Mario Shopping Kart: Nintendo Unveils Tokyo Store to Lure Casual Gamers

The Nintendo Tokyo store in the fashion-focused Parco department store marks the latest move into the mainstream for Japan's gamer culture and gives Nintendo a key location to attract more casual fans.

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Realme C1, Realme 2, Realme 3 receive November security patch, dark mode and more

Users of the Realme C1, Realme 2, and Realme 3 are in for a treat as the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer is currently rolling out a new software update to the three devices. The update, according to Realme's changelog, includes the Android security patch for the month of November 2019 along with several other small enhancements, including a system-wide dark mode. If you own one of these devices, you should be seeing an update notification now or in the next few days.

The three Realme models are finally receiving ColorOS 6.0 (vRMX1805EX_11_A.62 for the Realme C1, vRMX1805EX_11_A.62 for the Realme 2, and vRMX1821EX_11.A.24 for the Realme 3). Since it’s a major version update, you’ll need roughly 2.1GB to download it on your Realme device. While the changelog for the Realme C1 and Realme 2 is the same, the changelog for the Realme 3 is slightly longer. It also includes Google’s Digital Wellbeing feature, among others.

Launched earlier this year in India, all three Realme devices sit in the same sub-Rs 10,000 price bracket. The Realme C1 with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage currently sells for Rs 8,285, while the similar Realme 2 with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage currently sells for Rs 9,490. Both devices sport a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, a 4230mAh battery, and a 6.2-inch HD+ display. The Realme 3, however, with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage sells for Rs 8,244 on Amazon.in. The same model with double the storage space costs Rs 9,650 on Amazon.in.

Realme launched the Realme XT in India a couple of months ago at Rs 16,799. It’s Realme’s first device to sport a 64MP primary camera. It’s powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset along with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. More recently, Realme CEO Madhav Sheth was seen talking about the possible launch of a Realme fitness band that can take on the popular Xiaomi Mi Band series in India. If our luck holds, we might even get to see a Realme power bank with the company’s VOOC Flash Charge technology sometime soon.

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Sony PlayStation 5 controller design revealed in new patent

A new patent has revealed what could be the latest design of the PS5 controller. One look at the patent and you will have a familiar feeling yet know that some things have changed. One of the most important changes is that the microUSB port has now been replaced with a USB-C port. The light bar, which was at the front of the DualShock 4 controller is now absent from the PS5 controller. The purpose of the lightbar was for PSVR compatibility. The absence of the bar means that the next-gen PSVR will not use the lightbar to track the controller. Could we see some form of inside-out tracking found on the new HTC Cosmos or the Mixed Reality headsets?

Another change is that the grips of the controller seem to be a bit thicker and more rounded than the DualShock 4. It looks a lot like the Xbox One controller grip and that may be a good change as the Xbox One controller grip is quite ergonomic. As revealed earlier this year, the PS5 controller will come with haptic feedback instead of traditional vibration motors giving players a more immersive experience. A version of haptic feedback is found in the Nintendo Switch Joycons where the feature is called HD rumble. The triggers in the controller also appear to be slightly different in shape. As reported earlier this year, the triggers in the PS5 will be able to simulate different pressure points when gaming. The pull of the trigger will be different when firing an arrow vs firing a shotgun in-game. 

Lastly, the analogue sticks appear to be shorter than the DualShock 4 controller. This theoretically could help with better precision but that is something we will know when we get our hands on it. The controller still retains the touch bar.

The patent that we see here and the version of the controller that Wired got to check out are quite similar so one can look at this as the near-final version of the PS5 controller. However, it is possible that the controller may see some minor or even significant changes before it is revealed to the public. 

The DualShock 1 which launched after the launch of the PS1 and the DualShock 2 which launched with the PS2 were nearly identical. With the PS3, Sony launched the first wireless Bluetooth controller that boasted of six-axis motion controls. The controller lacked rumble functionality, and the triggers were redesigned when compared to the DualShock 2. However, Sony soon launched the DualShock 3 which brought back the rumble feature. With the PS4, Sony brought the first true redesign to the PlayStation controller. The grips were slightly longer, analogue sticks redesigned, the light bar and touch bar made their debut and the controller looked cool. Throughout the PlayStation console version, Sony has maintained the symmetric design for the analogue sticks (which I personally prefer) and it is nice to see that hasn't changed. One improvement I really look forward to is improving the battery life of the controller as the DualShock 4 doesn't have the best battery life.

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Half-Life: Alyx VR Game Announced by Valve, More Details to Arrive on November 21

Valve has announced the next entry in the Half-Life franchise, dubbed Half-Life: Alyx.

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Coocaa launches three variants of Smart TVs in India starting at Rs 8,999

A new TV brand called Coocaa has just taken its first steps into the Indian market. The brand has introduced 3 variants TVs here. These are a Certified Android TV, Smart TV (with Netflix & Prime Video) and Smart Easy TV. The TVs are available in screen sizes ranging from 32-inches to 55-inches. The TVs boast of Android Pie, Dolby digital sound, IPS panel, Google Assistant, a quad-core processor and up to 1.75 GB RAM. The TVs are said to come with an Anti-blue light feature which reduces eye fatigue. The price of these new-age smart TVs by Coocaa range between Rs 8,999 and Rs 31,999, Customers can also avail No Cost EMI options of 3,6, and 9 months depending on the product and pricing. The brand is giving consumers a 1-year comprehensive service warranty across India through more than 50 service centres.

Speaking on the occasion of the Coocaa TV launch, Ronald So, Marketing Director - Coocaa Televisions - India said, "Coocaa TV is an innovative design with advanced technologies which have been extremely popular with the masses in countries the brand already has presence in. I believe this shall continue to be its USP in the Indian market as well. Coocaa TV comes with various features including full-screen, Dolby Vision, Quad-Core technology, video calling and more. We are delighted to present our range of products on Flipkart during World TV days event.”

Coming to the specific models, we have the 32S3U, 50S3G, 55S3G, and the 50S3N. The 32S3U is a 32-inch HD ready TV with a resolution of 1366 x 768. It has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB port for your connectivity needs. It supports WiFi connectivity as well and has a 3.5mm jack as well. The maximum brightness of the TV is 200 nits and it has a VA panel. The TV runs on Linux OS  and has 20W of audio output. 

Moving over to the 50S3G it is a 50-inch TV with a 4K resolution with support for HDR. It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port for your connectivity needs. It supports WiFi connectivity as well. The maximum brightness of the TV is 330 nits and it has a VA panel. The TV runs on Android OS  and has 20W of audio output. It has 8GB built-in storage for your app needs and the remote control comes with a dedicated Netflix button. 

Next up is the 55S3G which is a 55-inch 4K TV with support for HDR. It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port for your connectivity needs. It supports WiFi connectivity as well. The maximum brightness of the TV is 330 nits and it has an IPS panel. The TV runs on Android OS  and has 20W of audio output. It has 8GB built-in storage for your app needs and the remote control comes with a dedicated Netflix button. 

Last but not least, we have the 50S3N which is a 50-inch Tv with support for 4K and HDR. It also has It has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB port for your connectivity needs. It supports WiFi connectivity as well. The maximum brightness of the TV is 280 nits and it has a VA panel. The TV runs on the Linux OS  and has 20W of audio output. It has 4GB built-in storage for your app needs.

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Google Maps is piloting a feature that lets users follow Local Guides

Google Maps has announced that it is piloting a new feature that will allow people to follow select Local Guides for recommendations on places and experiences. Initially, the new feature will only be available in nine cities across the globe. These include London, New York, San Francisco, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Bangkok, Delhi, Osaka, and Mexico City. 

Olivia T, the Maps Community manager wrote in a blog post, “we’re thrilled to announce that we’re piloting a new in-app feature in Google Maps that will allow people to discover new places with help from Local Guides just like you.” It was noted that Google will be selecting the Local Guides based on things such as how often they share recommendations, as well as the quality and frequency of contributions on Maps.  

With this new feature in place, those exploring these cities will see features Local Guides in the For You tab in the Google Maps app. When users choose to follow a Local Guide, the guide’s  recommendations will be more visible for the user. 

Earlier this year, Google Maps unveiled three new ‘India-centric’ features. This included an India-inspired Explore tab, a new For You experience and a new section that showcased dining offers. The new Explore tab would feature shortcuts that would be populated based on the top queries of people in India. These would include restaurants, petrol pumps, ATMs, etc. Google said that it would use machine learning to automatically identify the top suggestions across cities. 

The For You section would feature a curated list of places and activities that the user may like. It would also allow users to follow a business, receive pertinent updates and more. The new Offers section would show deals that could be claimed at restaurants in 11 cities in India.

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Redmi Note 8 to go on sale in India today: Price, sale offers and more

Redmi is all set to sell the Redmi Note 8 in India again today. The device will go on sale through Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home Stores. Redmi Note 8 was launched 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.

Redmi Note 8 price and sale offers

Redmi Note 8 is priced at Rs 9,999 for the base 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage model costs Rs 12,999. Both models will be made available in Moonlight White, Neptune Blue, and Space Black colour options. The smartphone will go on sale at 12 noon through Amazon India, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores in India.

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

On the optics front, 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. It has a 13MP selfie shooter housed in the notch.  It also comes with USB Type-C and a headphone jack.

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