Moto G71 India Launch Expected Soon Tipster Yogesh Yadav, via a tweet, has suggested that the Moto G71 will launch in India in the second week of January 2022. Motorola is also expected to release official teasers for the device later this week. However, a confirmed launch date is still not known. Motorola is also jumping on the January launch window. Moto G71 to launch by 2nd week. Teasers should be out by this week....

MSI Creator Z16: Specs and Features The MSI Creator Z16 laptop has a 16-inch QHD+ IPS LCD display with support for a 120Hz refresh rate, a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, and an aspect ratio of 16:10. The display also comes with factory-calibrated Delta-E < 2 accuracy and True Color Technology to produce accurate colors. Furthermore, the screen comes with touch support for a seamless experience. It comes in two processor variants – one with an 11th Gen Intel Core i9-11900H processor and the other with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7-11800H CPU....

Nothing Ear (stick) Teased Nothing has confirmed that it will be launching the new Ear (stick) earbuds, which were recently revealed at Chet Lo’s SS23 runway. The company has revealed the design of the earbuds’ charging case, which indicates that the company will keep on introducing newness with its products! Yes, this one’s a cylindrical case with the same transparent vibe. This does bring something new to the table but appears like an asthma pump to me!...

GeForce Now Gets a New Update GeForce Now’s RTX 3080 tier now supports 1440p screen resolution and 120fps frame rate on Chrome and Edge on the streaming platform’s web version. This will provide more flexibility to gamers as they can easily enjoy games in high resolution even via a web browser. To recall, the RTX 3080 GeForce Now plan was announced with support for 1440p resolution and 120fps frame rate. However, this required dedicated Windows and Mac apps....

OnePlus 11R Specs Leaked OnLeaks, in collaboration with MySmartPrice, has revealed the full spec sheet of the OnePlus 11R. It is suggested that the OnePlus 11R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, which will differentiate the phone from the 11 Pro said to come with the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. To recall, the OnePlus 10R comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 chipset, so, this could be a move back to the Snapdragon ones....

OnePlus has officially announced its merger with Oppo. Yeah, in an official post on OnePlus forums, OnePlus co-founder and CEO Pete Lau has confirmed this development. That means OnePlus will “further integrate” with Oppo, going beyond their existing hardware R&D partnership. “Last year I took on some additional responsibilities to oversee product strategy for both OnePlus and OPPO. Since then, we have integrated a number of our teams together with OPPO to better streamline our operations and capitalize on additional shared resources....

The listing further suggests that the device’s base variant will only be available in the Gray Onyx colorway and not Blue Marble. I own the latter (seen above) and it looks amazing. I quite like the overall experience of the device, except for a few minor software hiccups that I’ve faced in my 1-month time with the OnePlus Nord. For those unaware, OnePlus has gone back to making mid-range phones this year....

OnePlus TV Y1S Pro: Specifications While the original OnePlus Tv Y1S supported a Full-HD+ resolution, the Pro variant comes with a 43-inch 4K bezel-less panel. The display supports HDR10 decoding and other features such as MEMC, dynamic contrast, and more. The smart TV includes the “Gamma Engine” to enable all of these amazing visual features. OnePlus TV Y1S Pro also comes equipped with 24W speakers and Dolby Audio support, the same as its non-Pro predecessor....

While the company is yet to issue an official statement on the subject, News 18 suggests that the move is aimed at plugging the loopholes that allowed users to borrow money to benefit from the 40-day interest-free period that most credit cards offer. A screenshot of the same, meanwhile, shows that the company is charging the “nominal fee” to compensate for the “high charges” it pays to banks for credit card transactions....

Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 Details The Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC is based on a 4nm process node and has various improvements in store. This has been made possible with the help of an improved Adreno GPU with over 20% faster graphics rendering and ultra-low-latency HDR gaming compared to the Snapdragon 778G. It is further enhanced with various gaming features like the Adreno Frame Motion Engine for more frame rates and less power consumption and Qualcomm Game Quick Touch to reduce touch latency....

If you did not know, Razer made a line of gaming-focused energy drinks under the name “Respawn” back in 2019. And with the introduction of the gaming-focused chewing gum, “Respawn by 5 Gum”, the company aims to provide gamers the ability to play games for longer sessions without losing focus. Now, to develop the gum, Razer says that there was an “extensive amount of R&D” involved. The company partnered with 5 Gum from Mars Wrigley, the chocolate-makers, to create this gaming chewing gum....

Realme Care+: Price and Benefits The Realme Care+ Privileged plan will provide users with different mobile protection services and starts at just Rs 489. It includes an extended 1-year warranty, a year’s screen protection, and 1 year of accidental and liquid protection. With this, people can get access to the company’s authorized customer care centers, trusted experts, and easy claim availments. Commenting on the announcement Mr. Madhav Sheth, CEO, Realme India, VP, Realme and President, Realme International Business Group said, “Realme Care is a testimony of our commitment to serving the best to our customers and our focus to further build on our customer experience....

Collectible Avatars on Reddit According to Reddit, Collectible Avatars are limited-edition avatars from independent artists in partnership with the company. Users will have the option to use Collectible Avatar as their avatar or mix-and-match the avatar gear with other Reddit avatar gear and accessories. Furthermore, Reddit says that profile images of Collectible Avatar owners will have a glow-like effect. Reddit currently stores these avatars on the Polygon blockchain. The company mentions that it chose to use Polygon due to its low-cost transactions and sustainability goals....

Redmi Smart TV X43 Incoming! In an official tweet and media invite, Xiaomi has revealed that will launch the Redmi Smart TV X43 in India on February 9. The smart TV is touted to provide “the XL experience” with a 4K HDR display and support for Dolby Vision. The screen will get thin bezels too. And it will be paired with 30W speakers with Dolby Atmos to make the audio-visual experience a delight....

Redmi Writing Pad Introduced The Redmi Writing Pad comes with an 8.5-inch LCD display that you can use to take notes, draw doodles, or scribble for fun. You get a stylus in the box, which supports pressure-sensitive writing. It enables you to change the stroke size by varying the pressure applied while drawing or writing. Moreover, since the LCD screen here doesn’t emit light, Redmi says that it isn’t harsh on our eyes, unlike our smartphones that can cause screen fatigue after a while....

Jio Rs 222 Plan: Benefits and Validity The Rs 222 plan is a data voucher, which provides 2GB of daily data. It’s a data pack, which means you will need another active plan for calling, SMS, and other benefits. The total data allowance if of 50GB and the plan comes with a validity of 30 days. The data will come into use once the daily data of the primary plan gets used up....

Lips, Teeth, and Tongue Sensitivity in Metaverse According to the researchers, the system uses airborne ultrasound waves to create sensations on the lips, teeth, and tongue. It is capable of producing haptic effects, including point impulses, swipes, and persistent vibrations targeted on the mouth. The device consists of a phased array of 65 transducers. The best part is that it can be attached to the bottom of VR goggles, thus, eliminating the need for an additional standalone accessory....

After investing around $70 million to acquire the world-war-themed Tom Hanks-starrer, Greyhound, Apple has successfully claimed the rights for ‘Cherry’, starring Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo. It is a drama film based on one of the bestselling novels of American author, Nico Walker. Now, following the blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” project, “Cherry” will be the first film of Joe and Anthony Russo that is unrelated to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)....

Well-known and reputable tipster WalkingCat shared a couple of videos that give us a look at Samsung’s vision for augmented reality products. The Korean giant is working on a pair of AR glasses, which will be marketed to two different sets of users – if they ever become a reality. These are merely a concept at the moment. Samsung Glasses Lite One of the AR glasses will be called Samsung Glasses Lite....

Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV: Specs and Features The Samsung Crystal 4K Neo TV features a 43-inch UHD display with the Crystal technology for crisper and sharper picture quality. It also comes with support for HDR10+, One Billion True Colors, and the Crystal 4K processor. The TV also comes with gaming-focused features like Auto Game Mode and Motion Xcelerator for better frame transition and low latency. As for the audio part, the smart TV supports Dolby Digital Plus and the smart adaptive sound feature, which will adjust the sound in accordance with the type of content you are viewing....