If you thought Hideo Kojimas cutscenes were too long, hes now thinking of making movies

After releasing games that are essentially interactive movies, Hideo Kojima has now said that he wants to venture into the actual world of film. With the backing of Kojima Productions, Hideo will try and walk the fine line between game developer and full-blown filmmaker. To be fair to Hideo Kojima, his games have what we call an air of cinematic excellence to them. From the generational tale of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater to the finality of Metal Gear 4, Kojima has always had a knack for viewing gameplay through a cinematic lens.

In an interview with the BBC, Kojima seems set on pursuing his filmmaking dreams and even said as much. He said, “If you can do one thing well, then you can do everything well”, which makes sense, if you actually think about it. And the fact that his sensibilities are already tuned to a cinematic spectrum, this shouldn’t be too much of a stretch for Kojima. If you paid any attention to the man’s career, you’ll see that his vision was already present in games like Metal Gear Solid for the PlayStation, back in the day. His style of direction set a standard that is still a yardstick that triple A games are compared to. 

The Metal Gear series has already been touted as one of the best franchises to have incorporated a more filmic style of storytelling that very few games have been able to match.  After his abrupt departure from Konami in 2015, the game designer would finally find a new home under his own banner and released the much-hyped Death Stranding (read our review here). Even though reviews seem to be mixed for the game, it is one of the most important releases of the year. 

We may not see Kojima jump into the world of movies anytime soon, but the thought is definitely there. For now, lets all sit back and enjoy Death Stranding when it releases on the 8th of November for the PlayStation 4. 

 

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Xiaomi Mi TV 5 Pro series with Quantum Dot 8K display launched in China

Xiaomi has just launched the Mi TV 5 Pro series in an event in China. The lineup consists of TVs in three different screen sizes - 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch. The Mi TV 5 Pro series TVs comes equipped with Quantum Dot QLED display panel, which supports HDR10+, MEMC motion compensation,  8K decoding, and 108 percent NTSC colour gamut. Xiaomi is eyeing the premium segment with the Mi TV 5 Pro lineup.

According to the company, the MEMC dynamic image-quality compensation technology that allows smoother motion pictures and shows details in a crisp and clear manner. The TV is powered by a 12nm Amlogic T972 chipset with support for 8K video recording. It is claimed to be 63 percent higher than the previous-generation CPU.

The Mi TV 5 Pro sports 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The new Smart TV comes with Xiaomi’s PatchWall user interface. As rumoured, it also supports Dolby Audio and DTS HD Sound. 

Other specifications of the Mi TV 5 Pro includes measurements of 5.9m in thickness, which is less than the thickness of the iPhone, 11 measuring 8.1mm. To compare it to the Mi TV 4, the bezel surrounding the display is 47.1 percent narrower. It measures 1.8mm. The TV is built from aluminium and it sports a screw-less design.

As for the pricing, Mi TV 5 Pro pricing starts at 3,699 Yuan which roughly converts to Rs 37,300. The 65-inch and 75-inch models are priced at 4,999 Yuan and 9,999 Yuan that converts to Rs 50,500 and Rs 1,00,000 respectively. There is no word on availability of the Mi TV 5 Pro series in India.

Xiaomi is also expected to release the Mi CC9 Pro and Mi Watch at the event. Stay tuned to Digit for the updates on both the upcoming devices.

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Oppo to release ColorOS 7 on November 20

Oppo has confirmed that it will be announcing the new ColorOS 7 in China on November 20. The company has not revealed anything regarding the new features of the upcoming custom user interface. However, the launch announcement poster gives us some hints at the features that one could expect from Oppo. ColorOS 7 could focus on improving many aspects including performance and gaming experience. For now, Vice President of Oppo, Shen Yiren has revealed that ColorOS 7 will be released for Oppo’s flagship device, the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom.

Chinese smartphone manufacturers like Xiaomi and Huawei have already announced an updated version of their custom Android skins. Now, Oppo is all set to join them with ColorOS 7. To recall, ColorOS 6 was introduced last year in November, which brought Game Boost 2.0, an updated user interface, updated camera, gaming, security features and more.

While not much is known about the upcoming ColorOS 7, it is expected to be based on Android 10. Earlier, Realme filed a trademark application with the United Kingdom Intellectual Property Office for “RealmeOS,” which indicates that the company may be developing its own Android interface that could rival ColorOS 7.

Realme is reportedly developing its own app store as well that is said to serve as an alternative to Google Play Store. This could be done to enter the Chinese market, where Google does not offer its services and every OEM has to rely on its own app store.

It remains to be seen what additional features Oppo is planning to introduce with ColorOS 7. It may not see a major overhaul in terms of interface design. The company has not yet revealed a roadmap of smartphones to get ColorOS 7 yet. We expect the details to be revealed in the upcoming days leading to the November 20 launch in China.

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Apple Partners Valve to Develop Its AR Headset: Report

Earlier, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that the iPhone maker is preparing to release AR headsets by the first half of 2020.

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Vodafone Rs 39 all rounder prepaid plan quietly listed alongside Rs 29 and Rs 15 packs

Vodafone has listed a new prepaid plan priced at Rs 39 on its website and as the name suggests, the new prepaid recharge offers multiple benefits like talk time, data and rate cutter benefits. The new prepaid plan credits benefits like Rs 30 talktime, along with 100MB of data for a validity of 28 days. It is also a rate cutter plan, which means one can place outgoing calls at 2.5 paise per second. Vodafone has also listed two new all-rounder prepaid combo vouchers on its website, which are priced at Rs 29 and Rs 15. First spotted by TelecomTalk, the new recharge options are available only in select circles, and we advise our readers to check before performing a recharge.

As per the report, the Rs 39 recharge option also credits an extra Rs 9 talk time for seven days. While we spotted this recharge option on Vodafone’s website for the Delhi NCR region, there’s no mention of an additional Rs 9 talk time. As for the Rs 29 and Rs 15 all-rounder packs, they also come with rate cutter benefits but don’t offer additional talk time or data. Both the plans offer 30 paise per minute charges for all local, national, and roaming calls. However, the Rs 29 plan is valid for seven days while the Rs 15 pack will be valid for three days. 

Vodafone also recently launched a new Rs 30 full talk time prepaid recharge that has a 28-day validity period. The new prepaid recharge plan is currently being offered in select circles, which includes Mumbai, Karnataka and Kerala. Additionally, the recharge option seems to be available only to select customers. Users can recharge via third-party portals like PhonePe, Paytm and others. However, as mentioned, its availability varies with every user. 

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MIUI 11 Global Stable Beta starts rolling out for Redmi 6 Pro, Redmi Y2

Xiaomi took the wraps off the MIUI 11 alongside the Redmi Note 8 and Note 8 Pro last month. It revealed a roadmap of Redmi devices that will be getting MIUI 11 this year. The official rollout began on October 22. Now, Redmi 6 Pro and Redmi Y2 are getting updated to the new MIUI 11, which aims to bring a brand new optimized modern UI design focused on content viewing. The company has almost completed MIUI 11 rollout for the first batch of devices. 

The latest development comes from the Mi Community, that says Xiaomi has started rolling out MIUI 11 to Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro users in India. Redmi 6 Pro gets MIUI 11.0.3.0.PDMMIXM update. It weighs 534MB in size. In contrast, Redmi Y2 receives MIUI 11.0.1.0.PEFMIXM that weighs about 1.5 GB in size. Moreover, Xiaomi has updated the security patch on both devices as they run on the October security patch.

MIUI 11 brings new features such as new icons, ultra power saving mode, system-wide dark mode, and more. It has Quick Replies, New Dynamic Sound Effects, New Minimalistic Design, Mi Share, Floating Calculator, Updated Mi File Manager, Steps Trackers and more to both the devices. 

Mi Share feature comes from the collaboration of Xiaomi, OPPO and Vivo, which enables users for a cross-brand file transfer technology. It lets users transfer files quickly (up to 82Mbps), and can be found as Mi Share on MIUI 11.

The new file manager shows each file as a thumbnail, similar to what you see on the laptop and PCs, which makes it easier for users to find a document. Further, MIUI 11 brings an updated Notes app that adds a new tasks section. 

You can check when your Redmi device will receive the MIUI 11 update, here.

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Redmi Note 8 India sale today: Offers, price, specs and more

Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note 8 alongside the Redmi Note 8 Pro in India on October 16. Since then, the smartphone has gone on sale a couple of times, and if you missed it, here is your chance to grab the smartphone today. The Redmi Note 8 will go on sale today, November 5 through Amazon.in, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores. 

Redmi Note 8 price and launch offers

Redmi Note 8 price in India starts at Rs 9,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. It goes up to Rs 12,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. Both models will be made available in Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, and Space Black colour options.

As for the sale offers, purchasers can avail a 10 percent instant discount for customers using Axis Bank cards. Further, Amazon.in is also offering five percent instant discount on HSBC Cashback card. Xiaomi also has offers for the Airtel users - customers with Rs 249 or Rs 349 prepaid plan will get double data benefits for a duration of 10 months.

Redmi Note 8 specifications

Redmi Note 8 comes equipped with a 6.3-inch FHD+ screen with a dot drop notch. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 chipset. The phone has 4GB and 6GB RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage. It packs a 4,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. It runs MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. 

In the optics department, the Redmi Note 8 sports a quad rear camera setup: a 48MP Samsung GM1 sensor with f/1.79 lens + an 8MP Ultra-Wide lens + a 2MP depth sensor + a 2MP Macro lens. The 13MP front shooter is housed in the notch. Moreover, the smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It also comes with USB Type-C and a headphone jack.

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