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D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router Review: A solid entry-level option

D-Link’s new Eagle Pro AI series of routers is looking to shake things on both sides of the market, from entry-level routers-to premium mesh systems. The R15 AX1500 Eagle Pro AI stands as the entry-level option, but provides some nifty value through its compact design, Wi-Fi 6 functionality and various smart features including Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa voice control commands, that this side of the market have been missing as of late. It might not jump out at users in any particular way, but still serves as a worthy upgrade for those looking for Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, or as a basic upgrade for those rather bare-bones routers provided by most internet and telco providers.

Design

Much like its sibling, the G415 4G Smart Router, the R15 is rather compact an unassuming, sporting a flat white paint job and four side antennas. Unlike the G415, the R15 does sit flat on its back rather than standing upright, meaning it might take up a little more room in some spaces. That being said, the R15 is one of the smallest routers I’ve ever used, so I can’t imagine both the size and orientation being too much of an issue for most users.

The back of the router also sports three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, and a single Gigabit Ethernet port for even faster transfer speeds, the latter of which is now becoming a standard for all levels and tiers of internet routers. Beyond this, there’s admittedly not much going on with the router, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Its smaller size allows it to be tucked away, while the only thing I can truly point out regarding the overall appearance and design of such a router, is that the flat white colourway may stand out, particularly if your internet setup is located in a central position in the home.

Performance

In terms of performance, the R15 plays things relatively straight. With the ability to hit speeds of up to 1,201Mbps on 5GHz band and 300Mbps on the traditional 2.4GHz, most Australian users will find the router capable of transmitting the fastest speeds our internet companies and telco providers have to offer. Unlike most entry-level routers and routers provided by the aforementioned internet and telco companies, the the R15 can cover a whopping 230 square meters, making it a no-brainer for both smaller and larger households alike, without the need to purchase any external or additional extenders.

That being said, the R15 does play friendly with the Eagle Pro AI range, meaning such extenders and even additional routers can easily be paired to the R15 via the Eagle Pro AI app. Much like the G415 4G Smart Router, the Eagle Pro AI Engine also keeps users tuned to the most reliable band at any given time, be it the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band, allowing multiple uses to consistently access the most efficient and reliable method of connectivity .

Software

Thankfully, the Eagle Pro AI app is incredibly friendly and easy to use. As we’ve covered most of the apps functionality and features in our D-Link G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router Review, we have included the relevant excerpt below, outlining a nearly identical experience in relation to the R15:

“It’s incredibly easy to navigate, and is responsible for additional features, including the aforementioned AI Mesh Optimiser and the handy AI Parental Control. As the name suggests, AI Parental Control allows users to monitor and manage their children’s online activities. From here, you can create a profile for individual users to block and minimize access to the internet. Aside from the rampant virus exposure that may be a cause for concern for some parents, certain sites can even be curbed thanks to a web filter.”

“The Eagle Pro AI App also allows for voice control through multiple platforms including the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. This might feel unnecessary for some, but is a welcome inclusion for those looking to turn their home into a smart, interconnected haven. The included AI Assistant can also whip up weekly reports for you incusing user activity and general internet traffic, with recommendations on how to solve the issues that may arise as a result. Overall, the app is incredibly easy to navigate and continuously informative at every step.”

Verdict & Value

Overall, the D-Link R15 AX1500 Smart Router is a reliable router for the entry-level price tag. Thanks to the Wi-Fi 6 compatibility, Eagle Pro AI app and compact design, it’s admittedly hard to pass this one up, should you be upgrading from a basic router provided by your internet provider, or imply looking to the future for Wi-Fi 6 support, which is arguably provided here at one of the cheapest price points in the market today. Impressive range will negate the need for extenders in most homes, while such a solution is incredibly easy to set up given the seamless functionality of the Eagle Pro AI app. If you’re looking for a solid all-rounder for an entry-level price tag, you might not need to look any further.

FOUR STARS (OUT OF FIVE)

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lowlights: White coloring can stand out, particularly if internet setup is in a central location
manufacturer: D Link
Price: A$199
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Review based on unit supplied by D-Link.

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Bayonetta 3 Rating Reveals New Story And Online Details

Bayonetta 3 Rating Reveals New Story And Online Details

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If this year wasn’t already busy enough for the Switch with titles like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there’s also Bayonetta’s next outing to look forward to this October.

If you are eager to learn more about the story of Bayonetta 3, Australia’s Classification Board has detailed what’s in store for the Umbra witch. Interestingly, the ACB even notes how this description “may contain spoilers.” There’ll be strong fantasy, violence and online interactivity (with the game rated MA15+). Here’s what else to expect:

Bayonetta 3 is an action adventure game in which human characters travel through a series of fantasy environments, battling monsters called Homunculi and an evil being known as Singularity. Players must make their way to an island, Thule, in order to prevent Singularity from destroying the known worlds.

Themes The game contains fantasy themes, including monsters and supernatural beings. There is a brief sequence where a character removes her own heart from her in order to increase her powers from her.

Violence Violence consists of melee combat in fantasy settings, using guns, blades and other weapons. Gameplay and cutscenes sometimes feature blood detail.

The same rating also references online interactivity – in the form of shared leaderboards. This apparently includes the ability to upload scores for “specific chapters” within the third game. It’s currently unknown if the game will support additional online features.

Bayonetta 3 was also rated by the ESRB last month – highlighting the mature content and in-game purchases:

What do you think of this story description? How about online leaderboard support? Leave a comment below.

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Why you might want to delay phone purchases in August & September – Pickr

Why you might want to delay phone purchases in August & September – Pickr

If it’s hard to believe it’s getting closer to the middle of the year, you’re not the only one, but if you’re buying a new phone, August and September might be the periods to just wait a bit.

It can be very hard to keep up with the pace of technology. Always changing with updates and upgrades and refreshes aplenty, staying current is often a gamble of when do you buy something and when do you wait.

Take computers: while there are normally regular changes for when laptops go through major updates, they were often based on major shows happening to do with them. Pre-COVID, these would often happen around Computex in Taiwan, but with many shows going online because of all the hubbub that happened during the first years of the pandemic, those shows have been less common, and technology releases have kind of just happened.

While you could previously wait for a new Intel series of chips in the middle of the year, these days it can pop up at the beginning of the year, or even at months scattered around it. And it’s entirely possible that as the world starts to find its new definition of normal, computer chip releases will go back to its regularly scheduled understanding of the middle of the year, which also brings us to another area: phones.

Phone releases are typically a year-round affair, similar to headphones, which don’t usually have a set period when you can see a bunch of those releases. But while new phones will pop up in nearly every month, you can more or less time a few brands and their high-end phones for the back half of the year, culminating in August and September, with October for a few more.

Essentially, if you know when a brand normally releases their phones, you may want to hold off until the new model arrives.

What typically happens for phones in August?

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If you’re a Samsung fan, August is typically the time we’ve seen new models from Samsung’s high-end crowd, focusing on the foldable of the Galaxy Z.

The non-foldable high-end phones are the Galaxy S, while the foldable phones are the Galaxy Z, and they arrive at different points of the year.

If you don’t want a foldable, the Galaxy S will pop up between February and March, while if you do want a foldable — such as the tablet-styled Galaxy Z Fold 3 or the more compact flip-styled Galaxy Z Flip 3 — August is typically the time frame you can expect, as we’ve seen in years past.

Simply put, if you’re thinking of buying a new Samsung in July, or even a few days into August, you might want to wait, as it could push the prices of every other phone down, while also give you a new foldable to look forward to, as well.

What typically happens for phones in September?

The different camera bumps: an iPhone 12 Pro Max (left) against an iPhone 13 Pro Max (right)

It’s a similar situation for iPhone fans and customers in September, because as the months draw closer to September, the chances increase that a new iPhone will be on the cards.

That’s what we’ve seen fairly regularly, with an iPhone announcement slated for September, and release not long after it. In 2021 it was the iPhone 13 range, and in 2019 it was the iPhone 11 range. The iPhone 12 popped up in October 2021, but you get the point.

Going by that logic, September 2022 will likely reveal the iPhone 14 range, and September 2023 should see the iPhone 15, or maybe even October.

For folks waiting for the next flagship iPhone, it means if you’re thinking of buying an iPhone in August or the early days of September, you might just want to wait, because a brand new model is likely just around the corner, and possibly an update to the Apple Watch, as well.

What typically happens for phones in October?

We’ve thrown October in this round-up of releases for a good reason, too: Google.

If you’re looking forward to the next Pixel phone, Google typically runs its Pixel announcements in October, so it’s a similar story for your next possible phone, too.

Is it worth waiting to buy the new phone?

As to whether it’s worth waiting to buy the new phone as opposed to the current one, that will come down to your needs.

If your phone is not in great condition and broken, holding out until the next model pops up may not be your best bet. If you need a new phone now, there’s nothing wrong with buying in the now.

But if you’re keen to spend up on the latest and greatest, and are so so close to seeing it come out, waiting those few days or weeks to see the new model could just make you feel better about your purchase, as well as give you a few new features, too.

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Activision Blizzard’s mobile revenue rises above console and PC says financial report

Activision Blizzard's mobile revenue rises above console and PC says financial report

Activision Blizzard, previously known for its high-profile console and PC games, is now primarily a mobile game publisher. Recent success Diablo Immortal combined with Candy Crush and Call of Duty Mobile helped the mobile earnings reach 51% of total revenue for Q2 2022.

Most gamers do not think about Activision Blizzard as a mobile company. Hearthstone and Candy Crush have been popular mobile games for several years, and Call of Duty Mobile made a huge splash when it launched, with a total of nearly 88 million downloads in the first month of its release.

Activision Blizzard used to be known only for PC and console games — primarily Call of Duty, Starcraft, and World of Warcraft. It’s been a rough year for the company overall: in addition to the numerous ongoing cases against the company regarding sexual harassment and abuse, as well as the furore surrounding its massive buyout by Microsoft, to the tune of nearly 100 billion AUD.

In Q2 2022, Activision Blizzard’s mobile games generated approximately $1.2 billion AUD, accounting for 51% of the company’s total quarterly earnings. Console games comparatively made only $540 million AUD, and PC games took in just shy of $500 million AUD. In the mobile games section, the biggest winner was King, with 82% of all mobile revenue profit at just shy of $1 billion AUD.

Embattled Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick had this to say during the earnings report: “In addition, we expect to continue to deliver ongoing content for various of our franchises. We will also continue to invest in opportunities that we believe have the potential to drive our growth over the long term, including continuing to build on our advertising initiatives and investments in mobile titles.

Activision Blizzard is facing no shortage of troubles despite this massive growth. The company is accused of anti-union behavior towards one of its studies, hiring union-busting firms in the process. Activision Blizzard also recently scrapped a World of Warcraft mobile game after some financial disagreements with its Chinese partner, NetEase.

Written by Junior Miyai on behalf of GLHF.

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Aussie gamer girl Madeline Watson beats men at Call of Duty

Young Australian gamer Madeline Watson (pictured) has more than 559,000 TikTok followers and has shared how men react when they realize she's a female gamer

A young Australian gamer who has more than half a million TikTok followers has revealed how men react when they realize they’ve been defeated by a woman in Call Of Duty.

Madeline Watson, from Adelaide, who’s known as ‘JustMaddyx’ online, has been a full-time Twitch streamer since 2020 and in her first year made nearly $70,000.

The 24-year-old said most people don’t expect women to be gamers in the male-dominated industry – but she doesn’t take any vile comments from men personally.

‘I have a thick skin and find it funny most of the time, but sometimes I bite back,’ she told FEMAIL.

The young streamer said she’s both a nerdy and girly because she enjoys wearing nice clothes, going to the hair salon, getting her nails done – and gaming.

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Young Australian gamer Madeline Watson (pictured) has more than 559,000 TikTok followers and has shared how men react when they realize she's a female gamer

Young Australian gamer Madeline Watson (pictured) has more than 559,000 TikTok followers and has shared how men react when they realize she’s a female gamer

In an industry that's prominently male dominated, Maddy, 24, told FEMAIL others don't expect women to be gamers, but doesn't take any negative comments from men personally

In an industry that’s prominently male dominated, Maddy, 24, told FEMAIL others don’t expect women to be gamers, but doesn’t take any negative comments from men personally

Maddy exposed some of the comments she’s received from players of the opposite sex while sharing videos to her 559,000 TikTok followers.

‘The typical comment is “go back to the kitchen” because people think this [gaming] it’s just a man’s thing to do,’ Maddy said.

After hearing the ‘kitchen joke’ one too many times, Maddy snapped at one male gamer.

‘If people are going to throw the kitchen joke out there, shouldn’t you by mowing the lawn? It’s overgrown – just like your p**es,’ she said in a viral video.

Maddy said she ‘doesn’t really care’ what other say to her and it doesn’t impact her.

‘A lot of people are supportive, but some can be rude and likely would never say anything in person.

‘Their reactions are always good and makes for funny content.’

Another male gamer recently lost it when he realized he was losing a game of Call Of Duty to a woman.

‘You’re not f***ing good Maddy. You’re just a girl and I hope you f***ing…,’ the furious male gamer said, before Maddy interjected.

‘Wow, that’s pretty toxic bro. You sound kind of mad.’

‘Make me a sandwich you b****,’ the man smoked.

Maddy replied: ‘You wish bro, you f***ing wish.’

'The typical comment is "go back to the kitchen" because people think this [gaming] is just a man's thing to do,' Maddy said, adding that she 'doesn't really care' what other say to her and it doesn't mentally impact her

‘The typical comment is ‘go back to the kitchen’ because people think this [gaming] is just a man’s thing to do,’ Maddy said, adding that she ‘doesn’t really care’ what other say to her and it doesn’t mentally impact her

Maddy grew up playing games with her brothers – including Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Game Boy and Mario Kart – and is also a competitive person.

During her childhood Maddy used to play with action figures – not Barbie dolls – and describes herself as a ‘tomboy’.

For the young Twitch streamer, video games are help her escape from reality and has help her cope mentally.

Today Maddy mainly plays multi-player PC games – her favorite being Call of Duty – but also dabbles into Apex, The Sims and Tarkov.

She prefers playing PC games due to the high quality for the video content.

'I've always enjoyed gaming for as long as I can remember and started out playing Game Boy,' Maddy said. Being a full-time online streamer isn't all fun and games - it requires hours if work seated at the desk

‘I’ve always enjoyed gaming for as long as I can remember and started out playing Game Boy,’ Maddy said. Being a full-time online streamer isn’t all fun and games – it requires hours if work seated at the desk

Being a full-time online streamer isn’t all fun and games – it requires hours if work seated at the desk.

Maddy streams for a minimum of four hours and can continue for up to 12 hours at a time. On one occasion she was up until 6am.

‘The most difficult part of this career is not having a stable sleep schedule, which can take a mental toll and be exhausting sometimes,’ she said.

A home gaming setup can quickly add up to hundreds if not thousands of dollars in equipment.

'The most difficult part of this career is not having a stable sleep schedule, which can take a mental toll and be exhausting sometimes,' she said

‘The most difficult part of this career is not having a stable sleep schedule, which can take a mental toll and be exhausting sometimes,’ she said

Majority of her friends know about her online success and she's been able to meet new gaming friends from around the world

Majority of her friends know about her online success and she’s been able to meet new gaming friends from around the world

Prior to gaming full-time, Maddy used to work at Telstra and enrolled in a beauty course which Covid ‘ruined’.

‘I had to practice on other people but couldn’t because of Covid so I chose not to continue,’ she said.

Today Maddy lives out of home and is able to fully support herself from her gaming income.

The majority of her mates know about her success and she’s been able to meet new gaming friends from around the world.

What does Maddy do as a video game streamer?

Maddy starts her day with a morning coffee and feeds her two pets

She then does her content work by responds to messages, emails and plans the content she’s going to make that day

Next, she’ll do her makeup and record or edit any videos as needed for TikTok and YouTube

The videos are then uploaded

Her Twitch streaming videos often start in the afternoon or night for a minimum of four hours

When asked how others can get into gaming and Twitch streaming, Maddy recommends simply ‘giving it a crack’ and making sure you have a decent setup.

‘There’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to do it. if you don’t give it a go, you’ll never know,’ she said.

But she warned to be prepared to spend money on a decent step up and don’t quit your job until you’re making decent money.

Watch Maddy beat others when gaming by visiting her YouTube channel here.

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Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G launching soon in India

Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G launching soon in India

Tecno recently launched the Spark 9T in India, and the next smartphone it will introduce in the country is the Camon 19 Pro 5G. Tecno hasn’t revealed the Camon 19 Pro 5G’s launch date yet, but it said the smartphone is “coming soon.”

We don’t know about the Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G’s Indian price either, but we know what the smartphone has to offer since it’s already available in other markets. The Camon 19 Pro 5G is powered by the Dimensity 810 SoC, runs Android 12-based HiOS 8.6 and has two memory options – 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB.

The smartphone’s built around a 6.8″ FullHD+ 120Hz LCD with a centered punch hole for the 16MP selfie camera. Around the back, it has a 64MP primary camera joined by 2MP macro and 2MP depth units. The main camera has OIS and uses an RGBW+ G+P lens, advertised to increase the light intake by more than 208%.

Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G launching soon in India

The rest of the Tecno Camon 19 Pro 5G’s highlights include a side-mounted fingerprint reader, NFC, USB-C, and 3.5mm headphone jack. Keeping the entire package up and running is a 5,000 mAh battery with 33W charging.

Tecno also launched a 4G model of the Camon 19 Pro, powered by the Helio G96 SoC. It swaps the 2MP macro unit with a 50MP telephoto camera and the 16MP selfie shooter with a 32MP camera.

You can read our Tecno Camon 19 Pro 4G’s detailed review here to learn more about it or watch the video review linked below.

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League of Legends player discovers fake Q animation for Space Groove Blitzcrank, calls it “pay-to-win abuse”

A League of Legends player has found an unusual way to fool enemies with the use of Space Groove Blitzcrank’s taunts (Image via League of Legends)

League of Legends might be having a bit of an issue with its competitive health as a player seems to have discovered a game-breaking exploit on one of Blitzcrank’s skins.

The cosmetic in question is the Space Groove skin. A Blitzcrank player has found an exploit where it has a fake Q animation, and opponents seem to be getting “juked” because of it.

Blitzcrank’s Q is one of the most powerful support abilities in the game, and grabbing the intended champion with it can easily turn the tides in his favor.

The ability also grants him a fair bit of lane presence and pressure. Hence, during the early stages of the game, players are quite weary of the grab and seek to avoid it at all costs.

However, as seen in a recent Reddit post, the Space Groove Blitzcrank seems to have a game-breaking exploit. The player is able to fake the animation with it, making the opponent juke the ability and waste resources like mana and Flash in the process.

Is Space Groove Blitzcrank a “pay-to-win” cosmetic in League of Legends?

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Over the years, the League of Legends community has found many cosmetic exploits that made this particular skin have a “pay-to-win” gimmick built into it, even though it was not something Riot Games intended.

One such notorious skin was another Blitzcrank cosmetic called iBlitz, whose Q grab animation was visually one of the hardest to deal with.

In the case of Space Groove, however, the player was able to fake the animation start-up itself by using the Ctrl-4 hotkey to perform the action. The animation showed him stretching his left hand, while the Q ability made him stretch his right.

To a player who is unaware, the fake would look like Blitzcrank is actually going to use the grab ability, making them juke it as soon as they see the animation begin.

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In the Reddit upload, one can clearly see how the Blitzcrank player was able to get a flash out of the enemy Ezreal by continuously faking the Q animation.

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Many in the post have called out Riot Games, telling them that players’ ability to exploit the Space Groove skin like this hampers the competitive integrity of the game.

Animation fakes should not be allowed in a title like League of Legends, and it seems the exploit just makes the skin a “pay-to-win” cosmetic. Hopefully, Riot Games will be looking to add a fix to this issue in future updates.

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Final Fantasy 14’s island sanctuary inches closer with new screenshots

Final Fantasy 14's island sanctuary inches closer with new screenshots

Final Fantasy 14’s patch 6.2 will arrive in late August, and will bring with it the new Island Sanctuary. These are private homes where players can farm, build, and invite pals around to hang. Square Enix have shared a few new screenshots today showing the tropical paradise you’ll be building your homestead upon.

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Nothing Phone (1) best offers in the UK

Nothing Phone (1) best offers in the UK

Check out the best offers by O2 in the UK on the newly launched Nothing Phone (1).

Nothing Phone (1) is the latest smartphone from ex-OnePlus founder Carl Pei’s Nothing. Nothing has already established its presence in the smartphone market with its amazing Nothing Ear (1) earbuds. Now, the company’s first ever smartphone is doing ever so well in the market.

Nothing Phone (1) offers impressive price to performance value as well as a unique and catchy transparent design.

Nothing Phone (1) O2 offers

Nothing Phone (1) is available in the UK at a starting price of £399. Nothing has partnered exclusively with O2 in the UK Therefore, if you were looking to get it with any other service, you’re headed for disappointment. Although, you can still get the unlocked, sim-free version of Nothing Phone (1).

You can buy the Nothing Phone (1) in the UK for as little as £22 a month. O2 is offering some incredible deals along with the smartphone.

The lowest variant of the Nothing Phone (1) with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is available for just £22.81 per month. The price includes the cost of both the handset as well as your data plan. Along with this, O2 is also offering you 3GB monthly 5G data, unlimited texts and calls and 1-month Disney+ absolutely free. For reference, the subscription for Disney+ starts at £7.99 per month alone in the UK

The Nothing Phone (1) in the White color variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant is available for £24.20 per month on O2. Along with the Disney+ for one month, you will also get a free 3GB of data, free calls, unlimited texts and data roaming up to 25GB when in the EU.

The highest variant of the smartphone is the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option which will cost you £41.20 per month. It includes the same benefits as the other plans. You can also trade in your old device and save more on your monthly bill.

Moreover, if you avail these offers, you’ll get access to amazing O2 exclusive benefits. You’ll get access to O2 Priority with perks like free drinks from high street coffee shops, discounts on food and drinks, and early access to some of the biggest events in the UK, including the O2 Arena.

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New Chip Powers LiDAR Beam Steering—Uses Silicon Optical Phased Array for Multiple Purposes

Apple A16 Chip To Use 5-Nanometer Fab; Will This Be An Issue?

Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark have developed a way to make a chip that focuses on LiDAR for smaller beam steering and more affordable for its multiple uses in different applications. The main purpose of the research is to provide a new way to power devices that focus on changing directions for radiation patterns.

There are multiple applications for this new device, all bordering on different industries for when its use is available.

Silicon Chip Uses LiDAR for Beam Steering-How Important Is It?

Apple A16 Chip To Use 5-Nanometer Fab; Will This Be An Issue?

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According to the researchers from the Technical University of Denmark, the group focused on a two-dimensional aliasing-free beam steering regime for integrated optical phase arrays (OPA).

Their work, published in Optica’s publication entitled “Silicon optical phased array with a 180-degree field of view for 2D optical beam steering,” brings significant information on the new chip that uses LiDAR for optical-based beam steering.

It also employs a 2D optical beam steering with a 180° field of view (FOV).

According to the researchers, the “OPA chip is manufactured on a silicon photonic platform and can be produced at high volume in CMOS foundries at a low cost.”

SciTechDaily reports that the researchers are further improving their study on the new OPA chip. It aims to decrease to achieve beam steering with a higher resolution and a longer range.

ReadAlso: Xpeng P5 Receives Driverless System With LiDAR: Is It Better Than Tesla Model 3?

LiDAR Beam Steering: Smaller and More Affordable Chips

The LiDAR 2D optical beam steering that gets its power from the silicon photonic platform is more affordable than mechanical ones, and it is smaller compared to other creations. It only means that it has the capability for mass production for different devices, and brings more to the public in their use for autonomous driving, virtual reality, and more applications.

LiDAR Technology in the World

LiDAR is a way that manufacturers use their technology using light and have its map different places to know certain depths and map different places with its functions. One of the most significant focus of LiDAR is Tesla’s application for its Full-Self Driving (FSD) beta that focus on mapping the environment for autonomous driving.

Another significant application for LiDAR technology is for AR effects that different companies have on their experiences and products for all. One of the companies that employ this is the Chinese short video social media, TikTok.

Apple also applied LiDAR for its iPhone 12 models that transitioned to the current iPhone 13, and it allows people to create AR experiences using the application.

However, its simplified application for modern social media platforms bring LiDAR a different view and experience apart from its other use and functions. The use of LiDAR via chips and beam steering from the recent research is a significant way to improve its development and use for creating different experiences available to the world.

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