How Among Us Found Success in Connecting People During a Pandemic

Among Us, an online multi-player game from 2018, has seen a surge of downloads in the past two months. Is it just another gaming trend for streamers and memers or does it’s popularity speak to our need for connecting with other people?

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Realme 55-inch TV with SLED display expected to launch soon

Realme is all set to launch a 55-inch 4K TV and it comes with something called SLED. So, what does SLED stand for? Well, from the information revealed by realme, one can deduce that it stands for the Spectral Power Distribution (SPD) technology used for the backlighting of the TV, but how this affects the viewing experience on the TV is something we will only know when we get our hands on it. Till now, we have seen TVs with LED backlighting, OLED TV and QLED TVs. So, it will be interesting to see if there is any difference between SLED and the other forms of backlighting. 

Realme 55-inch SLED TV expected features and specifications 

While we know the TV will have SLED backlighting, we don't know much else. We don't know the OS, but since realme’s previous TV ran on Android TV, we think this one will run on Android TV as well. 

Time for the BIG reveal! Presenting the World’s First SLED 4K Smart TV. Get ready for the Best-in-class Technology & the most stunning visuals ever on the #realmeSmartSLEDTV. Let's make lives cooler as we #LeapToNextGen. Are you on-board? Know more: https://t.co/3uMoYT5RGi pic.twitter.com/w0blk9WnAx

— realme Link (@realmeLink) September 25, 2020

The TV also claims to support 108 percent of the NTSC colour space. What does that mean? Well, the NTSC Colour Gamut is 98 percent of Adobe RGB. Adobe RGB Colour Gamut is 17 percent larger than sRGB / Rec.709. The DCI-P3 Color Gamut is 26 percent larger than sRGB / Rec.709. To put things into perspective, OnePlus says that its OnePlus U1 (review) 55-inch 4K HDR TV covers 93 percent of the DCI-P3 colour space. How this affects the real-world viewing experience is something we will know when we get our hands on the realme TV.     

The realme SLED TV also boasts of TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification for a more comfortable viewing experience. 

This isn’t the first time realme has launched a TV in India. The company has a 32-inch HD Ready and 43-inch FHD TV available in the market. We had a chance to check out the 43-inch TV and you can read our review here. 

Really excited to #LeapToNextGen! I have some interesting updates about our upcoming launch for you all & I am sure it will make your lives much cooler with the most stunning visuals ever. Stay tuned for the next #AskMadhav episode. pic.twitter.com/m7RPky3PSZ

— Madhav Faster7 (@MadhavSheth1) September 25, 2020

Realme CEO, Madhav Sheth took to Twitter to tease the box of the upcoming realme TV and from the information on the box, it looks like the TV will be 4K but there is no mention of HDR on the box.

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Life-sized Gundam robot takes its first steps in Japan

We’re pretty sure that India’s got some serious Gundam fans, so for all you guys, check this insane 60-foot Gundam mecha walking around in Japan. The anime and manga have captured the hearts of millions of fans across the world and leave it to the Japanese to actually create a life-sized replica of the mechas on the show. The Gundam replica is also the world’s largest robot and is located in Japan’s Port of Yokohama. It has been in construction since january and is finally ready to be shown off in its full glory. 

実物大ガンダムを動かすプロジェクト 「ガンダム GLOBAL CHALLENGE」 また違う角度から撮影した〝立て膝でしゃがむ〟動作の流れ。 普段はなかなか見られない方の上面が見えました。注意深く見てみると、先日発売されたガンプラとは割と違う部分もありそうです。#GFYhttps://t.co/HeBpCu3z5S pic.twitter.com/4dfRWzMDLy

— よっくん (@yoshi115t) September 18, 2020

In the video embedded below, you can actually see the engineers designing and building the massive machine. There are even more videos that details the conception and design of the mecha. The iteration of the suit is based on the original Gundam design from the 1979 anime series. And, even though the Coronavirus pandemic brought everything to a standstill, trust the Japanese to put their head down and just get to it. The mecha is being built as a part of the Gundam exhibit and it is not yet known when the giant mecha will be available to be seen and experienced by the public. 

We, at Digit would truly love to check out this titanic robot. Let’s hope that we do actually get to see the mecha up close. 

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Apple iOS 1401, iPadOS 1401 update with bug fixes released for iPhones and iPads

Apple has released the iOS 14.0.1 and iPadOS 14.0.1 update for iOS 14 after rolling it out just last week. The new 14.0.1 update brings tons of bug fixes to the system, including a pertinent issue that caused default browser and mail apps to reset after a restart. That has been fixed in the new 14.0.1 update along with other fixes and security updates.

The iOS 14.0.1 update fixes an issue that caused the default browser and mail to reset to factory settings after restarting the iPhone. For the users of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the new update fixes an issue that prevented camera previews to be displayed. More fixes resolve issues such as connecting to Wi-Fi, sending mails and an issue that prevented images from appearing in the News widget.

Apple announced the iOS 14 alongside the Apple Watch Series 6, Watch SE, new iPad Air last week. The iOS 14 comes with a lot of visual changes and additions, some of them taking cues from Google’s Android OS. The iOS 14 supercharges the widgets and now users can customize it according to their needs. With the iOS 14, iPhones finally get an App Library that lists your favourite app in dedicated folders based on the app’s type. The update also brings picture-in-picture feature, revamped Siri and more. You can read all about the highlighting feature of the iOS 14 here. 

Apple iOS 14.0.1 is compatible with a host of existing iPhones and even the iPod. This list includes the iPod Touch (7th gen), iPhone SE (2016), iPhone 6/6s Plus, iPhone 7/7 Plus, iPhone 8/8Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS/XS Max, iPhone 11/11 Pro/11 Pro Max and the iPhone SE (2020).

So if you own any of these devices, you can check whether it has received the iOS 14.0.1 update. Go to Settings and tap on General. Choose Software Update from the list and tap on Download and Install.

 

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Next PlayStation 5 hands-on event could reveal more cool features

As we near launch of the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and Series S, fans are clamouring at any titbit of info from the two gaming giants. And, it seems like fans of the PlayStation 5 have some good news coming their way. Youtube Gaming Week is coming up soon and a bunch of Japanese vloggers will get access to the PS5. It will most likely be a hands-on, so we might get a look at the new UI or even more stuff. This sentiment was echoed by Sony Interactive Entertainment head, Jim Ryan who said that we could be seeing some “really cool stuff” coming our way. 

Speaking to GamesIndutry.biz, he also said, “We haven't shown yet any of the user experience of the PS5, and there's some really cool stuff to come on that. Within that, as the PS5 feature set becomes more sticky, and the way people make games are becoming more clever, more interesting... there will be opportunities for greater engagement, and greater time spent on the platform.”. The event will go live at 6 PM JST, 2:30 PM IST on Sunday, October 4. 

As of right now, we do know the launch date and price of the PS5 with no word on Indian pricing just yet. The launch date and price of the Xbox Series X and Series S have also been announced with both consoles coming with India specific pricing. A few games for the PS5 have been announced as well, and you can read more about that here. Another game that is heavily anticipated is the next God of War game. You can read more about God of War: Ragnarök here. 

 

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OnePlus 8T 5G pre-booking to start from September 25 in India

OnePlus 8T 5G pre-bookings are starting from September 25 in India, ahead of its official launch on October 14. OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature 65W fast charging courtesy of Warp Charge 65 tech that was revealed just hours back and a 120Hz refresh rate display. The OnePlus 8T 5G has been leaked previously with some of its key features already out in the open. 

Speed  it  up#OnePlus8T5G Get Notified: https://t.co/JNrDDSvk1J pic.twitter.com/qapWVYryks

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) September 24, 2020 How to pre-order OnePlus 8T 5G?

OnePlus 8T 5G pre-bookings commence from September 25 and interested buyers can pre-book the phone by paying Rs 2,000 upfront. This will ensure they get the “first preference” when the sales are live for the 8T.

OnePlus 8T will be available to pre-book across all OnePlus Exclusive stores across India. The company has not revealed pre-order details for Amazon India and OnePlus India Store, but we will keep an eye out and update this story once they are revealed.

OnePlus 8T leaked specifications

OnePlus 8T is confirmed to feature a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 120Hz high refresh rate. There is a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera and the screen is relatively flat than the OnePlus 8.

The OnePlus 8T is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and could be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage or 12GB+256GB storage options to choose from. The phone is expected to run on OxygenOS 11 based on Android 11, out-of-the-box.

OnePlus 8T could come with a 48MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 5MP macro lens and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera that is housed in the punch-hole cutout.

OnePlus 8T is confirmed to come fitted with a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W fast charging out-of-the-box courtesy of Warp Charge 65.

 

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Amazon announces Luna, a new game streaming service to take on Microsoft and Google

After Microsoft and Google, Amazon has jumped head on into cloud gaming by launching Luna, the company’s video game streaming service. The service was revealed at the company's hardware event which also saw the launch of new Echo speakers and FireTV sticks and an indoor drone that doubles up as a security camera.

Luna works by using a video game controller that connects directly to games stored on Amazon Web Services servers, to stream through a Fire TV sticks and PCs. Luna will also work on smartphones. A dedicated app is under works.

Amazon Luna release date and pricing

Amazon has said the service will be priced at $6 (roughly Rs 400) per month during the introductory phase. The service will be available in early access for a select set of users in the US, with a global launch planned for 2021.

How does the Amazon Luna game streaming service work?

Unlike Google Stadia, which requires you to pay for individual games, or Microsoft xCloud which is bundled with Xbox Game Pass, Luna will offer individual channels, each for a partner publisher. These channels will be priced differently and will come with perks and restrictions.

For now, the service will launch as early-access for a small set of users in the US with just two channels. The first is an Amazon-branded channel called Luna Plus, where it will offer ’4K streaming’ and ‘unlimited hours of play’, along with a dozen games for $5.99 a month (roughly Rs 441). Confirmed titles so far include Resident Evil 7 and Control.

The second channel will be for Ubisoft, and should have access to most of the studio’s games. Amazon has not disclosed the price for this channel, but it’s likely to priced higher than Luna Plus, and closer to Ubisoft’s own subscription service launched last year.

What games are coming to Amazon Luna?

So far, these are the games confirmed to be available on the Luna platform —

Control Sonic Mania Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair Grid Trails of Cold Steel 3 Indivisible A Plague Tale: Innocence Everspace Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Resident Evil 7 The Surge 2 SteamWorld Dig 2 Watch Dogs Legion Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Rime Metro Exodus Abzû

— And 80 more titles.

Amazon Luna minimum system requirements

While Luna won’t need the most powerful GPU or CPU to run, what it will need instead is high-speed internet. Recommended system requirements include —

5GHz Wi-Fi 10Mbps downstream for regular streaming 30Mbps downstream for 4K streaming Compatible Game Controller (Luna, Xbox, or DualShock 4) PC, Mac, FireTV Stick, iPhone or iPad.

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