquets has to decide his future, he has proposals from MLS and so we're exploring options for the future", tells SER. 🔵🔴 #FCB
“Ruben Neves is a great player, but this is part of private conversations. Busquets will not be eternal and there are internal discussions to find a guaranteed successor for him,” Joan Laporta said.
“Frenkie de Jong can play in this position, but it won’t be down to just one player. Xavi will decide.”
There are rumours that another player will be included in the deal to drive down the cost to sign the midfielder. Nico Gonzalez or Franck Kessie could move the other way, with Neves seemingly set to join the Catalonian side.
Several clubs have been keeping tabs on the 25-year-old, such as Manchester United. But, the player rejected all their offers in favour of a stay at Wolves. And barring Xavi’s approval, the perfect offer seems to be on the table for the midfielder.
Luis Suarez has played for many big clubs during his career journey. His first club was Nacional, then he played for Groningen, and then in Ajax, his fourth club was Liverpool, his fifth club was Barcelona and in this club, he has his most appearances for a club, then in Atletico Madrid, then again in Nacional which was the first team of his career.
Luis Suarez joins Gremio
Now, Luis Suarez has joined one of the Brazilian Serie A clubs Gremio on a free transfer. He has joined Gremio on a two-year contract deal. This means he will play for the Gremio till 2025. The confirmation of the deal was announced on Saturday by the club.
Preparado para este lindo desafío en @gremio, con muchas ganas de estar ahí y disfrutar ⚽️🇪🇪
Indian consumer technology brand Bluei unveiled two new devices Yolobuds in 2022 and claimed that they are cut above the rest as the benchmark launches of 2022. Yolobuds from the house of Bluei promises nothing short of the most superior experience along with a playtime that never seems to end. Perfect for professionals, music lovers, and travellers alike, who love excellent sound quality with outstanding comfort fit, this TWS promise to take your aural experience many notches higher.
Thanks to Bluei, we got the review units of Bluei. I have been using the Bluei Yolobuds for over a week. Here we will take a detailed look at the earbuds and then you can decide if it sets the benchmark for the Rs 2.5k TWS segment. For me, it does become the pioneer of this segment.
In The Box
Bluei Yoloubs
Type C charging cable
Specifications of Bluei Yolobuds
True Wireless Earbuds + Charging Case
Brand: Bluei
Model Name: Yolobuds
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Impedance: 16Ohms
Frequency Range: 2.42-2.48GHz
Charging Time: 1 Hour
Earbud Battery Capacity: 28mAh*2
Charging Case Battery Capacity: 200mAh
Earbud Charging time: 1 Hour
Earbud Working time: About 4 Hours
Standby Time: About 30 days
Battery Type: Li-Polymer
Operating Distance: 10m
Packing Type: Box packing
Included Components: 1 x wireless Earbuds, 1 x Type C Charging Cable
MRP: Rs 2199
Features
TWS Yolobuds True Wireless Earbuds
Intelligent Touch
Automatic Connection
Automatic Pop-Up Window
Comfort fit & wide compatibility
Design and Build Quality
The Bluei Yolobuds come in an Apple Airpods-type case with the earbuds kept in a vertical position inside the charging box. The case looks good in an all-white colour with the Bluei badging on the front and the product specifications at the back. It also has an LED indicator at the bottom just above the Type C charging port at the bottom.
The lid of the case could have been more sturdy and the hinges stronger but it doesn’t seem like it will be breaking and will be able to withstand your daily usage. The charging case doesn’t hold any fingerprint, which is very good considering India is a hot country so even if you touch the earbuds with sweaty hands, the earbuds will be perfectly fine. However, it can have minor scratches.
Now, coming to the earbuds, they are like the Apple Airpods in shape. It features red and blue indicator lights at the middle of the stem. The microphones are housed at the bottom of the stem. The touch controls are towards the top of the stem so that you can access the touch area easily while wearing it. The intuitive touch controls allow you to skip tracks, adjust volume, manage calls, or launch your phone’s voice assistant effortlessly.
These earbuds feature a lightweight and ergonomic design, which ensures a comfortable wearing experience. It normally fits well in the ears and doesn’t seem like falling off. But as it doesn’t have a silicon ear tip, it may cause some problems fitting in the ears for some people.
Connectivity
The Bluei Yolobuds come with Bluetooth Version 5.0. It is pretty easy to connect with your devices. For the first time, turn on the Bluetooth of your phone and then open the case and pull out the earbuds. You can see “YOLOBUDS 1” in your pairing list, so just connect the device and you are all set to go.
The next time, you just need to turn on the Bluetooth and pull out the earbuds, and then it will get automatically connected to the last paired device. The range of the device is also near the claimed range of 10 meters. So, from the connectivity front, you won’t face any problems and there won’t be any visible lag as well while listening to music, videos or gaming.
Battery Backup
The Bluei Yolobuds come with the latest type of charging. It has a Type C charging port at the bottom of the case so you can easily charge without any hassle. The charging case has a battery capacity of 200 mAh and each earbud has a 28 mAh battery. The claimed battery backup is 4 hours on a single charge.
However, when I tested the Bluei Yolobuds ran for about 2.5-3 hours on a single go. The charging time is around 1-1.5 hours and the charging case can charge for about 3 times. The claimed standby time is 30 days, which I couldn’t test but yes it did remain the same battery percentage for 1-2 days.
Overall, the battery backup is decent but they could have increased the battery capacity of the earbuds and the charging case as well so that we could get longer hours on a single go.
Audio Quality
The audio quality of the Bluei Yolobus is pretty decent. It has proper bass and good clear sound. The highs and lows are also distinct and you can enjoy the music. It is equipped with 10 mm speaker drivers and is powered by True Bass technology to offer an immersive audio experience.
The earbuds are very loud so you don’t have to turn to full volume while listening. 60-70% volume will be more than enough for daily use. Even if there is noise outside, the earbuds’ sound is loud enough to give you an immersive audio experience.
Microphone and call quality
One of the major drawbacks of the Rs 2.5k segment TWS are their lack of microphone and call quality. However, the Bluei Yoloubuds stand apart in this category. I used it for calling extensively and the person on the opposite end of the call didn’t even realise that I’m using the earbuds. The voice was crystal clear and it also reduced the outside noise to some extent. You can definitely use this earbud for your daily communications with ease.
Verdict
The Bluei Yolobuds priced at only Rs 2,199 is one of the best in this segment. The main things are covered in this TWS – audio quality, microphone and call quality are all good. So, if you can look past its average battery backup, then this definitely sets a benchmark in the Rs 2.5k TWS segment.
However, the Bluei Yolobuds are not available online, unfortunately. It is only available in 150+ Bluei offline stores. The retail price of the Yolobuds is Rs. 2,199 with a 12-month warranty. So if you have one near you, then you can definitely buy the Bluei Yolobuds and you won’t regret buying it.
Southampton have reached a breakthrough in negotiations to sign Mislav Orsic from Southampton. The deal had stalled earlier this week, but after the increased offer worth £6 million – they have finalised an agreement with Dinamo Zagreb for the forward.
The 30-year-old will be completing his medical for the move to St Mary’s in the coming hours. The documents are now being prepared to complete his switch very soon, so that more players can be signed in the coming days.
Mislav Orsic to join Southampton in the coming hours
Southampton are set to sign Mislav Orsić from Dinamo Zagreb, deal fully agreed for £6m — first part of medical completed. ⚪️🔴🇭🇷 #SaintsFC
Orsic might be a name familiar to fans of Chelsea, West Ham and Tottenham. The Croatian scored a hat-trick to dump Spurs out of the 2020 Europa League. He also scored against West Ham United last year, while also netting the winner against Chelsea in the Champions League, in Thomas Tuchel’s last game in charge of the Blues.
The forward has scored 13 goals and provided eight assists across 27 games this season. As a result, he will be expected to bolster their attack after his arrival.
Southampton are currently at the bottom of the Premier League, and are in a very difficult situation right now. It remains to be seen whether the arrival of Mislav Orsic can indeed help them survive the drop this year.
Sony LIV has dropped the teaser of Sudhir Mishra’s new crime drama show Jehanabad, Parambrata in a still from Jehanabad. After watching the teaser, Sudhir Mishra’s new crime shows are looking very promising. The show has been Directed by Rajeev Barnwal and Satyanshu Singh, the new show will soon be released on Sony LIV. Ritwik Bhowmik, Harshita Gaur, and Parambrata Chattopadhyay play the lead roles in the web series.
The teaser starts with two men on a bike talking about cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni. One of them says, “Is he a Sardar?” And the other one responds with, “No way, he is a Rajput. A Sardar! And, why are you even stuck between these castes – Rajput, Sardar, etc.? He is very much like us. He came from grass root level and rose to this stature.” The first person then describes Dhoni’s infamous helicopter shot.
Soon, they cover their faces and are ready for an attack. They have to exploit the gated compound and flee away before cops emerge from inside the compound. It has been inspecting a package lying near the gate. The shocking exposure of a chopped-off head comes across as a jolt as the teaser comes to an end. Before the end, Parambrata has appeared like he is handed over a message carved on a soap bar. The message says “gaddar khata” and he has been handcuffed.
After sharing the teaser, Sudhir wrote on Twitter, “Watch! Introducing a rare talent: director Rajeev Baranwal. Terrific cast. Congratulations @001Danish ,@saugatam @Indranil160. As a mentor, I also learn from those I guide. Mubarak @ritwikbhowmikk @HarshitaGaur12 @paramspeak #Rajatkapoor #satyadeepmishra #sonaljha & #Rajeshjais.”
The story has been inspired by true events, show Jehanabad is a crime drama set in a small town of Bihar in 2005. Provided by the teaser, the show seems to be set in the backdrop of the 2005 incident in which 372 prisoners escaped from Jehanabad jail having a Naxalites attack in November 2005.
Sudhir Mishra is a showrunner for Jehnabad. The previous outing was the Indian remake of the famous Israeli show Fauda. The story of Tanaav was set in the backdrop of tensions in Kashmir and traced a group of special unit cops as they dealt with various terror elements in the valley.
Jehanabad: Release Date
Sony LIV has not even confirmed the official release date of the new web series, but it will release very soon.
Gerard Butler has come with a new action thriller Plane. The film has revealed a partnership forged in the most unlikely of circumstances. The story of the film is set to follow pilot Brodie Torrance as he battles to protect the passengers of his aircraft, as landed on a war-torn island after being struck by lightning.
The new trailer starts with Louis Gaspare introduced to Torrance as an accused murderer who has been transported by the FBI on the plane. However, Gaspare and Torrance will later work together to save the passengers who had taken the hostage on the war-torn island that was supposed to be their means of survival after the risky landing.
The power-pack action thriller comes from the little snippets revealed in the trailer, and it is no surprise that a project like this attracted Butler in the leading role. Butler is known for taking on action movies, notably for his role as Leonidas, the Spartan warrior King in Zack Synder’s blockbuster 300. He has followed up 300 by taking those action roles in the film like Den of Thieves as Nicholas O’Brien, Law Abiding Citizen as Clyde Alexander, Machine Gun Preacher as Sam Childers, Olympus Has Fallen, London Has Fallen, and Angel Has Fallen as Mike Banning.
In the last interview, Butler said he always liked action films with “ordinary” heroes instead of superheroes. He noted that action movies made him feel cool and badass. He said the movies always made him feel brave, and it made him want to be the hero he saw on screen.
“I’ve always been into the hero’s journey but without necessarily having to be the most amazing warrior – we’re all on a hero’s journey.”
Plane: Cast
The film also features Yoson as Officer Dele, Daniella Pineda as Bonnie, Paul Ben-Victor as Hampton, Joey Slotnick as Sinclair, and Remi Adele as Shellback. Plane is directed by French director Jean-Francois Richet, who is known for his work on Assault on Precinct 13 and Mesrine: Killer Instinct. JP Davis wrote the screenplay while Charles Cumming is credited for the film’s original idea. It was reported that Cumming’s pitch was originally bought by MadRiver Pictures in 2016 before Lionsgate acquired the rights in 2019.
Plane: Release Date
Butler’s new action-thriller ‘Plane’ has been set for release on 13th January 2023.
The Spanish Super Cup, also known as the Supercopa de Espana is a mini-knockout tournament. Four teams participate in the tournament – the top two teams of La Liga and the finalists of the Copa del Rey. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) released the schedule for this season’s tournament.
Spanish Super Cup 2023: Teams
La Liga winners: Real Madrid
La Liga runners-up: Barcelona
Copa del Rey winners: Real Betis
Copa del Rey runners-up: Valencia
OFFICIAL: Real Madrid will face Valencia in the semifinals of Spanish Super Cup on Wednesday, January 11 at 20:00 CET in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). 🇸🇦🏆
Supercopa de Espana 2023: Official dates and fixtures
Semi-final
11th January 2023 – Real Madrid vs Valencia
12th January 2023 – Real Betis vs Barcelona
Final
15th January 2023 – Real Madrid/Valencia vs Real Betis/Barcelona
The Supercopa de Espana mini-tournament will not be held in Spain this time. Instead, like last time, it will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid are the current winner of the Spanish Super Cup having won the final 2-0 against Athletic Bilbao last season.
