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Digital Trends
2 days ago
- Digital Trends
Asus reveals RTX 50 series GPU power specs for 2025 ROG and TUF gaming laptops
Asus has published the complete GPU power specifications for its 2025 ROG and TUF gaming laptops, offering clarity on the exact TGP (Total Graphics Power) configurations for the latest Nvidia RTX 50 series mobile GPUs. This move provides much-needed transparency for consumers, who often struggle to determine GPU wattages due to inconsistent or hidden specs across the laptop industry. The detailed list, available on Asus' official website, covers all RTX 50-series mobile GPUs across a wide range of gaming laptop models. RTX 5090 Mobile: 100W – 175W RTX 5080 Mobile: 100W – 175W RTX 5070 Ti Mobile: 100W – 175W RTX 5070 Mobile: 75W – 115W RTX 5060 Mobile: 75W – 115W RTX 5050 Mobile: 75W – 115W Recommended Videos According to the company, all 2025 ROG Strix Scar laptops equipped with the RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 Ti will be capable of running these GPUs at their maximum TGPs. On the other hand, the TUF Gaming models like the TUF A18 and TUF A16 will feature slightly more conservative configurations, with the RTX 5070 and the RTX 5060 at up to 115W. The slimmer Zephyrus G14, known for its ultraportable design, will offer the RTX 5080 and RTX 5070 Ti at 120W, while the rest of the GPUs will be capped at 100W. This reflects the thermal and power constraints of its thin chassis. Asus has shared these power figures model-by-model to give buyers a clearer idea of the performance they can expect. For instance, the ROG Strix Scar 18 with the RTX 5080 runs the chip at 175W, while the Zephyrus G14 caps the RTX 5080 at 120W to maintain thermals. While both laptops offer the same GPU, the difference in power would result in a significant difference in terms of performance. This public disclosure comes in response to growing consumer demand for transparency in GPU power ratings. Since Nvidia's 30- and 40-series mobile GPUs began allowing a wide TGP range with no strict branding distinction, buyers have had to rely on third-party reviews or hidden spec sheets to know what level of performance to expect. By sharing this information upfront, Asus seems to be giving buyers the tools to make informed decisions, especially as GPU power limits can significantly impact gaming performance, cooling, and battery life.
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Honey Badger Silver Announces Closing of First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement Raising Gross Proceeds of Approximately $2.013 Million
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 3, 2025) - Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TSXV: TUF) (OTCQB: HBEIF) ("Honey Badger" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed the first tranche of the non-brokered private placement previously announced on June 17, 2025 (the "First Tranche"), raising aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $2.013 million through the issuance of 9,860,000 non-flow-through units (the "NFT Units") at a purchase price of $0.10 per NFT Unit (the "FT Offering") and 4,930,000 common shares of the Company that are intended to qualify as "flow-through shares" as defined in subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) ("FT Shares") at a purchase price of $0.13 per FT Share (the "Unit Offering, and together with the FT Offering, the Offering"). Each NFT Unit consists of one non-flow-through common share of the Company (a "Unit Share") and one half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole warrant, a "Warrant"). Each Warrant entitles the holder to acquire one common share of the Company for an exercise price of $0.15 until January 3, 2027, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The Company will use the gross proceeds from the FT Offering to fund exploration programs to advance one or more of the Company's properties located in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and in particular to incur exploration expenses that qualify as "Canadian exploration expenses" as that term is defined in subsection 66.1(6) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and as "flow-through mining expenditures" as that term is defined in subsection 127(9) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) provided that such definition is amended to extend the mineral exploration tax credit under the Income Tax Act (Canada) as announced by the Minister of Finance on March 3, 2025. Such expenses will be incurred on or before December 31, 2026, and renounced to the subscribers of FT Shares with an effective date no later than December 31, 2025. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from Unit Offering to fund programs to advance one or more of the Company's properties, the purchase of silver royalties and for general and administrative purposes. In connection with the closing of the First Tranche, the Company paid aggregate cash finder's fees of $9,345 and issued 93,450 non-transferable finder's warrants to certain arm's length finders. Each finder's warrant is exercisable to acquire one common share in the capital of the Company at a price of C$0.15 per share until January 3, 2027, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The securities issued in connection with the Offering are subject to a four-month and a day hold period under Canadian securities laws. The Offering is subject to receipt of the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Additional finder's fees may be payable in connection with any subsequent tranches of the Offering which may be closed in the future. Mr. Eric Sprott participated in the First Tranche of the Offering by investing $500,000 in NFT Units. Caution to US Investors This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any of the securities in the United States. The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S. Persons unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available. About Honey Badger Silver Inc. Honey Badger Silver is a silver company. The company is led by a highly experienced leadership team with a track record of value creation backed by a skilled technical team. Our projects are located in areas with a long history of mining, including the Sunrise Lake project with a historic resource of 12.8 Moz of silver (and 201.3 million pounds of zinc) Indicated and 13.9 Moz of silver (and 247.8 million pounds of zinc) Inferred (1)(3) located in the Northwest Territories and the Plata high grade silver project located 165 km east of Yukon's prolific Keno Hill and adjacent to Snowline Gold's Rogue discovery. The Company's Clear Lake Project in the Yukon Territory has a historic resource of 5.5 Moz of silver and 1.3 billion pounds of zinc (2)(3). The Company also has a significant land holding at the Nanisivik Mine Area located in Nunavut, Canada that produced over 20 Moz of silver between 1976 and 2002 (2)(3). A qualified person has not done sufficient work to classify the foregoing historical resources as current mineral resources and the Company is not treating the estimates as current mineral resources. The historical resource estimates are provided solely for the purpose as an indication of the volume of mineralization that could be present. Additional work, including verification drilling / sampling, will be required to verify any of the historical estimates as a current mineral resources. (1) Sunrise Lake 2003 RPA historic resource: Indicated 1.522 million tonnes grading 262 grams/tonne silver, 6.0% zinc, 2.4% lead, 0.08% copper, and 0.67 grams/tonne gold and Inferred 2.555 million tonnes grading 169 grams/tonne silver, 4.4% zinc, 1.9% lead, 0.07% copper, and 0.51 grams/tonne gold. (2) Clear Lake 2010 SRK historic Resource: Inferred 7.76 million tonnes grading 22 grams/tonne silver, 7.6% zinc, and 1.08% lead. (3) Geological Survey of Canada, 2002-C22, "Structural and Stratigraphic Controls on Zn-Pb-Ag Mineralization at the Nanisivik Mississippi Valley type Deposit, Northern Baffin Island, Nunavut; by Patterson and Powis." ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD Chad Williams, Executive Chairman Sonya Pekar Investor Relationsspekar@ | +1 (647) 498-8244 For more information, please visit our website Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation that is based on expectations, estimates, projections and interpretations as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, interpretations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "interpreted", "management's view", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) including in respect of the use of proceeds of the Offering, the timing and closing of additional tranches, if any, the receipt of the final approval from the TSX Venture Exchange, if at all and the tax treatment of the FT Shares; are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking information and are intended to identify forward-looking information. This forward-looking information is based on reasonable assumptions and estimates of management of the Company at the time such assumptions and estimates were made, and involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Honey Badger to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such factors include, but are not limited to, risks relating to capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; other risks involved in the mineral exploration and development industry; and those risks set out in the Company's public documents filed on SEDAR+ ( under Honey Badger's issuer profile. Although the Company believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing the forward-looking information in this news release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information, which only applies as of the date of this news release, and no assurance can be given that such events will occur in the disclosed timeframes or at all. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law. To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Tom's Guide
27-06-2025
- Tom's Guide
I tried the Asus TUG Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 and it changed my mind about 18-inch gaming laptops
When I think of one of the best gaming laptops, I imagine a sleek, compact powerhouse equipped with high-end specs to play visually stunning PC games on the go. So, 18-inch laptops like the latest Asus TUF Gaming A18 don't exactly fall into that category. They're big, mighty machines that act more like desktop replacements than anything, and while there's no denying their sheer power, I'd be hard-pressed to find anyone pulling an 18-incher out of their backpack to use at a café. Every laptop has its place, sure, but their generally steep pricing makes me wonder if a gaming PC would be, well, a wiser economical choice. Consider two recent behemoths, the $4,499 Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 and $6,700 MSI Titan 18 HX at max configurations, and you'll notice you can get a fairly decent (and more powerful) desktop setup for the same price. Besides, both types of PCs are made to sit happily on a desk, anyway, so why replace a desktop when you can just get one? Well, that's been my line of reasoning until I got a chance to try out the mega-sized Asus TUF Gaming A18, as it appears to have struck mid-range gold. This is the first in Asus' TUF lineup to feature an 18-inch size, so instead of being sprinkled with that premium ROG spice, this is a tried-and-true TUF mid-ranger that boasts value. That's not something you see a lot of in this category of sizeable gaming laptops, especially when many 18-incher prices soar well above $2,000. That's how this TUF Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 stands out, as it's priced at $1,799 / £1,599. Now, that's not cheap, but it's certainly a lot more affordable than the majority of desktop replacements I've seen over the years. But that's the highest configuration; the A18's starting price kicks off at $1,599 / £1,499 with an RTX 5060. Now that's value for its size. The Asus TUF Gaming A18 finally presents value in an 18-inch laptop, but that doesn't mean it won't pack a punch. With its AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU, up to RTX 5070 GPU, 1TB SSD and visually impressive 18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, this machine has the right kind of gaming chops. It's a slight shame it tops out at 16GB of DDR5 RAM, but not too shabby for its price. Over in the U.K., you're also getting a value pitch that brings 18-inch gaming laptops into focus. However, this model (and the one I received) comes with a 144Hz refresh rate instead. Fast? Yes, but 240Hz would certainly be welcome (and expected). It's very much giving off TUF Gaming A14 vibes, which we rated as the best value gaming laptop you can get. This time, though, there's a glorious 18-inch 2.5K (2560 x 1600) IPS display with a 240Hz refresh rate and 3ms response rate, along with the might of an RTX 50-series GPU. In my eyes, the Asus TUF Gaming A18 is bringing 18-inch gaming laptops back into fashion, as I can now see the appeal of having an all-in-one PC on my desk that can handle the latest, graphically demanding titles with big-screen splendor. And it's all to do with that price. Many RTX 50-series gaming laptops are already starting to get discounts (hoorah!), and I've seen some interesting deals out there. Even this $1,499 Alienware 16 Aurora slipped to $1,219 (unfortunately not available anymore), but that's when I saw prices for RTX 40-series machines. I've seen them for less, but these RTX 4060 laptops, including the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for $1,599 and Lenovo Legion 7i for $1,699, are only a hair's breadth away from the Asus TUF Gaming A18 with an RTX 5070 with its $1,799 price tag (imagine when a deal cuts that price down further). There's a lot of value to be had here, especially with the type of performance it's been cranking out in the games I've played on it so far (more on that in a bit). Having a big 18-inch screen makes the deal all the sweeter, and for gamers (and even some productivity work), it's always a perk to expand the visual limits in the fast-paced competitive games we play and in those graphically stunning AAA titles. For a long time, the Alienware M18 R2 stood its ground as the best desktop replacement in our list of best gaming laptops, and I have to note that, at the time, the starting price for this 18-inch beast was $1,899. That's also a great offering, and even has the same display specs, 16GB of RAM and 1TB SSD as the TUF gaming A18. But that came with an RTX 4060, so the A18's RTX 5070 model is still the more affordable (and valuable) option. I talk about its impressive price comparisons, but I know a huge factor in getting a gaming laptop is about size and portability, too. An 18-inch laptop isn't everyone's cup of tea, but for those who just need a huge gaming machine that finds a home on a desk and pumps out great performance, the TUF Gaming A18 makes a stellar case. And hey, it's not a complete lump of a machine — it's still portable enough to take from place to place. So, bigger isn't necessarily pricier this time around, but more importantly, is it still worth gaming on? It certainly can, even with its upscaled 1600p resolution, but I also had to temper my expectations from what I usually find on more premium 18-inch gaming laptops. Running the benchmark test in Cyberpunk 2077, with Nvidia DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation x4 and High settings with ray tracing turned on, the A18 achieved an average of 200 FPS. As you'd expect, I was able to blaze through a couple of down Chrome tabs with a YouTube video playing and a PC title running in the background without a hiccup, but this is a gaming laptop, after all, so I put it to the test in my usual mix of games. There's still more testing to be done, but it's safe to say the TUF Gaming A18 with its RTX 5070 can provide some serious horsepower. Backed by its AMD Ryzen 7 260 CPU, 90Wh battery and Nvidia's DLSS 4 trickery, expect frame rates to skyrocket past 200 FPS at high settings, even at 1200p resolution. Running the benchmark test in Cyberpunk 2077, with Nvidia DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation x4 and High settings with ray tracing turned on, the A18 achieved an average of 200 FPS. That smoothness was apparent as I jumped around buildings with the backdrop of Night City — all looking immersive and expansive thanks to the screen's size. Then I dipped into the destructible beauty of The Finals, and settings were automatically maxed out. With DLSS Quality set to DLAA and everything else cranked up (Frame Generation x4, too), the game looked stunning with a 101 FPS. Slightly lower than expected, sure, but still extremely smooth. Tinkering with settings, like lowering settings to High and altering DLSS to Quality, it achieved an even faster 160 FPS. Finally, I gave Doom: The Dark Ages a go, and similarly saw frame rates soar to 230 FPS at Ultra Nightmare with 1200p resolution. Just what I expected in fast-paced first-person shooters, but I also tried Doom: The Dark Age's path tracing update, and frame rates dropped to a reasonable, but comparatively slow, 60 FPS (I quickly turned that off). Funnily, despite the impressive boost with DLSS 4, the display on the TUF Gaming A18 I've been testing tops out at 144Hz. So, it can't even fully show off those extreme numbers. And I also noticed its brightness struggled to show off darker environments in Doom. But this wasn't completely off-putting. Nevertheless, I felt I was playing on a powerful, capable gaming laptop while on this *affordable* behemoth (for its size). Asus' TUF lineup is punching above its more "budget" weight class and entering the mid-ranger ring, and it's all thanks to its Asus TUF Gaming A18. I still want to see it perform in other demanding scenarios (especially at its 1600p resolution), but for the most part, I can imagine this 18-inch gaming laptop being my main PC for gaming. Its big, bold display is great for gaming with an expansive view; it has the power to offer great performance in AAA titles; and at 5.72 pounds, it isn't even the heaviest 18-inch out there (many are over 7 pounds). Better yet, this gaming laptop goes beyond entry-level gaming and delivers powerful performance at a more affordable price than its major competitors. As the TUF Gaming A18 has proven to me, maybe 18-inch gaming laptops don't have to cost a premium after all. For accessible, powerful gaming performance that won't completely drain the bank account (and with a big screen), I'd put this on my radar.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Business Standard
Tech wrap June 25: ASUS gaming laptops, Perplexity AI, Windows 10 support
ASUS TUF, ROG laptops launched. Perplexity AI adds schedule task on WhatsApp. Windows 10 support ends in 2025. Samsung Smart Monitor M9. Google Chrome's address bar reposition Tech Wrap June 25 BS Tech New Delhi Listen to This Article ASUS TUF F16, ROG Strix G16 laptops with Nvidia RTX 5050 launched: Details ASUS has launched new additions to its TUF and ROG Strix laptop lines in India, including the TUF Gaming F16 and the updated ROG Strix G16, now equipped with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs. Furthermore, ASUS has refreshed the existing ROG Strix G16 (G614) variant by integrating the new RTX 5050 graphics. These high-performance gaming laptops are currently available for Indian consumers. Perplexity has rolled out a new update to its AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, enabling task scheduling and time-based notifications. This feature allows the AI assistant to offer a more proactive experience on the messaging app. In a LinkedIn post, Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas revealed that the bot can now issue custom reminders and periodic news updates based on natural language prompts. Microsoft has announced that support for Windows 10 will officially end on October 14, 2025, affecting millions of users globally. Despite the support cutoff, the company has assured users of continued delivery of vital security updates until 2028. As outlined in a blog post, Microsoft 365 apps, Defender Antivirus, and extended security updates will remain accessible post the end of standard support. Google has introduced a feature in Chrome for Android that lets users reposition the address bar to the bottom of the screen—a customization option that was first made available on iOS in 2023. This update is aimed at enhancing usability for one-handed operation, particularly on phones with larger displays. Samsung has announced its 2025 Smart Monitor range, headlined by the new Smart Monitor M9, which features QD-OLED technology for the first time in the series. The lineup also includes refreshed versions of the M8 and M7 monitors. All models come with 32-inch displays and are set to be released in select regions starting this month. Just days before its official release, footage from the first hour of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach appears to have been leaked. EuroGamer reports that a YouTube creator uploaded the content on June 22, noting: "First part of Death Stranding [2] before everyone else." The video was subsequently removed following a copyright infringement claim filed by MarkScan Enforcement, a firm specializing in IP rights protection. POCO has introduced the F7 smartphone in the Indian market, with a starting price of Rs 31,999. Notably, it is among the first devices in India to feature a massive 7,550mAh battery. Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, the phone boasts a 6.83-inch AMOLED screen. The company touts its ultra-slim bezels, claiming it delivers the largest and most immersive viewing experience in its category for gaming, streaming, and content creation. Apple services, including iCloud Mail, Photos, Find My, and Web Apps, experienced a widespread disruption during the early hours of June 25. According to Apple's system status tracker, the outage began at around 12 am IST and was resolved by 4:30 am. The company has since confirmed that all affected services have been fully restored across the globe. Anticipated to launch later this year, the iPhone 17 Pro has surfaced in alleged leaks, showcasing potential changes in design. According to a report by 9To5Mac, a dummy model of the phone indicates a transition to a full-width camera bar on the rear—departing from Apple's longstanding corner-mounted camera design. Honor is set to bring its X9c 5G smartphone to the Indian market. An Amazon India listing has already revealed key specifications, shedding light on the device's performance, camera setup, and design. Originally launched in China and selected global markets last year, the Indian variant is expected to retain most of the same features. The Redmi Pad 2 stands out as a reliable and affordable tablet choice for users seeking a device primarily for streaming, light web browsing, note-taking, and virtual learning. Featuring an 11-inch screen, a quad-speaker setup with Dolby Atmos, and a processor suitable for day-to-day activities, it performs well for typical non-demanding tasks. Added support for AI tools like Circle to Search and Gemini enhances its appeal for productivity. When paired with the optional Redmi Smart Pen, it also serves as a practical solution for students or professionals looking for basic sketching or handwriting functionality on a budget.
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.
