PUBG Mobile players on emulator can get 3850 UC, Scar-L skins and more as rewards

While a smartphone might be your device of choice for playing a round of the uber-popular battle royale title PUBG Mobile, some players prefer the keyboard-mouse experience. For such players, Tencent has an official emulator called the Tencent Gaming Buddy and one can download and install it to play PUBG Mobile on a PC. The game developer is now offering additional credits, weapon skins and more for emulator using players as a reward under an ongoing event. Under the event, a player gets three chances to participate in a lucky draw thrice and there are a total of seven rewards.

One can win three out of these seven rewards, which consist of 3850 UC, a rename card, permanent Dcamo Scar-L Skin, Nightmare Enforcer Set for 30 days, Emperor Penguin suit for 7 days, 128 BP coins or 2 x BP Card for 3-days. One apparently needs to log into the Tencent Gaming Buddy Emulator with Facebook to get the option of participating in the lucky draw. As per a report, one would get three lucky draws everyday till the event is happening and clicking on the redeem button that pops up to enter their player ID and redeem code to get the reward. 

In  case you are interested in getting the rewards and/or playing PUBG Mobile on your PC, you can do so by installing the emulator. One needs to download and install official Tencent Gaming Buddy Emulator and run it to download PUBG Mobile. The software downloads game files on its own and one will just need to change its language, if required. After that’s done, one simply needs to run PUBG Mobile, which will download additional game files and that’s it. One is ready to go get some chicken dinners. However, if you still have some doubts, you can check out our detailed guide on how to install and play PUBG Mobile on PC here. 

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OnePlus 7 goes on sale on June 4 starting at Rs 32,999

The recently launched OnePlus 7 (First Impressions) will go on sale at 12:00 PM on June 4. The device will be available via Oneplus.in, Amazon.in (only for Prime customers) and at all OnePlus exclusive offline stores. At all partner retail outlets, pre-booking for the OnePlus 7 will begin on June 7 and the sales commence on June 14. The OnePlus 7 was launched along with the OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14, and it features a design similar to its predecessor, the OnePlus 6T.

The OnePlus 7 will be available in Mirror Grey colour and in 6GB RAM + 128GB storage and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variants. The Red colour variant will only be offered in 8GB RAM + 256GB local storage model. The device will be available starting at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant and Rs 37,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

OnePlus 7 Specifications:

The OnePlus 7 doesn’t get a full-screen display design like the OnePlus 7 Pro and features a waterdrop notch display like the OnePlus 6T. It sports a 6.41-inch Full HD+ Optic AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate. The display sports pixel density of 402 PPI and has an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile platform. As mentioned, the phone will be available with 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, and 128GB/256GB UFS 3.0 storage. Just like the Pro variant, the OnePlus 7 also gets dual stereo speakers.

The smartphone features a dual camera setup on the back with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main sensor. It is paired with a lens having an aperture of f/1.7. This main sensor supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) and Phase-detection autofocus (PDAF). There is also a 5MP secondary sensor, and the lens with this sensor has an aperture of f/2.4. The setup is assisted by a dual LED flash. On the front is a 16MP Sony IMX471 secondary sensor with the lens having an aperture of f/2.0. It is equipped with a 3,700mAh battery with fast charging support (5V/4A), and the phone features an in-display fingerprint sensor.

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99 PUBG Mobile players banned for a decade for cheating

PUBG Mobile is one of the most famous battle royale games available right now, alongside Fortnite and the soon to be launched Call of Duty: Mobile. The title rose to fame with its unique gameplay style and new content that the developers keep adding to it from time to time. It’s no surprise that people would try and get a leg up in the competition via unfair means but this mars the experience for honest players. PUBG Mobile is now cracking down on such players who use unfair means to gain an advantage. It has posted a partial list of 99 players that have been banned from the game for 10 years for cheating or using unauthorized 3rd party app to “dishonestly assist their game play in a match.”

“We take this issue very seriously; as such, each account in violation has received a 10-year ban. We would like to remind all players about the importance of fair play, and thank you for keeping PUBG MOBILE fair and fun. We will continue to enforce stringent discipline against cheaters and publish the IDs of confirmed cheaters. Thank you for helping us make PUBG MOBILE a better game,” reads a PUBG Mobile blog post. The game devs are serious about such offences as the list of players banned by them partially reveals their ID and account numbers. 

Back in December 2018, PUBG implemented new anti-cheating system on PC, Xbox, and PS4. This resulted in banning of over 30,000 players and 16 professional players who were reportedly using radar hack. In January this year, PUBG banned four professional players for three years as they were first suspected of employing unauthorised software for winning games and after an investigation, it was confirmed that these players were indeed cheating. As a result, pro-PUBG players Christian “Cuhris” Narvaez, Liam “Liammm” Tran, Tyler “DevowR” Sti and Mark “Tefl0n” Formaro have been banned from participating in all official esports competitions for three years, starting December 31, 2018. 

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OnePlus 66T get OnePlus 7 Pros Zen Mode, Screen Recorder in latest OxygenOS beta update

Earlier this month, OnePlus announced that it will trickle down the Zen Mode and Screen Recorder features to the OnePlus 6 and the OnePlus 6T smartphones. The company has now delivered on its promise and has released open betas for both these devices bringing the above-mentioned features in last year’s flagship devices. For OnePlus 6 it’s an OxygenOS Open Beta 19, and for the OnePlus 6T, the update is Open Beta 11. Apart from these, OnePlus has also rolled out fixes and improvements in other areas as well.

The Zen Mode in OnePlus 7 Pro is basically a “stricter” version of Google Wellbeing. It helps users to stay away from their phones for a certain period of time. When the feature is turned on, the user won’t get any notifications, calls, or messages for 20 minutes straight. What’s interesting is that a user who has opted to enable this mode, there is no turning back. Once you’ve chosen to enter into the ‘Zen Mode’, no matter what you do (even restart the phone), you cannot exit the mode for 20 minutes. Users, however, can make emergency calls and click images.

The second feature, called screen recording, essentially records what you do on your screen. This is not a new feature because OEMs like Apple and Huawei have already offered it in their phones. Google is expected to bring this feature natively in Android Q. According to the changelog on OnePlus forum, the company has also fixed the bug where Facebook messenger pops up notifications when in gaming mode. The update also brings an improved smooth-scrolling experience to the device. The PIN-TO-TOP feature for notification category has also been rolled out to users only in India.

People who have enrolled for Beta testing will receive the new build as an OTA. Those who have migrated to the beta testing will continue to receive Open Beta OTAs, but won’t receive the regular Official Stable OTAs. If you want to move back to the Official OTA path from the Beta path, you will require a full install and clean flash.

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RedmiBook 14 notebook announced with up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors, Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU

Redmi recently launched its new flagship smartphone, the Redmi K20 Pro in China, along with the Redmi K20. At the launch event, the company also announced a new laptop called the RedmiBook 14, which is the company’s first notebook. At first glance, the device’s design resembles a MacBook but the specs are different from what Apple offers on its laptops. The new RedmiBook 14 comes with up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 Processors and gets an Nvidia GeForce MX250 GPU. The laptop is said to weigh around 1.5kg and deliver up to 10 hours of battery life on a single full charge. 

RedmiBook 14 specifications

The new RedmiBook 14 falls under the thin and light category of laptops. As mentioned, it is powered by up to 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and features the discrete Nvidia Geforce MX250 GPU. Equipped with a 14-inch 1920 x 1080p display, the device sports 8GB RAM that is coupled with 512GB of SSD storage, and comes with an ‘efficient’ cooling system. The laptop is touted to deliver DTS surround sound and is said to deliver up to 10 hours of usage on a single full charge. 

The RedmiBook 14 features a full-size keyboard with 19mm wide keys that have a travel distance of 1.3mm. Its touchpad also supports multitouch gestures. In terms of connectivity, the laptop features an HDMI port, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB 2.0 port. The laptop includes a genuine Microsoft Office Home and Student editions. 

RedmiBook 14 pricing

The base variant of the RedmiBook 14 is priced starting at CNY 3,999 (Rs 40,300 approx). It comes equipped with the Intel Core i5 processor and 256GB of SSD storage. The 512GB SSD variant of the laptop is priced at CNY 4,299 (Rs 43,300 approx), while the top-end Intel Core i7 model with 512GB SSD is priced at CNY 4,999 (Rs 50,400 approx). There is no info on whether the device will make it to India or not. In China, it will be available for pre-bookings from 12 AM  local time on June 1 and go on sale starting June 11.

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YouTube Music Premium and YouTube Premium get new Student subscription plans in India

In a bid to gain more subscribers, and increase overall revenue, YouTube has announced a new Student Plan in India. The new plans are available for both YouTube and YouTube Music Premium, and students will have to shell out less money when opting for the plan. Students who are eligible to opt for the plan will be able to subscribe to YouTube Music Premium at Rs 59 and YouTube Premium at Rs 79 per month. Standard users need to pay a monthly fee of Rs 99 and Rs 129 to get premium access to YouTube Music and YouTube respectively. 

In India, the ‘Student Plans’ are currently open for full-time students from accredited colleges or universities. Eligibility rules to opt into student plans dictate that one must be enrolled as a student at a higher education institution in where YouTube student memberships are offered and which the verification platform SheerID has approved. One will have to check if their college has student plans available by visiting the YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium page, selecting ‘Get Student Plan’ option and punching in their college in the school SheerID form. If their college name appears, then they can avail the service. 

Do note that after successful verification, one will be eligible to continue with the student plan for four years but will need to re-verify every year. In addition, if one currently uses an active premium subscription of YouTube or YouTube Music but wants to shift to a discounted student membership, they will need to first cancel the existing subscription. The new student plans by YouTube are not dissimilar to what other online music streaming services offer. For example, Spotify's student plan in India enables one to avail premium subscription to its service at Rs 59 per month. Apple charges Rs 60 monthly to students who buy an Apple Music membership. 

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MSI at Computex 2019: X570 series motherboards, GT76 Titan gaming laptop, P65 Creator laptop and WS65 mobile workstation launched

Computex 2019 is at full swing in Taiwan and manufacturers have already unveiled a bunch of exciting components and devices. Not to be outdone, MSI has also unveiled a bunch of stuff like motherboards, laptops, and more. Among the announcements include the new MEG X570 motherboard and the GT76 Titan laptop.

X570 series motherboards

MSI MEG X570 Godlike

The MEG X570 Godlike motherboard packs an OLED display that shows the various hardware conditions. It also incorporates the Killer xTend network solution as well as the Killer Wi-Fi 6. For audio, the motherboard incorporates Xtreme Audio DAC. Other features include the new Frozr Heatsink Design that sports double ball bearings and a patented fan that packs the company’s Propeller Blade Technology and Zero Frozr Technology. This is then connected to an extended heat-pipe 

The MEG X570 Godlike features Gen4 PCIe and M.2 solutions for up to 64GB/s bandwidth and the double-layer M/2 Shield Frozr help avoid throttling. It also bundles the M.2 XPANDER-Z Gen4 card and a 10G Super LAN Card. Further, Mystic Light Infinity II offers new RGB lighting with infinity mirror reflection effects.

MSI Prestige X570 Creation

While MEG X570 Godlike is aimed at gamers, the Prestige X570 Creation is geared towards content creators. The motherboard offers dual LAN with 10G Super LAN. It also offers Wi-Fi 6 standard, which is said to offer 3x bandwidth and lower latency. Like the MEG X570, it too offers Frozr Heatsink, extended heat-pipe and M.2 Shield Frozr. Users also get the new MSI Creator Center software. Which allows for adjustable system modes and resources.

MSI MEG X570 Ace

Like the MEG X570 Godlike, the X570 Ace is also aimed towards gamers. The motherboard features PCIe 4.0 standard for M.2 and PCIe expansion slots. The company notes that the Gen4 M.2 can support up to 64GB/s bandwidth and offer faster transfer speeds. Like others in the series, the MEG X570 Ace offers the M.2 Shield Frozr to cool M.2 devices. Other thermal solutions include the Frozr Heatsink Design.

During Computex 2019, MSi also announced that they will be working with Phison for improved PCIe ecosystem. The company showcased that the MSI Lightning Gen4 M.2 slots on the MEG X570 ACE with the Phison Gen 4x4 MVMe Ps5016-E16 SSD were capable of recording a sequential read speed of 5000 MB/s. The company notes that this is an improvement over previous standards by over 150%.

Laptops

MSI GT76 Titan

The MSI GT76 Titan features a 17.3-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The laptop packs 9th Gen Intel Core processors that can be overclocked to 5.0GHz. For graphics, the laptop is available with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080. For cooling, the device packs the Cooler Boost Titan. The company notes that this 4-fan and 11-pipe cooling design is capable of generating 2.25 times the airflow. Other features include the upgraded Kinner DoubleShot Pro which supports 2.5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 6.

MSI P65 Creator

As the name would suggest, the P65 Creator is aimed at content creators. It packs a 15.6-inch panel, which MSI saus offers “close to 100%” of the sRGB gamut. It also comes with MSI True Color technology for better colour fidelity. It is powered by Intel’s 9th Gen Core i9 processor and sports Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics. The laptop also aims to offer portability and battery life. The MSI P65 Creator is 17.9mm thick, and the company claims a battery life of over eight hours.

MSI WS65 Workstation

MSI also unveiled a lineup of upgraded workstations, including the MSI WS65, which is said to be the world’s first laptop to be powered by the Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card. Other features include a 4K display, glass touchpad, fingerprint reader, Windows Hello and TPM 2.0 crypto-processor technology. Other features include a white backlit keyboard and Thunderbolt 3.0 compatibility. MSI claims that the laptop can offer a battery life of over nine hours. It will be available in the US for $3,499 (approx Rs 2,44,601).

MSI announced at all of its WS and WE series of workstations, including the new WP series will offer Nvidia Quadro RTX graphics and 9th Gen Intel Core i9 processors. The company claims that their workstations offer MIL-STD 810G certification for ruggedness.

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