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New Year 2021: Our Gadgets Wishlist, From iPhone 12 to PlayStation 5

iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch SE, PlayStation 5, MacBook Air M1, iMac, Apple One, Nvidia GeForce 2060, Intel Core i7-10700K, Ikea office chair — the gadgets Gadgets 360 staff is hoping to buy for themselves in 2021. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3n2fXEf

BenQ EW3280U, EW2780Q Entertainment Monitors With Eye-Care Features Launched in India

The new BenQ EW3280U monitor is more premium model of the two, and is priced at Rs. 69,990. The BenQ EW2780Q monitor, on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 29,999 in India. These monitors are available with partnered retail outlets, which can be searched for here. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38QAEhs

Asus Adolbook 13 (2021) With 11th-Gen Intel Core i5 CPU, Full-HD Display Launched

Asus Adolbook 13 (2021) has been launched in China. It comes with a 13.3-inch display and is powered by the latest Intel 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPU. It comes with slim bezels and is offered in a single RAM and storage configuration. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mZGkLi

Intel Says Prepared to Work With Third Point Hedge Fund on Business Focus

Intel said it was prepared to work with Third Point hedge fund on changes to its business to boost shareholder value. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rEQq7W

Windows 10 Free Upgrade Programme Still Works for Windows 7, Windows 8.1 Users: Report

Windows 10 free upgrade programme is still available for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users. It was supposed to last for one year when the latest operating system was first released back in 2015. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aQVfVK

Xiaomi Mi Router AX6000 With Wi-Fi 6 Support, Up to 4,804Mbps Speed Launched

Xiaomi Mi Router AX6000 has been launched in China. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 support, six external high-gain antennas, one external AIoT antenna, and is powered by a Qualcomm processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hnZ8Cy

Samsung Extends South Korea LCD Production for Indefinite Period

Samsung Electronics said it will extend production of LCD panels for TVs and monitors, as stay-at-home trends of the coronavirus pandemic created an uptick in demand. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3aQDCoI

Best Gadgets 2020: Our Favourite Buys, From Apple Watch to Realme Buds Air Pro

Gadgets 360 staff picks the best gadgets they bought in 2020. On the list: iPhone XR, Apple Watch (Series 6, SE), Realme Buds Air Pro, Galaxy S20+, OnePlus TV, Hisense TV, TP-Link Mesh Wi-Fi, Dyson V10, HomePod, Acer Predator, Sony Z9F soundbar, 360 S7 robot vacuum, and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38Ha4XZ

The Most Exciting PC News of 2020 for Gamers, Enthusiasts, and Working from Home

The biggest names in the PC hardware industry - Apple, Intel, AMD and Nvidia - all made the news in 2020 for their bold innovations and performance leaps, and in some cases, their setbacks as well from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mO7rJ5

Cyberpunk 2077 Maker CD Projekt Sued by Investor Over Botched Launch

CD Projekt, the Polish video-game publisher of Cyberpunk 2077, was sued by an investor who claims the company misled him about the potential of the error-plagued game whose botched release this month caused shares to dive. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nNj8RG

Laptops, Desktop PC Sales See 'Renaissance' Due to Pandemic; Shortages Won't Ease Until 2022

The world stocked up on laptop and desktop computers in 2020 at a level not seen since the iPhone debuted in 2007, and manufacturers still are months away from fulfilling outstanding orders, hardware industry executives and analysts said. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ponoHu

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Hotfix 1.06, 8MB Save File Size Limit on PC Removed

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has released Hotfix 1.06 for consoles as well as PCs. The hotfix removes the 8MB save file-limit for PCs, and also addresses missing Dum Dum NPC in Second Conflict quest. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rs3jSs

Zoom Update Brings Apple Silicon Support, Email and Calendar Apps May Be in the Works

Zoom gets a new update for Android and desktop users. Zoom for desktop update brings support for Apple Silicon processors. The macOS Zoom desktop client will better support computers with ARM CPUs, the changelog says. The desktop update brings poll reports available during live session and improves grouping of security options when scheduling. There are some minor bug... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3azqfcC

IBM Agrees to Pay $24.25 Million to Resolve FCC Probes Over Subsidies

IBM has agreed to pay $24.25 million (roughly Rs. 180 crores) to resolve a pair of investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over subsidies awarded to connect schools and libraries to broadband. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Jn0KA8

2020 in Laptops: The Biggest News, Coolest Tech, and Most Innovative Designs

These are the products and announcements that shaped laptops in 2020 from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2WJHdwS

Huawei MateBook D 15, MateBook D 14 2021 With Intel 11th Generation Processors Launched

Huawei MateBook D 15 and MateBook D 14 2021 have been launched in China. Both the laptops have 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, option of integrated or Nvidia GeForce MX 450 graphics, and 11th generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hee4Dt

Netgear Nighthawk RAX50 Wi-Fi 6 Router With Five Gigabit Ports Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 19,499

The Netgear Nighthawk AX5400 6-stream Wi-Fi 6 Router (RAX50) is priced in India at Rs. 19,499. It is available in India through various e-commerce and authorised Netgear stores. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hbhSFe

Lawmakers Urge US to Further Tighten Restrictions on Chinese Chipmaker SMIC

Two Republican lawmakers, Senator Marco Rubio and Representative Michael McCaul, have asked the US government to further tighten restrictions on Chinese chipmaker SMIC to stop it from accessing US technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3piyUnI

Cyberpunk 2077 Game Sales Top 13 Million After Refunds

Cyberpunk 2077 had sold 13 million copies by December 20 after factoring in refunds, Polish gaming studio CD Projekt SA has announced. Sony pulled the title from its PlayStation store while Microsoft offered full refunds for Xbox users after users complained about too many glitches in the PS4 and Xbox One version of the game. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mKMv5w

Microsoft Excel: 100 Shortcuts That Every Windows User Should Know

Keyboard shortcuts in Microsoft Excel help you to speed up your workflow and make your life convenient. Follow this guide as we list some of the most important Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts for Windows that you should know about. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3hdzvEG

Kingston KC2500 (500GB) NVMe SSD Review

The Kingston KC2500 could be a good fit for any enthusiast PC, but does it offer the best value for money? from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37Fo99h

Flipkart Big Saving Days Sale Ends Tonight: All the Best Offers You Can Still Grab

Flipkart's Big Saving Days sale will end in less than 12 hours. We've handpicked the best deals you can grab that'll make a great Christmas or a New Year's gift for your loved one. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37EFizE

Cyberpunk 2077 Save Files Getting Corrupted When Larger Than 8MB in Size: Report

Cyberpunk 2077 save files that exceed 8MB are getting corrupted, and will not load, various players have complained. The developers have acknowledged the problem and said that if the save file is damaged, it can’t be recovered. They are advising players to use an older save file to continue playing and try to keep a lower amount of items. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3h4H2Fw

HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 Laptop With AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Mobile Processor Launched in India

HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 laptop has launched in India as the latest offering by the company. Priced at Rs. 74,999, the laptop can be customised to the user’s needs. HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 4000 series mobile processor with integrated AMD Radeon Vega graphics. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3rfH2ay

Apple Temporarily Shuts California Stores in Virus Surge, Some in UK After New Curbs

Apple has temporarily shut all of its 53 stores in California, US, because of a coronavirus outbreak and 16 stores in the UK following restrictions introduced by the government in London. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mC9hN5

Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Hotfix 1.05; CDPR Update on Refunds; Microsoft Adds Warning in Store; More

Cyberpunk 2077 has consistently been in the news for all the wrong reasons. The developers have now released a new patch to make the experience better for console players. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LQLRqC

Microsoft Working on In-House Chip to Replace Intel Processors on Surface Laptops

Microsoft is designing its own chips to reduce dependence on Intel that powers the former’s server computers and Surface range of laptops, according to people familiar with the plans. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37vVsLF

US Adds Dozens of Chinese Firms Including Chipmaker SMIC and Drone Company SZ DJI to Trade Blacklist

US on Friday said that it was adding dozens of Chinese companies, including the country's top chipmaker SMIC and Chinese drone manufacturer SZ DJI Technology to a trade blacklist. The US Commerce Department said the action against SMIC stems from Beijing's efforts to harness civilian technologies for military purposes. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38hPkWK

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2, Flex 2 5G, Galaxy Book Ion 2, Notebook Plus 2 Laptop Models Launched

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2, Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2 5G, Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 2, and Samsung Notebook Plus 2 have been launched in South Korea. They are powered by Intel 11th-Gen Tiger Lake CPUs and Nvidia GPUs. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34GfMbJ

Poco Laptop Models May Be Coming to India as Rebranded Mi Laptops, Alleged Battery Listings Suggest

Poco may launch laptop models in India that are rebranded Mi laptops. An alleged BIS listing of these rumoured laptops’ battery suggest they will be Mi laptops that are sold under Poco brand in India. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nuT39S

Epic Games Kicks Off Holiday Sale With Cities: Skylines Free for 24 Hours

Epic Games is offering Cities: Skylines for free till tonight, December 18, 9:30pm IST, as part of its holiday sale. It is the first of 15 free games that the store plans to offer. The games will be free for 24 hours each. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/38lmRPY

Asus ZenBook, Asus VivoBook Models With 11th-Gen Intel Tiger Lake CPUs Launched in India

Asus ZenBook and VivoBook models have been refreshed in India with Intel’s Tiger Lake CPUs. The new lineup includes ZenBook Flip S (UX371EA), ZenBook Flip 13 (UX363EA), ZenBook 14 (UX435), and more. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34nEZax

Intel Optane Memory H20, SSD 670p, Data Centre SSDs Announced

Intel has refreshed its consumrer and data centre SSD and Optane offerings. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LEcUoN

Dell XPS 13 With Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs Now Available in India: Price, Specifications

Dell XPS 13 was refreshed back in September with the latest Intel 11th Gen Tiger Lake CPUs and is now available in India. It comes in Core i5 and Core i7 models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2J0Td9Y

Mac mini (M1, 2020) Review

The new Mac mini (2020) is powered by Apple's own M1 SoC rather than an Intel CPU. Conceptually, a lot has changed, though it should be business as usual for most people. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/34iE6A2

macOS Big Sur 11.1 Update Now Available: How to Download, Install

macOS Big Sur 11.1 update has been released by Apple. It brings support for AirPods Max headphones, App Store privacy labels and Apple News widgets. Air quality health recommendations will now be provided in Weather and Siri for countries including India and the US. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gQmgtc

Fortnite Gets New ‘The Spy Within’ Game Mode Similar to Among Us

Fortnite gets The Spy Within LTM (Limited time modes) playlist that brings an Among Us-style game mode. Players will have to work together to identify the two spies in each match and vote them out before being eliminated. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nqHyjs

Microsoft Office 365 Apps for Mac Optimised for Apple Silicon, iCloud Accounts Get Outlook Support

Microsoft 365 apps for Mac have been optimised for new Apple M1-powered machines, including MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Microsoft has also announced changes to Outlook for Mac. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3ahvXQm

Fortnite Promises Higher Frame Rates for Low-End PCs With New Performance Mode

Fortnite will now be able to run at higher frame rates on more low-end PCs, thanks to a new Performance Mode. This mode can be turned on in the settings and is currently in Alpha stage. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3nmMQMW

Cyberpunk 2077 PS4 Review: Blurry, Buggy, Broken

Our PS4 review of Cyberpunk 2077 looks at the game’s graphics and performance (or rather the lack of them), and what Night City has to offer beyond the many bugs, or the gameplay and its annoyances. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3a4iefw

Apple Fan? Here's the Cost of Owning Every Consumer Product and Service It Sells

Apple has always been a premium brand. Apple has tried placing itself as a more accessible brand by releasing the budget iPhone SE earlier this year. For those with enough money to spend, Apple offers myriad ways to squander your money. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2KrvakA

Cyberpunk 2077 Players Are Getting Refunds Due to Bug-Infested Gameplay: Report

Cyberpunk 2077 has been fraught with bugs since its release. Players took to Twitter to vent their frustration over the highly-anticipated game and its many performance issues. As per user posts on Reddit, customers can get a refund for their digital edition purchases through official channels. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oMNMdW

Nokia PureBook X14 Laptop With 10th-Gen Intel Processor Launched in India

Nokia PureBook X14 laptop has been launched in India. It comes in a single RAM and storage configuration that will be available for purchase from Flipkart soon. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2KnTO5E

Nokia PureBook X14 Laptop With Intel Core i5 Processor Teased on Flipkart: Specifications

Nokia PureBook X14 will be launching soon as the first Nokia laptop in India, Flipkart has revealed through an updated microsite. The new laptop will be powered by an Intel Core i5 processor. It could be accompanied by other Nokia laptop models. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3gELmLy

Cyberpunk 2077 Developer CD Projekt Promises Full Bonuses to Employees in Email Despite Buggy Release

Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt in an email to employees took responsibility for the buggy release of the highly anticipated game and promised them that they will get their full bonuses irrespective of critics rating. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3oO3TrN

The Game Awards 2020: Among Us, Super Smash Bros. Get New Additions; Mass Effect, Dragon Age 4 Teased, More

The Game Awards 2020 saw several major announcements about upcoming new games and updates to popular titles. These include a new teaser for Mass Effect, a new map for Among Us, and many more. We round up some of the most notable announcements made at the ceremony. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/342oOiB

Cyberpunk 2077 Free DLCs Coming Early 2021, Amassed Around $480 Million Pre-Launch, Console Players Hit With Bugs

Cyberpunk 2077 will start getting free DLCs (Downloadable content) from early 2021. The development was shared by a publication that spotted a hidden message in the latest trailer for the game. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39Zyz59

MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Review

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with its brand new silicon called Apple M1. It promises huge leaps in performance and vastly better battery life compared to the older Intel-based MacBook Air. I’ve been using the new M1-powered MacBook Air as my work machine for about a week, and here’s what I think of it. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3m6Z7Ug

Western Digital’s WD Black SN850, AN1500 SSDs Launched in India, Call of Duty-Themed Models Coming Next Month

Western Digital has unveiled a series of PC storage solutions under the WD Black range. The new WD Black AN1500 NVMe SSD add-in card is priced starting at Rs. 30,990 and is also available across leading IT retailers and e-tailers in India. This card comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2VV8E6n

Cyberpunk 2077: Things to Know Before You Buy

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally coming out on December 10 globally with some regions getting access to it on December 9. The game offers a handy streamer mode that disables copyright music for streamers. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37KyUWw

Nokia Purebook Laptop Series Tipped to Launch in India Soon, Could Be Sold via Flipkart

Nokia Purebook laptop models will be allegedly launched in India soon and could be available via Flipkart. The development was shared by a known tipster on twitter. The lineup may include nine new laptops. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36ZpEyR

Cyberpunk 2077 Review Round-Up: ‘Flawed and Fantastic’

Cyberpunk 2077 reviews are mighty positive right now, with both OpenCritic and Metacritic reporting a 91 out of 100 average score. Most critics are enjoying Cyberpunk 2077, despite the bugs. All Cyberpunk 2077 reviews are based on PC version, as PS4 and Xbox One versions are unavailable. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2It84tu

Apple Said to Launch New Mac Processors as Early as 2021, to Take on Intel’s Fastest

Apple is planning a series of new Mac processors for introduction as early as 2021 that are aimed at outperforming Intel’s fastest. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2LdBtJ3

Amazon Prime Video’s ‘Watch Party’ Now in India. Here’s How to Set It Up

How to set up Amazon Prime Video “Watch Party”, now available in India. Amazon’s “Watch Party” is currently limited to select computer browsers. You can watch with up 100 people from the same country. Only the host will have access to video controls. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36S0Ubm

Western Digital on Storage Solutions Paradigm Shift and How It Is Fueling Industries in India and Abroad

From connected cars, to surveillance, to next generation gaming, improvements in storage are going to be an essential part of making new technology possible. Western Digital talked to Gadgets 360 about the future of storage, especially NVMe technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2IjwFRq

Google Chrome OS 87 Brings Tab Search in Browser, Battery Information for Bluetooth Headphones to Chromebooks

Chrome OS 87 rollout has started for Chromebook models and it brings Tab Search feature, battery level information for Bluetooth headphones, and 36 new wallpapers among other features. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37AdyuZ

WhatsApp Video, Voice Call Buttons Tipped to Be in Testing on Desktop App

WhatsApp could be testing the ability to make video and voice calls via its desktop app, as per a tweet by The Guardian’s Alex Hern. Hern tweeted a screenshot of two new call buttons he spotted on his WhatsApp desktop beta app. Currently, the desktop app has a search button in the chats top tab, but the video and call buttons should appear alongside soon. The scree... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2L8kasY

China Claims Quantum Supremacy With Computer 10 Billion Times Faster Than Google's Prototype

Chinese scientists claim to have built a quantum computer that is able to perform certain computations nearly 100 trillion times faster than the world’s most advanced supercomputer, representing the first milestone in the country’s efforts to develop the technology. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39OLpCW

Chinese Chipmaker SMIC Added by Trump Administration to Defence Blacklist

The Trump administration added China's top chipmaker, SMIC, to a blacklist of alleged Chinese military companies, a move likely to escalate tensions with Beijing before President-elect Joe Biden takes office. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2JpCopt

MacBook Pro Redesigned Mini-LED Models to Launch 2021, Mini-LED iPad to Launch in First Half: Ming-Chi Kuo

Apple will reportedly bring two new MacBook Pro laptops next year, TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests. Kuo predicts that the two MacBook Pro models with mini-LED displays and Apple Silicon chip should launch next year, while a redesigned MacBook Air with mini-LED and Apple Silicon may launch in 2022. New iPad models with mini-LED display are also expected to ... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36yXkTr

Intel's Habana Starts to Chip Away at Nvidia in Cloud With AWS Deal

Intel's Habana Labs business said it would take time to gain market share from Nvidia in cloud and data centre computing but its deal this week with Amazon Web Services (AWS) was a solid first step. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/37wmYrg

Microsoft Releases First ‘Windows Feature Experience Pack’ With 2 New Additions, Currently for Insiders

The first Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.1070.0 update brings two improvements. Insider members get the ability to use the built-in screen snipping experience in Windows. Users can create a snip of their screen and paste it directly into a folder of their choice in File Explorer to save it. The other addition is ‘using a touch keyboard in a portrait postur... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/36tYpfm

Xbox Game Pass December 2020 Games: Control, Doom Eternal, Assetto Corsa Among 17 Titles

Control, Doom Eternal, Assetto Corsa, Call of the Sea, Superhot Mind Control Delete, Dragon Quest XI, Gang Beasts, Rage 2 — the biggest new titles coming to Xbox Game Pass in December 2020 for Xbox Series S/X, Xbox One, PC, and/or Android. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3mtH5wI

Amazon Web Services Taps Own Arm-Based Chips for New Supercomputing Offering

Amazon's cloud unit Amazon Web Services (AWS) offered a new supercomputing service based on its self-designed processors, a further sign of how chips based on Arm technology are encroaching on Intel and AMD turf. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/39xkmMp

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU With Better Performance Than GeForce RTX 2080 Super Launched: Price in India

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Ti GPU has been announced as part of the GeForce RTX 3060 series. It will be available from December 2 from Nvidia, and board partners. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fUHYf0

Amazon Wow Salary Days Begin: Laptops Starting at Rs. 17,990, More Deals

Amazon Wow Salary Days sale has begun, with heavy discounts on laptops, tablets, TVs, and headphones. Amazon has partnered with Bank of Baroda to offer 10 percent instant discount to all credit card buyers. On laptops, Amazon is offering no-cost EMI of up to six months. Amazon has listed headphones and earbuds from Jabra, Boat, Sony, JBL, and others with up to 50 perc... from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2Vqb8Ju

Lenovo Legion 5 Gaming Laptop With AMD Ryzen 4000 Series Processor Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 75,990

Lenovo Legion 5 is priced in India at Rs. 75,990. The laptop is slated to last for up to 8 hours with Hybrid Mode being used. It also supports Rapid Charge Pro for fast charging and is powered by AMD Ryzen 5 4600H mobile processor. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fUlWt9

Google Wifi, Nest Wifi Routers Now Let You Prioritise Meet and Zoom Video Calls Over Other Activities

Google Wifi and Nest Wifi will be able to automatically prioritise Google Meet and Zoom Meetings traffic over other activities on your home network. The routers are receiving the 20Q4 (13099.118.19) update that will allow them to detect and optimise select video conferencing traffic as preferred activity. This feature is only available in the Google Home app. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/3fRKaEh

Amazon Brings macOS to Cloud in a Boost to Apple App Developers

Amazon will run Apple's macOS on its cloud service for the first time, allowing app developers for Apple's devices to access the operating system on demand. from Gadgets 360 https://ift.tt/2VkIf1F