Fortnite v10.40 Update Adds Bots to Help Players Improve, but How Will Skill Be Measured?

Fortnite is introducing what's likely going to be a highly controversial addition to its player-vs.-player battle royale mode: bots.

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PlayStations State of Play delivers trailers for The Last of Us 2, Call of Duty and more

Sony held its annual State of Play presentation yesterday and while there wasn’t too much to really write home about, there were a few announcements that have gotten fans excited. We got a slick trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a little bit of quirky weirdness in Wattam and the much-anticipated trailer and a release date for Naughty Dog’s, The Last of Us 2. 

Here is everything that was announced at PlayStation’s State of Play presentation. 

The Last of Us 2 trailer and release date

Released in 2013, The Last of Us was one of the games that propelled the PlayStation to new heights. The tale of Joel and Ellie was a heart-breaking, visceral journey through the post-fungi apocalypse. One of the highest rates and best-selling games on the console, a sequel was inevitable. Which is where The Last of Us 2 comes in. We’ve got a brand-new trailer that sees the return of Joel as well as a confirmed release date. The game comes out on February 21 and as of right now, the pre-order for the game is up on the PlayStation India store. 

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare story trailer

If the latest trailer is anything to go by, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare looks stunning. The trailer doesn’t reveal too much, but it shows more grounded action and a grittier plot. Check out the trailer for yourselves. 

Wattam looks like a lot of fun

If you’ve ever played Katamari Damacy,  you know that Keita Takahashi is a strange man. His latest game, Wattam is pretty much more of the same. It looks incredibly quirky and just plain fun. If you want a unique video game that will challenge the notion of what a game is, then Wattam is right up your alley. 

Miscellaneous

Sony also announced L.A Noir VR for the PS VR. It would be nice to step into the world of L.A Noir once again so this is welcome announcement. 

Another game that caught our eye was the beautifully haunting, Arise. This looks like a beefier version of Journey with the deserts replaced by a winter landscape. 

Sony also revealed the playable demo for Medievil. This was one of my personal favorites when I was a child. You can download the demo from the PlayStation Store. 

We’re also getting a limited-edition Death Stranding themed console that will launch the same day as the game, November 8. 

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Redmi 8A with 5000mAh battery, Snapdragon 439 launched in India: Price, specs and all you need to know

The Redmi 8A is now official in India and as expected, it is the company's latest entry-level smartphone that's aimed at first-time smartphone users. It goes up against the likes of Realme C2, Samsung Galaxy M10, Nokia 2.2 and other phones that are placed in the same price range. However, Redmi is trying to differentiate its new handset by packing a 5000mAh battery that offers up to 18W fast charging, a display that is Gorilla Glass 5 protected and more. Here’s all you need to know about the new Redmi 8A. 

Redmi 8A specifications 

The Redmi 8A comes equipped with a 6.22-inch HD display and sports a waterdrop notch display design. It features fine ridges on the rear panel that the company is calling “aura wave grip design” and this design apparently doesn’t attract fingerprints. The handset is powered by ṭhe Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SoC, which is paired with 2GB and 3GB RAM options and 32GB of internal storage. It comes with a dedicated dual SIM and micro SD call slot and supports memory expansion of up to 512GB. 

In terms of optics, the Redmi 8A sports a single camera setup on the back. It is equipped with a 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor that is paired with an f/1.8 aperture lens. The main camera supports dual PD autofocus, AI scene detection and is capable of capturing portrait images as well. On the front is an 8MP sensor that is housed in the waterdrop notch. While there’s no fingerprint sensor on the device, it supports AI face unlock. 

The Redmi 8A sports a Type-C port and is backed by a 5000mAh battery that comes with 18W fast charging support. As per the company, the handset can be fully charged from 0 to 100 in just under three hours. It is also P2i splash-proof, gets a 3.5mm audio jack and supports wireless FM radio. 

Redmi 8A price and availability

The Redmi 8A comes in two variants, one with 2GB RAM that is priced at Rs 6,499 and another with 3GB RAM that costs Rs 6,999. Both models of the device come with 32GB of internal storage. The smartphone will be available for purchase at 11:59 PM on September 29 via Flipkart as a part of the Big Billion Days Sale, and mi.com. The handset should also be made available offline soon via Mi Home, Mi Studio, Mi Stores and Mi Preferred Partners. The Redmi 8A comes in Midnight Black, Ocean Blue and Sunset Red colour variants. 

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Microsoft's Project xCloud Game Streaming Service Public Preview Registrations Open in Select Regions

Microsoft's bid on mobile gaming via the cloud will be in the public eye soon, at least in the US, UK, and South Korea.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha with wraparound three-sided display announced, 108MP camera photos revealed

We all know the Mi Mix series represents Xiaomi’s flagship smartphones with a high screen-to-body ratio. But the company’s newest model in the series takes that definition to a whole new level. Xiaomi announced in Beijing yesterday the Mi Mix Alpha, a 5G concept smartphone with a wraparound three-sided display and a 108MP rear camera. Xiaomi says the device’s ‘4D surrounding curved display’ helps the phone achieve a screen-to-body ratio of 180.6 percent.

The Mi Mix Alpha is essentially one large wraparound touchscreen display covered in sapphire glass with a thin ceramic frame running across the height of the back panel to house the cameras. The top and bottom sides get a 2.15mm TC4 aerospace-grade titanium alloy frame each, which is attached to the ceramic strip on the back to hold everything in place. The part of the display that flows around the sides of the body is pressure-sensitive. A linear motor under the display simulates the touch of physical buttons.

Xiaomi says it has equipped the Mi Mix Alpha concept smartphone with three camera sensors on its ceramic back strip. The primary sensor is a 108MP 1.6μm unit with an f/1.69 aperture, assisted by four-axis optical image stabilisation and laser auto focus. The secondary sensor is a 20MP 1.0μm ultra wide-angle unit with an f/2.2 aperture and 117-degree field of vision. Xiaomi says it’s capable of 1.5cm macro photography. The last sensor is a 12MP telephoto 1.4μm unit with an f/2.0 aperture.

Along with images of the Mi Mix Alpha and its various physical features, Xiaomi has published photos taken through its 108MP camera sensor on Twitter. According to Xiaomi, the Mi Mix Alpha is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset and comes with up to 128GB of UFS 3.0 internal storage space (expandable up to 512GB externally). A 40W wired fast charger comes bundled to juice up the phone’s 4050mAh nano silicon cathode battery. At a reported price of 19,999 CNY (Rs 1,99,677 approx), the Mi Mix Alpha is more expensive than the Samsung Galaxy Fold.

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Redmi 8A India launch today: How to watch live stream, expected price, specs and more

Xiaomi will launch the Redmi 8A smartphone via a soft launch event today, in India. There’s not much information about the device apart from what the company has revealed. We already know that the company’s ‘A’ series of smartphones are entry-level handsets aimed at first-time smartphone users or those who are upgrading from a feature phone to an Android device. The Redmi 8A is confirmed to sport a waterdrop notch display design and sport thin bezels all around the panel, except for the chin, which is slightly thicker and features the Redmi logo. Here’s what it could be priced at, what specs it could come with and how you can catch the livestream. 

Redmi 8A livestream 

Xiaomi will be live streaming the launch event of ṭhe Redmi 8A via its social media channels. A YouTube live video is already up on the company’s YouTube page but you can catch the livestream here, through the video embedded below.

Redmi 8A expected specs

Redmi has already confirmed that the Redmi 8A will feature a ‘bigger battery’ and the company’s teasers hint at the presence of a 5000mAh battery. It will also support faster charging but we will have to wait to know exactly how fast the new device can be charged. The handset sports an “aura wave grip design” on the back panel, and as mentioned earlier, it sports a waterdrop notch display design. 

A smartphone with model number M1908C3KE was previously spotted on TENAA, and it is believed to be ṭhe new Redmi 8A. Images of the phone on the website reveal a single camera setup with an LED flash and no fingerprint sensor on the back. This was confirmed by the company, since the phone has been revealed in the thumbnail of the live stream launch. The handset might just support face unlock, alongside the conventional PIN, password and other methods. As per the listing, the handset supports 4G LTE connectivity and is a dual-SIM device that runs on Android 9 Pie. 

Redmi 8A expected price

Redmi is expected to price its entry-level offering quite competitively, since the Redmi 7A was announced for Rs 5,999 last year. We expect the Redmi 8A to be priced the same or slightly higher in India. 

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Samsung Galaxy Fold India launch reportedly set for October 1, could be priced between Rs 15 and Rs 175 lakh

Samsung tried to recapture the innovation and awe of futuristic technology with its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold. However, the device did not perform as the company anticipated as some of the units sent to reviewers malfunctioned and had to be recalled. This happened soon after the device was originally announced at MWC 2019 and since then, the company kept pushing the device’s launch further, until recently, when the issues were fixed and the Samsung Galaxy Fold was relaunched on September 6, 2019. The foldable phone is now going up for sale in the US on September 27 and as per a new report, it could hit  shelves in India on October 1.

Samsung Galaxy Fold reported India launch details 

Citing “highly-placed sources,” IANS reports that Samsung is gearing up to launch ṭhe Galaxy Fold in India on October 1. It will apparently be sold in the country via select retail outlets and will be made available only via pre-booking mode. The device’s price is said to be set somewhere between Rs 1.5 lakh and Rs 1.75 lakh in the country and with such a hefty price tag, one would get some exclusive benefits. Those who purchase the Galaxy Fold in India will get access to specialised customer care services like one-on-one access to Samsung experts, and a 24/7 support hub online or over the phone, says IANS.

Samsung Galaxy Fold specifications 

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold features a dual display, one on the outside and a foldable display on the inside. There’s a 4.6-inch HD+ Super AMOLED display on the outer side of the device while when unfolded, it packs a 7.3-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED panel on the inner side. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC and comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB of internal storage. In terms of optics, the handset gets a total of six sensors. There are three main cameras on the back with a 12MP + 12MP + 16MP configuration and in the folded state, a 12MP sensor is present on the front. 

When unfolded, the front display features a notch on the upper right corner that houses dual cameras. It features a 10MP main sensor, along with an 8MP depth-sensing camera. The handset is backed by two batteries that have a combined capacity of 4380 mAh and it supports fast wired charging, and wireless charging. 

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