OnePlus is set to expand its next-generation flagship smartphone lineup in India. The Chinese smartphone maker unveiled the Oneplus 11 smartphone in its domestic market and now the company confirmed the phone’s India launch. The company is set to hold an event on February 7 to launch the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone for the Indian market. The Chinese variant of the OnePlus 11 supports 100W fast charging. To compare, last year’s OnePlus 10T offered 150W charging. Previous reports claimed that the global variant of the OnePlus 11 smartphone will offer 100W charging across all markets. Now, a new report claims that the company may release OnePlus 11 with different fast-charging variants for various markets. Different fast-charging support for OnePlus 11 According to a report by 9to5Google, a tipster named Max Jumbor has claimed that the global variant of the OnePlus 11 will ship with 100W fast charging. However, the US variant of the OnePlus 11 may be restricted to 80W charging. This is not new for OnePlus’ fast charging support in the US. The OnePlus 10 Pro was launched with 80W charging in most markets but was limited to 65W in the US. On the other hand, the OnePlus 10T offered 150W charging but was restricted to 125W in the US. The company has blamed the differences in the electrical systems of the US compared to other parts of the world.
OnePlus 11 5G: Expected specs (Indian variant) The Indian variant of the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone is likely to sport a 6.7-inch E4 AMOLED LTPO 3.0 screen that may support a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, a Quad HD+ resolution and Dolby Vision. This smartphone is expected to feature Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. For photography, the OnePlus 11 5G is likely to house a triple rear camera setup that may include — a 50MP primary camera with optical image stabilisation (OIS), a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 32MP telephoto unit. The smartphone is rumoured to arrive with a 16MP front shooter for selfies and video calls. The upcoming phone may pack a 5000mAh battery unit that is likely to support 100W SuperVOOC wired fast charging. Apart from this, OnePlus may boot the OxygenOS 13 based on Android 13.
The Marvels will make Marvel Studios history when it lands in theaters. The Captain Marvel quasi-sequel marks the first all-female superhero team movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers being joined by Iman Vellani’s Ms Marvel and Teyonah Parris’ Monica Rambeau.
So, what can we expect from this groundbreaking Marvel Phase 5 movie? Below, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about The Marvels. That includes the Marvel movie’s release date, cast, potential storylines, how it’ll impact the MCU, and more.
Full movie spoilers follow for Captain Marvel, Avengers: Endgame, and Shang-Chi. We also cover major spoilers from Disney Plus shows WandaVision and Ms Marvel, plus potential spoilers for the Marvels. Turn back now if you haven’t seen them all.
The Marvels release date
Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel takes flight again in July. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
The Marvels will be released in cinemas worldwide on July 28.
Initially, the forthcoming movie was slated for July 2022. However, its launch has been pushed back three times: first to November 2022, then February 2023, and finally July 2023.
Ms Marvel makes her MCU movie debut in The Marvels. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
Major spoilers follow for Ms Marvel, as well as potential spoilers for The Marvels.
Marvel hasn’t released a teaser for The Marvels yet. Those fortunate enough to attend D23 Expo 2022, though, were treated to a first-look at the upcoming movie.
According to Variety (opens in new tab), the film will pick up in the immediate aftermath of Ms Marvel’s ending and post-credits scene. As you’ll remember, Ms Marvel – aka Kamala Khan – unexpectedly traded places with Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel when the former’s bangle was activated by an unknown individual.
The footage shown doubled down on this surprising development. In it, Monica Rambeau is also seen swapping places with Ms Marvel, leading to all manner of slapstick, time-traveling, and confusing scenes playing out. It seems, then, that the trio will exchange places throughout The Marvels until they find out how to stop teleporting to each other’s locations.
It could be a while before the rest of us get to see The Marvels in action. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, as well as Guardians of the Galaxy 3, are set to arrive in theaters before it. Meanwhile, MCU TV shows Secret Invasion and Loki season 2 will debut on Disney Plus before then, too. We’re yet to see official trailers for Guardians 3 and Secret Invasion, while a Loki season 2 teaser is still to be released. So don’t expect any footage of The Marvels to be publicly available until April at the earliest.
The Marvels cast
Monica Rambeau will get her superhero alias in The Marvels. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
Here’s the confirmed cast for The Marvels so far:
Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel
Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel
Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Zenobia Shroff as Muneeba Khan
Mohan Kapur as Yusuf Khan
Saagar Shaikh as Aamir Khan
Zawe Ashton as TBA
Park Seo-joon as TBA
Larson and Parris reprise their roles from their previous MCU outings. Larson’s Captain Marvel was last seen in Avengers: Endgame (though she made brief cameos in post-credits scenes in Shang-Chi and Ms Marvel) while Parris’ Rambeau featured heavily in WandaVision, aka one of the best Disney Plus shows. Vellani, Shroff, Kapur, and Shaikh all return as their respective characters from Ms Marvel’s TV series.
Jackson, who has regularly appeared in the MCU as ex-SHIELD director Nick Fury, will also show up. He’ll finally star in his own standalone project – Secret Invasion – later this year, but Fury will also appear in some 2023 Marvel movies. Jackson previously confirmed Fury will appear in Quantumania and The Marvels, though it’s unclear how these three productions will be linked (if at all).
Potential spoilers follow for The Marvels’ cast of characters.
Don’t expect a Yon Rogg cameo in this film. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
According to prominent MCU leaker CanWeGetSomeToast (opens in new tab), Monica Rambeau will get her superhero name – Photon, the same as in the comics – in The Marvels. Kamala Khan will reportedly give her that name after Monica describes her powers to her fellow heroes. Meanwhile, Brazilian outlet Chippu (opens in new tab), which has previous form for revealing MCU details ahead of time, Photon will also get her comics-accurate costume.
Zawe Ashton (Fresh Meat, Velvet Buzzsaw) has apparently been cast as the film’s primary villain. Marvel insider DanielRPK (via Lugar Nenhum (opens in new tab)) has claimed Ashton is playing a Kree general called Dar-Benn. In the comics, Dar-Benn is a male Kree general who becomes co-emperor of the Kree Empire. It’s unclear if Ashton’s Dar-Benn will hold a similar position in The Marvels, but the character’s gender has clearly been altered for the MCU’s version.
Park Seo-joon (Parasite) is supposedly playing the ruler of a planet where everyone sings (per CanWeGetSomeToast (opens in new tab)). No name has been revealed, but he will play a pretty big role in the film’s plot (more on this later).
Meanwhile, Abraham Popoola (Andor) is reportedly playing someone called Dag (via his Independent Talent agents page (opens in new tab)) and Ffion Jolly (Mission: Impossible Fallout) has been cast in an undisclosed role (per her Spotlight casting page (opens in new tab)). Marvel is yet to add this duo to its official cast list, so we’ll hold off on doing the same until we get confirmation.
Lastly, could we see cameos from Ben Mendelsohn’s Talos and Jude Law’s Yon Rogg? The former is a possibility, especially if events in Secret Invasion tie into The Marvels. We’d be surprised if Law’s Yon Rogg features, though, after his heavy beating from Captain Marvel in her 2019 solo flick.
The Marvels plot
The Marvels picks up right after Ms Marvel’s season 1 finale. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
Potential story spoilers follow.
No official story synopsis has been released, but we have some vague ideas about where the plot will go, based on the D23 2022 footage and MCU insiders’ information.
As we discussed earlier, The Marvels will center on the film’s three superheroes and why they keep swapping places each time they use their powers.
The 2019 Captain Marvel movie revealed that Carol Danvers acquired her abilities upon exposure to the Tesseract, aka the Space Stone, via a Kree-designed light-speed engine device. Meanwhile, Monica Rambeau’s DNA was inadvertently rewritten by the Mind Stone – via the Hex that Wanda Maximoff created in WandaVision – which gave her superpowers. Finally, Kamala Khan’s abilities are derived from her grandmother’s bracelet. Oh, and the fact that she possesses the X gene, which makes her one of the MCU’s first mutants.
Given the trio’s powers are derived from objects that helped to create and shape the universe, it seems their abilities are connected – and that the source of their powers is the reason they keep trading places. Interestingly, MCU leakers in The Watcher (opens in new tab) and CanWeGetSomeToast (opens in new tab) suggest they’ll be able to combine their powers once they work out how to stabilize themselves.
Ms Marvel’s bangle could play a key role in proceedings. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
What’s all of this got to do with musical-inspired planets and the Kree, then?
Let’s start with the planet that Park Seo-joon’s character rules over. According to DanielRPK (per The Marvels Updates Twitter fan account (opens in new tab)), CanWeGetSomeToast (opens in new tab), and CineStealth (opens in new tab), parts of The Marvels will be musical-themed. That means you should expect lots of singing, dancing, and potentially humorous moments.
The reason for them going to this world? Captain Marvel is apparently married to Park Seo-joon’s character, albeit for diplomatic reasons. Maybe she agreed to marry him to prevent some sort of disaster on her universe-spanning travels. Thankfully, CineStealth has claimed The Marvels won’t be “overly comedic” in tone and finds a better comedy-drama balance than the maligned Thor: Love and Thunder. Let’s hope they’re right.
As for the Kree, Captain Marvel has a complicated history with them. For years, Carol Danvers thought she was a member of the Kree empire – she was taken to their home world after her Tesseract-related accident on Earth – and was part of their armed forces. That’s until she was captured by Talos’ splinter group of Skrulls, who jogged her memory and helped Carol rediscover her true identity.
Monica Rambeau won’t be too please to see Carol Danvers. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
Now, Captain Marvel is an enemy of the Kree, which puts Zawe Ashton’s Dar-Benn in direct opposition with her, as well as anyone working with Captain Marvel. It’s unclear why Dar-Benn is after her or the others, but maybe it’s got something to do with Ms Marvel’s bracelet, which appears to be alien technology. We know this because the Clandestine – the villains in Ms Marvel’s TV show – wanted to use the object to expand the Noor dimension and take over Earth. The bracelet was originally found by Kamala’s grandmother in 1940s India, too, where it took up residence in a Kree-looking underground location.
If Ms Marvel’s bracelet is of Kree design, that’ll explain why Dar-Benn is after it, particularly if the latter possesses a similar bracelet. Again, thanks to Ms Marvel’s Disney Plus series, we know there are two bangles, but the location of the second hasn’t been disclosed yet. Our money’s on Dar-Benn owning that one, meaning she only needs Kamala’s to complete the set and carry out some nefarious Kree plan.
As for other subplots that The Marvels needs to address, one of the most pressing is the forthcoming reunion between Carol and Monica.
Monica hasn’t seen Carol since she left in the 1990s – remember, this is when Captain Marvel’s solo movie took place. Maria Rambeau, who was Carol’s best friend, has since died of cancer, and Carol didn’t return for her funeral or to check up on Monica. Expect Monica to be extremely frosty towards Carol until they clear the air.
Elsewhere, events depicted in Secret Invasion could impact what goes down in The Marvels. Currently Secret Invasion is set to be released before The Marvels – it’s supposed to arrive in Q1 2023 – so Fury’s role in The Marvels might be predetermined by what he goes through in Secret Invasion. Could a long overdue reunion with Captain Marvel be on the cards? It’d be a pretty emotional one, if so.
The Marvels: how will it set up future MCU films and TV shows?
Ms Marvel might get a second season on Disney Plus. (Image credit: Marvel Studios)
Much depends on how The Marvels’ plot plays out, but we have a few sneaking suspicions about what it could lay the foundations for.
First up is Ms Marvel season 2. There’s been plenty of speculation online that a sequel season is in early development. If we’re going to see more of Vellani as Khan/her superhero alias before Avengers 5 and 6 arrive, it’s likely to be on the small screen rather than the big one.
Speaking of Avengers 5 and 6, aka The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, The Marvels could play a major role in setting up events in these films – especially the former.
Marvel fans already know that Kang is the MCU’s next big supervillain. The time-traveling genius – read more about him in our Kang the Conqueror explained article – will be the primary antagonist in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. That film’s trailers have already teased him acquiring some important alien tech of his own.
Some fans seem to think that the giant, circular rings we see at certain points in Quantumania’s trailers – read our Quantumania trailer breakdown article for more – are Kang’s versions of the titular Ten Rings we’ve previously seen in Shang-Chi. If Kang is collecting all manner of alien tech-based weaponry as he plots his route to dominion over the Marvel multiverse, he’s sure to come after Ms Marvel’s bangle, too. If he does, expect Captain Marvel and Photon (as well as Ms Marvel) to stand in his way.
Depending on how The Marvels and The Kang Dynasty play out, we’d expect to see Carol, Monica, and Kamala in Secret Wars, too. We’d be surprised if any of them pop up in other announced Phase 5 projects, so the next time we’ll see them (outside of starring or cameoing in Ms Marvel season 2 ) is likely to be Avengers 5 and 6.
It’s been rumored for several years that Apple is thinking about switching its iPad Pro tablets to OLED display technology, and the latest report from the supply chain says the first of these updated devices are due to arrive in 2024.
This is from ET News (opens in new tab) in South Korea (via MacRumors (opens in new tab)), which claims that development is now underway on an iPad with an OLED screen. The display departments at Samsung and LG are apparently in line to provide the panels.
The current iPad Pro models feature mini-LED LCD technology: while this has a slightly higher ceiling in terms of maximum brightness when compared with OLED, OLED can’t be beaten in terms of contrast and the deepness of its blacks.
Same sizes
According to the report, the screen sizes of 11 inches and 12.9 inches are going to remain the same as Apple makes the switch, so in terms of the dimensions and the form factors of the iPad Pro there won’t be any obvious difference.
Apple has used OLED technology on its iPhones for several years now, but it’s more difficult and more costly to produce the panels at larger sizes – so keep an eye on any variations in price when it comes to the 2024 iPad Pros.
Previous leaks had also put the launch date of an iPad Pro at some point in 2024, so this matches up with that. OLED technology is also being worked on for Apple’s MacBook line, the report says, with the switch scheduled for 2026.
Analysis: room for improvement
Apple refreshed its premium tablet line again last year, and in our iPad Pro review we gave the device an almost perfect score. It’s an impressive piece of hardware from just about every angle, and it’s hard to see how Apple is going to improve on it in the future.
Faster internals are always expected every time we get a new iPad, but it could be argued that the iPad Pros have so much power that the average user is never going to push them to anywhere near their limit.
Software updates are always pushed out regularly too, with iPadOS 16.1 adding the Stage Manager tool. These updates are separate to the hardware considerations though, and appear on all kinds of iPads, new and old.
It would seem that Apple has decided that OLED technology is one upgrade that it can invest in for the iPad Pros, and perhaps eventually the standard iPad as well. Once that switch is made, there really might not be anything else to improve.
Every pet parent understands the challenges of keeping a clean home for the well-being of every family member as well as the overall environment of the home healthy. Experiencing allergic reactions to pets can be difficult to manage. If you’re struggling to be around specific animals, you’re not alone – however, the a Global Dust Study 2022 states that pet owners are often unaware of the hidden impacts of their furry friends. By investigating their cleaning habits, it was revealed that 21% of Indians were unaware that pet allergens that trigger pet-related allergies could be found in household dust. Dyson explains what causes pet allergies and provides tips for reducing exposure to pet dander and particles, which can help reduce symptoms and maintain a cleaner, healthier home. What causes pet allergy symptoms? Signs of allergies can often be a result of exposure to proteins found in pet saliva and dead skin cells, or urine. Pet dander can remain airborne for long periods of time as well as stick to clothing and soft furnishings. Allergic reactions are caused by an inflammatory reaction in your nasal passages or lungs, as your immune system responds to inhaling the pet dander allergen.2 But what is petdander?
Pet dander is composed of tiny, microscopic flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, rodents, birds and other animals with fur or feathers.
When pets groom themselves, they deposit minute allergy-causing protein particles on their hair and skin.
Because of their microscopic size and jagged shape, they can easily stick to furniture, bedding, fabrics and items carried in and out of the home.
By producing the antibodies needed to shield you from foreign substances, your body may overcompensate in reaction to pet allergies, with symptoms including wheeziness, difficulty breathing and asthmatic reactions, sneezing and nasal congestion, eye irritation including itchiness and wateriness, swollen skin around the eyes, chest tightness, insomnia from shortness of breath or coughing, eczema on the surface of the skin or even red patches on the skin and itchiness.2 Which animals cause pet dander allergies? Any animal with fur can cause a reaction to allergy sufferers, but cats and dogs are the most common. The fur often spreads when you groom your pet, or they groom themselves. Pet dander can remain a trigger even if the pet is no longer in the room. How to ease symptoms? If you suffer from symptoms or allergic reactions to pets, below are some options available to help relieve the suffering.
Socialise outdoors with pet owners – The most obvious solution is to avoid being around the cat and dog breeds that cause the most severe symptoms. Ask friends and family to possibly meet outdoors if they’re pet owners to avoid being around pet dander and triggering allergens.
Clear dander efficiently–
Using a vacuum cleaner with powerful suction and tools, such as the vacuum cleaners can make a real difference. As cordless vacuum cleaners, allows you to clean a variety of surfaces easily and freely without the limitations of a cord.
Vacuuming slowly and carefully, working in a pattern and using the right tools, increases the chances of catching pet dander.
Try the Hair screw tool with the Conical brush bar for specialist engineering that tightens strands and removes into the bin in seconds – avoiding blocking your brush bar.
If you frequently travel with your pet in the car, you’ll know about pet hair covering surfaces quickly. Pet dander can also commonly shed in your car, so a cordless or handheld vacuum, can make cleaning your car quick and easy. Finally, washing your pet’s bedding frequently can help to remove dander and particles. Washing pet bedding is an important step to remove possible triggers as it is easily transferable.
What if you’re an animal lover? Avoiding pets altogether is a difficult option for animal lovers. India’s pet care market is growing rapidly, with nearly one in every six Indians now having a pet, with dogs being the most common. Pets are a great solution to loneliness – but sadly there are no pets which are 100% hypoallergenic. Choosing a pet that sheds less hair can help, but you can still be exposed to pet dander regularly. Speaking to your doctor will help you to make a decision of how best to manage your allergies with treatments such as antihistamines for milder reactions. Trust your air Pollen, dust and dry air all contribute to poor air quality – including pet dander. An air purifier can be key to supporting your wellbeing. Their prime benefit is to help promote clean, quality air at a healthy level. Engineered to protect you against viruses, allergens and other particles in your home, air purifiers help prevent pollution from entering your airways. Capturing pollen and allergens, the air purifiers purify the whole room and removes 99.95% of ultrafine particles. The activated carbon filter helps capture odours, so combining this technology with the Hair screw tool will help to prevent smells. Choosing Auto mode will activate your purifier as soon as particles are detected, keeping the room purified at all times even when you’re busy. Taking steps against exposure to pet allergens Fortunately, there are several approaches to help improve your allergen exposure. With these tips and specifically designed machines, reducing exposure to pet dander and particles can help you to reduce symptoms.
Kent RO Systems Limited has launched BLDC ceiling fans under the brand name Kuhl Stylish fans. The company has now ventured into energy saving fans with the launch of these new fans. Here are some more details about the newly launched voice-assistant based fans. Kuhl Stylish fans: Price Kuhl Stylish fans start at Rs 3,000 and the fans along with 8 blades are priced at Rs 16,000. Kuhl Stylish fans: Features The company claims that these fans can collectively save up to 2 lakhs crore worth of electricity bills if all the 120-crore household fans are converted to BLDC technology as these fans can save at least 65% energy. The existing fans come with a traditional induction-based motor that consumes very high electricity. According to Kent, the energy saved through BLDC fans could help India to set up Forty Power Plants of 500 Megawatt each. Kuhl BLDC fans also combine other features such as – WiFi and IoT compatibility that can be controlled via smartphone, Alexa, or other voice assistant. The fan comes with a reverse function that efficiently circulates warm air around the room. Furthermore, Kuhl fans are designed to provide more airflow while producing the least amount of noise when compared to older technology and noisy fans. With these unique features, Kuhl fans are likely to be the essential ingredients in the new age architectural & interiors projects in residential and commercial establishments saving huge electricity. What are BLDC fans Unlike normal induction motor-based fans, BLDC fans come with a brushless electric DC motor that uses permanent magnets. The use of BLDC motors eliminates the friction, motor noise, and sparks that usually occur in the case of normal fans due to the continuous contact of brushes with commutators. Since wear and tear are eliminated, BLDC motors have a longer service life compared to typical induction motors. “Customer service is one of the core focus areas for us at Kent. We have invested heavily to making our customer service automated with shortest turn out time and with the launch of KühlFans we are committed to offer the similar after sales customer support experience to our customers.He also said all the Fans are having 5 Star Rating from BEE, BIS certified and meeting all the standards and parameters set up by the government,” said Dr Mahesh Gupta, CMD, Kent RO systems limited.
SoundCloud describes itself to be an artist-first platform which is powered by a global community of artists and listeners. The SoundCloud app is available on Android, iOS and the web. The company has added a new feature to its Android client with the latest update. The SoundCloud app for Android is rolling out adding support for direct messages. However, this feature is not available for the iPhone app yet. SoundCloud’s web client has supported direct messages for some time now. Google also updated its official Twitter account to highlight that this feature is now being rolled out for the Android app. Here we have shared more details about direct messages on SoundCloud:
.@SoundCloud DMs, now on Android. A win for green texts around the world 👏👏👏 Tap the link to try it first:… https://t.co/rTqL8tSYxt
Direct messages on SoundCloud: How will it work The latest version of SoundCloud’s Android app now allows users to send or receive direct messages to both friends and artists on the platform. The company has also explained how this feature will work on its official support page. Apart from sending messages, the platform will also allow users to share tracks and playlists through direct messages.
After installing the latest update, users can click on the envelope icon on the top right of their Home screen to get to their messages. By clicking on one of these messages, users will be able to expand the message to show the full conversation and any shared tracks. For replying to a message, users will be able to write in the text box below the conversation. Here, they can send direct text messages, or add a track or playlist that they think the recipient would enjoy listening to. In October 2022, Russia restricted access to the music-streaming app. According to a report by Reuters, Moscow cited that SoundCloud was banned as it was spreading “false information”. Meanwhile, the company laid off 20% of its workforce in August 2022.
This comes from KrisFix on YouTube (who runs a German repair shop that fixes hardware), who noticed the many such AMD GPUs that were turning up on his doorstep that had died due to cracking.
At the time, speculation was rife about AMD’s driver being a possible cause – as all the owners of these graphics cards had been running the latest version – but as KrisFix explains in a new YouTube video (opens in new tab) (highlighted by Tom’s Hardware (opens in new tab)), that wasn’t the case.
In actual fact, KrisFix proposes a theory that the issue was caused by a combination of two factors: the GPUs being ex-crypto-mining models, and the way they were stored before sale.
KrisFix notes that the problem cards were all sold towards the end of November, or start of December 2022, and likely came from the same second-hand source – namely a crypto-mining farm selling off a load of these AMD Radeon models.
So, the idea is that these graphics cards were driven super-hard 24/7 in their mining duties, and then likely stored in a poor environment, maybe a warehouse with high humidity levels.
Meaning that when the buyers got their GPUs through, they worked okay to begin with, but then when gaming (or other intense workloads) pushed the chip temperatures up high, due to the damage from the excessive humidity (combined with all those previous miles on the clock from mining), the GPU simply cracked. Owners might have got a day or two out of the cards – maybe even three – before they went pop.
All of the broken graphics cards exhibited the same kind of damage, and were in a similar state overall – with the coolers having been cleaned, too. (Normally, a second-hand graphics card would have some dust in there, but in this case, all cards were clean, which suggests the mining farm owner had them all spruced up before putting them on sale).
Analysis: The dangers of the second-hand GPU market
This is no surprise really, as when we originally reported on this problem, we noted that the affected models could be ex-mining GPUs. What KrisFix says here makes sense to us, and also explains why we aren’t seeing this issue elsewhere – a local mining operation shut down, and sold off all its graphics cards (stored in the same way) to buyers in the area, a good many of whom turned to this repair shop to address their woes when the GPU went pop.
The good news, then, is that this won’t be a widespread issue for RX 6900 and RX 6800 models, and that AMD’s graphics driver isn’t at fault (which KrisFix underlines in this latest video).
Instead, then, this episode serves as a pretty clear warning on the dangers of buying GPUs which have previously been run ragged in a big mining farm, and that it’s not just the workloads they’ve been subjected to, but also the ravages of the environment (and even storage post-farming life, before the cards are actually sold off).
In short, buy an ex-mining graphics card at your peril, because there are definite and clear risks associated with these GPUs. The trouble is that sellers often don’t reveal that a second-hand card is ex-mining stock, because they know that’s off-putting to many folks. So you’re left in a situation where you have to trust the reputation of the seller, and their integrity in being truthful about the past life of the graphics card.
All these dangers are very much amplified in a time where crypto falls off a cliff, as happened last year, and mining operations give up, and obviously look to sell off their stock as a final cash grab. In times like these, the used GPU market can become a bit of a minefield, so tread particularly carefully when buying second-hand.
Tecno is all set to expand its entry-level smartphone lineup in India. The smartphone maker is expected to soon launch the Tecno Spark Go 2023 smartphone. The company has not yet revealed the official launch date for the smartphone but it has listed the smartphone on its official website. As per the company listing, the Tecno Spark Go will sport a new and refreshed design. The smartphone will feature a unibody design with a dual ring camera. The smartphone will be powered by a MediaTek processor and will come in Endless Black, Uyuni Blue, and Nebula Purple colour options. Tecno Spark Go 2023 specifications Tecno Spark Go 2023 will feature a 6.56-inch HD+ display with 720×1612 pixel resolution. The smartphone display will offer 120Hz of refresh rate. The entry-level smartphone will be powered by a quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 chipset. The smartphone will come in two variants — 3GB+32GB and 4GB+64GB. The smartphone will also offer microSD card support of up to 256GB. Tecno Spark Go will run Android 12 operating system topped with the company’s own layer of HiOS 12. The dual SIM smartphone will sport a 13MP rear camera with f/1.85 aperture and dual LED flash. There will also be a 5MP front shooter for selfies. The smartphone will come with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and backed by a 5000 mAh battery. Recently, Tecno launched its flagship smartphone — Tecno Phantom X2 Pro 5G in India. Priced at Rs 49,999, it is the first smartphone of the company to come with retractable lens. Tecno Phantom X2 Pro comes with Mediatek’s Dimensity 9000 chipset. Under the hood, the chipset comes paired with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The Phantom X2 Pro runs Android 12-based HiOS 12. The smartphone boasts a 5160mAH battery with 45W fast charging.
Samsung is expected to expand its Galaxy A-series of smartphone models in the coming weeks. Several reports have suggested that the South Korean smartphone maker may launch the Galaxy A34 smartphone. The smartphone which is likely to succeed the Galaxy A33, has now surfaced on FCC website bearing the model number SM-A346M. Here’s what the listing has revealed. As per the FCC listing, the smartphone is expected to feature dual-SIM capabilities, 5G, NFC, and Bluetooth connectivity. Other reports suggest that the smartphone will debut with 25W charging support backed by 5000mAh battery. Galaxy A34 expected specifications The Galaxy A34 is reported to come with a 6.5-inch display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The smartphone is also tipped to measure 161.3×77.7x 8.2mm. As per Geekbench listing, a smartphone with model number SM-A346N has been spotted on Geekbench. A smartphone with SM-A346B model number was previously spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification as well. It was reported that the model number belongs to the Galaxy A34 smartphone.
The Geekbench listing reveals that this version of the device is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1080 chipset paired with 6GB of RAM. The chipset features two performance cores running at 2.6GHz and six efficiency cores running at 2GHz. The Dimensity 1080 SoC was fabricated using TSMC‘s 6nm manufacturing process. It is possible that the smartphone may be available in multiple RAM options. The smartphone may run the Android 13 operating system. The Geekbench listing also claims that the phone passed the single-core and multi-core tests with scores of 778 and 2332 points, respectively. Recently, the Samsung Galaxy A34 and Galaxy A54 5G received Bluetooth SIG certification with model numbers SM-A346B and SM-A546B, respectively. The listing suggested that the devices will come equipped with Bluetooth v5.3 for connectivity.
Coin Master is a single-player mobile game that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. This game has become increasingly popular in recent years, with over 100 million downloads. Coin Master was created by the Israel-based studio Moon Active and was released in 2015. The goal of the game is to construct your own village. The Coin Master also has a time slot machine that can help you get additional coins and other sundries to help you enhance your community. Players must spin the slot machine and collect free gifts in order to fully build their hamlet. Unfortunately, the game only allows five spins per hour, and if you run out, you’ll have to wait an hour. Fortunately, players can gather coins in this game in a variety of ways. Players can raid and attack the towns of other players in order to steal cash. You can even get free extra spins in this game. Coin Master offers free spins that can be used to gather coins and other prizes. To obtain Coin Master Free Spins and Coins today, simply follow the procedures outlined here.
How to get Coin Master Free Spins and Coins for today (January 21): Step 1: To get the rewards, first log in to your Facebook account in the game. Step 2: Go to this link for a free spin: Link 1, Link 2 and Link 3. Step 3: After being routed, you will be prompted to log in to your Facebook account in order to link the spins to your account.
