Alleged Spider-Man PS4 Puddle Downgrade Angers Gamers

With the Spider-Man PS4 release date being September 7, it's only natural for the franchise's legions of fans to rewatch every single trailer prior to the game's eventual release. And in doing so, some have alleged that the game has received a significant downgrade in a rather shallow department - Spider-Man's puddles.

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Fortnite PS4 Crossplay Does Not Exist Because 'PlayStation Is the Best Place to Play': Sony

At IFA 2018, Sony CEO Kenchiro Yoshida explained why the PS4 won't be getting Fortnite cross-platform play with the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One any time soon.

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Lenovo Yoga C930 and Yoga Book C930 laptops announced at IFA 2018

Lenovo has announced several new laptops at the ongoing IFA event in Berlin. The latest ones are the flagship Yoga C930 and the Yoga Book C930. The Yoga C930 is the company’s flagship consumer laptop that comes with a soundbar-like Dolby Atmos speaker in the hinge and a UHD touchscreen display. On the other hand, Lenovo’s 2-in-1 convertible Yoga Book C930 sets itself apart from the crowd with an e-ink display that replaces its keyboard. The company claims that the Yoga Book C930 is the world’s thinnest and lightest dual-screen device that weighs merely 775g and measures 9.9mm when its lid is closed.  Lenovo Yoga C930 and Yoga Book C930 Price The Lenovo Yoga C930 starts at Euro 1499 (Rs 1.23 lakh approx), while the Yoga Book C930 is priced starting at Euro 999 ( Rs 84,900 approx).  Both the laptops are expected to be shipped starting September 2018.  Lenovo Yoga C930 Features and Specifications The Yoga C930 is also a 2-in-1 laptop and it also comes with a touch-sensitive display. Lenovo is also including an “Active” stylus with the device that is said to support 4,096 levels of pressure detection. The ‘Garaged pen’ charges when it is docked back into the laptop, similar to the Samsung Note 9. The notebook comes with up to a 4K wide-angle 13.9-inch display with Dolby Vision and as mentioned earlier, its hinge is actually a speaker that is always facing whichever way the display is. It features a backlit keyboard, comes with a fingerprint reader and a Windows Hello enabled webcam as well.  Processor options on the laptop include the 8th-Gen Intel Core i7-8550U or the 8th-Gen Intel Core i5-8250U. It comes with up to 16GB DDR4 RAM and up to 2TB PCIe SSD support. Connectivity options include one USB 3.1, two USB Type-C ports and a headphone jack. Lenovo claims that the Full HD display model of the laptop can deliver up to 14.5 hours of battery backup on a single charge, while the UHD model will max out at around nine hours.  Lenovo Yoga Book C930 Features and Specifications Yoga Book C930 is a 2-in-1 convertible that runs on Windows 10 and Lenovo claims that the device is the world’s thinnest and lightest laptop. The device features a 10.8-inch QHD IPS display and an e-ink display that replaces the keyboard. The secondary display can be used as a notepad, sketchbook or an e-reader and even with the two displays, it is said to deliver up to 10 hours of battery life on a single charge. The e-ink display also doubles as a keyboard with auditory and haptic feedback.  The laptop is powered by h the 7th Generation Intel Core processor and its also a fan-less device, which means that there is no thermal noise. It comes equipped with two Dolby Atmos speakers, which are not embedded into the hinge, and it can also be rotated 360 degrees. It comes with an optional “Precision Pen,” that is Bluetooth enabled and can be used with both the LCD and the e-ink display. 

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Huawei Kirin 980 is worlds first commercial 7nm chipset

Huawei has finally launched the Kirin 980 processor, which is the world’s first commercial System-on-Chip (SoC) manufactured with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) 7nm process. The company says the chipset combines best-in-class performance, efficiency, connectivity features, and Dual NPU AI processing power. During the event, the company compared the SoC with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and claimed that the Kirin 980 has 37 percent better performance and is 32 percent more power efficient. “Last year, we showed the world the potential of On-Device AI with the Kirin 970, and this year, we’ve designed an all-round powerhouse that not only features outstanding AI capabilities, but also brings cutting-edge raw performance to consumers. Equipped with all-new CPU, GPU and Dual NPU, the Kirin 980 is the ultimate engine to power the next-generation productivity and entertainment applications,” Richard Yu, Huawei Consumer Business Group CEO, said during his keynote at IFA, 2018. The TSMC 7nm process technology enables Kirin 980 to pack 6.9 billion transistors within a centimetre square die size, which is up by 1.6 times from the previous generation. Compared to the 10nm process, the comapny says that the 7nm process delivers 20 percent improved SoC performance and 40 percent improved efficiency. It added that the Kirin 980 is also the first SoC to use the Cortex-A76 cores, which are said to be 75 percent more powerful and 58 percent more efficient compared to their previous generation. In an octa-core configuration, the CPU in Kirin 980 is comprised of two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores; two high-efficiency Cortex-A76 cores; and four extreme efficiency Cortex-A55 cores. To take full advantage of this unique configuration, Huawei said it has developed a Kirin CPU subsystem with Flex-Scheduling technology that flexibly allocates the right cores to the right tasks. “This solution designates the large high-performance cores to handle immediate, intensive workloads; the large, high-efficiency cores to provide sustained performance; and ultra-efficiency cores to tackle every day, light activities with extreme power efficiency. Running at higher clock speeds compared to the prior generation, Kirin 980 enables quicker app launch times, better multi-tasking and a generally smoother user experience,” the tech giant added. Huawei has integrated the Mali-G76 GPU into the Kirin 980 which is said to offer 46 percent greater graphics processing power at 178 percent improved power efficiency over the previous generation. Mali-G76 also features a clock boosting technology that utilises AI to intelligently identify gaming workloads and adjust resource allocation for optimal gaming performance. The Kirin 980 SoC has a Dual-Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which, the company claims, elevates the ‘On-Device AI’ experience with greater processing power and intelligence. According to the Chinese conglomerate, the synergy between the Dual-NPU results in an image recognition capability that is greater than the sum of two—the Kirin 980 can recognize up to 4,600 images per minute, up 120 percent compared to Kirin 970. Huawei also integrated its proprietary fourth-generation ISP into the SoC that provides a 46 percent increase in data throughput compared to its predecessor and better support for multi-camera configurations, as well as an all-new HDR colour reproduction technology that can manipulate picture contrast to highlight objects on various parts of an image, Huawei says.   “In addition, Kirin 980 utilises the Multi-pass noise reduction solution that removes artifacts without scrubbing away image details, resulting in better quality on images taken in low-light scenarios. ISP also improves motion tracking and when a user attempts to snap a photo of a moving person, the ISP can recognise the subject with 97.4 percent accuracy, so any user can capture fleeting moments with ease,” the company said in a statement. In the connectivity space, Huawei integrated a modem supporting LTE Cat.21 with a peak download speed of 1.4Gbps.

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WWE's Braun Strowman on WWE 2K19 Ratings, WWE 2K20's Cover Star, and More

WWE 2K19 ratings don't mean much to WWE Raw's Braun Strowman. Here's why.

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aptX Adaptive codec is Qualcomms new step towards better Bluetooth audio

As smartphone manufacturers are ditching the audio jack, the popluace is beign ushered towards a wireless era whther we like it or not. There’s no doubt that one will experience better audio quality with a wired medium, but there’s work to be done in order to get closer to the same level of quality using wireless means. Qualcomm has announced the new aptX Adaptive technology, which is aimed at reaching this goal. The new codec is an amalgamation of aptX HD, which is said to delivering HD sound quality, and aptX low latency that is meant for scenarios like better audio-video sync while watching a movie or gaming.  Qualcomm says that the new aptX Adaptive codec is dynamically adjustable and can switch between delivering the highest possible audio quality and low bitrate with low latency when needed. It also takes the external RF interference into account to provide “optimum audio quality or latency depending on the type of content being played on the device.” “aptX Adaptive is advancing our industry as it is designed to deliver audio quality that matches wired performance across a wide range of sources and to provide consumers with the immersive wireless listening experience they are looking for,” said Anthony Murray, senior VP and general manager, voice & music, Qualcomm Technologies International, Ltd. “With this new product, listeners don’t have to do anything while aptX Adaptive dynamically adjusts performance to best deliver exceptional audio whether the user is playing games or listening a song.” The aptX Adaptive decoder is slated to be made available for customers on the Qualcomm CSRA68100 and the Qualcomm QCC5100 series Bluetooth Audio SoCs from September 2018. Another version of the codec will be made available for smartphones and tablets running on Android P from December 2018. It should be noted that iPhone users won't be able to experience the technology as it does not support AptX and the new update will be useful only for Android devices. One can check their headphone box or visit the aptX website to figure out if their device supports AptX. 

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Idea Cellular, Vodafone India complete merger to become Vodafone Idea

The Aditya Birla Group has announced that the merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone India is complete, and the new firm is now operational as India’s leading telecom service provider with a subscriber base of over 408 million. In the merger, the Vodafone Group owns a 45.2 per cent stake and Aditya Birla Group owns a 26.0 per cent stake. A new Board of Directors comprising of 12 Directors (including six Independent Directors) has been constituted. Chairman of the Aditya Birla Group, Kumar Mangalam Birla is appointed as the Chairman of the board and Balesh Sharma, a Vodafone veteran, has been chosen as the CEO. According to the company, the new firm’s pan India Revenue Market Share (AGR) is 32.2 percent and it has a growing broadband network (3G+4G) with over 340,000 broadband sites as well as the largest voice network with over 200,000 unique GSM sites to cover over 1.2 billion Indians (92 per cent population coverage). The group also claims to have the widest distribution reach with over 1.7 million retailers and approximately 15,000 branded stores. “Today, we have created India’s leading telecom operator. It is truly a historic moment. And this is much more than just about creating a large business. It is about our Vision of empowering and enabling a New India and meeting the aspirations of the youth of our country. The ‘Digital India’, as our Honourable Prime Minister describes it, is a monumental nation-building opportunity. As Vodafone Idea, we are partnering in this initiative by building a formidable company of international repute, scale and standards,” said Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman, Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Idea Limited. Vodafone Idea is expected to generate Rs 140 billion annual synergy, including opex synergies of Rs.84 billion, equivalent to a net present value of approximately Rs.700 billion. “The equity infusion of Rs.67.5 billion at Idea and Rs.86 billion at Vodafone coupled with monetisation of standalone towers of both companies for an enterprise value of Rs.78.5 billion, provides the company a strong cash balance of over Rs.193 billion post payout of Rs. 39 billion to the DoT,” the Aditya Birla Group said in a statement. “As India’s leading telecom operator with two popular and loved brands, the company has the scale and resources to ensure sustainable customer choice and introduce new technologies. We are committed to offer both our retail and enterprise customers an excellent experience while fulfilling their evolving digital and connectivity needs via new products, services and solutions. We will offer them more network coverage, more value and more excitement,” Balesh Sharma, CEO, Vodafone Idea Limited, added. With 1,850MHz of total spectrum holding, over 200,000 unique GSM sites and ~235,000 kms of fibre, the merged company claims to offer superior voice and broadband connectivity across the country. It also says that it covers 92 per cent of the population reaching nearly 500,000 towns and villages. This extensive infrastructure will allow customers to remain confidently connected across the country and enjoy uninterrupted services even as it integrates and optimises its network in a phased manner across circles. Vodafone Idea says that ti will continue to invest in developing infrastructure and introduce newer and smarter technologies — IoT, high speed and secure leased lines, digital wallets, MIMO and Cloud services.

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