Tinder's Apocalyptic Video Game Is Actually a Fun Way to Spend Five Minutes

Tinder's Swipe Night, a choose-your-own-adventure video game, will be live on the app from 6 pm local time to midnight every Sunday in the US.

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Microsoft files patent for Virtual Reality Floor Mat, hinting at VR support for the next Xbox console

Microsoft has filed for a patent application for a dedicated floor mat. This is no ordinary mat, though. It is to be used with a VR headset. One would assume that this is to prevent the user from bumping into any obstacles in their path, but there is more to this mat than simply chalking out a safe zone. Even though we have seen third party floor mats to define VR zones, headsets like the mixed reality headsets let users define the gaming zone when setting up the headset. If you move furniture around, you can simply go to the mixed reality app for Windows and reconfigure the zone. Since the mixed reality headset is developed by Microsoft, it only makes sense that the patient takes the tech in the mat up a notch. The mat does have “fiducial markers” eliminating the need to manually map the usable area. 

Another interesting thing to note is that the mat is pressure-sensitive, “wherein the floor mat includes a plurality of spatially distributed pressure sensors integrated into the floor mat to detect a physical pressure applied to an activity surface of the floor mat; and wherein the positioning of the physical subject is identified based, at least in part, on pressure data received from at least one pressure sensor of the plurality of pressure sensors”. Put simply, this means that the mat is pressure sensitive and can map the location of the person on the mat based on where he is standing i.e., applying pressure. 

In addition to being pressure sensitive, the mat can also vibrate. The filed patent goes on to highlight that “the floor mat includes one or more vibration devices integrated into the floor mat to generate vibration at the floor mat; and wherein the virtual reality experience is augmented by generating vibration at the floor mat via at least one vibration device of the one or more vibration devices”. This means that if there is an explosion in-game or you are attacked from a specific angle, the floor mat will vibrate to add to the immersion in the game. 

The patent highlights a lot of other details of the mat, but we have covered most of the important ones above. It is interesting to see Microsoft delve back into the VR world. Sure, they have the mixed reality platform and even though there were hints of VR support on the Xbox One, Microsoft didn't follow through. It is possible that with the power under the hood of the upcoming Xbox console codenamed project Scarlett, it is possible that Microsoft is considering a VR accessory. Sony has seen some degree of success with the PlayStation VR and it is suggested that the PSVR headset will be compatible with the upcoming PS5. It is also speculated that Sony is working on a successor to the PSVR system but that will release a few years later

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Realme XT to go on sale at 12PM: Price, offers, and all you need to know

Having been launched for the first time in the country roughly one month ago, the Realme XT is about to see yet another flash sale. The Realme XT will be sold on Flipkart and Realme.com from 12PM today. Since it’s a flash sale, stocks are expected to run out in a matter of minutes. If you’re interested in getting your hands on one, head to Flipkart or Realme’s official website a few minutes before the clock strikes noon and be ready to hit the buy button.

Price & Offers

The Realme XT is sold in three variants: the base variant with 4GB RAM + 64GB storage costs Rs 15,999. The mid variant with 6GB RAM + 64GB storage costs Rs 16,999. Finally, the top variant with 8GB RAM + 128GB storage costs Rs 18,999. The Realme XT is sold in two colour options: Pearl White and Pearl Blue.

Flipkart displays the following bank offers on its website for Realme XT buyers: ten percent off the final price of any variant for Citi debit/credit card holders, five percent off the final price of any variant for Flipkart Axis Bank credit card holders, ten percent cashback for HDFC Bank debit card holders, and five percent discount for Axis Bank Buzz credit card holders.

Realme, on its official website, is offering an extra year of free warranty on all its devices purchased before October 31 except the Realme 2 and Realme C1. HDFC Bank debit card holders get a cashback of ten percent (up to Rs 2,000 maximum) on their Realme XT purchase. MobiKwik users enjoy a similar ten-percent cashback worth Rs 1,500. Cashify offers Rs 500 on the exchange of an old smartphone.

Specifications

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset, the Realme XT is the first model from Realme to sport Samsung’s GW1 64MP camera sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and phase-detection autofocus. The smartphone has three other camera sensors on the back: an 8MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.3 aperture, a 2MP macro unit with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2MP depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The selfie camera is a 16MP unit with an f/2.0 aperture. The 4000mAh battery in the handset supports fast charging through 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0 using USB Type-C.

The display on the Realme XT is a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED unit with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. According to Realme, the smartphone’s front face is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and sports a 91.9-percent screen-to-body ratio. The smartphone weighs 183g in the hands. The Realme XT runs ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 Pie. It will receive an Android 10-based update in the coming months. You can check out our first look at the Realme XT’s camera setup here.

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Realme X2 Pro teased to come with dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos audio and more

The Realme X2 Pro could be launching this month. The company is gearing up to release the new smartphone by teasing its features through the Realme Europe Twitter account. The new teaser follows the previous teasers that highlighted Realme X2 Pro’s 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge fast charging support. The new Realme smartphone is expected to compete with the Redmi K20 Pro. 

Realme Europe took to Twitter and teased support for dual stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos surround sound technology. However, the current Realme X lineup features Dolby Atmos, but it is only enabled when users plug in earphones. Further, the upcoming smartphone is also tipped to deliver certified Hi-Res sound quality.

Previously,  Xu Qi Chase, Realme’s Chief Marketing Officer announced on Weibo that the first Realme flagship with Snapdragon 855 Plus was coming soon. The message was posted with a device named the “Realme X2 Pro Super Samurai.” “Super Samurai” could be the codename of Realme X2 Pro.

To recall, Realme has confirmed that the Realme X2 Pro will feature a Fluid Display panel with 90Hz refresh rate. It is also highly likely to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ chipset. 

The Realme Europe Twitter account has also posted a series of teasers highlighting the support of quad rear camera on the Realme X2 Pro. The upcoming flagship smartphone is touted to sport a 64MP primary sensor. It is also said to support 20x hybrid zoom.

The Realme X2 Pro is confirmed to support 50W SuperVOOC Flash Charge technology that is currently supported by the Oppo R17 Pro. The fast-charge technology is claimed to charge a battery of 3700mAh to 100 percent within 35 minutes. 

Further, Realme X2 Pro is all set to launch in Europe and come to selected Asian markets. However, we don’t have any information on the official launch date yet.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Version Finally Announced With November Release Date, Will Be Google Stadia Launch Title

Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version is set to launch on November 5. It will go on pre-orders starting Wednesday, October 9.

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Call of Duty: Mobile Crosses 35 Million Downloads, Controller Support Removal Causes Outrage

Call of Duty: Mobile recent update removed support for controllers. This has invoked controversy among gamers.

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Fortnite Designed to Be an Addictive Game, Lawsuit Claims Likening It to Cocaine

Fortnite game mechanics are designed to make people dependent on playing, said the lawsuit.

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