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Int'l Business Times
2 days ago
- Int'l Business Times
Microsoft Unveils the ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld
After years of rumors, Microsoft has finally unveiled their take on gaming handhelds with the ROG Xbox Ally. This device lets users access their Game Pass launcher on-the-go, which translates to access with hundreds of titles right away. As the name suggests, this handheld is made in partnership with ASUS sub-brand ROG. Netizens have been buzzing over this announcement as Microsoft has continually pitched and scrapped efforts over developing the handheld for years. Inside: ROG Xbox Ally - Behind The Scenes Feature The Xbox Ally is set to compete with Valve's Steam Deck and the Nintendo Switch 2 that just launched recently. Difference Between Two Models Microsoft's handheld will be available in two models, the base ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. For similarities, both have a 7-inch screen that supports FHD (1080p) resolution that caps at 120Hz refresh rate. Core differences with the two models are with storage configurations and battery capacity The base model will have a configuration of 16GB RAM with 512GB of storage. Meanwhile, the X model will have 24GB of memory and double the storage (1TB). The X model will also pack a better processor and larger 80Wh battery opposed to the base model's 60Wh cell. Their edge over their competitors is having Microsoft's operating system. This means users will have access to a handful of PC games. It won't limit gamers to the Xbox app and allows versatility through other game launchers like Steam. The caveat here is that the handhelds weigh 670 grams and 715 grams respectively. These are sizable numbers seeing as the Switch 2 weighs fairly less at 534 grams. Unfortunately, Microsoft has yet to unpack pricing details for the handheld devices. However, it's expected to be priced competitively against the Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam Deck. For reference, the Switch 2 retails for £395 ($533) in the UK. The Steam Deck, on the other hand, is priced between £349 and £569 ($471 and $768) depending on hardware. Supported Games Part of why the handhelds have been buzzing on the internet is that it will have the Xbox Game Pass integrated. On launch day, users can save a lot of money on gaming titles just by subscribing. The user interface of the ROG Xbox Ally Plus, a number of new releases are set to be available by the time the handhelds are launched. Microsoft announced several games coming to Game Pass PC and Ultimate on day one. Persona 4 Revival - Official Reveal Trailer | Xbox Games Showcase 2025 Among the games are titles like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 , Gears of War: Reloaded , and Ninja Gaiden 4 . One of the most notable titles revealed was Persona 4 Revival . This is a remake to be launched 17 years after its initial release on the PlayStation 2. Fans of the series will have to take this lightly though. Sega and Atlus have yet to share an official release date for the remake. Lastly, the handhelds will support already-established games like Balatro , Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 , and Lies of P . Just keep in mind, users will lose access to these titles should their subscription end or be cancelled. You can read more about the ROG Xbox Ally from Microsoft themselves via this link. The handheld is set to launch at the end of the year during the holidays. It will be available in the following countries: Australia Belgium Canada Denmark Finland France Germany Ireland Italy Japan Korea Mexico Netherlands New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Saudi Arabia Singapore Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand Turkey United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States Originally published on IBTimes UK
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Services Stock on Our Buy List and 2 to Think Twice About
Business services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But increasing competition from AI-driven upstarts has tempered enthusiasm, and over the past six months, the industry has pulled back by 5.8%. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 stood firm. The elite companies can churn out earnings growth under any circumstance, however, and our mission at StockStory is to help you find them. With that said, here is one services stock poised to generate sustainable market-beating returns and two we're swiping left on. Market Cap: $942.7 million With over 2,400 hours of local news produced weekly and 640 broadcast channels reaching millions of American homes, Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) operates a network of 185 local television stations across 86 U.S. markets, producing news programming and distributing content from major networks. Why Do We Pass on SBGI? Customers postponed purchases of its products and services this cycle as its revenue declined by 7.2% annually over the last five years Estimated sales decline of 9.2% for the next 12 months implies a challenging demand environment Performance over the past two years shows its incremental sales were much less profitable, as its earnings per share fell by 25.1% annually Sinclair's stock price of $13.63 implies a valuation ratio of 2.2x forward EV-to-EBITDA. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including SBGI in your portfolio, it's free. Market Cap: $1.25 billion With roots dating back to 1832, making it one of America's oldest continuously operating companies, Rogers (NYSE:ROG) designs and manufactures specialized engineered materials and components used in electric vehicles, telecommunications, renewable energy, and other high-performance applications. Why Do We Avoid ROG? Products and services are facing significant end-market challenges during this cycle as sales have declined by 1.2% annually over the last five years Performance over the past five years shows each sale was less profitable as its earnings per share dropped by 14.4% annually, worse than its revenue Free cash flow margin shrank by 12.5 percentage points over the last five years, suggesting the company is consuming more capital to stay competitive At $67.65 per share, Rogers trades at 25.7x forward P/E. Dive into our free research report to see why there are better opportunities than ROG. Market Cap: $6.31 billion Formerly known as K12, Stride (NYSE:LRN) is an education technology company providing education solutions through digital platforms. Why Is LRN a Top Pick? Increase in enrollments shows customers are eagerly embracing its offerings Free cash flow margin jumped by 6 percentage points over the last five years, giving the company more resources to pursue growth initiatives, repurchase shares, or pay dividends Rising returns on capital show management is finding more attractive investment opportunities Stride is trading at $149.85 per share, or 19.7x forward P/E. Is now the time to initiate a position? Find out in our full research report, it's free. Market indices reached historic highs following Donald Trump's presidential victory in November 2024, but the outlook for 2025 is clouded by new trade policies that could impact business confidence and growth. While this has caused many investors to adopt a "fearful" wait-and-see approach, we're leaning into our best ideas that can grow regardless of the political or macroeconomic climate. Take advantage of Mr. Market by checking out our Top 5 Growth Stocks for this month. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 183% over the last five years (as of March 31st 2025). Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Kadant (+351% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free. Find your next big winner with StockStory today. Find your next big winner with StockStory today Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data


Hindustan Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
ASUS unveils TUF and ROG 2025 gaming laptops lineup in India
ASUS launches new TUF and ROG gaming laptops in India with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 series graphics, featuring Intel and AMD processors. Models include F16, A16, Strix G16, and Zephyrus G14, targeting gamers and creators with prices ranging from Rs. 1,44,990 to Rs. 1,84,990.


India Today
20-06-2025
- India Today
Nothing drops the light act with Phone 3, invites you to enter the glyph matrix now
Mark your calendars — Nothing's highly anticipated Phone 3 is officially launching on July 1. And if that wasn't enough to get tech fans talking, Carl Pei's company has been busy stirring up even more excitement with new teasers and tidbits about its next flagship handset. In the run-up to the unveiling, Nothing has already confirmed the Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset and will come with a serious commitment to software support, promising five years of Android updates and seven years of security patches. But the latest teaser reveals something even more eye-catching: a whole new glyph is dropping its familiar Glyph Interface this time around. Instead, the Phone 3 will feature a so-called 'Glyph Matrix' at the top right of its rear panel — a dot-matrix style LED array that looks surprisingly similar to the playful mini-LED systems you'd usually find on gaming phones like Asus's ROG series. Nothing posted a video on X, teasing this refreshed interface, which will add a new visual language to the device. With this setup, the Phone 3 is expected to display more intricate animations for notifications, incoming calls, battery status and time. Whether you receive a message or need a subtle visual cue to remind you to charge up, the dot-matrix LEDs will likely offer an even greater range of customisable effects. Elsewhere, other design specifics remain under wraps for However, these teasers all point to a handset that will look and feel noticeably different from its predecessors. The transition to a pixel-style light grid hints at Nothing's interest in making the back of its phones more interactive, allowing for clever visual prompts that go beyond the existing Phone 3: What to expectBeneath this flashy exterior, the Nothing Phone 3 is expected to come equipped with some serious hardware. Thanks to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, this device is tipped to excel at multitasking, gaming and power-hungry apps alike, perfect for everyday use as well as more intense tasks. The camera setup is rumoured to feature a 50-megapixel main sensor with optical image stabilisation for crisp and stable photos, and there's also talk of a periscope-style telephoto lens for better zoom performance. Paired with a hefty 5,000mAh-plus battery, the Phone 3 looks built to last a full day or more between the screen? Leaks suggest a generously sized 6.77-inch AMOLED display, promising vivid colours and deep contrasts that will make streaming and scrolling a the Nothing Phone 3 is likely to land at around 800 or approximately Rs 90,000, placing it firmly in premium flagship territory. Given its eye-catching design, strong specs and long-term software promises, Nothing clearly hopes this will be one of this year's most sought-after phones.

Engadget
17-06-2025
- Business
- Engadget
Xbox's AMD partnership sheds light on the future of the division's ecosystem
Your Yahoo privacy setting is blocking social media and third-party content You can Allow your personal information to be shared and sold. Something went wrong. Try again. You can update your choice anytime by going to your privacy controls, which are linked to throughout our sites and apps. This page will now refresh. Microsoft has no plans to get out of the console business anytime soon. The company has been reiterating for a while that it's going to make at least one more generation of Xbox consoles. It's now been confirmed that AMD will power the upcoming hardware, as it did with the Xbox Series X/S . Xbox president Sarah Bond made the announcement in a short video . Under the multi-year partnership, Xbox and AMD are "advancing the state of art in gaming silicon to deliver the next generation of graphics innovation; to unlock a deeper level of visual quality; and immersive gameplay and player experiences enhanced with the power of AI, all while maintaining compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games," Bond said. A leaked presentation from May 2022 (which was part of the massive Xbox leak the following year) indicated that Microsoft had yet to make a decision about the processor and GPU for the next Xbox console(s), suggesting in one slide that it planned to strike an agreement with AMD to supply those and in another that it yet had to make an "Arm64 decision." As we now know, the company is doubling down with AMD. On the surface, the AMD agreement is the main news coming out of Bond's announcement. But, if you read between the lines, there are lots of other interesting details to tease out from what she said in the short video. For one thing, the AI aspect of Bond's carefully crafted statement lines up with details in the leak (and other developments ) about Microsoft embracing artificial intelligence and machine learning in future Xbox games, including for things like AI agents. So the company is likely to keep going down that path. Bond said that Microsoft and AMD will "co-engineer silicon across a portfolio of devices including our next-generation Xbox consoles, in your living room and in your hands," implying that the company is planning more handhelds beyond the Xbox-branded ROG devices that are coming later this year. Those are also powered by AMD. In addition, Bond said the next-gen of Xbox devices will maintain "compatibility with your existing library of Xbox games." Xbox has made a commitment to backward compatibility, but that's still welcome to hear. Those are fairly interesting nuggets, no doubt, but there were two other things Bond said that I think are starting to shed more light on the future of the Xbox ecosystem. First, she said that her team is "building you a gaming platform that's always with you, so you can play the games you want across devices anywhere you want, delivering you an Xbox experience not locked to a single store or tied to one device." That "single store" phrasing is a chin stroker, especially in light of the new user interface Xbox is making for the ROG handhelds. The Windows-powered devices won't only allow users to play games from the Xbox PC app, Xbox consoles via remote play and the cloud. They'll integrate games from other PC storefronts, such as (which is run by Microsoft-owned Activision Blizzard), Steam, GOG and more. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass users have long had access to EA Play games as part of their subscriptions. Ubisoft+ is on Xbox consoles too . Perhaps this concept of not being "locked to a single store" will start to work in other ways. Valve said a few years ago that it would be happy to integrate Game Pass into Steam , for instance. Likewise, Microsoft has said it would welcome Steam and the Epic Games Store app onto its PC app store (though Valve and Epic probably wouldn't want to give Microsoft a cut of game sales). Maybe we might finally see those come to fruition in the next few years. But how might those integrations work on an Xbox console? Bond hinted at that too. She said Xbox is "working closely with the Windows team to ensure that Windows is the number one platform for gaming." Sure, that could be a reference to PC gaming. But Bond didn't explicitly state that, which has me wondering if the next Xbox console might be more of a Windows PC that sits under your TV. That would align with comments made a few months back by Jez Corden of Windows Central , who said the next Xbox is "a PC, in essence, but with a TV-friendly shell." As with the likes of the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, this would potentially give game developers a specific set of specifications to work with (though ensuring their games are optimized for as many desktop and laptop configurations as possible will still be a complex task). Perhaps the user interface Xbox is debuting on the Ally X devices is a sign of things to come on larger displays. Moreover, the Xbox and Windows teams are stripping out unnecessary aspects of the operating system in the Xbox Ally handhelds to make them run more efficiently. What's to stop them from doing the same in the next Xbox console? That could enable Xbox to offer a more unified ecosystem across all platforms, while streamlining things for developers who want to make games for both PC and Xbox. Don't forget that Microsoft has been making a real effort to make Windows run more smoothly on ARM-based processors as part of its Copilot+ PC push. We might have to wait two or three more years to get a fuller sense of Microsoft's vision for the future of Xbox consoles. But it certainly has the opportunity to knit its platforms more closely together and make playing Xbox (and PC) games across devices a more seamless experience.