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Unleash the Power of Gaming with the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition

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Are you ready to embark on an affordable yet epic gaming journey like never before? Say hello to the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition 8GB GDDR6 graphics card, a masterpiece designed to redefine your gaming experience. Let’s dive into what makes this gaming beast a true marvel.

Cutting-Edge Cooling Technology

The ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition boasts an innovative cooling system that keeps your gaming PC running at peak performance even during intense gaming sessions. Equipped with Axial-tech fans and optimized heatsinks, this graphics card ensures efficient heat dissipation. The Axial-tech fans feature a unique design that increases airflow and reduces turbulence, keeping temperatures in check. Say goodbye to overheating and hello to extended gaming sessions without a hitch.

Aura Sync Support

It supports Aura Sync support which lets you customize RGB lighting on the ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition to match your personal style. With a myriad of colours and effects to choose from, you can create a visually stunning gaming setup that’s uniquely yours.

Intuitive Software for Sustained Performance

ASUS and AMD understand that every gamer is different and this is why we get powerful software tools like ASUS GPU Tweak III and AMD HYPR-RX. In its third iteration, GPU Tweak III has been fine-tuned to be even more intuitive and feature-rich. Core functions are now front and center and with the easy-to-use user interface, users can see GPU temperature, clock speeds in realtime and even overclock the settings with just a click.

The ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition also supports AMD’s HYPR-RX software that helps to elevate the gaming experience. It helps to reduce lag intelligently controlling the queuing of CPU work ahead of GPU and upscales the game graphics and boosts framerates with AMD’s FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR).

Unrivalled Gaming Performance

All these features are unworthy if the graphics card cannot deliver its true purpose. Good thing is that ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition is a formidable card for 1080p and 1440p gaming. With settings maxed out on 1080p, the ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition delivered a consistent fps in fast-paced titles like Apex Legends (160fps), Valorant (200fps), Overwatch 2 (210fps). Titles like God of War gave us a respectable average of 80 frames per second and all-time favourite GTA V hovered around 120fps.

Starfield

As if the ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition wasn’t enticing enough, ASUS and AMD are offering the Starfield game with every purchase. Get ready to explore the vastness of space in Bethesda’s ambitious game and embark on interstellar adventures like never before.

In conclusion, the ASUS ROG Strix Radeon RX 7600 OC Edition is a gaming powerhouse that combines innovative cooling, customizable aesthetics, and cutting-edge software tools to deliver an unmatched gaming experience. Elevate your gaming rig to new heights and prepare for a gaming adventure like no other with ASUS.

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Samsung’s Largest Premium Experience Store Opens in Telangana

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Samsung India has inaugurated its largest Premium Experience Store in Telangana at the Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad, and announced attractive offers on select Galaxy devices. The new store highlights Samsung’s entire product ecosystem through exciting zones around Samsung’s connected ecosystem SmartThings, smartphones, laptops, audio, gaming, and lifestyle televisions. The store also has a Bespoke DIY Customisation Zone where consumers can personalise their smartphones, tabs and covers with accessories, including ones with local Hyderabad flavour.

The store is located in the new premium wing of the popular Inorbit Mall in the Cyberabad area of Hyderabad, which has emerged as a hub of Gen Z and millennials in recent years.

At the store, Samsung will host a variety of Galaxy workshops under ‘Learn @ Samsung’ for tech savvy consumers, especially Gen Z and millennials. This will include workshops around consumer passion points such as digital art, doodling, photography, videography, fitness, cooking, coding, music as well as events around the culture and ethos of the city. Spread across 3,500 sq ft of space, the store will also host a variety of entertainment activities with special focus on local culture, music, and art, offering a Samsung experience customised to the city of Hyderabad.

Consumers coming into the store will get assured gifts, 2X loyalty points on purchase of select Samsung products and Galaxy Buds2 at INR 2,999 with select Galaxy devices in the first week after launch. In addition, consumers can also avail always-on special benefits such as student discounts of up to 10 percent on smartphones, tabs, laptops and smartwatches, up to 22.5 percent cashback and INR 22,000 in additional benefits.

“We are excited to bring the next-gen Premium Experience Store to our consumers in Hyderabad. Our aim is to connect the diverse local community with the best of Samsung technology. We have tailored unique experiences through zones such as Samsung SmartThings, Gaming and Bespoke DIY Customisation, designed especially for Gen Z consumers,” said Sumit Walia, Senior Director, Samsung India.

“Moreover, to engage our young consumers through their passion points, we will also host ‘Learn @ Samsung’ workshops. These workshops will focus on varied consumer interests such as digital art, doodling, photography, videography, fitness, cooking, coding and music, among others,” he added.

The newly launched store offers a next-generation larger-than-life experience of Samsung products alongside a one-of-a-kind experience to young gaming enthusiasts with a dedicated gaming zone that showcases premium range of smart monitors – Odyssey Ark.

Samsung aims to provide a ‘phygital’ experience for consumers visiting the new store through Samsung’s Store+ endless aisle platform. With Store+, consumers will be able to browse Samsung products with over 1,200 options across its portfolio, whether available online or in store, using a digital Kiosk. Consumers can also order online from the store and have the products delivered home directly.

They can also access Samsung’s digital lending platform Samsung Finance+ and Samsung’s device care plan Samsung Care+ for Galaxy smartphones, tablets and smartwatches, in addition to hassle-free after-sales service for their smartphones and book service calls for their consumer electronics products at home.

Expanding Wi-Fi Coverage with Extendable Routers

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Use regular performance routers in a mesh environment

A dead or weak Wi-Fi zone is something everyone deals with regularly but how do you resolve the connectivity hiccups? Repeaters or range extenders are one option. The device connects to the main router to expand the wireless coverage and while setting it up is quick and easy, these come with a tradeoff—speed loss. Another way is to install a powerline kit but its performance is reliant on how far the outlet is from the router and the wiring used.

One solution that has gained some traction in the last few years is dedicated mesh networking. Although it resolves all the issues faced by the other solutions, splurging on mesh routers is not ideal as you’d have to discard the old router to accommodate the dedicated setup. One workaround for this is the use of Asus’ scalable AiMesh technology. With AiMesh, customers can create a whole-home mesh Wi-Fi setup with the new Asus mesh routers alongside regular routers.

The possibilities are endless and this not only keeps the existing router in commission but also helps to take advantage of the features of the newer router. For instance, an RT-AX53U that acted as the main router previously can be converted into a node alongside TUF Gaming AX4200. This means the AX53U can utilise the superior gaming and security features without having to purchase an additional AX4200 router, thus increasing the product life of the older router.

There are other advantages as well. First is the auto-selection of the best Wi-Fi signal. Connected devices can automatically hop onto the 2.4GHz or the 5GHz frequency bands, depending on the Wi-Fi strength for a seamless experience. Then there’s one-tap optimisation that improves the AiMesh topology so that nodes are connected to the main router via the shortest, more stable route. Finally, it’s the price. When Asus introduced the extendable router feature, it was limited to routers priced around 10,000 but now even an entry-level router like RT-AC59U V2 priced at around Rs. 4,000 can be used in an AiMesh setup. 

Recommended Models: RT-AC59U V2, RT-AX53U, TUF Gaming AX4200, TUF Gaming AX5400, RT-AX86U Pro, ROG Rapture GT-AX6000

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Review: ResMed OneSleepTest kit

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Price: ₹ 2,500; resmed.co.in

The quality of your sleep is quite an important factor when it comes to managing lifestyle diseases. Most of us suffer from various stages and types of sleep apnea. However, monitoring and analysing your sleep and respiratory pattern is a complex process that requires visiting a hospital. ResMed, a digital health and medical devices specialist, has now introduced a home sleep testing kit that helps you to analyse your sleep pattern and generate a comprehensive report, making it easier for your specialist to efficiently treat your condition.

The ResMed OneSleepTest (OST) kit includes a disposable NightOwl sensor, 10 finger wraps to attach the sensor to your finger, and a quick start guide. The tiny sensor unit is similar to the one on smartwatches, but once activated, it can be used only for three nights. The sensor records all the parameters that your smartwatch records, such as heart rate, SpO2, and total sleep time using Photoplethysmography (PPG) based technology. However, the service includes a detailed report that you receive over your registered email, with graphs showing SpO2 levels, Pulse Rate, Activity and PPG. The test is performed over three consecutive nights and the final report includes Apnea-Hypopnea Index, which shows events like Oxygen Desaturation that occurred during the monitoring period. To register the device and perform the tests, you need to use the NightOwl Companion app, which provides step-by-step instructions. Once the three nights of monitoring are over, you will get the report in 3 to 5 days on your registered email ID.

The ResMed OST kit is certainly a great tool to assess your sleeping pattern if you are suffering from sleep-related disorders. However, the test can only be performed for three nights, and there is no way you can repeat it a second time. With no chance of predicting the ideal sleep conditions during your test phase, we feel three nights is quite short a sample to assess one’s sleep and respiratory conditions. For example, if your sleep is disturbed for a day or two due to weather, mosquitoes, unusually loud neighbourhood parties, stress, or other factors, it could generate a suboptimal report, as we observed from the deviations in our test case report.

<strong>Rating</strong>

WE’RE IMPRESSED Detailed reports, simple process, value for money

WE’D IMPROVE Longer monitoring period, repeatability of tests to correct chances of errors

THE LAST WORD An uncomplicated way to measure and assess sleep apnea

Review: God of War Ragnarök

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An epic journey across the Nine Realms fueled with action, emotions and heartbreaks 
From Rs. 3,999; PS4, PS5

God of War Ragnarok

The 2018 God of War set the benchmark high, which meant any game following up has to match the greatness of the critically acclaimed game, if not surpass it. And after playing through the main story of the God of War Ragnarök for about 30 hours, we can say that the sequel lives up to the hype.

If the previous game centred around Kratos coming to terms as a single parent, God of Ragnarök centres around their evolved relationship of father and son and forging new bonds or amending old ones. 

God of War Ragnarok

Its a story that was already in motion when Kratos killed Baldur and Atreus learned his identity as Loki in a prophecy. But since these incidents happened in the previous game, Santa Monica Studio offers a brief refresher found in the game’s main menu. Thoughtful, but the recap felt short and hurried, which may be difficult for the new players to grasp due to the different characters and storyline. We would recommend playing the previous game first or watching the videos online. Anyway, here we are, in Ragnarök, where Kratos and Atreus embark on a journey traversing through the Nine Realms with the hope to change the outcome of the prophesied war. 

God of War Ragnarok

But as they say, it’s the journey that counts and it’s true here. The different realms are beautifully designed and feature breathtaking vistas along with extreme attention to detail showing the uniqueness of each realm you visit.

When it comes to the narrative, there’s a nice ebb and flow to the story that feels well-paced giving users the rush and calm as we progress through the campaign. The story is predictable, but we were genuinely surprised by the few twists and turns. Sprinkled around the main campaign are side quests, which are abundant and can result in unlocking some cool gear and abilities. Enhancing the story further is a top-notch performance by all the actors involved. Mimir’s conversations (voiced by Alastair Duncan) keep us entertained throughout whereas the deep grunts by Kratos (voiced by Christopher Judge) show his interest in the conversation. However, it was Richard Schiff’s voice and acting that made Odin’s evil intentions seem noble and believable.   

God of War Ragnarok

Combat is where the God of War Ragnarök shines through. The hack-and-slash attacks originating from Kratos’ Leviathan Axe and the Blades of Chaos are so satisfying that is elevated with runic attacks and adequate defence to take the enemy down. Of course, there’s no specific playstyle to defeat the enemy and the game encourages you to try different move combinations, be observant or just experiment with different gear. Atreus is no longer just a sidekick. Well, he still is but his combat is more in sync when fighting alongside Kratos. Atreus’ expanded role in the game means there are instances where you’ll play as Atreus and frankly, some of them were more enjoyable than fighting as Kratos. 

God of War Ragnarok

The God of War Ragnarök is available on both the PS4 and PS5 where players can choose to prioritise performance or quality. Playing on the PS5 has its advantages like faster loading via SSD, improved visuals, DualSense integration and 3D audio support but we went with the performance mode on the PS4 Pro and it fared fluidly without discernable compromises. 

God of War Ragnarok

Overall, God of War Ragnarök tells an epic story that fuses gameplay, character performances and the overall atmosphere so well. It’s a must-play for a GoW fan and for someone who is dipping their toe in the franchise for the first time.    

RATING 5/5
WE’RE IMPRESSED Story, visuals, optimised performance
WE’D IMPROVE N/A
THE LAST WORD God of War Ragnarök is a fitting sequel and our GoTY for 2022