Amazon's Livestreaming Platform Twitch Announces Safety Advisory Council

The council includes Dr. Sameer Hinduja, the co-director of the Cyberbullying Research Center, sociologist TL Taylor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) whose research focuses on online gaming, Alex Holmes, the deputy CEO at UK-based youth charity The Diana Award, and Emma Llansó, the director of the Center for Democracy and Technol...

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Realme TV and Realme Watch launching in India on May 25

Realme has sent out invites where the company has highlighted the launch of the Realme TV and Realme Watch. The mail sent out by the brand reads, “The wait is finally over, the party is about to get started with realme! As we are ready to introduce new members of our family  - the realme TV and the realme Watch along with other accessories!”

Realme also highlights that the launch of the TV and the Watch will be a digital launch and will take place on Monday, 25th May 2020 from 12:30 pm onwards. Users will be able to catch the launch of the two devices on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. 

According to Realme, the brand has “hit a major milestone of earning 35 million worldwide users, out of which 21 million users are based in India”. So it is clear that India is a very important market for them. How well they compete in the TV space is something we will know when we check out the TV. If information circulating the internet is to be believed, then the TV could come in two screen sizes - 32 and 43-inches however, the specifications of the TV are not yet known. It is speculated that the TV will come with support for Netflix and run on the Android TV UI. Whether the TV will support HDR and a 4K resolution remains to be seen.

Recently, we saw Kodak launch their Android TV range of TVs with support for Dolby Vision along with support for all popular streaming services. You can check out the details of the Kodak TVs here.  A 43-inch TV is coming from Nokia as well, bringing with it features we saw on its larger 55-inch sibling. You can check out the details of the 55-inch Nokia TV here and the 43-inch Nokia TV here. 

Since 43-inch seems to be the need of the hour, you can also check out our list of best 43-inch smart TVs available in India here.

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Call of Duty: Mobile gets new weapons, grenades and game modes

Activision, the guys behind Call of Duty: Mobile have introduced a bunch of new changes to the game as part of their mid-season update. This includes new weapons, a new tactical grenade, a new game mode, new Seasonal Challenges as well as an update to the Credit Store. 

New weapon

Call of Duty: Mobile now features a new SMG called Cordite. As per the description, it offers well-rounded stats as well as a large magazine. As such, it should be pretty similar to the PDW SMG that has been a part of the game since the beginning. The standard version of the Cordite can be obtained by completing the new Seasonal Challenge. However, those cannot wait can take part in the Void Draw by paying 10 CP and trying their luck to win the Zero-G version of the Cordite. 

New grenade

The grenades in Call of Duty: Mobile have been the same pretty much since the Beta. However, the developers are finally adding a new tactical grenade called the Cryo Grenade. As per the description, this grenade releases a blast of freezing air that slows down enemies. This should make the weapons a good choice against fleet-footed opponents. 

1v1 Duel

This mode should be ideal for players who are looking for quick matches or want to settle arguments. The game is played in three rounds, and the sides change after each round. In the first round, players can fight with the normal loadout of weapons. Players who lose a round can designate a weapon type in the next round. The mode also features a new map called the Saloon that sports a wild west theme, 

New Season Challenges and Credit Store update

The game will now also offer new Seasonal Challenges that give players the chance to earn the Cordite and the Cryo Bomb. players can also earn a new Avatar frame. The Credit Store now features a bunch of new weapons that payers can buy. 

Besides all this, Call of Duty: Mobile is also set to add a new class to Battle Royale mode called Poltergeist. This class offers the Active Camouflage, which allows players to go almost completely invisible. Speaking of the Battle Royale mode, the developers will also be expanding the map and will include new areas to the north of the map. You can learn more about those in the roadmap here.  

 

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G certified by TENAA, key specifications and renders revealed

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G bearing model number M2004J7AC was recently certified by the Chinese regulatory authority TENAA, revealing its key specifications and pictures. The Redmi Note 10 looks very similar to the Redmi Note 9 Pro series which was launched recently in India.

According to the listing on TENAA, the phone features a waterdrop notch on the front with a triple camera array and is expected to be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity processor. Previously, it was rumoured that the phone will be powered by Dimensity 800 chip but the TENAA listing reveals the clock speed of the processor to be 2.6GHz and the 800 processor tops out at 2.0GHz. Interestingly, MediaTek is expected to announce a new 5G chipset in China on May 18 and it’s likely we’ll see an upgraded Dimensity 820 or Dimensity 800+ chipset powering the upcoming Redmi Note phone.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G leaked specifications

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G features a 6.57-inch Full HD+ () resolution display that uses an AMOLED panel. The phone measures 8.99mm thin and weigh around 206 grams. 

It is powered by an octa-core processor clocked at upto 2.6GHz and is paired with 4GB/6GB/8GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options to choose from. The phone also supports microSD card up to 2TB for storage expansion. The Note 10 5G runs on MIUI 11 which is based on Android 10.

The Redmi Note 10 5G has a triple camera setup on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with support for EIS and LED flash. The other two cameras use an ultra-wide-angle lens and a depth sensor. On the front, there’s a 16MP selfie camera tucked away in the waterdrop notch.

The listing indicates that the Note 10 5G has an in-display fingerprint sensor and doesn’t lose out on 3.5mm audio jack.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 5G packs in a 4,500mAh battery with support for 22.5W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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Huawei Watch GT2e announced, finally comes with SpO2 meter

Huawei has announced the availability of the Huawei Watch GT2e in the Indian market. Consumers can pre-order the newest wearable on both Amazon and Flipkart starting today. The watch itself is priced at Rs 11,990 only. Those who pre-order the watch between 15th May to 28th May will also get the benefit of 6-month zero interest EMI. The Huawei Watch GT2e had been launched internationally in March, but Huawei had to delay the India launch due to the lockdown.

Huawei Watch GT2e specifications

The Huawei Watch GT2e uses the same Kirin A1 chipset that’s found on the Huawei Watch GT2. In fact, the two watches are practically the same. They track the same number of workouts, that’s 15 professional workout modes, eight outdoor activities like swimming, cycling running etc. The Huawei Watch GT2e can record the same 190 + workout metrics as the Huawei Watch GT2, but it now also includes a SpO2 meter, something that was missing on the Watch GT2. What has changed, however, is that the Watch GT2e ditches the microphone and speaker found on the slightly more expensive Huawei Watch GT2. The display on the Watch GT2e is the same AMOLED display found on the Watch GT2. Lastly, the Huawei Watch GT2e boasts of impressive 2-week battery life, and that’s with the watch being used in the regular mode, not battery saver mode.

Huawei Watch GT2e Design

While the dial and body of the Huawei Watch GT2e are very similar to that of the Huawei Watch GT2, the new smartwatch from the company gains a sportier look thanks to the bands the watch comes with. The Huawei Watch GT2 shipped with more formal looking bands whereas the Watch GT2e ships with dual-tone bands made out of fluoro-rubber for a sportier look. The watch comes in four new colourways; Graphite Black, Lava Red, Mint Green and Icy White.

Huawei Watch GT2e Price and Availability

The Huawei Watch GT2e has been priced at Rs 11,990 and will be available on both Flipkart and Amazon. For the launch, Huawei has a number of offers to sweeten the deal, like a no-cost6 month EMI and if you pre-order the watch between May 15 and 21, then Huawei will through in the Huawei AM61 Bluetooth Earphones worth Rs. 3,990 for free. These offers will be available on both Flipkart and Amazon. The watch will start shipping on May 22.

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Jios new Rs 999 prepaid plan gives users 3GB daily data with a validity of 84 days

Jio has added a new plan to its prepaid plan portfolio. The plan, priced at Rs 999 gives users 3GB data per day and has a validity of 84 days. The plan also gives users Jio to Jio unlimited voice calling and Jio to Non-Jio FUP for 3000 minutes. This isn't the only plan offering 3GB data per day. Users also have the option of the Rs 349 plan giving 3GB data per day, 28 days validity, and Jio to Jio unlimited voice calling with a Jio to Non-Jio FUP of 1000 minutes. Both plans give users the limit of 100 messages per day. 

The 3GB per day data plans may be limited to 2 options, but the 2GB per day data plans have more options for users to choose from. The plans start at Rs 249 and go all the way to Rs 2,399. Let's break down their benefits. All the plans offer 2GB of daily data, so we won't repeat that point.  

The plans are priced at Rs 249, 444, 599, and Rs 2,399 with a validity of 28 days, 56 days, 84 days, and 365 days respectively. The Jio to non-Jio calling limit for the plans is 1000, 2000, 3000, and 12000 minutes respectively. 

Jio has a portfolio of recharge plans offering 1.5GB and 1GB data per day as well and you can check out their details here. This means that depending on your requirement, you can choose a plan that suits your needs. 

In other Jio news, Reliance Jio has modified the benefits of its work from home plans and now offers fixed data over your existing plans. Previously, Jio was offering 2GB data per day for 51 days under its work from home tariff plans, but now, there are three plans that serve as a top-up rather than a voucher with validity. You can read more about it here. 

Moving to JioFiber, Reliance JioFiber subscribers dipped for the very first time since its launch back in September 2019. JioFiber has been raking in subscribers since its Preview rollout, but for the first time, it’s witnessing a drop of almost 20,000 subscribers, from 860,000 subscribers in December 2019 to 840,000 subscribers in January 2020. You can read more about it here. 

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Epic Games Store Crashes After Making GTA V Available for Free; Upcoming Free Games Leaked

Epic Games Store made GTA V available for free on May 14 and a huge number of people tried to download it. Owing to this surge in traffic, there were slowdowns, errors, and crashes that the company has now seemingly fixed.

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