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Hindustan Times
10 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld key features tipped online ahead of Gamescom 2025
ASUS's upcoming handheld gaming console, the ROG Xbox Ally, appeared on the Amazon US website ahead of its expected unveiling at Gamescom 2025. The now-removed listing disclosed key specifications, signalling an imminent launch. The gaming event will be held in Germany from August 20 to 24, with a preview event scheduled for August 19. The forthcoming ASUS ROG Xbox Ally handheld has been spotted on ahead of Gamescom 2025.(ASUS) ASUS ROG Xbox Ally Gaming Handheld: Key Specifications (Tipped) The Amazon listing displayed the white base model with the tagline '#playALLYourgames.' According to the details, the device features a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, 7ms response time, and 500 nits brightness. It runs on AMD's Ryzen Z2 A processor, which includes Zen 5 cores and RDNA 3.5 graphics. The handheld carries 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM at 6400MHz and 512GB PCIe Gen 4 M.2 storage, which can be upgraded. Also read: Microsoft launches Xbox Copilot beta on Android app to assist gamers with real-time support The ASUS ROG Xbox Ally operates on Windows 11 Home and offers direct access to Xbox Full Screen mode as well as the wider PC game library. It integrates Armoury Crate SE with Xbox Game Bar for controls and uses a 60Whr battery. Its design borrows from Xbox Wireless Controllers with contoured grips for handheld play. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup Although the prices of the upcoming ASUS ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld have not yet been confirmed for the US, earlier leaks suggested a starting price of EUR 599 in Europe. A higher-end model, the ROG Xbox Ally X, is expected to launch at EUR 899. Also read: Apple Arcade to add UNO: Arcade edition, What the Car? and more in June game lineup ASUS ROG Xbox Controller Launch (Expected) Alongside the handheld, Asus has also teased a new ROG Xbox controller. A YouTube Shorts video showed the accessory with a central Xbox button, an illuminated ROG logo, an audio jack, and four back buttons. The teaser did not confirm whether the controller will be wired like the ROG Raikiri or wireless like the Raikiri Pro, though the latter only connects to Xbox consoles via USB. Asus has confirmed that the controller will debut at Gamescom 2025. The company is planning to showcase new products on August 19, followed by an in-depth session on the ROG Xbox Ally on August 20.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
PM Modi's tax overhaul to strain finances but boost image amid US trade tensions
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi's deepest tax cuts in eight years will strain government revenues but are winning praise from businesses and political pundits who say they will bolster his image in an ongoing trade fight with the biggest tax overhaul since 2017, Modi's government on Saturday announced sweeping changes to the complex goods and services tax (GST) regime which will make daily essentials and electronics cheaper from October, helping consumers and also companies like Nestle , Samsung and LG the same time, in his Independence Day speech on Friday, Modi urged Indians to use more goods made domestically, echoing calls from many of his supporters to boycott U.S. products after Donald Trump hiked tariffs on imports from India to 50% as of August tax cut plan comes with costs given GST is a major revenue generator. IDFC First Bank says the cuts will boost India's GDP by 0.6 percentage points over 12 months but will cost the state and federal government $20 billion it will improve weak stock market sentiment and bring political dividends for Modi ahead of a critical state election in the eastern state of Bihar, said Rasheed Kidwai, a fellow at New Delhi-based Observer Research Foundation."GST reduction will impact everyone, unlike cuts to income tax, which is paid by only 3%-4% of the population. Modi is doing this as he is under a lot of pressure due to U.S. policies," said Kidwai."The move will also help the stock market, which is now politically important as it has a lot of retail investors."India launched the major tax system in 2017 that subsumed local state taxes into the new, nationwide GST to unify its economy for the first the biggest tax reform since India's independence faced criticism for its complex design that taxes products and services under four slabs - 5%, 12%, 18% and 28%.Last year, India said caramel popcorn would be taxed at 18% but the salted category at 5%, triggering criticism about a glaring example of GST's the new system, India will abolish the 28% slab - which includes cars and electronics - and move nearly all of the items under the 12% category to the lower 5% slab, benefitting many more consumer items and packaged data shows the 28% and 12% tax slabs together garner 16% of India's annual GST revenue of roughly $250 billion last fiscal is a key state politically and goes to the polls by November. A recent survey by the VoteVibe agency showed Modi's opposition has an edge largely because of a lack of jobs."Any tax cut has wide public appreciation. But of course, the timing is purely determined by political exigencies," said Dilip Cherian, a communications consultant and co-founder of Indian public relations firm Perfect Relations."It seems to be an indication of some mixture of frustration as well as recognition that there is a broad public pushback against high and crippling rates of taxation."Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has seized on his tax announcement, posting on X that on the Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, "a brighter gift of simpler taxes and more savings is waiting for every Indian."Modi has vowed to protect farmers, fishermen and cattlemen, following Trump's surprise tariff announcement on India, after trade talks between New Delhi and Washington collapsed over disagreement on opening India's vast farm and dairy sectors and stopping Russian oil latest round of trade talks between the two nations set for August 25-29 has also been called off.
News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Design Specs Leaked: New Upgrades Coming?
Last Updated: Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold is launching along with the other Pixel 10 models this week in India and here are some more details. Google Pixel 10 series is launching this week, both globally and India. Now, we are getting some more details about the Pixel 10 Pro Fold model that the company will be looking to offer as a rival to the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Vivo X Fold 5 devices. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold renders suggest Google is unlikely to make wholesale changes to its design, including the camera layout. But now we are hearing some good news about the new Google foldable that could be a lot more durable than its predecessors. Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold Specs Revealed The latest Pixel 10 Pro Fold leak hints at Google offering IP68 rating for better durability and also make it the first foldable to come with this level of protection. Having said that, Google might not bring a lighter model this year, as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold could measure around 258 grams, which is over 40 grams more than the new Samsung and Vivo Folds. The other major Pixel 10 Pro Fold upgrade could be related to the storage specs which is now said to be moving from UFS 3.1 to UFS 4.0 tech for the first time. We are hoping this change is not limited to the foldable and comes across all the Pixel 10 models. Rumours say the Pixel 10 Pro Fold price in India could be Rs 1,72,999 which makes it lower than Samsung's Fold 7 model. We are keen to see the official Pixel 10 Pro Fold clips from Google but its availability might be delayed this year. A recent report hinted that the Pixel 10 foldable and the new Pixel watch might not be available soon after their official announcement. The Pixel 10 Pro Fold, Pixel Buds 2a and the new Watch 4 could be available somewhere around October which is more than a month's delay in the market. In fact, these devices might get beaten by the new iPhone 17 series from Apple that are expected to be unveiled in September. view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 08:17 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
