February 24, 2020

AMD specific news

Best Graphics Cards for Gaming @ 1440p (QHD) in 2020 (PROACTIVE)edit

After AMD’s last-minute spec revision to the RX 5600 XT, the midrange “premium 1080p” part suddenly became a viable 1440p contender. While the 6 GB framebuffer means that you might run into trouble with ultra textures in some games, the RX 5600 XT features an identical shader and backend configuration to the more expensive RX 5700, albeit with memory running over a 192-bit bus.

Publication: Hardware Times

Recruitment priority in 2nd tier cities: AMD India decision (PROACTIVE)edit

New technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine intelligence and wireless technology are creating new employment opportunities. “It is a priority to recruit engineering college students from outside the metropolitan areas to build teams that work in these fields,” said Fatema Farooq, Head of Human Resources at AMD India.

Publication: Prajavani

AMD brand mentions

Asus Zenbook 14 (UM431) Review: No compromise on style and practicalityedit

Asus is not new to the concept of stylish, power-packed laptops at competitive prices. The recent addition to the company’s Zenbook series is worth a second look if you’re in the market looking for a new laptop. Asus Zenbook 14 (UM431) joins the long list of Zenbook laptops but hits the sweet spot in terms of pricing.

Publication: International Business Times

Competition in news

Best Graphics Cards for Gaming @ 1440p (QHD) in 2020 (PROACTIVE)edit

After AMD’s last-minute spec revision to the RX 5600 XT, the midrange “premium 1080p” part suddenly became a viable 1440p contender. While the 6 GB framebuffer means that you might run into trouble with ultra textures in some games, the RX 5600 XT features an identical shader and backend configuration to the more expensive RX 5700, albeit with memory running over a 192-bit bus.

Publication: Hardware Times

Apple’s next MacBook Pro may be powered by this Intel chipedit

The most-recent MacBook launched by Cupertino-based tech giants Apple was the 16 inch MacBook PRO in November last year. The device featured a 16 inch retina display and comes with 8 -core processors.

Publication: The Times of India

Partner in news

Asus Zenbook 14 (UM431) Review: No compromise on style and practicalityedit

Asus is not new to the concept of stylish, power-packed laptops at competitive prices. The recent addition to the company’s Zenbook series is worth a second look if you’re in the market looking for a new laptop. Asus Zenbook 14 (UM431) joins the long list of Zenbook laptops but hits the sweet spot in terms of pricing.

Publication: International Business Times

LENOVO Teases refreshed IdeaPads S540 with Intel 10TH GEN CPU on Amazon.inedit

Lenovo appears poised for the launch of a refreshed thin and light laptop as the teaser for a new IdeaPad S540 has popped up on Amazon.in. The one-page teaser reveals that Lenovo is about to drop on us a refreshed 15-inch model with Intel’s latest 10th Gen Core i5 CPU and Nvidia’s GeForce MX250 graphics card. The refreshed IdeaPad S540 comes with some new features, including an IR camera for face unlocking and eye-tracking. Lenovo has listed the new IdeaPad S540 on its official website with a price tag of Rs 69,990 but hasn’t mentioned when it will be available for purchase on Amazon.in.

Publication: Digit

Samsung’s new EUV-equipped chip line begins mass productionedit

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has said its new semiconductor fabrication line in South Korea using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology has begun mass production. The South Korean tech giant said the EUV-equipped facility, named V1, in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, can produce chips using a process node of 7 nanometers (nm) and that its first products will be delivered to customers in the first quarter.

Publication: The Economic Times (ET Telecom)

PUBG players on Xbox One and Sony PS4 can experience cross-party playedit

A few months ago, PUBG gave both Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 users the chance to play in a single match with cross-platform support. While that was a welcome addition for many, the title is now letting both the consoler players to team up and form a single party to play. This new cross-party feature is actually a part of the forthcoming PUBG update version 6.2 and for now is available for public tests. This means it is free to any of the PS4 or Xbox One user who owns the copy of the game.

Publication: Hindustan Times 

Apple’s next MacBook Pro may be powered by this Intel chipedit

The most-recent MacBook launched by Cupertino-based tech giants Apple was the 16 inch MacBook PRO in November last year. The device featured a 16 inch retina display and comes with 8 -core processors.

Publication: The Times of India

Google backs six AI-based research projectsedit

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Al) is opening up the next phase of technological advances. Riding the AI wave,Google has started six AI- based research projects in India.These projects would focus on addressing social, humanitarian and environmental challenges in sectors such as healthcare, education, disaster prevention and conversation.

Publication: The Financial Express 

Google Stadia coming to Samsung, Asusedit

US based search engine giant Google has revealed that its subscription-based game service ‘Stadia’ will work on some Android phones from Samsung, Asus and Razer starting on February 20. “Starting February 20, you can play Stadia with even more phones. Asus Rog Phone I and II, Razer Phone 1 and 2, and a vari- ety of Samsung phones, including the Samsung S20 line, are all supported,” the company tweeted on Tuesday.

Publication: Telangana Today

Industry news

LENOVO Teases refreshed IdeaPads S540 with Intel 10TH GEN CPU on Amazon.inedit

Lenovo appears poised for the launch of a refreshed thin and light laptop as the teaser for a new IdeaPad S540 has popped up on Amazon.in. The one-page teaser reveals that Lenovo is about to drop on us a refreshed 15-inch model with Intel’s latest 10th Gen Core i5 CPU and Nvidia’s GeForce MX250 graphics card. The refreshed IdeaPad S540 comes with some new features, including an IR camera for face unlocking and eye-tracking. Lenovo has listed the new IdeaPad S540 on its official website with a price tag of Rs 69,990 but hasn’t mentioned when it will be available for purchase on Amazon.in.

Publication: Digit

Samsung’s new EUV-equipped chip line begins mass productionedit

Seoul: Samsung Electronics Co., the world’s largest memory chipmaker, has said its new semiconductor fabrication line in South Korea using extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography technology has begun mass production. The South Korean tech giant said the EUV-equipped facility, named V1, in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, can produce chips using a process node of 7 nanometers (nm) and that its first products will be delivered to customers in the first quarter.

Publication: The Economic Times (ET Telecom)

PUBG players on Xbox One and Sony PS4 can experience cross-party playedit

A few months ago, PUBG gave both Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 users the chance to play in a single match with cross-platform support. While that was a welcome addition for many, the title is now letting both the consoler players to team up and form a single party to play. This new cross-party feature is actually a part of the forthcoming PUBG update version 6.2 and for now is available for public tests. This means it is free to any of the PS4 or Xbox One user who owns the copy of the game.

Publication: Hindustan Times 

Esports at the Olympics? Professional online gaming is gaining momentum to be taken seriously as a sport\edit

For a long period of time now, online gaming has been stereotyped as an enormous waste of time by many. However, professional online gaming is flourishing and obtaining recognition throughout the world. In fact, it was a part of the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games and is now gaining momentum to reach higher and become a part of the Olympics as well. Considering that SEA Games are governed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), this isn’t impossible. All it needs is some support. If it had that, online gaming would have by now been a medal sport at the Olympics.

Publication: Financial Express 

Google backs six AI-based research projectsedit

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (Al) is opening up the next phase of technological advances. Riding the AI wave,Google has started six AI- based research projects in India.These projects would focus on addressing social, humanitarian and environmental challenges in sectors such as healthcare, education, disaster prevention and conversation.

Publication: The Financial Express 

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