Google Stadia Launches in November With $130 Founder's Edition Package

Google will kick off its Stadia streaming service to challenge the video game industry in November — but initially only as part of a $130 bundle that includes hardware and a pass for a friend.

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Oppo Reno, Reno 10x Zoom go on sale for the first time today, Jio announces benefits worth Rs 9,100

A week ago, Oppo launched its Reno series of smartphones, the Oppo Reno and Reno 10x Zoom, in India. The phones are now going on sale for the first time in the country, through Amazon.in at 12 pm. The devices will also be available through offline retail stores. Different variants of the phones will be available across online and offline retail channels. The Oppo Reno standard edition with the Snapdragon 710 processor and 48MP primary camera is priced at Rs 32,990. The Reno 10x Zoom, on the other hand, is a flagship device with the Snapdragon 855 chipset and it’s priced starting at Rs 39,990. Both the phones from Oppo come with the signature Shark Fin camera pop-up selfie camera module.

Oppo has partnered with Reliance Jio to offer benefits worth Rs 9,100 to those who purchase the Oppo Reno and Reno 10x smartphones. Eligible Subscriber who perform a recharge of Rs 299 after buying any of the two phones will get 3GB data per day for a validity of 28 days. These subscribers will then be eligible for Jio’s cashback offers on the Reno and Reno 10x Zoom. Jio’s offer on the two phones includes Rs 5,850 cashback which shall be credited in the form of 39 discount coupons of Rs 150 each in the MyJio App. Further, the offer also includes Cleartrip cashback coupons worth Rs 3,250. The Cleartrip Coupon is a one-time e-coupon code generated for eligible subscribers upon performing the first recharge, on or after June 7, 2019.

Additional purchase offers for the Oppo Reno series smartphones include - Instant discount of 10% on EMI transactions for consumers holding HDFC credit/debit cards. 10% cashback on exchange and assured buyback for a year, powered by Instacash.

Oppo Reno, Reno 10x Zoom specs

The Oppo Reno 10x zoom sports a Full HD+ 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 6, and the phone sports a sixth-generation in-screen fingerprint sensor. The phone features the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 platform with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. It is powered by a 4,065mAh battery that supports VOOC 3.0 fast charging support.

The device runs Android 9 Pie-based ColorOS 6.

In the camera department, the Oppo Reno 10x zoom features a triple camera setup on the back. It has a 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a periscope telescopic lens with a 13MP sensor. For selfies, the phone sports a 16MP sensor and an LED flash housed in a shark-fin type pop-up module.

The regular Oppo Reno sports a smaller 6.4-inch full HD+ display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The company is calling the display as ‘Panoramic Screen.’ Instead of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, the Oppo Reno is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 processor, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Oppo Reno features a dual camera system with 48MP and a 5MP sensors on the back. On the front, it features 16MP pop-up selfie camera with an LED flash. The handset includes a 3,765mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

Oppo Reno, Reno 10x Zoom Prices

The Oppo Reno 10x zoom with 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs 49,990. The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant will cost users Rs 39,990. Customers will have an option to choose from two colours: Ocean Green and Jet Black. The Oppo Reno is priced at Rs 32,990 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant.

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Windows 10 Xbox App Renamed to Xbox Console Companion Ahead of 'New Desktop Experience'

Microsoft appears to be refocusing its efforts to improve gaming on Windows 10 and across its Xbox ecosystem.

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Google Stadia Game Streaming Service Price, Launch Info, Game Titles to Be Announced on June 6

Google to announce key details regarding its Stadia game streaming service at Stadia Connect event on June 6.

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Google removes scores of apps with BeiTaPlugin adware

Google has either removed or updated a massive trove of applications on the Google Play Store that were found having an adware that rendered smartphones unusable, Lookout has said. The cybersecurity company said that it discovered 238 unique applications that with BeiTaPlugin adware. Cumulatively, these applications amount to over 440 million installations. According to Kristina Balaam, Security Intelligence Engineer at Lookout, the plugin forcibly displays ads on the user’s lock screen, triggers video and audio advertisements even while the phone is asleep, and displays out-of-app ads that interfere with a user’s interaction with other applications on their device.

Now before a deep dive into the findings, let's first understand what an adware is. Adware is any software application in which advertising banners are displayed while a program is running. The ads are delivered through pop-up windows or bars that appear on the program's user interface. Developers use adware to generate revenue in two ways: first, by displaying the advertisement, and second on a “pay-per-click” basis, if the user clicks on the advertisement.

Balaam says that all of the apps released with BeitaPlugin were published by mobile internet company CooTek, which was founded in 2008 in Shanghai. CooTek is popular for its keyboard app, TouchPal. The adware in TouchPal and apps with this adware render the phones nearly unusable. Users have reported that they were unable to answer calls or interact with other apps due to the persistent and pervasive nature of the ads displayed. She says that these ads do not immediately bombard the user as soon as an affected application is installed. They become visible at least 24 hours after the application is launched.

This is not the first time that Google has removed such apps from the Google Play Store. In January, Japanese IT security company Trend Micro found 85 Adware-fueled apps on the Google Play Store that were disguised as games and TV remote control apps. These apps reportedly infected millions of users globally. Detected with AndroidOS_HidenAd adware, these apps displayed full-screen ads and monitored a device’s screen unlocking functionality.

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Fortnite v9.20 Debuts With Storm Flip Weapon and More; Epic Games Formally Partners YouFunnyB for Dance Move

Fortnite v9.20 brings Storm Flip that is a throwable item that explodes on impact and creates a sphere-shaped zone.

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Snapchat Gets a Battle Royale Game, in the Form of Zynga's Tiny Royale

It lets you battle with friends, collect new weapons along the way, and there’s also a new safe zone where you can rest it out and strategise gameplay.

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