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POCO X3 NFC Global Launch On September 7 | Snapdragon 732G Inside

After weeks of leaks and rumors, Poco has officially announced the arrival of a new Poco device — POCO X3 NFC. The device is a successor to the Poco X2 that was launched in February.

In a tweet, Poco has said that the device will be unveiled on September 7th at an online event, and that the live stream will begin at 20:00 (GMT+8).

A few specifications of Poco X3 are still a mystery, but there are no doubts that the device will be a performance champ. Qualcomm has said that Poco X3 will be the first device to come with Snapdragon 732G.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G is a gaming-focused chipset that offers an improved GPU and CPU over the Snapdragon 730. Qualcomm claims the chip can deliver Adreno 618 GPU, which will be a boost in graphic rendering. The chip supports Bluetooth 5 and is ready for WiFi 6.

At the chipset announcement, Sam Jiang, Poco Global head, said, “We are extremely excited about the upcoming POCO smartphone and our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies that allowed us to create the first device on the market with the latest Snapdragon 732G Mobile Platform.”

Other rumored POCO X3 NFC specifications are a 6.67-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 5,160mAh battery, and 33W fast charging. Users speculate that the device will have an AMOLED panel.

Poco Global product marketing manager Angus Kai Ho Ng said the device would have a 64MP primary lens. It will most probably be a quad camera setup. In his tweet, he also shared a few shots taken from the Poco X3. He also confirmed fast charging support in another tweet and said the device could be fully charged in about 65 minutes.

We will likely hear more about the upcoming Poco device before the official launch on September 7th.

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Beware! ‘Tenet’ Torrent You’re Trying To Download Could Empty Your Bank Account

Christopher Nolan’s much-awaited sci-fi movie ‘Tenet’ premiered this week. As expected, the title has been a trending search on Google and torrent sites.

The blockbuster title has caused a storm on the internet, and torrent uploaders are making the most of it by tricking users into downloading fake torrent files. 

If you’re looking forward to downloading the movie, we must warn you that there is no ‘real’ Tenet torrent available as of now. Websites and torrent sites are flooded with fake pirated torrents of the movie.

If you search Pirate Bay for the Tenet movie, you’ll see hundreds of torrent links of fake pirated Tenet movies. Chances are that some of these phony torrent files could drop malware on your device and lure you into entering your bank account details. 

For instance, guys at Torrent Freak tried downloading a Tenet torrent from Pirate Bay and ended up with a 700MB file. The file showed a still image and asked people to go through the ReadMe file and install a codec required to play the video.

Fake Tenet torrent

The text in the ReadMe file directed them to a suspicious website that required credit card details for “verification purposes”. From there it was obvious that the uploader was trying to dupe them.

Top rated torrent sites are aware of the piracy storm Tenet could bring. As they deploy measures to curb it, the popularity of Nolan’s movie could drive some novice users to download fake torrent files that could siphon off money from their bank accounts.

Nevertheless, we do not support piracy and recommend our readers wait for the theatre’s release or wait until it is available on an OTT platform.

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The Next PinePhone Community Edition Will Feature Manjaro Linux

After launching the two Community Edition (CE) of Linux-based PinePhone with Ubuntu Touch and postmarketOS, PINE64 has announced that the next PinePhone CE will officially feature Arch Linux-based Manjaro operating system by default.

Just like PinePhone postmarketOS CE, Manjaro Community Edition will also come in two hardware variants: Regular and Convergence Package, along with the same PCB (Printed Circuit Board) version 1.2.

As usual, the regular editions will cost $149 offering 2GB of RAM and 16GB of eMMC; the Convergence Package will cost $199 providing extended 3GB of RAM and 32GB of eMMC bundled with a USB-C dock.

PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition
PinePhone Manjaro Community Edition

On the software side, it will ship a user-friendly Arch-based Manjaro ARM rolling distribution. Manjaro supports nearly all of PINE64 SBCs (Single-board computers) and devices including PinePhone, PineTab, and Pinebook Pro.

For touch/mobile devices, Manjaro is already working to provide out-of-the-box support for mainly three mobile user interfaces: UBport’s Lomiri, Purism’s Phosh, and KDE-based Plasma mobile. However, it is yet to be announced which one of these will land on the PinePhone CE.

Lastly, this PinePhone edition with Manjaro will arrive in a custom presentation box designed by Manjaro’s development team. It will also feature a sleek-looking Manjaro brand logo on the back cover.

When And How Can You Buy PinePhone Manjaro CE?

PinePhone maker PINE64 has revealed that the pre-order of Manjaro CE will open in mid-September. Then, you’ll be able to place an order from the official PINE Store.

Until then, you can keep following Fossbytes or PINE64’s Telegram News ChannelTwitter, and Mastodon to stay notified about pre-orders.

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OnePlus Nord Green Tint Display Issue: How To Check?

After rolling out premium smartphones with a $1,000 tag, OnePlus has made a return to the budget smartphone segment with OnePlus Nord. Launched at Rs 24,999 in India, it is one of the most popular budget smartphones these days owing to the features it packs.

Since OnePlus Nord is a budget smartphone, the company had to make some tradeoffs to keep the price minimum. Some of the shortcomings of OnePlus Nord are the plastic frame, mono speaker, lack of UFS 3.1, and more. Here is a list of 5 things missing from OnePlus Nord. Keeping aside these shortcomings, one of the significant issues faced by OnePlus Nord is the green tint issue.

Within a week of its sale, several OnePlus Nord users complained that they were facing green tint display issues on their smartphones. Before the OnePlus Nord display issues, the company received quite a flak for green tint and black crush issues on OnePlus 8 Pro, a $1,000 premium device.

If you own OnePlus Nord, there is a chance you might have unknowingly come across the OnePlus green tint display issue. Here’s how to check whether your smartphone is suffering from the issue or not.

OnePlus Nord Green Tint Display Issue: What is it?

The green tint is a very common issue in smartphones with an AMOLED panel, and OnePlus Nord is no exception. In layman’s terms, when you’re using the smartphone in a dark environment with brightness at around 10-15%, and if there is a grey or dark-colored background on the screen, some areas appear to be green. This issue is a result of faults in the manufacturing process of the AMOLED panel.

However, OnePlus has clarified that “this is characteristic of all OLED displays and the degree of discoloration will vary depending on other properties of the display. This is not a quality issue and will not affect daily usage or the durability of the screen.” (via 9to5Google)

OnePlus Nord Green tint Display Issue: How to check?

To see if your OnePlus device is facing a display issue, here is what you need to do:

  1. .Go to a dark room or create a dark environment by closing the doors/windows of your room.
  2. Next, put your OnePlus Nord on flight mode and open the Chrome browser in dark mode.
  3. Visit any website so that it displays a black screen with the message “No internet”
  4. Turn off ‘Adaptive brightness’ and slowly lower the brightness level to around 10-20%
  5. If you can now see OnePlus Nord’s AMOLED screen exhibiting green tinting or pinkish tint towards the lower half of the display, your OnePlus Nord is suffering from display issues.
  6. If you’re not seeing any color casting or any discolouration, your unit might not have the issue we’re talking about.

Here is a video for your reference:

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OnePlus Nord Display Issues: What can you do about it?

Since OnePlus has clarified that green tint issues in OnePlus Nord are an inherent property of AMOLED panels, there is pretty much nothing you can do about it. If your OnePlus Nord is exhibiting the worst green tint issues, you can report it at OnePlus Forum and wait until the support staff picks up your issue. Since several people have reported the issue on Reddit as well as OnePlus forum, there are chances that OnePlus might look forward to resolving this issue with a software update if possible but the chances are really slim.

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PUBG Mobile To Reintroduce ‘Infection Mode’ In Update 1.0

PUBG Mobile players are incredibly excited about the upcoming Update 1.0, which will revolutionize the game. We already know that the new update will finally introduce Erangel 2.0 while also releasing the Ultra HD graphics for the game.

However, players still don’t know much about the 1.0 Update, which will be released on September 8th. For instance, the fan-favorite ‘Infection Mode’ is coming back in PUBG Mobile Update 1.0, which is pretty exciting.

“Infection Mode” was first introduced on PUBG Mobile last year with the 0.14.0 update. However, the game was only available for a limited time.

In the game mode, 12 players are divided into two teams, i.e., Defenders and Zombies. To win, Defenders have to protect themselves until the timer runs out, whereas Zombies have to infect Defenders to win.

PUBG Mobile didn’t officially announce the comeback of Infection Mode for Update 1.0; however, the game mode is already available to play in the Beta version. So, it’s quite evident that the game mode will be released in the global version of PUBG Mobile as well. Also, players will have to be at Level 5 to unlock the ‘Infection Mode.’

PUBG Mobile Infection Mode
PUBG Mobile Infection Mode

Besides the Infection Mode reintroduction, PUBG Mobile Update 1.0 will also release an upgraded version of Payload game mode.

The Payload 2.0 game mode is going to make things a lot more exciting on PUBG Mobile. That’s because it will introduce helicopters, UAV, Anti bomb Suit, Radar, and a lot of other fantastic features in PUBG Mobile.

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Windows 10 Guide: How to Fix Audio Issues in Windows 10 PCs

Over the years, Microsoft hasn’t stressed more on improving hardware compatibility on Windows 10 OS. As a consequence, most of the device drivers are either preloaded or shipped via feature updates. It’s no doubt it has brought a seamless experience for the users.

Still, every now and then you’d find users complaining about no sound after Windows 10 update or problems related to other components. Here, even the latest Windows 10 2004 isn’t any different.

Due to the external hardware and Windows software conflicts, mostly on third-party hardware, Windows users might experience some problems in audio and video performance. In this guide, we are going to tell you how to fix the audio issue in Windows 10.

In the past, from the deletion of new files to drivers abruptly stopping, Windows users have faced various problems. Moreover, the situation was getting so severe that Microsoft was forced to pull the October update before it disappoints any other Windows 10 users.

In this article, we will be addressing the Windows 10 sound issues. Of course, you will always have the option of rolling back to the previous version, but we will keep that for the end. On its website and YouTube page, Microsoft has published a set of videos to tell you how to fix audio issues in Windows 10. So, I’ll be telling you that as well.

How to fix audio issues in Windows 10 using the basics

This is the pretty basic and very first step to fix audio issues in Windows 10. You need to first check out your speakers and headphone connections and see if some audio cable is loose or connected to the wrong jack.

Now check your volume levels from the audio icon, and don’t forget to check the volume levels of your external speakers.

Sometimes your external speakers might be the reason why you are reading this how to fix audio issues in Windows 10 article. Don’t forget to check them with the device other than your Windows 10 PC.

Use Device Manager to fix audio issues in Windows 10

Another reason why your Windows 10 PC might be giving your problems could be related to the driver issues. Make sure that your sound card is working properly and is running with updated drivers.

To fix audio issues in Windows 10, just open the Start and enter Device Manager. Open it and from a list of devices, find your sound card, open it, and click on the Driver tab.

Now, select the Update Driver option. Windows should be able to look at the internet and update your PC with the latest sound drivers. If it fails to do so, you can find the right drivers at your PC manufacturer’s website.

Device Manager Fix Audio Issues Windows 10

Alternatively, you can try to update the drive using the generic audio driver that comes with Windows. For this –

Select Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software > Let me pick from the list of available drivers on my computer > High Definition Audio Device > Next > Install it.

How to fix audio issues in Windows 10 by running the troubleshooter

Audio Troubleshooter in Windows 10 fix issues

Troubleshooter is always the first thing one should do after any sort of issue in Windows 10. Gone are the times where the troubleshooter was never able to identify issues; the Windows 10 troubleshooter works very efficiently.

To run the audio troubleshooter in Windows 10, go to Windows 10 Settings > Update and Security > Troubleshoot > Playing Audio.

Just follow through the steps, and the Windows 10 Troubleshooter will automatically fix any sound issue that you are facing.

Set default playback device to fix audio issues in Windows 10

You might face some audio issues while using USB or HDMI as you need to set the external devices as default. Audio enhancements can sometimes interfere with the hardware drivers. Thus it is important to disable them until a new driver update arrives on your PC.

To fix audio issues in Windows 10 by setting the default device option, just open Start and enter Sound. Now open the appropriate result and click on the Playback tab. Here find the suitable audio device and Set Default.

Fix audio issues in Windows 10 by choosing correct audio playback

To choose the correct default playback in Windows 10, just open Start and enter Sound. Now open the appropriate result and click on the Playback tab. On your default device, right-click and select Properties. On the Advanced tab, under default format, change the setting and hit the Test button. If it doesn’t work, change the setting and hit Test.

We hope that these tips will help you to fix sound issues in Windows 10 when audio not working on laptop or other device. If you have some other suggestions or problems, comment below.

If these problems persist, you could head over to Microsoft Support Desk and tell them your problems.

Check out Windows 10 Guide from Fossbytes for more help.

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Lenovo’s First ThinkPad Laptop With Fedora Linux Now Available To Buy

Towards the end of April 2020, Lenovo announced its collaboration with the Red Hat-sponsored community project, Fedora Linux. It aimed at bringing Lenovo’s ThinkPad P1 Gen2, ThinkPad P53, and ThinkPad X1 Gen8 laptops with Fedora 32 pre-loaded.

Finally, after a worthwhile wait of over four months, Lenovo has started offering its ThinkPad laptops with a pre-installed Fedora workstation. As of now, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen8 is the first laptop that is now available to buy, while others are still to come.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen8 With Linux

X1 Carbon Gen 8 is a 14-inch, thin, and lightweight premium laptop powered by a 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210U processor with 4 cores, 8 threads, and up to 4.20 GHz turbo boost.

Its base model, which is priced at $1287 USD, comes with a 1080p Full HD IPS panel display. However, Wide Quad HD (1440p) and 4k Ultra HD IPS displays are also available at the cost of extra money.

If you care about the battery life of your laptop, this ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen8 with Fedora might interest you a lot. This is because it claims to give up to 19.5 hours of battery life with Rapid Charge boosts up to 80% in just an hour.

Among the others, here is the list of specifications of a fedora-powered X1 Carbon Gen8 laptop:

  • Memory: up to 16GB LPDDR3 2133MHz (Soldered)
  • Hard Drive: up to 1TB PCIe SSD
  • Camera: 720p HD
  • Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 802.11AX with vPro (2 x 2), Bluetooth 5.0
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Keyboard: Backlit – US English

Now, if you’re interested in buying Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen8 with Fedora Linux OS, place an order from here.

Just to remind you, in June 2020, Lenovo also promised to certify its entire P-series ThinkPad laptops and ThinkStation PCs for top Linux distros, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).

Hence, along with the upcoming Fedora-powered ThinkPad P1 Gen2 and P53, Lenovo will also roll out its workstation computers with Ubuntu and Red Hat Linux desktops.

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Best Cars Under Rs 6 Lakh For 1,000 Km/Month Driving Requirement

When it comes to the best cars under Rs 6 lakh for the high daily driving requirements of more than 1,000 km per month, petrol cars with CNG options are the best choice. Today, we will be exploring the best cars under Rs. 6 lakh in India that offer great value for money, performance, and fuel efficiency so that one can use them for their daily usage without any problem.

We have chosen three main cars, Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, Tata Tiago, and Maruti Suzuki Celerio. We will be taking a look at the best value for money variant of each of these cars. Both cars from Maruti Suzuki come with a factory-installed CNG option, but with advancements in the aftermarket CNG, cars with no CNG options like Tata Tiago can be retrofitted with a cylinder to return excellent fuel efficiency. As for the question of engine warranty being voided due to aftermarket CNG installation, we will also provide you with a solution for the same.

Best Cars Under Rs 6 Lakh: Maruti Suzuki Celerio

2020 MAruti Suzuki Celerio Best car under Rs 6 lakh
Image: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is one of the most popular budget CNG cars in India. Very recently, cab aggregators have also started using Maruti Celerio CNG as a fleet car. Maruti Suzuki Celerio is available in Petrol as well as in CNG options with prices starting at Rs 4.41 lakh (ex-showroom). But we recommend the Maruti Celerio VXI (O) CNG variant of the Celerio priced at Rs. 5.72 lakh (ex-showroom), to get the best bang for your buck. Despite being a small hatchback, it provides plenty of cabin space, decent quality interior plastic, and excellent highway stability.

Due to its wide stance, Celerio can maintain a high speed without any issues. If your commute involves a lot of highway driving then Maruti Celerio is a great option.

Maruti Celerio Petrol: Review

Maruti Suzuki Celerio is powered by a BS6 compliant 1-liter 3-Cylinder petrol engine that churns out around 67 BHP and 90 Nm of peak torque. Despite being a 3-Cylinder engine, Celerio is quite refined. If we talk about its real-world performance then according to one of the owners it’s perfect as long as you drive it below a speed of 120 km/h. He said if you go beyond that then the car will struggle, which is acceptable considering its segment.

In terms of comfort, one of the owners of Maruti Celerio said that he is 5’11” tall still the driver’s seating position was quite comfortable for him. However, few owners have had mixed reviews about the legroom from the driver’s point of view. Apart from that, Celerio has a good amount of ground clearance.

One of the best features that many owners feel is its front visibility which enhances the driving experience. Well moving forward towards the mileage of Maruti Celerio, the car has comfortably delivered a fuel-efficiency of around 23 km/l with its BS4 variants. However, with the new BS6 compliant engines, the automaker claims that Maruti Celerio can deliver a fuel economy of up to 21.63 km/l on highways. If we talk about city and hilly regions, it can safely churn out a fuel-economy of around 18 km/l. Maruti Suzuki cars are known for their excellent fuel economy and Celerio is no different.

Maruti Celerio CNG Review

Image: Car Duniya

2020 Maruti Celerio comes with a factory-fitted CNG option, which makes it one of the best budget CNG cars under Rs. 6 lakh in India. The biggest perk of having a CNG car is obviously the higher mileage. In the case of Celerio, the automaker claims to have a mileage of 30.47 kg/km. According to its owners, one can easily get a fuel economy of 25 km/kg in the city and 28-29 km/kg on highways while driving Celerio CNG.

Maruti also provides a separate digital fuel meter for CNG on the MID, which is very handy. Apart from this, the most obvious downside of getting a CNG fitted car is the loss of boot space and the same is with Maruti Celerio. However, due to Maruti Celerio being a factory-fitted CNG car, the performance on CNG is quite impressive. According to one of the reviewers, one cannot get the same level of tuning in an aftermarket CNG as they get in a factory fitted one. Most of the time while driving Maruti Celerio on CNG mode, the car delivers the same performance as it’d in the case of a petrol car.

Best Cars Under Rs 6 Lakh: Tata Tiago

2020 Tata Tiago
Image: Tata Motors

With a four-star rating in the global NCAP crash test, Tata Tiago is the safest car in its segment and the segment above it as well. In terms of safety, it is outmatched only by its big brother Tata Altroz, which is a premium hatchback. Tata Tiago is available only with a BS6 compliant 1.2-liter 3-Cylinder petrol engine available in both manual and automatic transmission. The price of Tiago starts at Rs 4.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Unlike Maruti Suzuki Celerio and WagonR, Tata Tiago is not offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit.

The best value for the money variant of Tata Tiago is the Tata Tiago XZ Plus, which comes with alloy wheels, touch screen, cooled glove box, and a lot more. However, in order to stay true to the title of this article, we will recommend the Tata Tiago XT version priced at Rs. 5.20 lakh (ex-showroom) that you should go for. You can also go for the Tata Tiago XE version, but personally, we won’t recommend it because the manual window placement in this variant is in an awkward position. Even if you plan to install aftermarket windows in XE, the window switch will hit your leg from the side. There’s a way to get it done, but the procedure will leave a hollow space in place for the original manual window switch.

Tata Tiago Petrol

In terms of performance and handling, Tiago is one of the best cars within the given price range. Under the hood, a 1.2-liter three-cylinder Revotron BS6 compliant engine powers the car with a maximum output of 84 BHP and 113 Nm torque.

As per several owner experiences, one may not get an instant torque while accelerating the car but there will not be any power lag. Tiago delivers a constant power output even at higher speeds. However, in the updated BS6 Tata Tiago, the engine is very peppy and delivers a much better pickup compared to the previous generation. Tiago is very stable on highways and cornering which enhances the driving experience. One of the main highlights of the Tata Tiago is its responsive steering. The city driving in the car is very easy as the steering is easily turned using a single finger and returns to the center after taking the turn. There is no “dead-spot” in the steering and it is very responsive. Even the slightest turn is registered on the road. Driving the Tata Tiago is an engaging experience.

2020 Tata Tiago best car under Rs 6 lakh
Image: Tata Motors

Additionally, Tata has provided a premium interior along with comfortable seats and sufficient room inside the cabin. If we talk about its most highlighting features then it’s the Harman and Kardon speakers in every model except XE. In terms of real-world mileage, Tata Tiago delivers 20 km/l on highways and about 16 km/l in the city.

When it comes to the shortcomings of the car, then it’s the engine noise and vibrations. However, both of these issues have been resolved to a really great extent in the BS6 Tata Tiago facelift variant.

Tata Tiago With After-Market CNG Kit

tata tiago after market CNG kit
Image: DDS

Tiago is not offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit. However, some users get it done by installing an aftermarket CNG in Tiago. One of Tiago’s owners had installed a Tomasetto sequential kit with a 12kg cylinder capacity which cost him Rs 31,000. The price of the CNG kit may fluctuate depending upon the quality of the CNG kit. As per this report, Tiago delivers a mileage of around 25km/kg in CNG mode.

In terms of performance, he felt power lag at low RPMs in CNG mode, however, the power delivery was quite smooth after the third gear. This is a problem in several after-market CNGs. However, several CNG kits with advancers claim to deliver performance close to a factory fitted one. Lovato CNG kits are best suited for Tata cars, according to one of the owners.

Getting an aftermarket CNG can void the warranty of a car’s engine. To counter this problem, you can go for a dealer fitted CNG option. Several Tata dealers offer the facility a dealer-fitted CNG kit, which is approved by the showroom and does not cause any voidance of the warranty. Usually, these showrooms have a tie-up with a Government-authorised CNG kit dealer, which does the installation on behalf of the Tata showroom.

Such an option would be slightly more expensive than buying an aftermarket CNG on your own. But it’s worth the peace of mind. For those who do install an aftermarket CNG all by themselves, Lovato CNG kits are the best option and they usually run without any issues. Just make sure to get it installed at a Government-authorised service center.

Similar to the factory-fitted CNG, you can get a fuel-filling pump in Tata Tiago near its petrol filling lid. This can be done via a special request from your dealer.

Best Cars Under Rs 6 Lakh: Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Image: Maruti Suzuki

The new Wagon R is offered in three different engine options: a 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine along with a CNG option and a 1.2-liter four-cylinder option. All variants other than the CNG are available with an automatic transmission option, and the CNG version is only available with an MT. Prices for the new Maruti WagonR starts at Rs 4.45 lakh (ex-showroom).

The best value for money variant of Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is the Wagon R LXI (O) CNG priced at Rs. 5.25 lakh (ex-showroom), which comes with factory fitted CNG. There is also a WagonR VXI 1.2-Liter option. But I’ll explain why you should and should not go for it later in the article.

Maruti Wagon R: Petrol

2020 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R CNG
Image: Maruti Suzuki

On paper, the 1.0-liter engine generates 67 BHP and 90 Nm of torque, while the 1.2-liter engine produces 82 BHP and 113 Nm of peak torque. As per their power output, the 1.0-liter engine offers decent performance, whereas the 1.2-liter is quite punchy in power delivery. Additionally, the 1.2-liter engine provides a good engine response and it quickly achieves a speed of 100 km/h. However, the car has a noticeable amount of body roll on turns, which is not a good sign. The high body roll in Wagon R also defeats the purpose of having a bigger 1.2-liter more powerful engine. As the car will feel unstable at high speed and if driven slow it’d be unable to utilize all of its power.

Apart from this, Maruti Wagon R has ample headroom and boot space. The new Wagon R is bigger than before and has the largest boot space in its segment. It’s designed to be more comfortable than its sibling Celerio and deals with road bumps and patches quite effectively.

Maruti Wagon R: CNG

Maruti Wagon R CNG
Image: Indian Autos Blog

Maruti provides a factory-fitted CNG kit in Wagon R, which is totally hassle-free. Wagon R has quite a smooth power delivery in CNG mode. In terms of mileage, the CNG variant of Wagon R with a claimed fuel economy of 32.52 km/kg, has the best figure out of all three cars here. The boot space in Wagon R is also reduced by a good amount, but since the car has a big 310-liter space the CNG cylinder leaves plenty of room for luggage.

Best Cars Under Rs 6 Lakh: Which One To Buy?

All the above-mentioned cars are among the best selling cars in their segments. All of them have their own perks and drawbacks. Moreover, it depends on individuals’ requirements which one suits them the most.

Celerio is a good option for those looking for a decent performing car with great handling and high-speed stability. Also with its CNG variant, you can achieve a higher mileage.

On the other hand, go for Maruti Suzuki if you prefer to drive slowly and want a spacious cabin. It’s a highly fuel-efficient car addition and it has plenty of boot space making it suitable for carrying more luggage. Furthermore, its factory fitted CNG variant makes it a hassle-free fuel-efficient car to own, just like the Celerio.

For those asking “Why should we buy Tata Tiago?”. Well if you want a well-built and fun-to-drive car, then Tiago is the best option for them. Tata Tiago is also very impressive in terms of ride quality and high-speed stability. The small hatch also has a world-class suspension that offers plush ride quality even on the bumpiest of roads. The after-market CNG is a small price to pay for all the benefits you get from a well-built car.

Moreover, as I said earlier it depends more on your purpose of buying a car.

Anyway, do share your views in the comments section below on which one will you go for and why?

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Electric Truck Battery Range Boost From 300 To 390 Miles, Using This Device

Nowadays, many EV brands including Tesla are planning to integrate efficient solar panels into electric pickup trucks. However, WorkSport, an OEM, claims to have already made one. Canadian-based company Worksport has launched solar charging panels specifically designed for EV trucks.

Worsksport is famous for making truck bed covers for electric and ICE pick-up trucks. The company serves mainly in the US and Canada. Worksport has launched these solar panels through a new website, www.GoTerraVis.com.

The solar panels are one of a kind due to their design and functionality. This technology seems to be interesting in a lot of ways. Here’s all you need to know about this solar charging system.

Electric Truck Battery Range: Worksport To The Rescue

Electric Truck Battery Range

As the company is an expert in making truck bed covers, they used it as a base for their product. Their hybrid design, between a truck bed cover and a solar panel, is called TerraVis. The system is made with the objective of creating intelligent accessories for electric pick-up trucks and improving them in terms of battery range.

The idea is to take advantage of the practical abilities of a pick-up truck and utilize the power of renewable and sustainable energy.

Steven Rossi, the CEO of Worksport said, “Everyone is moving towards solar power and renewable energy sources and so is the pick-up truck market. Our system is being designed to, among other things, provide a meaningful source of energy for the new wave of electric trucks.”

Benefits Of TerraVis: EV Trucks Solar Panels

Electric Truck Battery Range

Here’s how these panels will work. When sunlight falls on the cover, it charges and stores energy in multiple battery packs. Later this stored energy is supplied as electric power to the motor. In addition, the system will be made removable and the stored energy can be used for other purposes as well.

Apart from this, Steve told us that the system will provide a 25-30% charge needed for the average commuter, from the sun. This means a 300-mile range electric pick-up truck can travel up to 390 miles on a sunny day.

He also mentioned that the solar energy captured by the panel is equivalent to plugging your EV into a standard 110V plug. More importantly, it’s a completely zero carbon footprint technology.

Furthermore, he said that the company’s R&D department is constantly working on making this solar charging system more effective.

As of now, the company is actively looking at EV makers like Tesla to collaborate with so that this technology can be more useful. The company is already set to lock horns with an EV startup in the US that is planning to launch a Pininfarina Designed Electric Truck.

What To Expect From Worksport?

If we look at the current scenario then a number of electric pick-up trucks are going to enter the US market. Whether it be Tesla Cybertruck, Rivian R1T, or several other pick-up trucks, none of them have a solar charging option.

However, Elon Musk has tweeted from time to time that the Tesla Cybertruck might have a solar power option. In fact, we have also seen images of the Cybertruck with a set of solar wings being circulated in the recent past.

All these innovations are aimed at making successful solar panels that can work in integration with other systems of an electric car. On the other hand, if this product from WorkSport hits the market with the same level of efficiency, then it can become a must-buy for all your electric trucks in the near future.

Anyway, what do you guys think about it? Do share your views in the comments section below.

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Call Of Duty Mobile To Get ‘Terminal’ Map In Season 10

Call of Duty Mobile Season 9 is live, and players are still enjoying all the new content in one of the most famous battle royale games for mobiles.

COD Mobile has now started teasing the upcoming content for Season 10. Recently, Call of Duty Mobile announced that the new Season 10 update would introduce the ‘Terminal’ Multiplayer map in the game.

‘Terminal’ is a medium-sized multiplayer map first introduced in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2. The map was then remastered as a free DLC for Modern Warfare 3. Now, the same multiplayer map is finally arriving in the mobile version of Call of Duty.

The Call of Duty Mobile team tweeted a foggy picture of the Terminal map confirming it for the next season. “Attention passengers, Flight #: 83764625 is now boarding!⁣⁣,” said Call of Duty Mobile in a tweet. However, only dedicated COD fanatics were able to figure out the map’s name by looking at the picture.

Interestingly, many COD Mobile players thought that the Terminal map would arrive with the Season 9 update. That’s because Call of Duty Mobile already released the map in the beta version of the game a while back.

If you have access to COD Mobile Beta, you can enjoy the Terminal map without waiting for the Season 10 update.
Nevertheless, players can expect the Season 10 update to arrive in the game’s global version in mid-September. So, you will get to board flights on the Terminal map pretty soon.

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Wireless Projection App Removed From Windows 10

Microsoft has updated the list of features it has removed from Windows 10. With the latest change, the Connect app has been kicked out of the OS in version 2004.

As you might know, the Connect app on Windows 10 is powered by the Miracast technology and used to project the UI on a wireless display. Also, the app can be used to mirror the display of other devices on your Windows PC, including Android smartphones. However, not many Android devices support the tech.

One of the ways to access the app is by using the ‘Connect’ quick action button in the notifications area. Clicking the button opens the device picker UI, and the same can be triggered using the Windows + K keyboard shortcut.

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The wireless projection app has been there on Windows 10 since the release of the OS. But unfortunately, it didn’t gain much traction among the users, probably, when there are easier alternatives out there like Chromecast.

However, the Windows 10 Connect app isn’t going away completely. It will be available as part of the optional features on Windows 10 2004 just like we have other legacy apps, including Internet Explorer.

On Windows 10, you can install an optional feature by going to Settings > Apps > Optional Features > Add a Feature. Here, choose Wireless Display from the list of features.

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Microsoft Defender For Android Is Here But Only For Selected Users

In February, CNBC reported that Microsoft is planning to bring Windows 10’s default anti-virus system to Android users. The Microsoft Defender Android app is now available on the Google Play Store as a software preview.

In the Android app’s description, Microsoft says that the app is not free right off the bat. And it is only available to enterprise users who have a Microsoft 365 E5 license.

Microsoft Defender ATP mainly targets enterprise users owning Android devices; therefore, it has a few enterprise-focused protection features. Security admins, for instance, can create custom indicators for web protection. The app can also block users who don’t follow the organization’s threat protection policies.

Apart from that, it can warn about suspicious app installations and block malicious web pages opened through WhatsApp, web browser, email, etc.

The selective availability puts the Android app at a disadvantage against the best anti-virus apps on the platform. However, we can’t complain since this is merely a software preview, and Microsoft may have plans for non-enterprise users.

The previous CNBC report also suggested that Microsoft Defender would arrive on Linux and iOS. Of course, it would be interesting to see its capability on Linux, but Microsoft Defender on iOS doesn’t seem like a good idea.

Let us know what you think in the comments down below.

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Batman Arkham Games In Order Of Release And Story

Recently, WB Games Montreal announced Gotham Knights, the upcoming edition in the fan-favorite Batman video game series. However, there are still so many gaming enthusiasts who have never played all previous Batman games.

If you fall in that particular category, then maybe it’s time for you to play previous Batman games to connect with the story of Gotham Knights a little better, even though Gotham Knights doesn’t fall in the Batman Arkham series.

If you’re planning to do that, then you’re in luck. In this article, we are going to talk about all Batman games in order of release and story. So, you can go ahead and complete the story of the Batman Arkham series before the Gotham Knights video game releases next year.

Batman Arkham Games In Order Of Release

S.NO Batman Games In Order Of Release Release
1 Batman: Arkham Asylum August 2009
2 Batman: Arkham City October 2011
3 Batman: Arkham Origins October 2013
4 Batman: Arkham Knight June 2015

1. Batman: Arkham Asylum (August 2009)

Batman Arkham Asylum was the first game in the Arkham series that was released back in 2009. The game is available for PS3, Xbox 360, PC, Mac OS X, Xbox One, and PS4. Everything in Batman Arkham Asylum, from Storyline to combat, was so excellent that the game was titled “greatest comic book game of all time.”

In the video game, Batman has to go against his archenemy, Joker, who plans to take control over the Arkham Asylum and trap Batman inside with dangerous foes. Also, with Batman trapped inside the Asylum, Joker intends to threaten the Gotham City with numerous bombs planted throughout the city.

Now, Batman must defeat characters like Scarecrow and Bane inside the Asylum and use his Detective skills to get out of the Asylum to save the city.

Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, Windows, Classic Mac OS

2. Batman: Arkham City (October 2011)

Following the success of Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady Studios decided to release a sequel to the game in 2011. Like its predecessor, Arkham City was a big success and received numerous awards. It is even considered one of the most incredible action games of all time because of its narrative and gameplay.

The story of Arkham City takes place one year after the events of the first game in the Arkham Series.

When Arkham Asylum is no longer capable of holding the city’s notorious criminals in the facility, the authorities decide to buy the city’s slums to convert them into a prison enclosure, known as Arkham City.

Batman realizes that Dr. Hugo Strange, who is the warden of Arkham City, is planning something evil. So, he decides to investigate the situation by getting inside of Arkham City, where Cat Woman also accompanies him. And yes, you get to play as Cat Woman to get a few things done that Batman isn’t capable of doing.

Platforms: PS3, Xbox 360, PS4, Xbox One, Windows, Wii U, OS X

3. Batman: Arkham Origins (October 2013)

If you are thinking of playing Batman Games in order of release, then Batman Arkham Origins takes the third spot in the Arkham series.

Unlike Arkham Asylum and Arkham City, Origins wasn’t developed by Rocksteady Studios. Instead, the game was created by WB Games Montreal, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment.

The story of the Batman Arkham Origins takes place five years before the events of Arkham Asylum. It follows a younger Batman who has to go against several dangerous criminals, including Joker and Anarky, who are after him after Black Mask put a massive bounty on him. Moreover, a corrupt SWAT team is also after Batman for taking the $50 Million prize for themselves.

Batman Arkham Origins was praised for a lot of things, including its storyline, voice acting, and boss battles. Other than that, a lot of Batman Arkham series fans were disappointed with the game because of some constant technical errors. Also, unlike its predecessors, Origins lacks attention to detail.

Platforms: Windows, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Android, iOS

4. Batman: Arkham Knight (June 2015)

Arkham Knight is the latest edition in the Batman Arkham series. So, this is the final game you have to play to complete the Batman Games in order of release.

Batman Arkham Knight was developed by Rocksteady Studios and was one of the best action-adventure video game in 2015. Critics, as well as fans, appreciated everything from narrative to gameplay of Arkham Knight.

Batman Arkham Knight is the sequel to 2011’s Arkham City. The story of the game takes place nine months after the ending of Arkham City. After what happened at the end of Arkham City (not giving any spoilers), citizens of Gotham feels safer.

However, Batman’s nemesis like Scarecrow, Penguin, and Harley Quinn unites with a single goal in mind, which is to kill Batman. Interestingly, this time, Batman isn’t alone either as he is supported by Nightwing, Batgirl, and Robin to take down the notorious criminals.

Also, this is the first game in the Batman Arkham Collection to feature Batmobile. So, you have enough motivation to complete all the previous Batman games in order and finally play Batman Arkham Knight.

Platforms: Windows, PS4, Xbox One

Batman Arkham Games In Order Of Story

Now that you know how to play Batman Arkham game in order of release, then it’s time for you to learn the order of story as well.

If you’re this far, then you must already know that Batman: Arkham Origins, which is the third game in the Batman Arkham series, is the prequel to the first Batman Arkham game.

So, if you want to play Batman Arkham games in order of the story, then this is how the list goes:

S.NO Batman Games In Order Of Story Release
1 Batman: Arkham Origins October 2013
2 Batman: Arkham Asylum August 2009
3 Batman: Arkham City October 2011
4 Batman: Arkham Knight June 2015

Gotham Knights – New Batman Game (2021)

‘Gotham Knights’ is the upcoming edition in the Batman video game series that is set to release in 2021. It is an action role-playing video game that is being developed by WB Games Montreal, the same studio that developed Arkham Origins.

The story of Gotham Knights is expected to pick off just after the end of Batman: Arkham Knight. In the game, there will be four different playable characters, i.e., Nightwing, Batgirl, Robin, and Red Hood, with each superhero, have their own sets of skills and abilities. Surprisingly, Gotham Knights will also feature a two-player co-op multiplayer feature, which is quite exciting.

Gotham Knights will indeed have an original story not connected to other Batman Arkham games. However, playing all Arkham Games before playing the new Batman game, Gotham Knights will still link you to the game much better.

FAQs On Batman Games

  1. Is Gotham Knights an Arkham Game?

    No, despite the fact that Gotham Knights picks off after the death of Batman in Arkham City, WB Games Montreal confirmed that Gotham Knights doesn't fall in the Batman Arkham series.

  2. Who Is Robin In Gotham knights?

    Tim Drake is Robin in Gotham Knights, the same young prodigy who appeared in Arkham City and Arkham Knight.

  3. Who Is Batgirl In Gotham Knights?

    Barbara Gordan, the daughter of the deceased commissioner, Jim Gordan is Batgirl in Gotham Knights. Interestingly, she also lends support to Batman in previous games.

  4. Is Batman Really Dead in Gotham Knights?

    Gotham Knights' trailer shows that Batman is dead, which was shown at the end of Arkham Knight. However, some rumors suggest that it might be possible that Batman is still alive in Gotham Knights universe.

Batman Arkham Series Order: Wrapping Up

So, there you have it; every Batman game you have to play to complete the Arkham games in order. Other than the games we’ve mentioned above, there are few spin-offs Arkham games. However, we’ve chosen to neglect the spin-offs because they don’t contribute to the Batman Arkham storyline that much. If you have any queries related to the order of Batman Arkham games, feel free to ask in the comment box!

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Top 10 Free Registry Cleaners For Microsoft Windows PCs

Short Bytes: Registry Cleaners remove outdated registry entries from Windows registry. These entries are left by uninstalled programs or created by other Windows services. Here is a list of the top 10 free registry cleaners you can use to keep your windows registry neat and clean.

Windows OS doesn’t regularly clean the registry entries which are outdated or no longer required. Registry cleaners take matters into their own hands.

The basic task of a registry cleaner is that it searches for registry entries which are useless and deletes them. For instance, registry entries left by software that has been removed. And it’s not just software, practically everything you do on your computer creates an entry in the Windows Registry. If you are willing to know more, here’s a detailed article on the basics of Windows Registry.

There are a lot of Windows 10 Registry cleaners lingering on the internet flaunting their capabilities and boasting themselves as the best. However, some can do more harm than good, which we will talk about at the end of this article.

Do keep in mind that using a registry cleaner won’t do any wonders for your computer and it will not boost your PC performance. They’ll only clear out unwanted or outworn registry entries. That’s out of the way, here are some of the best free registry cleaners for your Windows 10 PC —

Also Read: Top 10 Best Free Data Recovery Software of 2016

Best Free Registry Cleaners

Note: Make sure to back up all your data before interfering with the Windows 10 registry. It is important to note that Microsoft does not the use of registry cleaners.
  1. CCleaner
  2. Wise
  3. Auslogics
  4. Glarysoft
  5. SlimCleaner
  6. Easy Cleaner
  7. Argente
  8. Eusing
  9. WinUtilties
  10. JetClean

Here is a list of the top 10 free registry cleaners for Microsoft Windows:

1. CCleaner

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This Piriform product is probably the best computer optimization freeware that I've used in years. CCleaner's inbuilt registry cleaning utility does most of the job. Its neat and clean interface adds to the ease of access offered by the registry cleaning tool. It asks you whether to back up the registry before making any changes. CCleaner also comes in a paid version but the freeware version would be enough for you.

CCleaner Professional, the paid version, provides automatic browser cleaning, real-time monitoring, and priority support. If these options look beneficial to you, you can grab the paid version. All in all, CClearner is one of the best free registry cleaners for desktop users.

Price - Free/ $19.95

2. Wise Registry Cleaner

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If I take the visual appearance into consideration, I would definitely give an extra point to Wise Cleaner in comparison to CCleaner. But it's not just about visually appealing UI, a windows 10 registry cleaner needs to prove how well it manages your registry entries.

It includes two modes: Fast Scan and Deep Scan. One thing I like about Wise Cleaner is the categorized display of detected errors, unlike CCleaner which displays the errors in an excel sheet-like manner. It automatically backs up your registry. You can also run the Wise registry cleaner from the command line. It also features a registry defrag option.

Price - Free/ $35

3. Auslogics Registry Cleaner

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This best free registry cleaner from Auslogics offers a categorized view in a list form. You can tick the ones you want to fix. The interface of the Auslogics registry cleaner is simple and clean, though not as visually appealing as of Wise Cleaner. A notable feature is that it also displays the severity of the registry error encountered.

It also automatically backs up registry changes it makes during the repair process. If you want to prevent registry backup, click Settings and click Backup Changes. You can go to the Rescue Center to revert changes made by Auslogics registry cleaner.

Price - Free/ $8.95

4. Glarysoft Registry Repair

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Glarysoft's Registry Repair is also a great free registry cleaner tool for Windows 10. It'll automatically start the registry scan process as soon as you open the tool. It also offers automatic registry backup before making any changes to the Windows registry preventing your system from any tragic event. You can click on Action to restore previous repairs made through the Glarysoft registry repair.

Price - Free

5. SlimCleaner Free

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The free version of the SlimCleaner registry cleaner tool offers some great functionality. Its cleaning utility provides a one-stop solution for all sorts of cleaning rituals for your machine. But this also adds a little difficulty. For instance, if you only need to clean the registry, you will need to untick all checkboxes present in all other tabs. On the bright side, you only have to do this once as the windows 10 registry cleaner remembers the settings thereafter.

Price - Free/ $19.97

6. Easy Cleaner

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This tiny program was created by a Finnish guy named Toni Helenius. The Easy Cleaner has minimalistic graphics options other than the registry cleaner. The visual appearance of the software hasn't been updated much since its launch in 2005. It also allows you to find duplicate files and clean shortcuts pointing to nowhere.

Price - Free/ $35

7. Argente Registry Cleaner

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In my tests, the free registry cleaner by Argente Utilities took longer to scan than any other registry cleaner. It includes a wizard-based interface which let's you choose the scan categories manually or automatically.

The interface is not very appealing. You can undo the changes made to the registry and it also offers an automatic cleaning option which will take care of your registry without any interference. It is also available as a portable version. On the downloads page, you can either go for the Argente Utilities or the Registry Cleaner only.

Price - Free

8. Eusing Free Registry Cleaner

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The first thing you'll notice about this registry cleaner is its name. It is quite different. The somewhat ugly-looking tool only offers registry cleaning and repairing option. It also has an option to restore the changes made to the registry in case anything goes wrong.

Price - Free

9. WinUtilties Registry Cleaner

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It is a part of the WinUtilities suite developed by YL Software. Like other free registry cleaners on the list, it also offers restore point creation before making changes to the registry. There is a separate registry cleaner called "ScanMyReg" by the company which is available as paid software.

Price - Free/ $18.71 

10. JetClean

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The registry cleaner by BlueSprig has managed to gather some popularity. It offers quick 1-click cleaning and also has a "Windows Clean" option. One notable feature of JetClean is that you can make a portable version of the software. You can use the Portable option in the Tools tab.

Price - Free

These were the top 10 free registry cleaners. Please note that these are freeware. Hence, their installation process may include an invitation from other adware programs. If you have something to add, tell us in the comments below.

Are registry cleaner necessary?

One of the biggest myths about registry cleaners is that they give a performance boost to the PC. While it may look like it in some cases, mostly it is an illusion. As Malwarebytes rightly puts it, it's a computer version of the placebo effect.

A registry cleaner cleans any unwanted entries, but it doesn't have a substantial effect on the performance. The inconsequential cleaning is certainly not worth the risk of installing a free registry cleaner that may come with malware.

Also read: 17 Tips & Tricks To Speed Up Windows 10 And Make It Faster

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