Lenovo, Intel partner to accelerate high-performance computing and AI

Intel and Lenovo have today announced a multiyear collaboration to extend high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) to help accelerate solutions for the world’s most challenging problems. The collaboration is said to create solutions for organizations of all sizes and will speed the convergence of HPC and AI. With this collaboration, Lenovo will be optimizing Intel’s full portfolio of HPC and AI hardware and software solutions and aim to accelerate the convergence of HPC and AI. The collaboration plans to focus on areas like Systems and solutions, Software optimization for HPC and AI convergence and Ecosystem enablement. Lenovo plans to combine the 2nd Gen Intel Xeon Scalable platform and Lenovo Neptune liquid cooling technology as they have produced great results from joint engineering and utilizing a unique combination of HPC IP from the two companies. Today, 173 of the world’s top 500 fastest supercomputers, spanning 19 markets run on Lenovo servers. Additionally, 17 of the world’s top 25 research universities rely on Lenovo infrastructure. Commenting on this, Kirk Skaugen, executive vice president of Lenovo and president of Lenovo Data Center Group said: Our goal is to further accelerate innovation into the Exascale era, aggressively waterfalling these solutions to scientists and businesses of all sizes to speed discovery and outcomes. ...

Samsung to launch Exynos SoCs with AMD Radeon graphics in 2021

Recently, AMD and Samsung Electronics announced a multi-year strategic partnership which stated that Samsung will license AMD graphics IP to use it in its future SoCs. In similar lines, now Samsung has confirmed that it plans to launch SoCs with AMD Radeon graphics as early as 2021. During Samsung's 2019 quarterly earnings call, the company confirmed that it plans to launch AMD Radeon graphics tech beyond mobile SoCs and also expects their first chips to feature AMD graphics tech will launch in two years. With the inclusion of AMD Radeon graphics in its SoCs, Samsung hopes that the "GPU competitiveness" of AMD will help increase the performance of its mobile SoCs. Samsung will be paying licensing fees and royalties to AMD and this will help AMD to improve their technology further. It will take 2 years of time for Samsung to integrate this, and we can expect Samsung smartphones launching in 2021 to be equipped with AMD Radeon graphics. In related news, there were reports regarding the launch of Exynos 9630 SoC which is a successor to the Exynos 9610 SoC, and it could power Galaxy A (2020) series. Commenting on this, Samsung during earnings call said: To answer your second question about our AMD partnership. As you know, AMD ...

Xiaomi Mi Gaming laptop 2019 with 15.6-inch FHD 144Hz display, up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7, quick cooling system announced

Xiaomi has just announced its new Mi Gaming laptop 2019 in China. Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 is the successor to the Mi Gaming laptop launched last year which was powered 7th Gen Intel Core processors, GeForce GTX 1060 graphics, etc. The new Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 features a 144Hz display, quick cooling system, 9th Gen Intel Core processors and more. Mi Gaming Laptop 2019 flaunts a 15.6-inch FULL HD Anti-glare display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, 178-degree of wide viewing angle, 142ppi of pixel density, 72 per cent NTSC colour gamut, and 300 nits of brightness. It is powered by up to 9th Gen Intel Core i7 14nm processor clocked up to 4.5GHz, up to 6GB GeForce RTXTM 2060 GPU and it comes with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM with 512GB PCIe SSD. Xiaomi has provided a new "Quick cooling" system that has built-in 3+2 large-diameter heat pipe, unique S-shaped turbine metal blades and 12V drive motor to increase the cooling efficiency by up to 60 per cent. Regarding the audio, Xiaomi has included 2 x 3W speakers with support for Dolby Atmos and Hi-Res audio. The keyboard included is a four partitioned backlit keyboard with 1.8mm keystroke, 5 ...

HONOR 20i Phantom Red Edition launched in India

HUAWEI’s HONOR brand  launched the HONOR 20i smartphone in the HONOR 20 series in India back in June for Rs. 14999, but it sold only the Phantom Blue and Midnight Black versions. Today the company has launched the Phantom Red Limited Edition in the country. It uses  the same 3D photolithography technology with dynamic prism-shaped color gradient with a gleaming effect at the back, shining whenever it moves. It’s finally here and the fans are going gaga! The FANDOM for the new #HONOR20i Phantom Red #LimitedEdition hits right in the feels! Know more: https://t.co/ZvrjslZ379 pic.twitter.com/OvuARmhSP4 — Honor India (@HiHonorIndia) August 5, 2019 HONOR 20i specifications 6.21-inch (2340 x 1080 pixels) Full HD+ 19:5:9 2.5D curved glass display Octa-Core Kirin 710 12nm (4 x 2.2GHz  Cortex-A73 +4 x 1.7GHz Cortex-A53) with ARM Mali-G51 MP4 GPU 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, expandable memory up to 512GB with microSD Android 9.0 (Pie) with EMUI 9.0 Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) 24MP rear camera with LED flash, f/1.8 aperture, secondary 2MP rear camera, 8MP ultra-wide camera 32MP front-facing camera Dimensions: 154.8×73.64×7.95mm; Weight: 164g Fingerprint sensor Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 LE, GPS + GLONASS, micro USB 3400mAh (typical) / 3320mAh (minimum) battery The HONOR 20i Phantom Blue Red Edition will be ...

Apple iPhone with Face ID and in-screen Touch ID said to launch in 2021

Apple removed Touch ID fingerprint authentication in favor of Face ID 3D facial recognition technology on iPhone X back in 2017, and it didn't make a come back in last year's iPhone XS series. Now, according to a new note from Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will introduce an iPhone equipped with both Face ID and in-screen fingerprint sensor in 2021. It is said to use Qualcomm's ultrasonic fingerprint scanner with large fingerprint sensing area that is being used in most smartphones. He added that technical issues of in-display fingerprint sensors will improve in 12 to 18 months, including module thickness, sensing area, power consumption, and lamination yield rate. Recently rumors revealed that Apple will bring 5G support to all the iPhone models next year, and two of those iPhones are expected to feature time-of-flight sensors. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst said: In terms of technology, we predict that four critical technical issues of FOD will significantly improve in 12–18 months, including module thickness, sensing area, power consumption, and lamination yield rate. Therefore, we believe that Apple will launch the new iPhone equipped with both Face ID and FOD to enhance security and convenience thanks to the multi-biometrics. Source

Purported OnePlus 7T Pro live image surfaces

We've got used to OnePlus launching two flagship phones a year — one in the first half and another 'T' version in the second half. In this regard couple of months back OnePlus launched its ambitious OnePlus 7 Pro along with OnePlus 7 smartphone. Right now, the 'T' version of the OnePlus 7 has surfaced online showcasing the display of the prototype. The live image of OnePlus 7T Pro shows the device in a case that is used to hide the design of the device. In the picture, the phone appears with a full-screen display without any notch or punch hole. We can expect that this device might also come with a pop-up selfie camera. It also has curves on the sides like OnePlus 7 Pro. In the photos, the alleged OnePlus 7T Pro is seen running a beta version of Android Q. Overall, the front design looks similar to that of OnePlus 7 Pro. No other details about the OnePlus 7T Pro have leaked out at the moment. However, the main difference is expected to be in the hardware front as it might be powered by Snapdragon 855+ mobile platform. In addition to it, the mid-cycle refresh of OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to feature a better camera setup, ...

Redmi K20 Pro Review: A satisfying device that won’t break the bank

After disrupting the budget and mid-range segment, Xiaomi launched its first premium smartphone under the Redmi series - K20 Pro. With this device, the company is eyeing on the premium segment as it looks to grow its market share there as well. Touted as the new flagship killer, the K20 Pro set itself up against the OnePlus 7. With a lot of options available in the market, especially in India, Redmi K20 Pro has an uphill task to prove over the legacy and standards set by its competitors. We used the device for more than a week, and we have come up with reasons why you should and should not buy the Redmi K20 Pro. Unboxing https://youtu.be/5qAq8Ua7LkU https://youtu.be/Ivfb2mWN66Y Box Contents Redmi K20 Pro 8GB + 256GB Flame Red version 2-pin fast charger (5V-2A / 9V-2A) USB Type-C Cable SIM Ejector tool Protective case User manual and warranty information Why you should buy Redmi K20 Pro Sleek and solid build The Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro is one of the best-designed smartphones in the market right now. Unlike Poco F1, the K20 Pro features an Aura Prime 3D curved back design with a flame pattern protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The frame that surrounds the device is made out ...

Samsung Galaxy Book S sleek notebook press renders surface

South Korean giant Samsung is reportedly working on a new Windows-powered laptop purportedly called as Galaxy Book S. Recently, it was certified by Bluetooth SIG and spotted on Geekbench as well. Now the renders of the Galaxy Book S have surfaced on the net thanks to @evleaks. As per the renders, the ultrabook looks quite thin with USB Type-C port, and power input on the left side. Furthermore, the power button is housed on the upper right corner of the keyboard. It is expected to come integrated with a fingerprint scanner that should work with Windows Hello. While there is no information about the internals, the Geekbench listing revealed that the so-called Galaxy Book S would be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 chipset paired with 8GB of RAM. The successor of Galaxy Book 2 doesn't seem to support S-Pen, and it is focused more on power efficiency. We will know the launch date, pricing, and availability in the upcoming days since the Galaxy Note10 will go official on August 7, and the Watch Active 2 will be announced later today. Source

POCO F1 gets another permanent price cut in India, 8GB + 256GB Armored Edition now available for Rs. 22999

Xiaomi’s POCO launched the F1, the company’s first smartphone in India back in August last year starting at Rs. 20,999, later in December the company announced Rs. 1000 price cut across all the version of the smartphone. In June the 6GB + 64GB version got a Rs. 2000 limited period price cut and was selling it for Rs. 17999, later it was permanent. During the Xiaomi Mi 5th Anniversary sale last month, other versions of the POCO F1 got temporary price cuts, now the price cut has become permanent, and is available from Flipkart and Mi.com at new rates. Performance beyond price! Grab the #POCOF1 at a killer price from https://t.co/DREiXVqBDe or @Flipkart. #ChampionOfSpeed RT to spread the news. pic.twitter.com/zEI4U1XVjN — POCO India (@IndiaPOCO) August 5, 2019 Smartphone Old Price New Price Price cut POCO F1 Rs. 21,999 (6+128) Rs.18,999 (6+128) Rs.2000 Rs.27,999(8+256) Rs.22,999(6+64) Rs.5000 Rs.28,999 (8+256) Armored Edition Rs.22,999(6+64) Rs.6000 The company frequently offers MIUI updates for the phone bringing the latest Android security patches, bug fixes and new features.

LG X2 / K30 (2019) with 5.45-inch FullVision display, military-level durability announced

After the X4 (2019) model that was introduced in Korea back in April, the company has introduced X2 (2019) smartphone in its home ground. It packs a  5.45-inch HD+ FullVision 18:9 aspect ratio screen, is powered by Snapdragon 425 SoC with 2GB of RAM, runs Android 9.0 (Pie), features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and an 5-megapixel front camera with portrait mode and screen flash.   It is MIL-STD-810G compliant that can withstand impact, vibration, high temperature, low temperature, thermal shock, and humidity and has a dedicated Google Assistant button. It supports dedicated dual SIM and micrSD card slots and packs a 3000mAh battery. LG X2 / K30 (2019) specifications 5.45-inch (1440 × 720 pixels) HD+ 18:9 2.5D curved glass FullVision display 1.4GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 425 Mobile Platform with Adreno 308 GPU 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, expandable memory with microSD Dual SIM (nano + nano + microSD) 13MP rear camera with LED flash, PDAF 5MP front-facing camera MIL-STD 810G Compliance, Google Assistant Button 3.5mm audio jack Dimensions:  147 x 71.5x 8.2mm; Weight: 147g 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS + GLONASS, NFC 3,000mAh battery The LG X2 (2019) comes in New Aurora Black color, is priced at 198,000 won (US$ 163 / Rs. ...