Blizzard Restores Hong Kong Hearthstone Player’s Winnings, Says China Not a Factor in Ban

Blizzard became the target of a boycott by gamers and a walk-out by employees this week after it decided to deny Blitzchung $10,000 in prize money and ban him for a year.

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Motorola One Macro goes on sale in India: Specs, price and more

Motorola introduced another member to its One-series smartphones earlier this week. Despite the ‘One” tag, Motorola One Macro is not an Android One smartphone. However, Motorola has confirmed that it will provide two years of Android updates on the smartphone. The USP of One Macro is its Macro lens, which as claimed by the company, can get you 5x closer to your subject compared to a normal lens. You can checkout how the macro lens performs here.

Motorola One Macro specifications

Motorola One Macro comes equipped with a 6.2-inch HD+ display that has a 1520 x 720-pixel resolution. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM. It comes with 64GB inbuilt storage. Further, the memory can be expanded up to 512GB using a microSD card. 

Motorola One Macro packs a 4000mAh battery that Motorola claims can offer up to 2 days of battery life. In terms of connectivity, Motorola One Macro comes with Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,GPS, GLONASS. It has a hybrid dual nano-SIM support, a USB-C port as well as a headphone jack.

In terms of optics, Motorola One Macro sports a triple rear camera setup: a 13MP primary sensor with f/2.0 aperture + a 2MP depth sensor with f/2.2 aperture + a 2 MP macro lens with f/2.2 aperture. It comes with an 8MP front camera.

Motorola One Macro price in India

Motorola One Macro is available to buy in India through Flipkart. It comes in a single storage variant, 4GB RAM + 64GB of internal storage. It is up for grabs for Rs 9,999. The smartphone is being offered in Space Blue colour. Motorola is also offering  Rs 2,200 Jio Cashback, as well as 125GB of additional data to its buyers.

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Apple Starts Selling Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller on Its Store, No Sign of PlayStation DualShock 4 Yet

Apple has started selling Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller in its online stores, after adding support for the gamepad in the latest software updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the Mac.

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Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Requirements Revealed, Now Up for Pre-Orders

With less than a month to release, Rockstar Games has revealed PC exclusive graphical improvements and system requirements for Red Dead Redemption 2. It will also offer support for 4K HDR. There are several updates to Story Mode. Red Dead Redemption 2 is now available for pre-order on PC.

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Germany Shooting Was Live on Twitch for 35 Minutes

An anti-Semitic attack that killed at least two people in the German city of Halle Wednesday was streamed live for 35 minutes, and eventually seen by some 2,200 people, the online platform Twitch said.

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Heres your ultimate science-fiction binge guide for the weekend

The weekend is upon us, people. Some of us are going to party, some of us are going to catch up on some much-needed sleep and some of us are going to spend the weekend glued to the couch watching our favorite films and shows. Well, we here at Digit are doing exactly that. So, as we’re getting ready to face the weekend, here are our picks for the best science fiction films on the three main streaming platforms. If you’re a fan of fantastic stories and out-there concepts, you’re going to want to watch these films. Here we go.

Netflix:

Snowpiercer:

One of the best films based on a graphic novel (bet you didn’t know that), Snowpiercer tells the tale of the last train, barreling on a one-way course to oblivion. Starring Chris Evans and John Hurt, the film is a parable of the weak rising up to take on the elite. A must watch. 

Annihilation:

One of the best films last year, Annihilation did not make a dent in the box office but stole the hearts and minds of discerning film buffs. Annihilation is essentially a modern retelling of H.P Lovecraft’s The Color Out Of Space but with better effects and a more fantastical storyline. Starring Natalie Portman and Tessa Thompson, the film is a journey into the abyss. 

Cube:

Vincenzo Natali’s Cube is one of the best science fiction films to never get a mention. There is no real story here except survival. The film begins with a bunch of people trapped in a series of dangerous and life-threatening cubes that literally lead nowhere. A tight and focused film, Cube is a thinking man’s sci-fi/horror film.

Hotstar:

The Martian:

Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, The Martian is one of the better astronaut films out there. Stranded on Mars after an accident, Matt Damn must rely on his smarts and wits to survive the Red Planet. A poignant tale of sacrifice and determination, The Martian is an excellent weekend watch. 

Gravity:

Alfonso Cuaron’s Gravity is more than a spectacle, it’s a landmark in film. Starring Sandra Bullock as an astronaut stranded in space, Gravity is at times tense and other times peacefully silent. If you do get a chance to watch it on a massive screen, please do not miss out on the opportunity. 

Deep Blue Sea:

If you’re going to watch the film, just remember the scene where Samuel L. Jackson gets eaten by a shark? Well, this is that film. Starring Thomas Jane and L L Cool J, the film is essentially a b-movie wrapped in a summer blockbuster. Intelligent sharks hunting people trapped in a flooded underwater station? Count us in. 

Amazon Prime Video

Overlord: 

Kicking Nazi ass is always a fun time and Overlord is exactly that. When a bunch of American soldiers stumble upon heinous and disturbing experiments by the Nazis, all hell breaks loose. Featuring some great practical effects and buckets of gore, Overlord is a fun, exciting action sci-fi film that is a must watch. 

Edge of Tomorrow:

Based on a Japanese novel, Edge of Tomorrow was a much-needed shot to the arm of science-fiction. Starring Tom Cruise and Emily Blunt, Edge of Tomorrow tells the story of humanity’s losing fight against a never-ending alien invasion all while Tom Cruise is stuck in a  time-loop, trying to figure out what’s happening. Do not miss this thrill ride. 

Brightburn:

If you’ve ever wondered if Superman was evil, well, here is a film that is right up your alley. Brightburn tells the tale of a boy who fell from the stars but he isn’t the savior we expect him to be. A dark and violent superhero tale, Brightburn lays bare all the faults and follies of a superhero origin story. 

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Philips TAPB603 soundbar with Dolby Atmos, TAPH805 Bluetooth headphones with ANC and more launched in India

Philips Audio has announced a slew of new products in India which range from soundbars and headphones to portable Bluetooth party speakers and more. Philips Audio now offers three new soundbars to choose from, with the Philips TAPB603 being the top most variant that supports Dolby Atmos. There are two other soundbars, which sport fewer features but are more affordable. The company also announced some new headphones, along with truly wireless earphones that can charge your phone, some new party speakers, and a lot more. Here’s all you need to know

Philips soundbars

The Philips TAPB603 soundbar is the company's top-most soundbar in India that comes with Dolby Atmos support. With 300W of power output, the device sports a slew of connectivity options like 2 HDMI inputs, one HDMI ARC out, Bluetooth, optical in/out and USB to select from. Priced at Rs 31,990, it will be available via online and offline retail channels by the end of this year. The company also announced two more soundbars; Philips HTL3320 and HTL3310, which feature 300W and 160W power output respectively. The two devices sport two tweeters and support virtual surround sound as well. They will be available for Rs 20,990 and Rs 18,990 respectively.

Philips headphones 

Coming to headphones, Philips launched the new TAPH805, TAPH802 and TAPN505 wireless headphones. The former two are over the ear headphones that sport a foldable design, while the latter is a neckband style in-ear earphone. The TAPH805 headphone comes with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and supports touch controls similar to the ones we have seen on the Sony WH-1000MX3 headphones. It supports Google Assistant too and it will be available for Rs 13,990 by December 2019. The TAPH802 is a toned down version of the TAPH805 as it features the same 42mm audio drivers but doesn’t get ANC or Google Assistant support. It is priced at Rs 7,990.

The Philips TAPN505 wireless earphone sports a neckband style design and it comes with noise cancellation. It supports Google Assistant as well and it will be available for Rs 11,990. 

Truly wireless earphones

Philips has also announced some new truly wireless earphones in India., the Philips SHB2505 and SHB2515. The SHB2515’s carrying case also doubles up as a powerbank since it has a 3200mAh battery equipped. One can use it to charge their handset or recharge the earbuds about 20 times, the company says. The SHB2515 is priced at Rs 8,999, while the SBH2505 costs Rs 7,999. The company also introduced the TAUT102 truly wireless earphones, which are the most affordable in the lineup, at Rs 4,990. 

Philips Bluetooth Speakers

Philips also introduced its BT6620 Bluetooth speakers, which feature a splash-proof design and come equipped with coloured lights that run in sync with the music. Priced at Rs 5,990, the speaker will be available in blue, black and red colour models. 

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