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Galaxy S21 is surviving a 12-day underwater test
With only speaker damage
Because of the improving durability of today’s smartphones, everyone wants to subject them to the wildest stress tests possible. From incredibly high drop tests to using phones as brake pads, we’ve seen everything. This time, you can see it as it happens. Currently, a stress tester on YouTube, Photo Owl Time Lapse, is livestreaming the Galaxy S21 undergoing a 12-day underwater test.
At the time of this writing, the test is already on its 13th day. Despite its time underwater, the smartphone is still in a workable condition. So far, the only noticeable damage is its speakers which have ceased to function already. Other than that, the water also triggered the phone’s moisture warning but hasn’t really caused any lasting damage. The screen still works, after all. Since the livestream is still ongoing even after the 12th day, the tester is likely keeping the test active until the phone completely breaks down.
This isn’t Samsung’s first rodeo underwater, though. A few years ago, the Galaxy S8 survived thirty minutes under the sea and helped stranded tourists from drowning in Cebu. At the time, the Galaxy series already touted an IP68 resistance rating, supposedly allowing the smartphone to survive 1.5 meters underwater for 30 minutes. Though the Cebu incident was a real-life trial, the ongoing stress test pushes longevity to new levels, albeit only 50 centimeters underwater.
Today, knowing how your phone survives water is essential. With COVID-19 still a thing, cleaning our phones has also become a necessary thing.
SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review: The best among the beasts?
Gaming
NVIDIA’s DLSS 5 can turn your favorite AAA game into AI slop
DLSS 5 will launch on select games.
Have you ever wondered why RAM prices are going up this year? Everyone is rightfully saying that AI is the reason for the price hike, but it’s hard to palpably see why. Today, NVIDIA is showing off where its hard-earned profits are going by revealing DLSS 5.
For gamers who don’t have a particularly strong machine, NVIDIA’s DLSS technology upscales a game’s graphics quality and frame rate to artificially keep up with newer hardware. A few months ago, the company unveiled DLSS 4.5, which marks the latest step to help games sparkle. Today, with DLSS 5, the technology is going all-in on AI.
In a tech demo, NVIDIA showcased the latest version of the technology. This time, the feature will use photoreal lighting and materials to alter graphics. It can allegedly analyze a scene’s elements — including hair, fabric, and translucent skin — based simply on a single frame.
The demo’s most prominent example is Resident Evil Requiem. Grace Ashcroft, the gamer’s protagonist, evolves from her doll-like appearance into… well, something you might see on an AI-generated mobile game ad.
NVIDIA claims that the new version will make games look closer to real life. The jury is still out, especially with such a low sample size. However, in this writer’s humble opinion, it’s gonna be a no for me, dawg. I’d rather play with what the developer originally intended for their game than with yet another generic AI filter.
The new feature is rolling out to some of the biggest games today including Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil Requiem, and Where Winds Meet.
News
Samsung has reportedly stopped selling the Galaxy Z TriFold
The alleged end comes after only three months in the market.
With the Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is hoping to take the infantile tri-fold smartphone market by storm. For the meantime, however, the band’s dream is short-lived. Samsung is reportedly done selling the Galaxy Z TriFold to the public.
According to South Korean outlet Dong-A Ilbo, Samsung has stopped selling the tri-fold smartphone. The alleged decision comes only three months after the brand unveiled the device.
Though the report seems to hint some doom and gloom for the brand’s new segment, it’s not entirely unexpected. Since this is the first of its kind for the company, the Galaxy Z TriFold hasn’t really meant to be a bestseller, merely a trial run for early adopters.
In context, Samsung’s experiment is still a success. The phone sold out in Korea almost instantly after sales first opened, despite selling for an eye watering US$ 2,899. Additionally, we got our hands on the phone, and we were rightfully impressed.
That said, Samsung probably isn’t done with the segment just yet. The brand will likely develop more variants, especially in response to this iteration’s success in the market.
But also, take this all with a grain of salt. Samsung has not confirmed that its first tri-fold phone is actually done for the day. There is a reason to keep selling a tri-fold phone today. After all, Huawei is still ruling the segment with last year’s Mate XT.
SEE ALSO: First Look: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Gaming
Infinix expands SEA footprint with more official MLBB tourney partnerships
Infinix becomes MPL Indonesia, MSL Thailand official partner
Infinix has announced a landmark expansion of its partnership with Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Esports.
As part of the strategic move, Infinix is now the official partner of various MLBB tournaments across Southeast Asia.
The smartphone brand is now the Presenting Partner of the MLBB Professional League (MPL) Indonesia, as well as the Titling Partner of the MLBB Development League (MDL) Indonesia.
Infinix also strengthens its regional footprint further as the Official Sponsor of the MLBB Super League (MSL) Thailand.
These partnerships build on successful collaborations with the Philippines and Malaysia, deepening Infinix’s commitment to the region’s most competitive markets.
Next-level fan, community engagement
As an official partner, Infinix will deliver comprehensive end-to-end support for the tournaments. This includes supplying tournament-grade hardware and executing localized fan engagement initiatives.
Infinix’s AIoT devices are also going to be on display at the tournaments. Moreover, their flagship regional esports IP, the Infinix Campus Cup, will bring the competition to campuses with offline matches played on Infinix gaming phones.
Uniting Southeast Asian markets
The 2026 MLBB Tournament Series officially kicks off on March 20, with the brand powering the opening matches of MPL Philippines and MSL Myanmar as their Official Gaming Phone.
On March 27, Infinix will debut its presence at MPL Indonesia Season 17, followed by the opening of MDL Indonesia three days after.
As a presenting partner, Infinix will also crown the MPL Indonesia season champions with the “KINGFINIX” title.
The regional expansion continues on April 3 with the start of MPL Malaysia and MPL Cambodia. Infinix’s strong presence across the region then culminates with MSL Thailand on April 18.
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