Xbox Game Pass Subscription Service Headed to PC With Over 100 Titles

Microsoft is bringing the Xbox Game Pass subscription service over to the PC ecosystem. Xbox Game Pass for PC will offer access to more than 100 titles on Windows 10 for a monthly fee.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2XiftxJ

Redmi Note 7 Pro goes on sale today at 12 PM via Flipkart, Micom and Mi Home Stores: All you need to know

Redmi recently launched its Redmi Note 7S smartphone in India, which is now available via an open sale. However, the Redmi Note 7 Pro with 48MP camera goes up for sale today at 12 PM. The mid-range smartphone by the company is powered by the Snapdragon 675 SoC and comes equipped with a dual camera setup. Highlights of the smartphone include a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, which is claimed to capture good images even in low light conditions. Since the device is not yet available in open sale, one is advised to keep their trigger finger ready for buying it. 

Redmi Note 7 Pro specifications

The Redmi Note 7 Pro features a dual rear camera setup, which, as mentioned earlier, includes a 48MP primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens. There’s also a 5MP secondary depth sensor. On the front, it gets a 13MP shooter. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 chipset and comes with up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 9 Pie out of the box with MIUI 10 layered on top. The Redmi Note 7 Pro comes equipped with a 6.3-inch full-HD+ display that offers a resolution of 1080x2340 pixels and has a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. 

Redmi Note 7 Pro price and sale offers

The 4GB RAM + 64GB model of the Redmi Note 7 Pro is priced at Rs 13,999, while its 6GB RAM + 128GB version costs Rs 16,999. It will be available in Nebula Red, Neptune Blue, and Space Black colour models. The smartphone goes on sale today at 12 PM via a Flipkart, Mi.com and Mi Home Stores. 

For launch offers, Reliance Jio users can avail a double data offer when they recharge with Rs 198 and above. Xiaomi is also offering up to 1,120GB data along with unlimited calling for Airtel subscribers.

from Latest Technology News http://bit.ly/2JQcWrt

Pokemon Sleep Will Let You Earn Points for Sleeping, Coming Next Year

Pokemon Company is developing "Pokemon Sleep", a mobile app that tracks players' sleep and uses the data for gameplay, with a release date set for next year.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2Qv6Z3J

Australia Sues Sony for Refusing Refunds on Faulty PlayStation Games

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe broke Australian consumer law by telling customers they could not get a refund for faulty PlayStation games, Australia's consumer watchdog said in a lawsuit.

from RSS Feeds | GAMES - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2QATMGU

Redmi Note 7S to go on open sale tonight via Flipkart, Micom: Specs, price and all you need to know

Recently, Redmi launched the Redmi Note 7S (First Impressions) smartphone at a starting price of Rs 10,990 in India. All the variants of the phone will go on open sale at midnight (May 31) through Flipkart and Mi.com. The Redmi Note 7S was previously made available through Flipkart, Mi.com, Mi Home, Mi Store app earlier this month. The handset comes in Onyx Black, Sapphire Blue and Ruby Red colour options. The 3GB RAM and 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs 10,990, and the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage version costs Rs 12,999.

Redmi Note 7S Specifications:

The Redmi Note 7S sports a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with a waterdrop notch. The display is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and offers a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. Under the hood, the phone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 mobile platform and it is offered in two storage and RAM variants. The phone draws power from a 4,000mAh battery which supports Quick Charge 4. There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and users can also use Face Unlock feature to unlock it.

The imaging responsibilities are on the dual camera setup on the back. The camera module has a 48MP primary sensor and a 5MP secondary sensor with PDAF, EIS and AI Portrait Mode support. The 48MP main camera features a half inch sensor and a lens with f/1.8 aperture. The phone also features a Night Mode option. On the front is a 13MP sensor that supports AI Portrait mode.

from Latest Technology News http://bit.ly/2Mi4Ry8

PUBG Mobile ESL tournament offers total prize pool of EUR 120,000, trip to Milan: How to participate, rules, and all you need to know

There seems to be no dearth of PUBG Mobile tournaments. While the PUBG Mobile Club Open is already going on, players now have another chance to try and win some hefty rewards. The Vodafone 5G ESL Mobile Open has been announced and is open to teams from Europe, India and Egypt. In fact, India gets its own completely separate region for qualifier. The tournament is offering players a trip to Milan and a total prize pool of EUR 120,000. Those interested can register here.

Indian players have been grouped into Region B and qualifiers for the same will kick off from June 1. The qualifiers will consist of 80 players, making for a total of 20 teams with four players each. The qualifiers have been divided into three cups, with one team winning each of the cups. Cup 1 kicks off from June 1, Cup 2 starts from July 6, and the final Cup will start from August 3. The games in the qualifiers will support cross play, so participants can play on any device together. However, the finals will be played on 5G-ready Android phones that will be provided by the organisers. Those interested can sign up here.

As far as rules go, all players need to be above 16 years of age. However, the rules note that if a player is below the age of majority in their country, but above 16, they will need a legal guardian to consent to their attendance in the final. 

The Grand Finals will be held on September 29, between 10 teams. The winning team will win EUR 40,000 (approx Rs 31,13,000), while those who will come second and third will win EUR 20,000, EUR 11,000. In fact, the tournament will award prizes all the way till tenth place. 

Besides PUBG Mobile, the tournament will also play host to Asphalt 9: Legends. Players can participate in online qualifiers that will be held from June 10 to September 1. Qualifiers will be held separately for Android and iOS players and you can check out when each of the qualifiers will be held by clicking here. The grand final will be held on September 28, with 16 players participating. The total prize pool for Asphalt 9: Legends is EUR 45,000, with the winner getting EUR 14,000. Like PUBG Mobile, Even those who come 16th will be eligible for a prize.

from Latest Technology News http://bit.ly/2WBNM5U

Google restricts marijuana facilitating apps on Play Store

Google has updated its content policy for the Play Store and it has now restricted the functioning of all apps that sell or facilitate the sale of marijuana, regardless of legality. According to the new guidelines, "allowing users to order marijuana through an in-app shopping cart feature, assisting users in arranging delivery or pick up of marijuana, and facilitating the sale of products containing THC" are no more allowed on the platform.

Google has apparently pointed out two popular apps, Weedmaps and Eaze, and restricted their functioning. “These apps simply need to move the shopping cart flow outside of the app itself to be compliant with this new policy. We've been in contact with many of the developers and are working with them to answer any technical questions and help them implement the changes without customer disruption,” Android Police quoted Google as saying.

The move is linked to the company’s efforts towards making the Google Play Store safer for children. Google says that it has taken inputs from users and developers and is evolving its Google Play policies to provide additional protections for children and families. “These policy changes build on our existing efforts to ensure that apps for children have appropriate content, show suitable ads, and handle personally identifiable information correctly; they also reduce the chance that apps not intended for children could unintentionally attract them,” Kanika Sachdeva, Product Manager, Google Play, wrote in a blog post.

As part of the new policy, all developers are now required to complete the new target audience and content section of the Google Play Console. For most developers, the target audience does not include children, but if kids are part of an app’s target audience, Google will ask the developers some follow-up questions.

Meanwhile, Eaze has issued a statement claiming that it connects adults only to licensed, regulated cannabis retailers. “In California, and many other markets across the nation, lawmakers have established clear cannabis laws and regulations. Google’s decision is a disappointing development that only helps the illegal market thrive, but we are confident that Google, Apple, and Facebook will eventually do the right thing and allow legal cannabis companies to do business on their platforms. We regret any inconvenience this may cause for customers and patients,” The Verge quoted a company spokesperson as saying.

from Latest Technology News http://bit.ly/2MhFQD9