Gadgets and Gaming
HHW Gaming: PS5 Production Will Be “Ramping Up Over The Summer” According To Sony Boss Jim Ryan
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Future Publishing / Getty Earlier this week, Sony CFO Hiroki Totoki dropped some bad news for those still trying to buy a PS5. Wednesday (May 12), Jim Ryan is offering a small glimmer of hope. In an interview with Wired about the highly sought-after PS5 console which has amazingly sold 7.8 million consoles since March 31st, Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan spoke on the steps the company is taking to rectify the stock issues. “We’re working as hard as we can to ameliorate that situation,” Ryan revealed to the website. “We see production ramping up over the summer and certainly into the second half of the year, and we would hope to see some sort of return to normality in terms of the balance between supply and demand during that period.” Despite ...
Lenovo Introduces New Legion Gaming PC Lineup
Image sourced from Wccftech /* custom css */ .tdi_3_5dc.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_5dc.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Lenovo has unveiled its newest lineup of portable gaming PCs featuring Intel’s and NVIDIA’s latest technologies and Windows 10. The series includes the 16-inch flagship Lenovo Legion 7i, the powerful new 16-inch Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, and the new 15-inch and 17-inch, Lenovo Legion 5i, which is easily customizable. Players can complete their setup and optimize esport experiences with the suite of innovative technologies offered on the new Lenovo Legion Y25g-30 IPS gaming monitor with a lightning-fast 360Hz refresh rate for the total package in fast-paced, tear-free gameplay. Designed to raise the bar for full game immersion, the new Lenovo Legion laptops...
Unpacking the Improved Huawei MateBook Lineup
Image sourced from Basic Tutorials Huawei has launched a number of improvements to its laptop range – including the MateBook X Pro, MateBook D14 and the MateBook D15 – in the hopes of making them smarter, easier-to-use devices that add value to everyday life. Here’s a look at how Huawei has improved these devices: Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021 The Huawei MateBook X Pro 2021, which comes in Emerald Green or Grey, has been elevated from its predecessor on aesthetics and performance, with a sleeker design, latest gen processor, long-lasting battery life, brand new touchpad, 3k touch-screen display, fast network connection and multi-screen collaboration. Super performance /* custom css */ .tdi_3_f11.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_f11.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } This ult...
Samsung Unveils High-Resolution 2021 Monitor Lineup
Samsung has unveiled its new full lineup of 12 High-Resolution monitors across three series – the S8, S7 and S6. This 2021 portfolio is expected to deliver life-like picture quality and enhanced convenience with advanced ergonomic design, making it an ideal addition to any workspace or at-home setup. All models deliver more than 1 billion colours for a vivid and vibrant image, enhanced by HDR 10 technology. The displays feature colour vividness and clarity through a 178-degree wide viewing angle designed for professional work environments, delivering an uncompromising viewing experience from any angle. “As demand for higher resolution monitors continues to increase, Samsung plans to continue to lead the market by unveiling new products that meet our customers’ needs,” says Nivash Ramsern, ...
HHW Gaming: 2021 NFL Draft Picks Trevor Lawrence, Trey Lance & Zack Wilson Now Playable In ‘Madden NFL 21’
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 You don’t have to wait for the new Madden game to take the 2021 NFL Draft prospects for a spin. Some lucky fans will even be able to test your skills against them as well. Friday (Apr.30), EA Sports announced it has teamed up with this year’s top NFL Draft picks in celebration of Thursday night’s (Apr.29) draft. Today, Madden fans can play with Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, and Trey Lance in Madden Ultimate Team. Source: EA Sports / Madden NFL 21 Also announced, 23 rookies will play Madden NFL 21 as their new team for the first time against seven lucky fans starting today through Monday, May 3. Those fans were chosen after interacting with the players as they were drafted during the NFL Draft. Source: EA Sports / M...
Apple iMac Officially Available for PreOrder
The all-new Apple iMac is officially available for preorder. The device features a compact design – 11.5 millimetres thin – enabled by the M1 chip. “M1 is a gigantic leap forward for the Mac, and today we’re excited to introduce the all-new iMac, the first Mac designed around the breakthrough M1 chip,” says Greg Joswiak, SVP of Worldwide Marketing at Apple. “With its striking design in seven stunning colours [green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver], its immersive 4.5K Retina display, the best camera, mics, and speakers ever in a Mac, and Touch ID, combined with the amazing performance of M1 and the power of macOS Big Sur, the new iMac takes everything people love about iMac to an entirely new level.” The new iMac also includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality ...
HHW Gaming: Michael B. Jordan Says “It Would Be Dope” To Be Featured In His Own ‘Without Remorse’ Video Game
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Amazon Studios / Without Remorse Michael B. Jordan’s newest film, Without Remorse, puts a fresh spin on a popular character in Tom Clancy’s “Ryanverse” of books and films. Speaking about the upcoming film, Jordan revealed that he is down to see his portrayal of the character get the video game treatment. In a recent interview with Cassius Life, Jordan, an avid gamer, revealed that his love for popular Ubisoft titles like Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon inspired him to make the film Without Remorse which is the first movie released under his production company Outlier Society. “As a kid, you know I used to play Rainbow Six and Ghost Recon a lot,” Jordan begins. “I used to envision all the hours we played on that game, and we put ourselves in those...
HHW Gaming: Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney & More Could Be Called As Witnesses In Next Week’s ‘Fortnite’ Trial
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin / Getty The long-awaited legal battle between Fortnite developer Epic Games and Apple finally goes to trial next week, and the witness list is stacked. Back in August, Apple gave Fortnite the boot from the App Store after Epic Games revealed it would be bypassing the 30% revenue cut that both the App Store and Google Play store takes when players purchase V-Bucks in Fortnite. In a statement, Epic Games said, “If Apple or Google lower their fees on payments in the future, Epic will pass along the savings to you.” In response to Epic Games decision, Apple pulled the game from the App Store, and in its own statement, the company said: “Today, Epic Games took the unfortunate step of violating the App Store guidelines that are a...
vivo Partners with Jambo Shoppee to Expand Footprint in Kenya
vivo has partnered with Kenyan online retailer Jambo Shoppee to increase its footprint across the East African country. According to a Master Card study on consumer spending in February 2021, it revealed that 79% of consumers in Kenya are shopping more online since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the partnership, vivo is confident that the online visibility of its products will increase – giving potential customers a wider range of choices. /* custom css */ .tdi_3_454.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_454.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } “The Kenyan Smartphone market offers a favourable competitive landscape; with consumers considering online purchasing options, this partnership will give our users a wide range of choice and will see them enjoy the best mobile phones ...
Samsung Introduces the New Galaxy Book Pro Series
Samsung has unveiled the newest additions to its Galaxy Book Pro Series – including the Galaxy Book Pro 13 and 15 as well as the Galaxy Book Pro 360. “We at Samsung have pioneered countless exciting mobile experiences – new hardware, software, and new ways to help you stay connected and give you the freedom to live your life to the fullest,” says Dr TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “The new Galaxy Book Pro series offers true mobile computing for the connected world, enabling ultra-light, yet mighty portability, boundless connectivity and a window into your wider Galaxy ecosystem.” The Galaxy Book Pro Series is powered by next-generation hardware, including an 11th Gen Intel Core processor and Intel Iris® Xe graphics. The laptops are equippe...
HHW Tech Review: Xbox’s Wireless Headset Delivers A Solid Experience Worthy of Its $99 Price Tag
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Bernard Smalls / Xbox Wireless Headset The gaming headset market is an extremely crowded one, with tons of options for gamers to choose from. Xbox has decided to throw its name into the hat with its own premium headset that delivers a solid user experience. Microsoft’s $99 headset is a sleek yet simple offering that takes its cues from the next-gen console the Xbox Series X while working with other consoles like the Xbox Series S, older Xbox One models, plus Windows PC and comes with features that make them stand out among the crowded field of headsets from other companies like HyperX, Turtle Beach and Sony. Simply Sleek Source: Bernard Smalls / Xbox Wireless Headset Immediately you will notice the very sleek design once you take the headset out of the bo...
