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It seems like the perfect concept: Dimension 20’s Unsleeping City, an actual play Dungeons & Dragons campaign about the secret magical underbelly of New York City, played live in front of a paying audience at the Big Apple’s hall of halls, Madison Square Garden, for one epic night of adventure — an event dubbed “Gauntlet at the Garden.”

Any lag during games can ruin the perfect victory moment. This is why having the best gaming laptop is a critical mission for avid gamers. The market for gaming laptops is vast and varied, especially when it comes to finding top-tier options under ₹1 lakh. This guide zeroes in on the 10 best gaming laptops in this price range, ensuring you get maximum performance without breaking the bank.

Earlier today, the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero website added four new pictures from the game before quickly removing them. However, eagle-eyed fans managed to save the images before they were taken down, revealing that Son Gohan will be playable after all.

We have the solution to Wordle on April 15, as well as some helpful hints to help you figure out the answer yourself, right here. We’ve placed the answer at the bottom of the page, so we don’t ruin the surprise before you’ve had a chance to work through the clues. So let’s dive in, starting with a reminder of yesterday’s answer.

Top 13 laptops under 70000: As we have stepped into the digital age, the requirement for owning a high-performance laptop is extremely crucial. From college requirements, gaming, to professional usage, you need a laptop which fulfills all your requirements. Therefore, laptops under 70000 would be a good choice as devices under this budget will have all the required features and specifications you need. To help you find the right laptop under 70000, we have compiled a list of top brands such as  HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, Mi, and more. This will narrow down your research and you can easily compare devices in one place without having to open several tabs. This list will provide you with diverse options, specifications, special features, and more. 

iGPUs of Intel's next-generation Arrow Lake-H Laptop & Arrow Lake-S Desktop CPUs, based on the Arc Alchemist architecture, have been tested.

EK unveiled several direct die CPU water blocks featuring AMD's Ryzen AM5 and Intel's Core LGA 1700 processors.

The reveal of a PlayStation 5 Pro seems all but guaranteed, though it’s impossible to say for sure what kind of hardware improvements any potential new model of the system would bring. That said, there are loads of leaks and rumors and one, now verified by Tom Warren of The Verge, suggests that the majority of the improvements would focus on the console’s GPU performance.

OnePlus has made another move in the Indian market by reducing the price of its premium smartphone, the OnePlus 11. This follows an earlier price cut this month, making it even more accessible to consumers. The latest adjustment affects the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant, making it even more enticing for potential buyers. This model boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset and is powered by a hefty 5000mAh battery with 100W fast charging capability.

Baldur’s Gate 3's Astarion actor, Neil Newbon, cut a very cool figure on the BAFTA Games Awards red carpet, with his shirt-free suit being translated into online fan art almost instantaneously.

Motorola has been teasing its new G-series smartphone since last week. Now, the company has finally confirmed which model will be launching soon along with a scheduled launch date. The rumours about the Moto G64 have been circulating for some time, and now it will finally make its debut on April 16, 2024. Earlier, the smartphone was spotted on the Geekbench website which revealed some of the performance specifications. Check out what coming with the new Moto G64 smartphone.

Earlier today, Square Enix released the Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail benchmark. This is par for the course, as the Japanese company has always released benchmarks whenever a new expansion for the popular MMORPG was about to launch.

Jim Keller has an interesting proposition on NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs, claiming that the firm should've utilized an alternative cost-efficient interconnect method.

In the sprawling cityscape of Los Santos, speed is king. GTA 5 enthusiasts are always on the hunt for the fastest vehicles to dominate the game's bustling streets and thrilling races. If you're looking to upgrade your ride to the ultimate speed machine, we've got you covered. Let's dive into the fastest car and bike available in GTA 5 as of 2024.

Looking to upgrade your smartphone? Now might be the perfect time with unbeatable discounts on Apple's latest iPhones. Whether you're an avid photographer or need high-speed performance, there's a deal for you.

Intel's next-gen Arrow Lake-S Desktop "Core Ultra 200" CPUs have been spotted in 24 and 20 core flavors, and also reveal no SMT support.

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If you’ve spent most of your budget on gaming PC deals, you can still get a decent display for your setup with Best Buy’s offer for the 24-inch AOC G2 Series curved gaming monitor. From an already affordable sticker price of $210, it’s even cheaper at just $160 following a $50 discount. We’re not sure how much time is remaining on this bargain though, so if you think this budget-friendly monitor is perfect for you, it’s highly recommended that you complete the purchase as soon as possible.

The highly anticipated game Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the second installment in the ambitious Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy, received widespread critical acclaim when it launched in late February.

Want to buy a new Apple device or looking for an iOS upgrade? Then Amazon is offering a huge discount on iPhone 14 which debuted in the year 2022. If you are looking to switch from Android to iOS or have older iPhone models, then switching to iPhone 14 could provide you with a great upgrade with advanced features. The good news is that you can get the Apple iPhone 14 at a reasonable price from Amazon. Check the details about deals and discounts. 

You should be prepared to spend some serious cash if you want to buy a powerful gaming laptop like the Alienware x16, but fortunately, there are savings that you can enjoy with your purchase. Dell has slashed the machine’s price with a $950 discount, so it’s down from $3,450 to $2,500 — it’s still not a budget-friendly device, but it’s a reasonable price considering its capabilities. This bargain may not last long though, as gaming laptop deals almost always expire sooner than you think, so you have to proceed with the transaction as soon as possible if you’re interested.

Apple is gearing up for a significant upgrade to its Mac lineup, introducing the highly anticipated M4 family of chips. This move underscores the company's commitment to innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

This current discount on the Asus ROG Cetra true wireless gaming earbuds is perhaps one for the ages. Not only have the pair returned to their record-lowest price, this time, you can claim a free PC game to go along with them.

Baldur's Gate 3 has completed its own Grand Slam of Game of the Year Awards with last night's win at the BAFTA ceremony, following its previous triumphs at The Game Awards, Golden Joystick, New York Game Awards, DICE Awards, NAVGTR Awards, Steam, GDC Awards, and our own Awards.

Motorola recently announced a new generation of Edge smartphone with Edge 50 Pro. However, The Edge 50 series is expected to include more models with an “Ultra” model expected to launch soon. The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra was spotted in the Geekbench website listing in which some of the performance specifications of the smartphone were revealed. Therefore, the Edge 50 Ultra will soon be officially launched in India in the coming weeks. Know more about the upcoming Motorola smartphone here.

The 2024 BAFTA Games Awards have come and gone but didn’t leave without another round of wins for Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3. The Dungeons and Dragons RPG rolled away from the show with five wins (including Best Game) while other highlights saw solid wins for projects like Alan Wake 2, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and Viewfinder.

AMD's Strix Point APUs featuring the RDNA 3+ iGPU should offer comparable performance to entry-level discrete GPUs as indicated in new performance rumors.

Bethesda has confirmed that the current-gen update for Fallout 4 will finally release on April 25.

AMD seems to be preparing a 4nm refresh of its MI300 AI Accelerators known as the MI350 which is planned for later this year.

The Nintendo Switch console could never keep up with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, but a recent overclocking test conducted with a modded console highlights exactly what has held back the system the most.

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Motorola recently announced its Moto G04 and Moto G04s. Now, the company has started teasing a new G series smartphone which may launch in India soon. Several reports speculate that it will be the Moto G64 which will be a new generation smartphone of the Moto G54. Additionally, the smartphone also appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking website. Therefore, the official launch is not so far. Check what the upcoming Motorola smartphone will have in store for users.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has launched the much-anticipated ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM gaming monitor, boasting cutting-edge technology for immersive gaming experiences. With a 27-inch QHD OLED display, this monitor offers a blazing 240 Hz refresh rate and a rapid 0.03 ms (GTG) response time, setting new standards in competitive gaming visuals.

All you daredevils, listen up! When Afterimage came out, it was a massive hit with PC and console players, now it’s finally available on Android! Engardin is a vast, linked world that you can explore. In this colossal metroidvania, you can discover its secrets, fight scary enemies, and pick your way. 

It’s a matter of when we’ll see the Steam Deck 2, not if we’ll see it. Valve has talked publicly multiple times about its plans for a next-gen Steam Deck, which shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the original is easily the best handheld gaming PC you can buy.

Intel has announced that its next-gen Lunar Lake "Core Ultra 200" CPUs will offer over 100 AI TOPs to carry the AI PC momentum forward.

Diablo 4 launched summer 2023 across PC and console, including the last generation of PlayStation and Xbox consoles. That means it was built to run well on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, hardware now over a decade old.

As we eagerly anticipate the launch of Apple's iPhone 16 lineup in 2024, rumours and leaks have been swirling about the potential features and upgrades we can expect from the tech giant. From design tweaks to performance enhancements, here's a roundup of all the leaks and rumours surrounding the iPhone 16.

The Samsung S24 and Apple iPhone 15 are two flagship smartphones, offering cutting-edge features and performance. Let's delve into a detailed comparison between these two devices to help you make an informed decision.

It is too early for Google to announce its fully custom Tensor chipset for smartphones and tablets, but the company has probably ensured a solid footing of producing in-house silicon with the announcement of Axion, an ARM-based SoC designed specifically for datacenters. The chip was unveiled during Cloud Next 2024 and arrives with a host of performance and efficiency benefits, which we will discuss at length here.

Intel has finally revealed its next-gen AI Accelerator, the Gaudi 3, based on a 5nm process node and competing directly against NVIDIA's H100 GPUs.

You can pretty much do anything in Fortnite these days. You can hunt down Greek gods, watch the solar eclipse virtually, or unleash a Waterbending fury as a character from Avatar: The Last Airbender. And starting Tuesday, players will once again be able to attend a virtual version of Coachella, the popular music festival, in the game.

Intel is allegedly gearing up to release a new next gen wave of ‘Battlemage’ graphics cards, and they might land amid the chaos of Black Friday. The Arc successor is set to be the tech giant’s second generation of GPUs, following the slow launch of cards using ‘Alchemist’ chips throughout the last two years

Arguably the biggest inspiration behind the upcoming PS5 action RPG Stellar Blade isn't the gameplay of Nier Automata or the '90s vibes of classic sci-fi manga Gunnm, but an event that left director Kim Hyung Tae lingering in thought. 

Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: Motorola is a popular brand for its high-performing budget and mid-range devices. Over the past few years, the company has been experimenting with their premium range of devices to sway buyers with its unique offerings. The company recently entered the foldable market and now it has launched an AI smartphone called the Motorola Edge 50 series in the mid-range market.

A new Dragon's Dogma 2 patch is here to remedy progression-blocking bugs, but PC players are frustrated that it hasn't addressed performance issues prevalent since launch.

A modded Nintendo Switch OLED can run some games at higher resolution, even 4K resolution, and better performance, as showcased by a video shared online a few days ago.

Intel has announced its brand new Core Ultra "Meteor Lake PS" & Core "Raptor Lake PS" CPUs for Edge, utilizing the LGA 1851 & LGA 1700 socketed platforms.

Realme recently announced their plans for the India-exclusive P series smartphones. Now, the company has finally revealed the model names, some specifications and the launch date. The P series stands for “Power,” therefore, the smartphones are expected to be based on performance. The upcoming Realme smartphones will include the Realme P1 5G and a Realme P1 Pro 5G. Realme will be offering these new affordable models from under Rs. 15,000. Know what's coming with the new Realme P series smartphones. 

Stellar Blade launches in just a few short weeks on PS5. You may have already sampled the action adventure firsthand by way of the recently released demo in which Eve, a member of the 7th Airborne Squad, is sent to a desolated Earth on a mission to reclaim the planet from the mysterious, malevolent Naytiba and save humankind. If so, you’ll have had a taste of the game’s mechanics and combat, its story, and creature design. To dig in further, we sat down with Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung Tae (who is also founder of Stellar Blade development studio Shift Up)  and technical director Lee Dong Gi to learn more about the studio’s background, the game’s inspirations and more. 

The recent AI craze may have nerfed some upcoming SOCs as chipmakers such as AMD & Intel prioritize NPU over other core IPs.

Brought to our attention by our island neighbors at The Verge, Walmart is currently offering a rare discount on the Nintendo Switch Lite Animal Crossing bundle. Typically this bundle would cost $199.99, but the limited-edition Nintendo Switch Lite that comes with a digital copy of Animal Crossing New Horizons costs just $179.99. Sure, the discount is only $20, but you’re effectively saving $80 on the combined price of both items, and paying less overall than you would for any other version of the Switch Lite.

NVIDIA's next-gen GeForce RTX 5090 & RTX 5080 "Blackwell" GPUs are rumored to launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.

A new Horizon Forbidden West comparison video shared online over the weekend highlights the improvements brought by the latest version of NVIDIA DLSS.

TCL has unveiled two new Mini-LED gaming monitors, the 34R83Q and 27R83U, both featuring cutting-edge specifications.

MediaTek plans to go all out with the upcoming Dimensity 9400 in sheer size, as a fresh rumor floating around claims that the SoC will flaunt the biggest die size to be used in a smartphone platform ever. Thanks to this size increase, the Dimensity 9400 is also said to sport in excess of 30 billion transistors, making the count 32 percent higher than the 22.7 billion transistors found on the Dimensity 9300.

Xbox president Sarah Bond has confirmed that backwards compatibility with previous-generation Xbox games will remain a priority for the company's hardware going forward.

Samsung’s attempt to churn out an iMac clone that runs Windows turned out to be a decent attempt, with the company calling its latest desktop the All-In-One Pro. The most apparent difference between this machine and the rest of the pack is that its entire build is made out of aluminum, including the stand, which should make for a highly durable product. Additionally, it is kitted out with some decent hardware, so let us check out those specifications in detail.

Apple is working on a new version of the Apple TV, which could potentially come with a built-in camera for FaceTime and additional applications, as per the latest reports. We have been hearing details on the product for a long time, and rumors regarding it have surfaced again. While Apple already has a mechanism in place to use FaceTime on the Apple TV, it requires an iPhone or iPad, which can be used as a webcam for the bigger display.

Apple has plans to jump into the robotics category, with an earlier report stating that the company’s engineers are exploring a machine that can move around a person’s home and perform daily tasks such as washing dishes. While the technology giant can form grand plans on how it will enter a certain market, it is not necessary that it arrives early, and assuming that it does, immediate success is not guaranteed. In the latest report, people familiar with the matter said that the firm could get into a new section, but it would take years to commercialize a product.

Is there anything sweeter than a perfect limited series? A crisp, contained story that knows exactly what it’s trying to tell and metes out only the space needed to tell it? In an age when IP is king and there’s always at least a question of how a story could continue, a miniseries is certainly a vulnerable species, especially if it’s high-quality.

The first alleged picture of AMD's next-generation Ryzen "Granite Ridge" Desktop CPU with 8 cores & 16 threads based on the Zen 5 core architecture has been leaked by @ExperteVallah.

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is a terrific performer when running in flagships, and when fueling the REDMAGIC 9 Pro, it is a lethal combination. Even in our review, we noted that ZTE’s top-end handset can maintain its performance thanks to its robust cooling solution. Unfortunately, when running AAA games like Red Dead Redemption 2, the smartphone fails to generate more than 10FPS, but that is not entirely the REDMAGIC 9 Pro’s fault, as you will soon find out.

Windows Central's Jez Corden has reported on a recent internal email sent out to all the staff by Xbox executive Sarah Bond. Corden says Microsoft has since confirmed the veracity of the message, making it a very interesting read.

Razer has pushed out its flagship Blade 18 gaming laptop, featuring a top-of-the-line Intel CPU & NVIDIA's RTX GPU with great I/O capabilities.

Intel has started to implement its restructuring plans, with reported layoffs in the Sales and Marketing division, according to details acquired by CRN.

Qualcomm previously stated that its Snapdragon X Elite can run most games but did not dive into the image quality and framerate details. We recently reported that the SoC could maintain a solid 30FPS when running Baldur’s Gate 3 at low settings. This is an impressive feat, considering that the AAA title was running at the 1080p resolution and that the Snapdragon X Elite comes armed with nothing more than an integrated GPU.

In the realm of smartphones, this week witnessed an exciting lineup of launches catering to diverse consumer preferences and needs. From flagship devices to budget-friendly options, here's a roundup of the latest releases:

Apple iPhone 15 sees a significant discount on Amazon. Originally priced at Rs. 79,900.00, the iPhone 15 is now available at a discounted price of Rs. 72,690, offering customers a generous 9 pct  discount.

The latest generation of consoles has been one of the hottest yet when it comes to performance, games, price, and even looks, with some getting the side-eye when they first came out. Even so, there are a lot of folks who might want to upgrade, and there are some great Xbox Series S and X deals, PlayStation 5 deals, and Nintendo Switch deals you can take advantage of below. We’ve done our best to go out and find the best deals we can, although you should be aware that there’s currently a bit of a Nintendo drought going on, and most deals on the Switch and its versions that are worth grabbing are refurbished.

The Stellar Blade demo is here - for real this time - and on top of offering satisfying parrying and dicing for action game fans, it's also turned out to deliver rock-solid technical performance that'll satisfy you no matter which side of the resolution versus frame rate divide you fall on.

Gamers who haven’t upgraded to the PlayStation 5, this is the offer that you’ve been waiting for — the PlayStation 5 Slim Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 bundle for only $450 from Best Buy. The console already costs $500 and the game sells for $70, so you’re looking at savings of $120 if you purchase this bundle. You’re going to have to act fast though — while the supply issues of the PlayStation 5 are a thing of the past, it still flies off the shelves, so if you don’t want to wait for the next restock, you better complete your transaction as soon as possible.

The latest Horizon Forbidden West patch brings improved CPU optimization and better performance in certain scenarios, judging from a new comparison video shared online.

The summer has arrived, and so has the time for icy cold drinks, swimming, and beach vacations! But, just as you come out of the pool or put down a frosted glass and try operating your smartphone to type out a message with damp fingers, the struggle is real! Most displays become unresponsive, and you are unable to type what you want after several attempts. 

Save $100 on the ASUS ROG Ally at Best Buy and get to gaming wherever you are.

The stereotype of PC gaming is a huge desktop tower filled with rainbow lights and spinning fans, while water gurgles through pipes. However, the reality is much more modest, and most people don't even need a big rig PC to play.

Team Ninja has (rather stealthily) released two updates for Rise of the Ronin. The first of these patches (1.02) arrived on the 29th March, while the second (1.03) has only just dropped. However, if you were expecting the developer to address the title's disappointingly flexible frame rate, then you're out of luck.

Haier Appliances India unveiled its latest line of "super heavy-duty" air conditioners, incorporating its Hexa Inverter and Supersonic cooling technologies. NS Satish, President of Haier Appliances India, emphasized the company's commitment to crafting innovative products aimed at enhancing customers' comfort and convenience, particularly in India's challenging climate.

A crafty data engineer put 14 AI bots against each other in Street Fighter III matches to see which model is the best.

X-Silicon, a firm known for silicon IP solutions, has unveiled a new "C-GPU architecture," which combined with a RISC-V CPU focuses on low-power & efficient performance solutions.