Sony Reportedly Issuing Anthem PS4 Refunds Due to Crashes and Shutdowns

Anthem PS4 crashes and shutdowns have resulted in Sony issuing select refunds to PS Store buyers.

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PUBG Mobile Bans Players Below 13 Years of Age in China

PUBG Mobile has received an age-based restriction in China, barring users under 13 years of age.

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Devil May Cry 5 Release Date Broken Internationally

The Devil May Cry 5 release date is March 8. However it seems that some enterprising retailers have been selling the game early.

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Samsung Galaxy S10 ultrasonic fingerprint sensor can survive screen scratches but not damages: JerryRigEverything

Highlights: Samsung Galaxy S10 passes durability test Ultrasonic sensor fails to recognise fingerprint if display screen is broken A glass screen protector renders ultrasonic sensor tech useless   Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus have got some industry-features, and one of them is the under-display fingerprint sensor. This scanner is an ultrasonic sensor that uses sound waves to read fingerprints and map the peaks and valleys on a fingerprint to authenticate the user. Since a lot is not known about the technology’s working in real life conditions, YouTuber Zack Nelson, who tests phones' durability on his videos under “JerryRigEverything”, gives a hint on how and where a user could face problems with this tech. According to his latest video, the sensor works with minor scratches but fails to recognise the fingerprint if display glass breaks. The video shows the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus passing the bend test, meaning that the phone is durable enough to withhold bends. The other major focus area is the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. After removing the pre-installed screen protector, he puts a lot of usual scratches on the part of the display that has the reader, and confirms that the sensor works. These scratches are way more than those people typically incur during real life usage. Watch the video below. In the next step, he puts in deep scratches which simulate the cracks in a screen. After inflicting deep cuts, he finds that the sensor does not respond to the fingerprint and fails to work. This essentially means that if a user breaks the glass of the phone, he won’t be able to use the under-display sensor on the Galaxy S10 or the Galaxy S10 Plus. Nelson also shows a small clip comparing the optical fingerprint sensor testing video shot by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD. Brownlee has also uploaded a video showing the cases where the ultrasonic sensor will and will not work. In his test, he showed that the sensor will work perfectly if a user’s thumb is wet. Those using a regular screen protector will also be able to unlock the phone easily. However, those users who go for a glass screen protector, widely known as tempered glass, will not be able to use the ultrasonic sensor rendering the technology useless for them. You can watch the video below. Related Read: Samsung Galaxy S10e vs Galaxy S10 vs Galaxy S10+ : What's the difference?

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Android Slices enables quick management of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other option in Settings

Highlights: Google is enabling Slices for Settings on Pixel phones. One can directly search for some settings and get an option to toggle them in Google Search. The new feature is said to be enabled from the server side.    Google introduced the ‘Slices’ feature with Android 9 Pie. The option basically enables users to get to important options in an app by simply searching for them. For example, if one books cabs frequently via a particular app, the feature would directly show you the option to book a ride without the need to open the app first. Slices for some settings is now being implemented in the Google app for Pixel phones. First spotted by 9to5Google, some of the options include a toggle switch for some settings like Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, along with some context for the latter like what Wi-Fi network the user is connected to at the moment.  As per the report, Slices are also showing up for some other settings with interactive options. When one searches for Alarm Volume in the Google Search field, the option shows up with a slider to adjust the volume level. While the report states that Slices for some settings can take a few seconds to load, we found that they show up quite instantaneously on our Pixel units. Search with partial terms also yields Slices. However, the Google app needs to be updated to the latest version for the new feature to work.  Google is yet to officially announce the new Slices that's being rolled out to devices. The company did announce that the Google Assistant would be integrated in Android Messages and would also enable voice typing in KaiOS-based feature phones. The company’s Assistant might appear as a button when one is using the Messages app to text someone, perhaps in the smart replies section. If you tap on the button, you can ask it a question, and the answer will be populated in the text field. This feature, for now, is limited to the English language. Related Reads:  MWC 2019: Google Assistant comes to Android Messages, brings voice typing, Actions to KaiOS running feature phones  

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PUBG Mobile Update 0.11.1 to Add Bonus Challenge to Convert BC to UC: Report

PUBG Mobile update 0.11.1 patch notes include Bonus Challenge, which allows conversion of BC to UC.

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Audio-Technica launching ATH-M50xBT in India: Pricing, availability and more

Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-M50xBT wireless headphones in India today. We spotted it first at this link on Amazon India, and also the corresponding product page. The ATH-M50xBT is the wireless version of its popular headphone M50x. While the ATH-M50xBT was launched internationally in October 2018, it has only just made it to the Indian shores. The product page has the ATH-M50xBT priced at Rs 18490 and it will be available on Amazon by the looks of it. We are still awaiting official confirmation from Audio-Technica. Specifications Type: Closed-back dynamic Driver Diameter: 45 mm Magnet: Rare earth Voice Coil: CCAW (Copper-clad aluminium wire) Frequency Response: 15 - 28,000 Hz Sensitivity: 99 dB/mW Impedance: 38 ohms Battery: DC3.7 V lithium polymer battery Battery Life: Approx. 40 hours of continuous use Charging Time: Approx. 7 hours (for 0-100% charge) Depending on environmental conditions Weight: 310 g (10.9 oz), without cable and connector Bluetooth Version: 5.0 Maximum Range: Line of sight - approx. 10 m (33') Compatible Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP Support Codec: Qualcomm® aptX, AAC, SBC   In the box 1.0' (30 cm) USB charging cable Detachable 3.9' (1.2 m) cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") gold-plated stereo mini-plug (L-shaped) Protective pouch   Background It was in 2007 that Audio-Technica brought out the ATH-M50. It took them seven years to make the cables removable with the M50x. Since then, back up to October 2018, the ATH-M50 and the ATH-M50x have sold a combined 1.8 million units for Audio Technica. Nearly five years after the ATH-M50x, the company has liberated the M50 from cables altogether with the ATH-M50xBT. However, it is the similarities rather than the differences that make this one interesting.  Features The headphone features a closed back design, just like its wired counterpart. The 45mm large-aperture drivers are capable of producing frequencies from 15-28000 Hz and boast of studio-quality accuracy. The build also features Rare-earth magnets as well as Audio-Technica's copper-clad aluminium wire voice (CCAW) coils, the very same as the M50x. The built-in digital-to-analogue converter is also a step towards making it sound like its wired sibling. One wouldn’t be wrong in expecting the same audio quality from the ATH-M50xBT as the ATH-M50x. In terms of connectivity, the ATH-M50xBT comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and is compatible with aptX and AAC codecs, promising high-quality wireless audio performance. According to Audio Technica, the ATH-M50xBT is capable of up to 40 hours of performance on a single full charge with the included charging cable. In addition to that, it also supports performance in the wired mode for those who prefer that or when the battery runs low. The earcups swivel a full 90 degrees for portability The earcups swivel a full 90-degrees and come with the same high-quality earpads and headbands as the ATH-M50x, according to Audio Technica. The controls are mounted on the left earcup and can handle phone calls, music playback and volume control. On top of that, a touch interface on the face of the left earcup can fire up the connected smartphone's voice assistant with a 2-second tap. The Audio-Technica Connect app also supports the ATH-M50xBT on iOS and Android, across its full set of tools and features. Along with the 1-foot USB charging cable and the detachable 3.9-foot audio cable with mic, you also get a carrying pouch in the box to keep the unit protected when you shove it into your bag.  Should you buy it? While we cannot say anything about the audio performance until we try these cans out, Audio-Technica does say that it is the same performance and sound as the ATH-M50x. If that does indeed hold up, the ATH-M50x is currently selling for Rs. 10000 (approx) online. A price difference of Rs. 6000 for ditching the wires does seem a bit steep, especially since Active Noise Cancellation is nowhere to be seen. In fact, if you already own an ATH-M50x, you could pick up a Bluetooth dongle like the Signature Acoustics Phoenix for about Rs. 2700 and still save more than Rs. 3000 on the ATH-M50xBT. On the other hand, at that price point, it competes against options like V-Moda Crossfade Wireless and Grado-GW100 in India, as well as cheaper options with ANC from competitors.

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