Call of Duty: Modern Warfare to Offer Battle Pass, No Plans for Loot Boxes

Call of Duty's battle pass also gives players the opportunity to earn the money back in in-game currency, called COD Points.

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Google Stadia will play games over Wi-Fi only at launch, even on Pixel smartphones

As the launch date for Stadia creeps closer, more details about the game streaming service have emerged. New information tells us that you will need to connect to the internet over Wi-Fi, even on Pixel smartphones to play games. Rick Osterloh, SVP, Devices & Services, Google in an interview on the Vergecast said, “It’s just going to run on Wi-Fi to start.” Google told 9 to 5 Google that the reason for this is because they are “focused on making sure Stadia Founders receive the best possible experience at launch over a WiFi connection”. 

Google has said that that a 10Mbps connection is enough to run the game at 720p 60fps. For 1080p gaming at 60fps with 5.1 sound, it recommends a speed of 20Mbps. For 4K gaming at 60fps with 5.1 sound, Google recommends a speed of 35Mbps. Since a stable connection is required to enjoy the games, it makes sense that Google is limiting the service to Wi-Fi at first. 

If you plan to use Stadia on your Pixel smartphone, then know that the service will run on the Pixel 2, 2XL, Pixel 3, 3XL, Pixel 3a, 3aXL and the newly launched Pixel 4 and 4XL which aren't coming to India. To run Stadia on the smartphone you will need a Stadia Controller, DualShock 4, Xbox One Controller or any other compatible controller. 

If you plan to use the Stadia controller with your smartphone then know that Google has confirmed that gamers will only be able to use the Stadia Controller wirelessly with the Chromecast Ultra. If you plan on using the service on your Pixel smartphone, laptop or PC, you will have to connect the controller using a USB cable. You can read more about the reasoning for a physical connection here. 

We also have an in-depth FAQ elaborating on everything you need to know about Google Stadia. You can check that out here.

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Google Stadia Launch Date Set for November 19, Company Reveals at Made by Google Event

Google on Tuesday said it will launch its Stadia game streaming service on November 19, hoping to launch console-quality play into the cloud.

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League of Legends Coming to Mobile Next Year, Riot Games Announces as It Diversifies

Riot Games has generated billions of dollars over the past 10 years, and in the process created a highly influential, globe-spanning e-sports league.

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Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale final day deals roundup: Discounts on smartphones, TVs, laptops, headphones and more

The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale will soon come to a close and this just might be your last chance to buy that smartphone, laptop or headphones you were eyeing. The online retailer is offering some notable deals and the aforementioned categories, among others, and we have gone ṭhrough the numerous deals to find you some of the best ones. Here, we have listed the top three smartphones, TV, laptop and headphone deals so that you don’t have to scrounge through the listings. Do note that there are additional deals and offers with every deal that we are mentioning here. 

Smartphones:

OnePlus 7 (Buy it here)

The OnePlus 7 is a good upper mid-range smartphone to go for. It runs on the Snapdragon  855 octa core processor and is equipped with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage space. It comes with 6.41-inch Full HD+ display and runs on Android 9. Ṭhe device’s 6GB RAM variant is currently available for Rs 29,999. 

Samsung Galaxy M30s (Buy it here)

The 4GB RAM variant of the Samsung Galaxy M30s is currently up for sale at Rs 13, 999. The handset succeeds the Galaxy M30 and comes equipped with the Exynos 9611 SoC and with up to 6GB RAM. It has triple rear cameras with 48MP + 8MP + 5MP configuration as well. 

Apple iPhone XR (Buy it here)

The most affordable iPhone X series smartphone, the iPhone XR is currently up for sale at Rs 44,999. The handset comes with 64GB of internal storage and sports a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display. Powered by the A12 Bionic SoC, the handset has a 12MP main sensor on the back. 

Televisions

TCL 43-inches 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV (Buy it here)

If you are looking to buy a 4K TV on a budget, the 43-inch TCL TV is definitely worth considering. The TV sports built-in Alexa integration and since it’s a smart TV, you get access to all Android TV apps and the Google Play Store. 

Samsung 50-Inch Super 6 Series 4K UHD LED Smart TV (Buy it here)

The 50-inch TV by Samsung is up for sale priced at Rs 65,999. The TV has a 60Hz refresh rate and comes with two HDMI ports, and one USB port. It also has smart TV features like live cast, screen mirroring and support for Netflix and PrimeVideo. 

LG 55-inch 4K UHD Smart LED TV (Buy it here)

 

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Apple could be working on a wearable ring, hints patent filing

In the world of wearables, most companies are pushing tech to be smaller, more efficient and better looking. Apple is one of the companies that is pushing wearables to the next level. The company has been delivering big with the Apple Watch series of wearables. In fact, Amazon has even taken the plunge as the company announced two new wearable products at its 2019 product event. These include the Echo Loop which is essentially a smart ring that slips on to your finger. 

Not to be outdone, Apple saw this as a challenge and filed a new patent for a wearable electronic ring computing device. Basically, the patent talks about a device that could be used to wirelessly interact with your Mac computers. The device also features a touchscreen and microphone. Obviously, it comes with a processor, wireless transmitter and a bunch of different sensors. It also comes with its own power source. It is expected to have Siri built into the device as well. 

Just talking about the sensors, the device comes with haptic actuators to provide force feedback to the user. Motion sensors that will be capable of identifying "a writing motion", as well as a page turning and swiping motion that could be used as a navigational tool for your computer. It will also come with a range of bio-metric sensors that will track your fitness levels. 

From what we’ve read, the patent also talks about how you can use the device to unlock another device such as an iPad or iPhone. The device could also come with a screen on which you can mimic an external device’s display on it. But then again, this is just a patent and not an actual realization of the device. 

As of now, the patent is among thousands of other patents filed by the company. So, do not get your hopes up too high as this could just be another idea that never makes it past just being an idea. 

 

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Google Stadia's 'Wireless Play' Feature to Only Work With Chromecast Ultra at Launch

Google Stadia will be launching on November 19. But regarding its “Wireless Play” feature, initially after launch, the service will only work on TVs that are connected to a Chromecast Ultra.

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