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  • New Era in mobile gaming – Andreno 750 latest Snapdragon Gen 3 benchmarks offer 80% improvement in Vulkan GPU performance

    New Era in mobile gaming – Andreno 750 latest Snapdragon Gen 3 benchmarks offer 80% improvement in Vulkan GPU performance

    Previously tests showed a +40% boost but the latest benchmarks are showing up to +80% in some tests. Keep in mind this doesn’t mean every game and every situation will offer +80% but it does mean that at least in some scenarios we should see a huge improvement in power and efficiency.

    The benchmarks were done on SM-S926U which is the Samsung S24 Plus, notably not the S24 Ultra. They show a more than 80% improvement in Vulkan scores.

    The world of mobile processors is constantly evolving, and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon series has been at the forefront of this technological revolution. With each new generation, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of performance, power efficiency, and overall user experience. 

    One of the standout features of the Adreno 750 is its support for real-time ray tracing. This technology simulates the behavior of light in a virtual environment, resulting in incredibly realistic lighting effects and reflections. With ray tracing, mobile games and applications can achieve a level of visual fidelity previously unseen on handheld devices, bringing console-like experiences to the palm of your hand.

    Furthermore, the Adreno 750 supports Variable Rate Shading (VRS), a technique that optimizes GPU performance by allocating more resources to areas of the screen that require higher detail, while reducing the workload in less demanding regions. This intelligent allocation of resources not only enhances performance but also improves power efficiency, prolonging battery life.

    Qualcomm’s Adreno 750 leverages the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance graphics performance further. Through AI-driven upscaling, the GPU can intelligently upscale lower-resolution content to higher resolutions, resulting in sharper and more detailed visuals. This feature is particularly beneficial when viewing lower-resolution videos or playing older games on modern devices, as it breathes new life into legacy content.

    Additionally, the Adreno 750 utilizes AI-based noise reduction algorithms to improve image quality in low-light conditions. By reducing noise and enhancing details, users can capture clearer and more vibrant photos and videos, even in challenging lighting environments.

    Possible AAA gaming and big boost for emulation

    Interestingly, Apple’s latest release promises local AAA Console/PC gaming, including Resident Evil Village, Resident Evil 4 Remake, Death Stranding, Assassin’s Creed Mirage and The Division Resurgence. The latest Adreno 750 with its big performance boost may be trailing Apple and targeting this exact same market. 

    Adreno 750 also appears it will be a huge boon for those who do demanding emulation gaming, such as Nintendo Switch and Playstation Vita emulation. 

  • Missing processor power management settings option in advanced power options settings

    Missing processor power management settings option in advanced power options settings

    Recently receiving a new laptop, I saw it was running a bit hot and wanted to adjust the Processor power management options. However, in Advanced power options I found the CPU options which allow adjusting such things as Minimum processor state, Maximum processor state, and Cooling policy were missing.

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  • G5X Mark 2 review unboxing (in Japanese) and new specs

    G5X Mark 2 review unboxing (in Japanese) and new specs

    The first review of the G5X Mark 2 (G5X Mark II) has surfaced in Japan. Yes, the review is in Japanese, but you get to see the camera in action.

    The big news here is that copies are already hitting the street in Japan and that means that grey market versions should be available within days.

    We already know that the camera is slated to be released officially sometime in August, but people getting itchy and want to get their hands on it ASAP might have a chance very soon on eBay and the like. 

    The G5X Mark 2 is the long-awaited refresh of the first G5X which was released way back in late 2015. We see the main physical difference is the big hotshoe hump in the middle is gone.

    Those who want to use an external flash might be disappointed, but they’ve now included a popup flash which makes the G5X Mark 2 more compact. We also see they’ve gotten rid of the front dial.

    Feature-wise, the G5X Mark 2 gets updated to the latest Canon processor, Digic 8. Video improvements include 4K@30P video with no crop, slow-mo 1080P@120fps. The sensor remains a very respectable 20.1MP but is now upgraded to a stacked sensor. This adds DRAM directly to the rear of the sensor, which allows for much quicker readout and is key in achieving 4K, high FPS video, and burst shooting.

    The G5X Mark 2 can now also be charged by USB. Very handy for battery-incorporated gimbals and charging with powerbanks in a pinch.

    Perhaps the most interesting news for some is the updated lens which now extends to 5x zoom (8.8-44.00mm / 24-120mm equivalent). The previous version went out to 4.2x. Canon has also managed to keep the lens at f1.8-f2.8 which, in combination with the 5x lens should give a nice step up to bokeh at the long end.

  • OnePlus 6 camera review low light images

    OnePlus 6 camera review low light images

    Review sections:

    1. OnePlus 6 camera overview
    2. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy evening
    3. OnePlus 6 true low light
    4. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy afternoon
    5. OnePlus 6 indoors
    6. OnePlus 6 potrait mode bokeh
    7. OnePlus 6 sunny day

    OnePlus 6@GearBest


    OnePlus 6 review low light image samples

    Now moving into a bit more of what most people would consider true low light. A couple samples in quite dark indoor settings and some night shots. A few of these are repetitious as some were taken with HDR on/off and/or slightly different lighting and/or brightness levels manually adjusted through the OnePlus 6 camera app; these differences sometimes worth showing.

    An example of this is the motorcycle which was taken with HDR set at a bit higher brightness, a normal level HDR shot, and a non-HDR shot.

    Keep in mind that many of these shots are brighter than the actual scene would be to your eyes. This brightening is done automatically by the OP6 and most other modern flagships with good cameras.

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    Quite good and anyone looking at these at normal digital sizes wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between a OP6 shot and the higher-tier flagships.

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    Review sections:

    1. OnePlus 6 camera overview
    2. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy evening
    3. OnePlus 6 true low light
    4. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy afternoon
    5. OnePlus 6 indoors
    6. OnePlus 6 potrait mode bokeh
    7. OnePlus 6 sunny day

    OnePlus 6@GearBest


  • Ultimate OnePlus 6 camera review of Sony IMX519 and IMX376k

    Ultimate OnePlus 6 camera review of Sony IMX519 and IMX376k

    OnePlus 6 camera review

    REVIEW IN PROGRESS

    Review sections:

    1. OnePlus 6 camera overview
    2. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy evening
    3. OnePlus 6 true low light
    4. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy afternoon
    5. OnePlus 6 indoors
    6. OnePlus 6 potrait mode bokeh
    7. OnePlus 6 sunny day

    OnePlus 6@GearBest


    OnePlus 6 main sensor – IMX519 review

    The main sensor in OnePlus 6 is Sony IMX519. This is a 1/2.6″ 16MP sensor fixed at 25mm. To give you an idea of how wide this is, it’s very close to the typical enthusiast camera’s focal length (, which is 24mm. It’s quite good.

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    Peeking at the corners and edges shows them to be decently sharp and looking good. They’re not perfectly sharp, but this is generally normal. This isn’t to hype up OnePlus, as this is par for the course for phones over a couple hundred dollars.

    Unlike the OnePlus 5, the OnePlus 6 comes with optical image stabilization (OIS). OIS is hardware stabilization, as opposed to software, which helps to compensate for handshake in video and with slow shutterspeed pictures.

    Generally speaking, without OIS we can take sharp images as slow as about 1/20s at best. With the OnePlus 6 I was able to fairly consistently get handheld tack-sharp images as slow as 1/3s.

    Focus time and accuracy are very good. Even in very dim lighting, 5 lux where the objects were tested, OnePlus 6 performed well. There was occasional focus-hunting which may be due to the tap-point in the scene not entirely fitting in the OnePlus 6’s focus target (I was testing with small objects up close). Note that 5lux is dimmer than most will shoot in; anything brighter gives better results.

    Again, not to hype up OnePlus 6, quick and accurate focus should be par for the course for any decent phone.

    OnePlus 6 secondary sensor – IMX376k review

    The secondary camera sensor, Sony IMX376k, is a 1/2.8″ type 20MP sensor. This is smaller than the main sensor, but not by much.

    The purpose of the secondary camera isn’t to get a wider shot or zoom shot as with some phones — It’s there to assist the primary sensor in resolving detail and for depth calculation when doing bokeh/portrait shots.

    I’ve tested this in low-light and the secondary camera does indeed add detail and sharpness to the image. We’re not talking a massive difference, but it is noticeable to me, even when not pixel peeping.

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    Review sections:

    1. OnePlus 6 camera overview
    2. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy evening
    3. OnePlus 6 true low light
    4. OnePlus 6 cloudy rainy afternoon
    5. OnePlus 6 indoors
    6. OnePlus 6 potrait mode bokeh
    7. OnePlus 6 sunny day

    OnePlus 6@GearBest


  • Oukitel U18 review. A 21:9 iPhone X style display for a fraction of the cost

    Oukitel U18 review. A 21:9 iPhone X style display for a fraction of the cost

  • Meiigoo Note 8 review. 4 reasons to stay away.

    Meiigoo Note 8 review. 4 reasons to stay away.

  • Top 1% now own half the world’s wealth

    Top 1% now own half the world’s wealth

    According to Credit Suisse’s just released wealth report, Earth’s richest 1% own half of the world’s wealth, leaving the other 50% of wealth to the (more…)

  • This punk turtle can breathe through its genitals

    This punk turtle can breathe through its genitals

    Carrying a striking green mohawk and a spiked chin, the Mary river turtle is one of the world’s most endangered species, placing #30 out of 100 on (more…)

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  • DF2 is a galaxy with no dark matter and it has astronomers perplexed

    DF2 is a galaxy with no dark matter and it has astronomers perplexed

    A newly discovered galaxy, DF2, has us questioning our scientific beliefs about how a galaxy is made. (more…)

  • Huawei P20 has the #1 mobile camera in the world. A game changer.

    Huawei P20 has the #1 mobile camera in the world. A game changer.

    Phone cameras in modern flagships can now easily replace the typical consumer standalone compact camera, and in many cases can replace enthusiast and dSLR standalone cameras. (more…)