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Zotac ZBOX Nano mini-PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 3 3200U APU looks greatedit
Zotac is known for its GPUs and for its pre-built gaming PCs and also they are famous for their mini-PCs as well. Most of its mini-PCs feature the Intel SKUs with weak iGPU which is quite adequate for everyday workloads, on the other hand, AMD’s strong iGPU is at least better than Intel ones. Now, being much more power-efficient from before, AMD’s chips are being implemented into the mini-PCs and Zotac is doing the same by featuring the older AMD Ryzen 3 3200U APU onto its new ZBOX Nano mini-PCs.
Publication: TechnoSports
4th Gen Ryzen APUs Coming Q1 2020: 7nm and Octa-Coreedit
AMD won big on all fronts in 2019. They challenged the current CPU manufacturing champions Intel in both the mainstream desktop CPU sector and the HEDT CPU sector. AMD has now effectively established its CPUs as the better alternative of the two. Furthermore, both Microsoft and Sony have announced their respective next gen consoles (the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5) will be Ryzen-based. Also, AMD has announced a new GPU architecture that can effectively compete with that of their GPU rivals, Nvidia.
Publication: Tech News Today
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CES 2020: Acer strengthens its mainstream, pro line up with new Swift & ConceptD 7 Ezel notebooksedit
For mainstream use, Acer took the lid off two new ultra-slim Swift notebooks. The new Swift 3 laptops seek to deliver a perfect balance between power, style and portability. It packs up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors.
Publication: Moneycontrol
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Intel beats Samsung takes back top position in semiconductor marketedit
Intel has dethroned Samsung as the top global semiconductor vendor by revenue in 2019, as per a report by Gartner. Samsung Electronics has held the position for the past two decades but was replaced by Intel in 2019.
Publication: The Times of India
4th Gen Ryzen APUs Coming Q1 2020: 7nm and Octa-Coreedit
AMD won big on all fronts in 2019. They challenged the current CPU manufacturing champions Intel in both the mainstream desktop CPU sector and the HEDT CPU sector. AMD has now effectively established its CPUs as the better alternative of the two. Furthermore, both Microsoft and Sony have announced their respective next gen consoles (the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5) will be Ryzen-based. Also, AMD has announced a new GPU architecture that can effectively compete with that of their GPU rivals, Nvidia.
Publication: Tech News Today
Partner in news
CES 2020: Acer strengthens its mainstream, pro line up with new Swift & ConceptD 7 Ezel notebooksedit
For mainstream use, Acer took the lid off two new ultra-slim Swift notebooks. The new Swift 3 laptops seek to deliver a perfect balance between power, style and portability. It packs up to a 10th Gen Intel Core i7-1065G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 4700U processors.
Publication: Moneycontrol
Acer eyes larger share of booming gaming PC marketedit
Despite the economic slowdown, demand for gaming PCs is on the rise in the country. It is driven by the shift from mobile gaming to PC gaming, faster Internet speeds at lower tariffs and affordable gaming products.
Publication: The Hindu BusinessLine
Zotac ZBOX Nano mini-PCs powered by AMD Ryzen 3 3200U APU looks greatedit
Zotac is known for its GPUs and for its pre-built gaming PCs and also they are famous for their mini-PCs as well. Most of its mini-PCs feature the Intel SKUs with weak iGPU which is quite adequate for everyday workloads, on the other hand, AMD’s strong iGPU is at least better than Intel ones. Now, being much more power-efficient from before, AMD’s chips are being implemented into the mini-PCs and Zotac is doing the same by featuring the older AMD Ryzen 3 3200U APU onto its new ZBOX Nano mini-PCs.
Publication: TechnoSports
HPE Opens Customer Experience Center in Bengaluru Offering Cutting-Edge IoT Solutionsedit
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has opened a Customer Experience Center (CEC) in Bengaluru to offer cutting-edge IoT solutions to customers and partners from across industries. The facility was inaugurated by Dr. E. V. Ramana Reddy, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of IT and BT, Science and Technology, Government of Karnataka in the presence of Prashant Kumar Mishra, Director, Department of IT and BT and MD, KITS, Government of Karnataka; and Som Satsangi, MD – India, HPE.
Publication: IT News Online
Asus’ ROG Chakram is a wireless gaming mouse with a programmable joystickedit
Asus has ramped up its efforts to make a mark in the PC gaming segment by pushing the boundaries of screens refresh rates and delivering new form factors for gaming laptops. The company’s latest innovation comes on the gaming accessories front in the form of a programmable joystick on a gaming mouse.
Publication: Moneycontrol
ACER retained no.1 PC Gaming notebook brand in Indiaedit
Acer gained the highest spot in the gaming industry with its critically acclaimed and extensively popular Predator and Nitro gaming series. Acer in India has the widest portfolio of PC gaming products such as laptops, desktops, monitors and accessories specifically designed for beginners to professional gamers. Acer has maintained the No. 1 position for 2018 and 2019 respectively with regards to unit shipments.
Publication: Digit
Industry news
Top institutes will now be graded on gender equalityedit
When it comes to gender equality, does your institute measure up? You might know soon. The ministry of science and technology will grade higher educational institutions and research institutes that it funds on gender equality from this academic year.
Publication: The Times of India
Global PC shipments grew 2.3% to 70.6 million units in Q4 2019: Gartneredit
The global PC market grew 2.3 percent year-on-year in October-December 2019 with shipment totalling 70.6 million units, data from research firm Gartner showed. The worldwide shipment was 69 million units in the fourth quarter of 2018, Gartner said its preliminary results for fourth quarter of 2019.
Publication: Moneycontrol
The hits and misses of using Artificial intelligence for recruitmentedit
Artificial intelligence is making huge strides and has been occupying some of the best minds of this century, but the hype around it is just as massive. Artificial intelligence is entering everyday lives and products, and many of us find ourselves in positions, both in our professional and personal lives, where we need to evaluate the genuineness of claims to using AI. And if we can’t separate the hype from the truth, we’d end up spending money on fake products and services.
Publication: Livemint
PC shipments finally record growth after 7 consecutive years of decline: Gartneredit
The PC industry witnessed growth after seven consecutive years of decline, recording a 2.3 per cent increase in worldwide shipments in Q4, 2019, Gartner reported. Worldwide PC shipments were recorded at 70.6 million units in Q4, 2019, with total shipments for the year surpassing 261 million units, a growth of 0.6 per cent from 2018, the official report said.
Publication: The Asian Age
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