MG ZS EV bags 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Not even a whole month has passed since its official unveiling in India and the MG ZS EV has already got a feather in its cap in the form of a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating—the highest any car can secure in the popular European car safety assessment programme. Announced earlier this month in New Delhi, the MG ZS EV is MG Motor’s second car in India after the MG Hector SUV. The ZS EV is an all-electric SUV with a claimed driving range of 340 kilometres. It is expected to undercut its most direct competitor, the Hyundai Kona, by a small margin with its starting price of Rs 22 lakh.

According to European non-profit Euro NCAP, all variants of the 2019 MG ZS EV—namely Excite and Exclusive—have received five stars out of five for overall occupant safety. The test report, which you can find here, reveals the EV’s score in various safety components. The ZS EV scores 90 per cent on 'Adult Occupant', 85 per cent on 'Child Occupant', 64 per cent on 'Vulnerable Road Users', and 70 per cent on 'Safety Assist'. Both variants of the EV lack a knee airbag and an active (impact-absorbing) bonnet.

It’s important to note that the specifications of the MG ZS EV sold in India will be slightly different from this European unit. For example, the Indian model will not sport Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), which is a system that applies brakes automatically during emergencies. Because it uses radar to sense approaching traffic, AEB has not yet been approved for use in India. The Indian ZS EV will reportedly also lack Lane Assist System, a technology that ensures the car doesn’t drift away from its lane while cruising.

The ZS EV packs 44.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, which MG Motor claims is good for a driving range of up to 340 kilometres on a single charge. he motor, which churns out 143 horsepower, can accelerate from 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. In addition, the car is equipped with an inbuilt air purifier and a panoramic sunroof. The ZS EV’s dashboard is home to an 8-inch colour touchscreen head unit, which, in addition to delivering infotainment, displays driving data, including the amount of carbon dioxide saved after a drive.

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Facebook Buys Cloud Gaming Company PlayGiga for Undisclosed Amount

Facebook has acquired Spanish video gaming firm PlayGiga in a bid to gain a footprint in the cloud-based game streaming market.

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Redmi 9 rumour suggests MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, launch in Q1 2020

Redmi 8 was launched just a couple of months back in India. Now, it looks like the company is already planning to release its successor, the Redmi 9, sometime soon. According to a new report, Xiaomi is said to launch the Redmi 9 in Q1 2020. The phone is tipped to be powered by the MediaTek G70 chipset, paired with 4GB RAM. The Redmi 9 is rumoured to sport a slightly larger profile than the Redmi 8. Other details such as the camera and battery capacity remain unknown.

According to a report from 91Mobiles, the Redmi 9 could pack the to-be-announced MediaTek Helio G70 SoC under the hood. While we have come across this chipset for the first time, going by the naming convention, the Helio G70 SoC could be positioned below the Helio G90 and Helio G90T in MediaTek's portfolio. It may be gaming-focused. It is said to be paired with 4GB RAM on the Redmi 9. However, the phone could launch with different RAM and storage configurations. 

The Redmi 9 is rumoured to feature a 6.6-inch display. It is expected to come with a waterdrop notch at the top. It is said to sport at least two rear cameras. The Redmi 9 will reportedly launch in Q1 2020 in China. India launch could follow soon after that. 

To recall, the Redmi 8 was launched in two variants, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 chipset and packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. It sports a 12MP primary lens and a 2MP depth sensor. The handset comes equipped with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It runs Android 9 Pie. The Redmi 8 was launched with MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie. It is priced at Rs 7,999 in India.

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Arsenal Midfielder Mesut Ozil Cut From PES 2020 in China Over Xinjiang Comments

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been deleted from Chinese versions of the popular Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) mobile game, the title's China distributor has said, as the fallout continued over his criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighur minority.

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Microsoft’s Next-Gen Gaming Console Simply Named ‘Xbox’, Series X to Include Multiple Models: Report

As per a new report, ‘Xbox’ might be the actual name of Microsoft's latest console unveiled earlier this month, and not Xbox Series X.

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Apple Arcade Adds New Annual Subscription Plan for Rs. 999 in India

Apple's subscription-based gaming service Arcade is adding an annual subscription option for Rs. 999 per year, joining the existing Rs. 99 monthly subscription option.

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Nokia 23 now available for India for Rs 8,199: Three things you need to know

Nokia recently unveiled its new entry-level Nokia 2.3 smartphone that features modest specifications. It was announced at an event in Cairo but now, the smartphone maker has launched it in India. The handset runs on Android 9, sports a 6.2-inch display and comes equipped with a dedicated Google Assistant button. In India, the handset falls under the 10k bracket, which means it goes up against the Realme 5, Redmi 8 and other phones in the same price range. Here are three new things you need to know about the new Nokia smartphone. 

Nokia 2.3 specifications

The Nokia 2.3 comes equipped with a 6.2-inch display that features a 720 x 1520 pixel resolution and a 19:9 display aspect ratio. It is powered by a 2GHz quad-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC and comes with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The storage can be expanded up to 512GB with the help of a microSD card. The Nokia 2.3 is equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, comes with a micro USB. It weighs 183 grams.

Nokia 2.3 camera details 

In terms of optics, the Nokia 2.3 gets a dual rear camera setup with 13MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 5MP shooter on the front. HMD Global is also boasting of a Recommended Shot feature that takes 15 images before and after shutter press and then selects the best shot. The smartphone runs Android 9 Pie and the company says it is upgradable to Android 10.

Nokia 2.3 price and availability details

The Nokia 2.3 is priced at Rs 8,199 for the sole 2GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. It will be available for purchase from December 27 via the Nokia online shop, and offline from Croma, Reliance, Sangeetha, Poorvika, Big C and MyG. 

The company is offering benefits of up to Rs 7,200 for Jio subscribers who purchase the Nokia 2.3. The benefit will be available when recharging with plans priced at Rs 249 and Rs 349 and the overall benefit includes Rs 2,200 cash-back, Rs 3,000 cleartrip vouchers and a discount of Rs 2,000 on Zoomcar. This offer is applicable for new as well as existing Jio subscribers.

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