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KTC undercuts Xiaomi with $112 gaming monitor at 220Hz
KTC released the H27T22S-3 Pro gaming monitor for approximately $112, matching the price of Xiaomi's Redmi G27Q 2026, but offering several additional features. The 27-inch display delivers 1440p resolution at a 200Hz refresh rate with overclocking capability to 220Hz on an IPS panel. The monitor includes an ergonomic stand and dual 2-watt speakers, features that cost extra or remain absent on competing models. Both monitors share core specifications such as 1ms response time, 400 nits brightness, and support for 99 percent sRGB and 94 percent DCI-P3 color spaces. Connectivity options mirror the Redmi model with two DisplayPort 1.4 ports, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The H27T22S-3 Pro succeeds the H27T22S, which offered...
DOOM The Dark Ages path tracing took id Software 6 months to build
DOOM: The Dark Ages became the sixth PC title to feature real-time path tracing after its developer added the technology through an update on June 18, 2025. The game joined Cyberpunk 2077, DESORDRE, Alan Wake 2, Black Myth: Wukong, and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in supporting the advanced rendering technique. id Software needed approximately six months to implement path tracing into id Tech 8, according to Director of Engine Technology Billy Khan. NVIDIA published an interview this week in which Khan discussed optimization methods such as Opacity Micro-Maps and Shader Execution Reordering that proved essential for achieving high performance. Khan said path tracing will likely appear in more titles as the technology continues to...
India destroys Pakistan F-16s and J-17s in Operation Sindoor
India's Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh announced on Friday that Pakistani military assets, such as American F-16s and Chinese J-17 fighter jets, were eliminated in Operation Sindoor. The air force chief confirmed evidence of strikes against one AEW&C aircraft and four to five combat planes. Singh dismissed claims of Indian aircraft losses as false propaganda meant to deceive Pakistani citizens. The military leader revealed Pakistan requested a ceasefire after sustaining significant damage from precision Indian strikes spanning 300 kilometers. Operation Sindoor targeted terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack. Indian forces destroyed nine militant camps and...
Diddy faces 11 years as prosecutors demand a harsh sentence
Sean Combs faces sentencing on Friday, October 3, after his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. His defense team argues he should receive no more than 14 months, citing time already served and his rehabilitation efforts. USA TODAY will provide live updates from outside the courtroom. Combs plans to address Judge Arun Subramanian at the hearing. In a letter to the court, he apologized for the harm caused by his actions and expressed his commitment to personal growth. His attorneys also seek permission to present an 11-minute video highlighting his charitable work and testimonials from supporters. Federal prosecutors recommend an 11-year prison term and a $500,000 fine for the music executive. The...
India A women's hockey team heads to China for 5 matches
India A women's hockey team will travel to China for a five-match series against Liaoning at the Sports Centre in Dalian from Oct. 13 to 21. The squad features experienced players alongside emerging talent under the leadership of defender Manisha Chauhan, with Dave Smolenaars serving as coach. Matches are scheduled for Oct. 13, 15, 17, 19, and 21. Smolenaars emphasized the importance of international competition for player development and expressed confidence in the young squad's ability to perform under pressure. The tour provides valuable exposure for athletes preparing to advance through the national program ranks. Hockey India views this series as essential for building depth ahead of major tournaments.
Kareena Kapoor shares adorable snap with Jeh, Guriq
Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated the birthday of Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi's son Guriq on Thursday with a touching social media post. She shared a photograph showing her embracing two young boys wearing personalized caps bearing their names, Jeh and Guriq, while both children wore matching cartoon-themed nightwear with superhero patches. The actress expressed her affection in the caption, sending love and blessings to the birthday boy while tagging his parents. The photograph appears to have been taken at Inaaya Naomi Khemu's eighth birthday celebration last week, based on the decorative setting visible in the background. Dhupia and Bedi married in a private ceremony in Delhi in May 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Mehr...
Angad Bedi marks his son Guriq's 4th birthday with a tribute to his late father, Bishan Singh Bedi
Actor Angad Bedi marked his son Guriq's fourth birthday on Friday by posting photographs that featured three generations of his family. The images showed Bedi with his son and his late father, cricket legend Bishan Singh Bedi, who died in 2023. The actor shared memories on Instagram that captured moments of his father playing with his grandson before his death. Bedi posted a video from a beach vacation showing him dancing with Guriq while both wore matching blue shorts. Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan shared birthday wishes for Guriq through social media by posting a photograph of children wearing personalized caps. Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi married in May 2017 and welcomed their daughter, Mehr, later that year, before Guriq arrived in...
Ladakh LG blames pawns for September 24 violence that killed 4
Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta stated on Friday that the Union Territory has stabilized after violence on Sept. 24 claimed four lives. The administrator said officials are working to identify individuals who provoked the unrest, while young residents were manipulated as pawns by instigators. Gupta emphasized that dialogue remains essential for resolving disputes with the Ladakh Apex Body, which has refused negotiations with the Central Government. He acknowledged receipt of a letter from Sonam Wangchuk's wife requesting his release, but said any Home Ministry action requires evidence obtained under the National Security Act. The lieutenant governor assured residents that tourism will recover as local communities recognize...
India electronics market to hit Rs 8 lakh crore by 2030
India's electronics manufacturing sector is expected to reach Rs 7-8 lakh crore by 2030, according to a CareEdge Ratings report released on Friday. The industry is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 20-25 percent over the next five years, driven by demand for smartphones, consumer electronics, and automotive components. Smartphones represent 62 percent of the market in fiscal year 2025, and the segment grew at a 28 percent compound annual growth rate between fiscal years 2020 and 2025. Production has surged from Rs 18,900 crore in fiscal year 2014 to Rs 4,22,000 crore in fiscal year 2024, with exports comprising 36 percent of output. Government initiatives, such as the Production Linked Incentive scheme, have...
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