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Cubot Tab 70 launched with 8200mAh battery capacity

Surakshya Acharya
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Cubot Tab 70 launched with 8200mAh battery capacity

Cubot, a Chinese brand known for manufacturing Android smartphones, has launched its new Android tablet, the Cubot Tab 70. This tablet features a cellular modem and supports dual SIM cards. Let’s take a closer look at the specifications and expected price of the Cubot Tab 70 in Nepal.

Cubot Tab 70 Overview

Design and Display

Starting with the design, the Cubot Tab 70 features a sleek monotone finish. On the back, there’s a rectangular camera island housing two cameras and an LED flash. Moreover, the tablet comes with dimensions of 8.1 mm (0.3) thickness, 169mm width, and 257.6mm in height and weighs 555g. It is available in Grey color.

Cubot Tab 70 Display
The display is a 10.95-inch IPS LCD screen with thick bezels at the edge. Moreover, it comes with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels. For security, the tablet has a Face ID feature.

Performance

Under the hood, the Tab 70 is powered by the Octa-core Unisoc Tiger T616 processor, featuring two Cortex-A75 cores clocked at 2.0GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores running at 1.8GHz. For graphics, the tablet is equipped with the Mali-G57 MP1 GPU.

Unisoc T616 chipset

Furthermore, it comes with 6GB of RAM (expandable up to 10GB) and 128GB of internal storage, though there is no option for expanding storage through a third card slot. So, users will have to choose between a dual SIM setup and additional storage.

Camera and Battery

In terms of optics, the Cubot Tab 70 features a 16MP main camera and a 2MP macro camera, capable of recording videos at 1080p@30fps. For selfies, the tablet comes with an 8MP front camera.

Cubot Tab 70 camera

Tab 70 is equipped with an 8200mAh battery that supports 10W wired charging. Additionally, it also features USB Type-C and Bluetooth 5.0 for connectivity. Although it doesn’t support 5G, the tablet is compatible with various LTE bands. The device runs Android 14 and includes a 3.5mm audio jack.

Cubot Tab 70 Specifications

  • Design: Sleek monotone finish with rectangular camera island
  • Dimensions: 257.6 x 169 x 8.1 mm
  • Display: 10.95-inch IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels
  • Chipset: Unisoc Tiger T616 (Octa-core, up to 2.0GHz)
  • Graphics: Mali-G57 MP1
  • Memory: 6GB RAM
  • Storage: 128GB
  • Rear Camera: 16MP main + 2MP macro
  • Front Camera: 8MP
  • Battery: 8200mAh with 10W charging
  • Connectivity: Dual-SIM, LTE, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.0
  • Audio: 3.5mm audio jack
  • Software: Android 14
  • Features: Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass
  • Color: Grey

Cubot Tab 70 Availability and Price in Nepal

The Cubot Tab 70 is priced at 180 Euros. When and if it comes in Nepal, we can expect the price of Cubot Tab 70 to be around NPR 32,000.

Cubot Price in Europe (Official) Price in Nepal
Cubot Tab 70 Euro 180 NPR 32,000

Why RTX 50 series gaming laptops will SUCK!

Aarohan Niraula
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Why RTX 50 series gaming laptops will SUCK!

With all the buzz around NVIDIA’s 50 series GPUs, many are excited to see new gaming laptops soon. But hold your horses, YouTuber Jarrod’s Tech came up with a few solid observations on why the RTX 50 series might actually suck for laptops, and here’s our take on it!

NVIDIA’s 50 series: Hype vs Reality 

While NVIDIA touted 4090 level of performance with just an RTX 5070, the reality couldn’t be further from the truth once you strip off all the AI and marketing. The RTX 5090 is a beast of a performer but consumes a whopping 575 watts of power. The RTX 5080 barely brings any meaningful upgrade over its predecessor and the 70 class cards…well they are just 70 class cards that are not beating last-generation flagships anytime soon.

RTX 50 series gaming laptops will SUCK!

Over on the laptop side, we’ll have to wait a few months to get the actual hardware in our hands but the spec sheet is already available. And here’s how it doesn’t look too good for our upcoming hero GPUs.

Laptop RTX 5090 will be worse than you think

An independent review from Hardware Unboxed shows the desktop RTX 5090 being anywhere from 12-26% better than the 4090 in games while having roughly around 30% more cores, using 30% more power, and having 30% more VRAM. 

RTX 4090 vs RTX 5090 (Laptop and Desktop)
Source: Jarrod’s Tech

While that’s a respectable bump for our desktop gamers out there, the laptop 5090 only gets a modest 10% bump in cores over its predecessor with the same 150W (+25W) TGP. What that means is that the laptop version of the RTX 5090 will perform very similarly to a (laptop) 4090 and likely not be worth the extra premium….unless..you are into AI, and find the extra 8GB of GDDR7 memory super useful.

RTX 5080 is worse both ways

Referencing another Hardware Unboxed video, the desktop RTX 5080 is just 6.5% to 14% better than the RTX 4080. It brings even fewer hardware upgrades with just a slight bump in cores and power (~10%) alongside faster GDDR7 memory.

RTX 4080 vs RTX 5080 (Laptop and Desktop)
Source: Jarrod’s Tech

Understandably, desktop folks are not exactly happy with such a tiny bump but the situation over on laptop-land is even worse. The upcoming laptop RTX 5080 will have almost the same amount of cores as the RTX 4080 (mobile) with the same 150W TGP (175W with boost) so basically no improvement in terms of raw power. There’s a jump to 16 gigs of GDDR7 memory though which might come handy in playing at 4k or running small LLMs locally. 

RTX 5070 Mobile will still rock 8GB of VRAM

An……d, we still have an 8GB 70-class GPU in 2025. The laptop version of the RTX 5070 will have the same 8GB VRAM capacity as the RTX 4070 with exactly the same number of CUDA cores as well. The amount of power fed to the GPU is actually lower than last generation, but 100W seems to be around the sweet spot for RTX **70 cards on mobile so that’s not exactly a downgrade. Overall, no upgrades in sight at all, especially when it comes to raw rasterization rigor.

The RTX 5070 Ti does look pretty interesting in comparison with higher VRAM (12GB GDDR7) and more CUDA (5,888) but compared to last gen’s 80 class (RTX 4080 Mobile), it’s still quite a ways behind on cores and power.

It’ll be expensive…too!

Although the starting prices NVIDIA showcased for RTX 50 series gaming laptops were reasonable, it might still be a better idea to go last gen, for anything lower than a 90-class if you’re looking for value. The RTX 5080 for example is expected to ship in laptops ranging between USD 2,200 – and USD 3,000 on launch while the RTX 5070 should start at around USD 1,200. For the same price, you can snag up a Legion Pro 7i with top-of-a-line i9 processor and RTX 4090 GPU today or get an RTX 4070 laptop for under a thousand dollars.

RTX 50 series laptops pricing

Will Multi Frame Gen Save the Day? 

One of the major aspects of RTX 50 series GPUs is the exclusive support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. It’s basically Frame Gen but instead of generating an additional AI frame in between two rendered frames, Multi Frame Gen (MFG) generates THREE additional AI frames. Surprisingly, the latency doesn’t seem to increase much compared to regular Frame Gen, so the responsiveness is just as good. Besides a few motion artifacts, this could be the feature that pulls many buyers to the RTX 50 series laptops over older generations. But are AI frames worth paying extra for? That’s ultimately going to be for you to decide. 

Should you skip the RTX 50 series entirely?

While we listed all the reasons why the upcoming RTX 50 series gaming laptops might suck, there are a few that might be worth upgrading to! DLSS 4 as mentioned earlier is available to all RTX cards, but Multiframe Generation is going to be exclusive to these new gaming laptops. Moreover, most gaming laptops featuring these GPUs have some form of re-design regarding their chassis or cooling alongside newer Intel and AMD processors. So, you’ll be getting better systems overall. At the end of the day, the decision to buy or not will be yours to keep, and there’s plenty of more time to speculate and debate so we are calling its quits here today!

  • Watch Jarrod’s full video on this topic where he dives deeper into the numbers:

Asta Wolf Fang launched with BT 5.4 and up to 45 hours of battery life!

Surakshya Acharya
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Asta Wolf Fang launched with BT 5.4 and up to 45 hours of battery life!

Asta Wolf, a Nepali accessories manufacturer, has launched a new pair of earbuds, the Asta Wolf Fang. These earbuds come packed with good battery life and a sleek design. Now, let’s take a closer look at the specifications and price of the Asta Wolf Fang in Nepal.

Asta Wolf Fang Overview

Design and Audio

The Asta Wolf Fang features a sleek in-ear design with a dual-tone finish. Moreover, the earbuds are rated with IPX4 water resistance. It comes in six color options, White Forest, Black Inferno, Sandstone, Arctic Sky, Mocha Blue, and Onyx Black. Also, there are three LED indicators; one on the outer side of the case and two on the earbuds.

Asta Wolf Fang Design

On the audio front, the Fang is equipped with 13mm drivers and a low 50ms latency. For enhanced sound clarity during calls, it offers Dual Mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation).

Battery and Rest

The Asta Wolf Fang earbuds come with a 300mAh charging case and 40mAh batteries in each earbud. The earbuds themselves provide up to 6 hours of playback time, while the charging case extends this to a total of 45 hours. Furthermore, the earbuds take just 50 minutes to fully charge, and the case requires 1.5 hours. Additionally, a quick 10-minute charge provides 90 minutes of playtime. The earbuds support Type-C charging for convenience.

Asta Wolf Fang feature

For connectivity, the Fang uses Bluetooth 5.4 with a range of up to 15 meters. It also includes two microphones for clear calling and features a Phantom Mode designed specifically for gaming.

Asta Wolf Fang Specifications

  • Design: Dual-tone finish, IPX4 water resistance
  • Sound Driver: 13mm drivers
  • Noise Cancellation: Dual Mic ENC
  • Battery: 300mAh charging case, 40mAh per earbud
  • Playback: 6 hours (earbuds only), 45 hours (with charging case)
  • Charging: 1.5 hours for full charge (case), 50 minutes for earbuds
  • Features: Type-C charging, Bluetooth 5.4, 15m connectivity, 2 mics for calls, Phantom Mode for gaming
  • Color Options: White Forest, Black Inferno, Sandstone, Arctic Sky, Mocha Blue, Onyx Black

Asta Wolf Fang Price in Nepal and Availability

The Asta Wolf Fang will be available at the WOLF Earbuds Mela event at NPR 1,200. This event will take place on February 7 across multiple cities, including Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Pokhara, Butwal, Hetauda, Itahari, Birtamode, and Narayanghat where you can get Asta Wolf products at a cheaper price. However, the launched price of these earbuds is NPR 2,799.

Asta Wolf TWS Price in Nepal Availability
Asta Wolf Fang NPR 2,799 NPR 1,200 Hukut

Doogee S119 debuts with dual displays and 10,200 mAh massive battery

Dip Khatiwada
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Doogee S119 debuts with dual displays and 10,200 mAh massive battery

Doogee has introduced the S119, a rugged smartphone featuring a secondary rear display, a large battery, and a triple-camera setup. This article will discuss everything about the latest Doogee S119, including its expected price in Nepal.

Doogee S119 Overview

Displays and Design

Doogee S11 Design

The Doogee S119 features a 6.72-inch Full-HD+ main screen and a 1.32-inch circular rear display with a 360×360 resolution. The secondary display functions like a smartwatch, displaying notifications, time, and other essential information. The phone is designed for durability with IP68, IP69K, and MIL-STD-810H certifications.

Performance and Storage

The phone runs on the MediaTek MT8788 processor, built on a 12nm process. It includes 8GB of RAM, which can be virtually expanded up to 24GB. Additionally, it offers 512GB of internal storage, with support for microSD expansion up to 2TB. Similarly, the phone packs a 10,200mAh battery, which supports 33W fast charging. This large battery capacity aims to provide extended usage without frequent recharges.

Cameras

The Doogee S119 has a triple-camera setup on the back. It includes a 108MP primary sensor, a 20MP night vision camera, and a 5MP ultra-wide camera with a 120° field of view. On the front, it features a 16MP selfie camera.

Connectivity and Extras

The S119 supports 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. It also includes a dual SIM slot alongside a microSD slot. The rear display functions as a smartwatch-like interface for quick information access.

Doogee S119 Specifications

  • Display: 6.72-inch Full-HD+ main screen, 1.32-inch circular rear display (360×360)
  • Processor: MediaTek MT8788 (12nm)
  • RAM: 8GB (expandable virtually up to 24GB)
  • Storage: 512GB (microSD expansion up to 2TB)
  • OS: Android 14
  • Rear Cameras: 108MP (primary) + 20MP (night vision) + 5MP (ultra-wide, 120° FOV)
  • Front Camera: 16MP
  • Battery: 10,200mAh, 33W fast charging
  • Durability: IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H certified
  • Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
  • Extras: Dual SIM + microSD slot, smartwatch-like rear display

Doogee S119 Price in Nepal and Availability

The Doogee S119 is priced at $339.99 globally. If it launches in Nepal, it is expected to start at no less than NPR 55,000.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the OnePlus 13

Microsoft Surface and Surface Pro for Business announced with Intel’s “Lunar Lake” chips

Surakshya Acharya
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Microsoft Surface and Surface Pro for Business announced with Intel’s “Lunar Lake” chips

Microsoft has introduced new models to its Surface for Business Copilot+ PC lineup. The new Surface and Surface Pro (2025) are powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Let’s dive into the details of these Surface/Pro for Business laptops.

Surface Laptop/Pro for Business Overview

Design and Display

Both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro for Business feature sleek and thin designs. The base variant of the Surface Laptop includes a large precision haptic touchpad. At the same time, the Surface Pro offers versatile usage as both a tablet and laptop with the Surface Pro Flex Keyboard, which can be attached or used wirelessly.

Surface Pro Laptop for business design

When it comes to displays, the Surface Laptop is available in two sizes: a 13.8-inch model (dimensions: 1.85 x 8.67 x 0.69mm) and a 15-inch model (dimensions: 12.9 x 9.41 x 0.72mm). Both have an anti-reflective coating with ultra-thin bezels.

On the other side, the Surface Pro for Business features a 13-inch PixelSense display with anti-reflective and adaptive color technology, reducing reflections by up to 50%. It offers two screen types i.e. OLED with a 28880 x 1920 res up to 120Hz refresh rate, and an LCD screen.

Performance and Battery

Under the hood, both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are powered by the Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Lunar Lake) processors. Moreover, memory options include 16GB or 32GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and storage options range from 256GB to 1TB Gen 4 SSD.

Intel Core Ultra

Likewise, the Surface Laptop 13.8-inch offers up to 20 hours of video playback and up to 12 hours of web usage. The 15-inch version provides up to 22 hours of video playback and up to 14 hours of web usage. The Pro has a slightly lower battery life, offering up to 14 hours of video playback and up to 10 hours of web usage.

Camera and Connectivity

In terms of optics, the base variant features a 1080p full HD front camera with Windows Hello while the Pro includes a 1440p Quad HD front-facing camera and a 10MP Ultra HD rear camera.

Additionally, the Surface Laptop offers two USB-C ports with USB4/Thunderbolt 4 speeds, a USB-A 3.1 port, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Surface Connect port for connectivity. The Pro version features two USB-C ports with USB4/Thunderbolt 4, a Surface Connect port, and a Surface Pro Keyboard port.

Surface laptop for business design

Extras

Both the Surface Laptop and Surface Pro for Business come with Windows 11 Pro and a 30-day trial of Microsoft 365 Apps. For audio, the base variant of the Surface Laptop includes Dual Studio Mics and Omnisonic Speakers with Dolby Atmos, while the Pro variant features Dual Studio Mics and 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

Surface/Pro Laptop for Business Specifications

Features Surface Laptop for Business Surface Pro Laptop for Business
Design Sleek, thin Sleek, thin
Display 13.8’’ and 15’’ 13’’ inches OLED (up to 120Hz)
13’’ inches LCD
Dimension 1.85’’ x 8.67’’ x 0.69’’mm 11.3 x 8.2’’ x 0.37’’’
12.9’’ x 9.41’’ x 0.72’’mm 
Processor  Intel Core Ultra 5 or Intel Core Ultra 7
Memory 16GB or 32GB LPDDR5x RAM
Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Removable Gen 4 SSD
Battery Life Up to 20 hours (video playback) and 12 hours (web usage) for 13.8-inch Up to 14 hours (video playback) and 10 hours (web usage) for 13.8-inch
Up to 22 hours (video playback) and 14 hours (web usage) for 15-inch
Camera 1080p full HD Front Camera with Windows Hello 1440p Quad HD front-facing. 10MP Ultra HD rear-facing
Connectivity 2 x USB-C with USB4/ Thunderbolt 4, USB-A 3.1, 3.5mm audio jack and a Surface Connect, Wi-Fi 7 2 x UBS-C with USB 4/Thunderbolt 4, a Surface Connect port, and a Surface Pro Keyboard port 
Software Windows 11 Pro, Microsoft 365 Apps
Audio Dual Studio Mics, Omnisonic Speaker with Dolby Atmos Dual Studio Mics, 2 stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
Sensors Ambient color sensor Ambient color sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, NFC
Keyboard QWERTY, precision haptic touchpad Surface Pro Flex

Surface/Pro Laptop for Business Pricing and Availability

The Surface/Pro Laptop for Business starts at USD 1,499.99. Once these devices arrive in Nepal, the expected starting price for the Surface Laptop for Business is around NPR 290,000.

Surface for Busines Price in USA (Official) Price in Nepal (Expected)
Surface/Pro for Business USD 1,499.99 NPR 290,000

Xiaomi Nepal launches EMI plan for its smartphones

Mintu
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Xiaomi Nepal launches EMI plan for its smartphones

Finally, Xiaomi has joined the EMI trend in Nepal. This Chinese brand is arguably the most popular and picked choice in the budget segment and the introduction of EMI service sparks joy for Xiaomi fans. In this article, we’ll go through the details of the Xiaomi EMI Service in Nepal.

Xiaomi EMI Service in Nepal Overview:

Joining the race, Xiaomi Nepal is better late than never as its competitors have already begun the EMI service quite some time ago. Now you can purchase your favorite Xiaomi/Redmi phones on EMI. It is available currently for the Redmi Note 14 Series, Xiaomi 14T, and the recently unveiled camera titan, Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

Model Variant MRP (Rs.) Downpayment (Rs.) EMI (Rs.) EMI Tenure
Redmi Note 14 5G 8+256GB 30,999 12,400 2,067 9 Months
Redmi Note 14 5G 12+512GB 35,999 14,400 2,400 9 Months
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G 8+256GB 39,999 16,000 2,667 9 Months
Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G 12+512GB 44,999 18,000 3,000 9 Months
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 8+256GB 49,999 20,000 3,333 9 Months
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G 12+512GB 54,999 22,000 3,667 9 Months
Xiaomi 14T 12+512GB 64,999 26,000 4,333 9 Months
Xiaomi 15 Ultra 12+512GB 149,999 60,000 7,500 12 Months

Except for the flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, every other model is offered in a 9-month EMI scheme. You’ll have to pay a 40% downpayment at the time of purchase and then, continue paying monthly installments.

Xiaomi EMI Service in Nepal: Terms and Conditions

As with every other EMI scheme, there are certain terms and conditions for the EMI scheme on Xiaomi and Redmi phones in Nepal.

  • You must have your original citizenship and also the citizenship of guarantor.
  • There will be no discounts on the MRP of the smartphones.

Tecno teases a new Pova smartphone with integrated LED lighting just like the Nothing’s teaser

Dip Khatiwada
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Tecno teases a new Pova smartphone with integrated LED lighting just like the Nothing’s teaser

Tecno Pova Mobile India has started teasing its upcoming smartphone, highlighting a unique LED design. The new model is expected to compete with upcoming devices like the Nothing Phone 3(a) and 3(a) Pro. This article will discuss everything about the upcoming Tecno Pova smartphone, including its rumors, specifications, and pricing.

Tecno Pova Rumors

Futuristic LED Design

 The smartphone has no particular name as of now but will feature LED accents in a broken triangle shape, wrapping around the camera module. This is different from the ring flash seen on its predecessor, the Pova 6 Neo. However, we do not know anything else about its design, but looking at the past iteration this Pova will also likely feature plastic frames and plastic back.

Camera 

The device is expected to have at least two rear cameras. Additionally, it may feature a flat-edged frame and a flat display, following current design trends.

Potential Hardware 

Tecno has not confirmed the full specifications yet. However, the phone will succeed the Pova 6 Neo, which includes a 120Hz AMOLED display, a Dimensity 6080 processor, 70W Ultra Charging, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Tecno Pova Pricing and Availability

More details should emerge as the launch date approaches. We expect its price in Nepal to start at no less than NPR 30,000.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo X200 Pro

Acer smartphones launching soon in India with two models

Dip Khatiwada
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Acer smartphones launching soon in India with two models

Acer, the company primarily know for laptops is now making a comeback in the smartphone market under the Acerpure brand, focusing on India. While there is no official launch date yet, two upcoming models have surfaced online. This article will discuss more about the upcoming Acerero Liquid S162E4, including its availability.

Acerone Liquid S162E4 and Liquid S272E4 Overview

Display and Design

Acerone Liquid S162E4 PRICE in nepal

The Acerone Liquid S162E4 features a 6.5-inch HD+ LCD screen with Gorilla Glass 5 protection. It has a waterdrop notch and a thick bottom bezel. Similarly, the Acerone Liquid S272E4 has a larger 6.7-inch HD+ LCD display with Gorilla Glass 5. It shares the same notch and bezel design as the S162E4.  The Liquid S162E4 measures 165.4 × 76.9 × 8.95 mm and weighs 179g while being available in Light Blue. While the S272E4 measures 171 × 78.6 × 8.9 mm and weighs 200g. It will comes in Dark Blue.

Performance and Software

The phone runs on the MediaTek Helio P35 processor with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It comes with Android 14 out of the box. Similarly, Liquid S272E4 uses the MediaTek Helio G36 processor, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It also runs Android 14.

Cameras and Battery

The Liquid S162E4 includes a dual-camera setup with a 16MP primary sensor and a 0.08MP secondary lens. The front camera is 5MP. It has a 5,000mAh battery.

Meanwhile, the rear cameras of Liquid S272E4 include a 20MP primary sensor and a 0.3MP secondary lens. The front camera is 5MP. It is powered by a 5,000mAh battery.

Acerone Liquid S162E4 / S272E4 Availability and Pricing

Both models are expected to be budget-friendly; however, as of now, the exact pricing for these models has not been disclosed.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo X200 Pro

OpenAI launches o3-mini model for free for all users

Dip Khatiwada
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OpenAI launches o3-mini model for free for all users

OpenAI has launched o3-mini, a new AI language model that improves upon its predecessor, o1-mini.  The company offers this model for free to all ChatGPT users, with additional features available for paid subscribers. This new update probably comes off as a perceived threat of newly made Chinese AI models. This article will discuss everything about the latest OpenAI o3-mini.

OpenAI o3-mini Overview

Performance Improvements

chatgpt openai

The o3-mini model outperforms o1-mini in AI benchmarks when set to medium or high reasoning levels. At high reasoning mode, it surpasses the larger o1 model in some benchmarks. The company reported that o3-mini demonstrated a 24% faster response time in A/B testing, averaging 7.7 seconds compared to o1-mini’s 10.16 seconds. However, unlike o1, o3-mini cannot process images or visual data.

Free and Paid Access

OpenAI allows all ChatGPT account holders to use o3-mini for free at the medium reasoning level. Paid users, including ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, can access low and high reasoning levels. Enterprise users will gain access in February.

o3-mini delivers answers 24% faster than o1-mini, reducing waiting time by about 2.46 seconds. This also lowers the energy consumption of systems running the model. Meanwhile, OpenAI has also limited o3-mini’s ability to assist with cybersecurity attacks.

OpenAI o3-mini Availability

The o3-mini is now available to ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Pro subscribers, replacing the o1-mini in the model picker. Paid users can also select “o3-mini-high” for greater intelligence at the cost of response speed. Pro users have unlimited access to both models, while Plus and Team users get an increased limit of 150 messages per day, up from 50 with o1-mini. Free users can try o3-mini by selecting “Reason” in the message composer or regenerating a response, making it OpenAI’s first reasoning model accessible to non-subscribers.

  • Meanwhile, check out our review of the Vivo X200 Pro

What is nanometer (nm) in a processor? And why is it so important?

Surakshya Acharya
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What is nanometer (nm) in a processor? And why is it so important?

The term “nanometer” (nm) is commonly used when talking about chipsets. For example, the Snapdragon 8 Elite features a “3nm” process, while the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 uses a “4nm” process. Have you ever wondered what exactly is this technical term? Basically, nanometer is a unit of measurement that refers to the size of transistors in modern semiconductors. In this article, we’ll dive into the depth of nanometers and clear up some common misconceptions regarding the matter.

Nanometer in Chipset

Well, I have already mentioned that a nanometer measures the size of transistors, but what is a transistor again?

What are Transistors?

In simple words, transistors act as electronic switches. Generally, binary systems are used for storing data, where information is encoded as a series of ones “on” and zeros “off”. And in the past, vacuum tubes served as the first reliable electronic switches in this process. However, these tubes consumed a lot of power and were prone to breaking. So researchers developed “transistors” as a more refined version of those vacuum tubes.

Structure of a Transistor

A transistor consists of three parts: the Drain, the Source, and the Gate. The current flows from the Source to the Drain through a channel controlled by the Gate. Here, a shorter Gate Length means that a transistor can quickly turn on and off and this length is typically what is indicated by ‘nanometer’. This means that more data can be processed quicker and you get a faster computer. All that means for you and me is that typically a smaller nanometer size corresponds to a shorter length and faster channel resulting in improved performance.

Working of transistor

Nanometer today

What I’ve explained above is mostly accurate, especially if we look back a decade or two. But as technology has progressed, the relationship between the node name (like 7nm or 5nm) and the actual size of the transistor has become less direct. For instance, the “7nm” or “5nm” process doesn’t necessarily correspond to the gate length or specific dimensions anymore. Instead, these terms now reflect a generation of technology that brings improvements in transistor density, power efficiency, and performance, rather than a direct scaling down of the physical size.

Transistor

Marketing behind Nanometer Nodes

Companies like Intel, TSMC, and Samsung now use the nanometer node as more of a marketing tool. A smaller node number suggests a more advanced and capable manufacturing process, even if the actual dimensions don’t exactly match the node name. Some of this naming has shifted more toward marketing than technical accuracy.

Let’s talk about one of the examples. Intel’s 10nm process was seen as comparable to TSMC’s 7nm process in terms of transistor density and performance. The company later rebranded its 10nm Enhanced SuperFin process as “Intel 7,” and upcoming nodes are now called “Intel 4” and “Intel 3.”

Conclusion

So, while the term “nanometer” still carries weight, it’s more about signaling progress in technology than it is about precise measurements. Now, new processes generally mean denser and more efficient chips.

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