Sony Makes PlayStation Bug Bounty Programme Public, Offers Rewards Up to $50,000

Sony has made its bug bounty programme for the PlayStation 4 console and the PlayStation Network public. It is a reward system for researchers or whoever finds a bug in Sony’s PlayStation related devices and reports it to Sony, so the company can patch it before the same is exploited.

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Sony is offering a 50,000 bounty to report critical PlayStation 4 bugs

If you feel like you’ve got the programming chops, then you’ll be glad to hear that Sony has announced a bug bounty program. Anyone can participate in this program. Participants will have to report vulnerabilities on the PS4. Rewards start at $50,000. Senior Director of Software Engineering, Geoff Norton wrote in a blog post,” Our bug bounty program has rewards for various issues, including critical issues on PS4. Critical vulnerabilities for PS4 have bounties starting at $50,000.”.

Reporting a low-priority issue could net you a sweet $500 and a critical or serious issue could get you $50,000 or more, depending on the problem. In the blog post, Geoff Norton continued, “To date, we have been running our bug bounty program privately with some researchers. We recognize the valuable role that the research community plays in enhancing security, so we’re excited to announce our program for the broader community.”. You can check out more information about the program at Sony PlayStation’s page on HackerOne. 

In other news, Apple rewarded an ethical hacker $75,000 for discovering major flaws with Safari. You can read more about that here. In fact, Apple is offering a million-dollar bounty to researchers who can find flaws in its various operating systems. You can read more about that here. The Indian government is also offering Rs 4 lakh to users who can find flaws and vulnerabilities in Aarogya Setu app. If you’re interested, you can check out that story here. 

 

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OnePlus TV will have 95 percent screen to body ratio

OnePlus Founder & CEO Pete Lau has taken to Twitter to highlight that the upcoming OnePlus TVs will have a 95 percent screen to body ratio. It isn’t clear if he is talking about a single model or all of them. His tweet reads, “With a 95% screen-to-body ratio, we're pushing the boundaries of your TV experience. Literally. #SmarterTV”.

We know for a fact that there will be more than one OnePlus TV launching on July 2. For one thing, the OnePlus 2020 TVs are available for pre-booking on Amazon and a Bluetooth certification hints that we will see a 32-inch, 43-inch and 55-inch TV launch from OnePlus. The company has taken to Twitter to highlight some of the features we can expect from the upcoming TV. 

A few days ago Pete Lau tweeted, “For the new OnePlus TV, we took away the bezel and gave you more immersive display. It’s more TV at a more affordable price. #SmarterTV” he also talks about Dolby Vision in one of his tweets staying, “Our vibrant Cinematic Display, Dolby Vision, and Netflix: These are the makings of one great movie night. #SmarterTV” We also know that the TV will cover 93 percent of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. 

It looks like OnePlus is going all out to give people the features they want in a TV, but what about the price? Well, it has been confirmed that the OnePlus TV will start under Rs 20,000 and you can read more about that here. Xiaomi is the current market leader in the TV space with 30 percent share and that is because their TVs pack in features and specs at affordable price points. We have also seen TVs from brands like Kodak, Realme, Nokia and more try to make a dent in Xiaomi’s market share. Here is why we think a 32-inch and 43-inch TV from OnePlus could stir up the market.

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PUBG Mobile to Soon Get a New Exclusive Map Called Livik, Currently Playable in Beta Version

PUBG Mobile will soon get a new map called Livik that will be exclusive to the mobile version of the game. The announcement was made by the official PUBG Mobile account on Twitter, adding that the map is currently playable in the beta version of PUBG Mobile.

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Vodafone Idea offers prepaid users up to 5GB additional data with these recharges

Vodafone and Idea users now have an incentive to log onto the companies website or log into the app to recharge their prepaid numbers. As a part of the web/app-exclusive benefit, customers have 5 plans to choose from that give them additional data benefit if recharged by using Vodafone or Idea website or app. There are a total of 5 plans that give these benefits and the data benefit starts at 1GB and the maximum additional data benefit on offer is 5GB.

Starting with the Rs 149 plan, users get unlimited calls and a validity of 28 days. The plan brings with it 2GB data overall with the addition of 1GB data if recharged using the Vodafone Idea website or app. Users also get a limit of 300 SMS with this recharge. 

Moving to the Rs 219 plan, users get 1GB data per day with this plan and an additional 2GB data overall if recharged using the Vodafone Idea website or app. This plan also has a validity of 28 days and brings with it unlimited calls. Users also get a limit of 100 SMS per day. 

Next up is the Rs 249 plan that also has a validity of 28 days and brings with it 1.5GB data limit per day. If recharged the Vodafone Idea app or website, customers can 5GB data extra overall. The plan brings with it unlimited calls and a 100 SMS per day limit. 

With a validity of 56 days, the Rs 399 plan brings with it 1.5GB data per day and an additional 5GB data overall if recharged via the companies app or website. With this recharge, users get unlimited calls and 100SMS per day limit. 

Last but not least, we have the Rs 599 plan which brings a validity of 84 days and a data limit of 1.5GB per day with an additional 5GB data overall if recharged using the Vodafone Idea app or website. The plan has unlimited calls and 100 SMS per day limit. 

Vodafone Idea also brings with it a number of recharge plans with double data benefits. You can learn more about them here. All major telecom providers are giving users some attractive data offers in the Rs 251 recharge plan. You can check out our comparison of what is on offer here.

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Realme X3, X3 SuperZoom, Realme Buds Q and Adventure Backpack launched: All details here

Despite strong anti-China sentiments consuming the country in the midst of border skirmish with Chinese troops in Eastern Ladakh, Realme hosted an online-only launch event, launching the Realme X3 SuperZoom, the Realme X3, the Realme Buds Q and an Adventure Backpack. Out of them, the X3 SuperZoom is already available in Europe, having launched in May. The other three products are a first.

Realme X3 SuperZoom and Realme X3 specs and features

There isn’t much of a difference between the Realme X3 SuperZoom and the regular Realme X3, except for the zooming capabilities of the camera. Let’s cover the similarities first.

Both the Realme X3 SuperZoom and the Realme X3 are powered by the Snapdragon 855+. It’s a bit strange to see a new smartphone with last year’s flagship chipset, but it’s actually a clever way to bypass the mandatory 5G modem (which has no use in India for now), without compromising too much on the performance. The Snapdragon 855+ is based on the 7nm manufacturing process with the prime core capable of going up to 2.96GHz. The Adreno 640 GPU is also quite capable as we have seen in devices like the OnePlus 7T, Asus ROG Phone II last year.

Both phones also rock LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 3.0 storage, along with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with 120Hz refresh rate. Realme claimed the phone comes with 90.5% screen to body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5. They also sport a 4,200mAh battery with 30W fast charging support.

Realme X3 with a 12MP regular telephoto lens

The Realme X3 series runs on the new RealmeUI based on Android 10. They also support Dolby Atmos audio.

As for the cameras, both smartphones rock the 64MP Samsung GW-1 sensor with a 26mm, f/1.8 lens, along with an 8MP ultrawide camera with f/2.3 lens and a 2MP macro lens. On the front, there are two selfie cameras drilled into the display. The primary is a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor while the second is an ultra-wide Sony IMX 471 f/2.0 shooter.

Now the differences. What sets the Realme X3 SuperZoom apart from the Realme X3 is an 8MP f/3.4 periscope telephoto lens capable of going to 124mm and 5X optical zoom and OIS. The telephoto lens on the X3 SuperZoom is also capable of doing astrophotography. which is one of the biggest highlights of the device according to the company.

The regular Realme X3 comes with a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.5 lens. The zooming capabilities of the regular X3 is not known yet.

While the interior is more or less the same across the X3 series, the Realme X3 SuperZoom comes with 8GB and 12GB RAM coupled with 128GB and 256GB storage. The Realme X3 on the other hand will be more affordable with a 6GB and 8GB RAM variant with 128GB storage on both.

Realme Buds Q specs and features

The Realme Buds Q is designed by French artist, Jose Levy and is based on the shape of a cobble with a frosted finish, which the company claims makes it comfortable and ergonomic to carry. The buds weight 3.6 grams while the box itself is 35.3 grams. Realme claims a 20 hour music playback when charged with the charging case. The buds also support Bluetooth 5.0 and touch-based controls.

The buds itself have a beak-like structure, to fit well in the ears. They come in three colours — Black, White and Yellow. The buds house 10mm dynamic bass boost drivers using PEEK&PU polymer composite diaphragm.

The buds also have a low-latency mode for gaming, bringing the latency down to 119ms. To enable the low latency mode, just press both buds against your ears till you hear a car revving.

The buds also support hi-res AAC audio. On a single charge, Realme claims each bud lasts 4.5-hours. It tops up using a micro-USB port and takes two hours to fully charge.

The Realme Buds Q are also IPX4 water resistant which makes it splashproof against rain and sweat.

Realme X3, Realme X3 SuperZoom, Realme Buds Q and Realme Adventure Backpack price and availablity

The Realme X3 starts from Rs 24,999 for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant, while the 8+128GB storage is priced at Rs 25,999. Meanwhile, the flagship Realme X3 SuperZoom is priced at Rs 27,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, while the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage is priced at Rs 32,999.  

The Realme X3 will go on sale from 25th June on Flipkart and Realme.come while the X3 SuperZoom will go on sale on Flipkart from June 30th.

The Realme Buds Q is priced at Rs 1,999, and will go on sale from July 1st on Realme.com and Amazon India.

Lastly, the Realme Adventure Backpack is priced at Rs 1,499 and will be available on Flipkart, Amazon India and Realme.com from July 1st.

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Motorola AmphisoundX soundbar home theatre system with 80W, 150W, 160W sound output launched in India, starting at Rs 7,999

If you are in the market for a new soundbar home theatre system on a budget, then you can check out the recently launched Motorola AmphisoundX series. There are three models available with different outputs - 80W, 150W, 160W. All three of them come with Bluetooth connectivity. While the Motorola AmphisoundX 80W and Motorola AmphisoundX 150W support Bluetooth 5, the Motorola AmphisoundX 160W supports Bluetooth 4.2. Two of the systems have a soundbar design with a wireless subwoofer whereas one of them has a 5.1 satellite speaker setup. Let’s take a look at each one of these systems in detail. 

Motorola AmphisoundX 80W Specifications and Price

As the name suggests, the Motorola AmphisoundX 80W has a sound output of 80W. In the box, customers get 1 soundbar, subwoofer, AUX cable, remote control, FM cable, user manual, 2 satellite speakers. It is a 5.1 setup and the subwoofer is wireless. It also has an LED display. In addition to Bluetooth, the system also supports HDMI ARC, optical, USB, MicroSD card support and Aux input. The subwoofer that comes with the system has a 5.25-inch driver. Users can adjust the bass and treble of the system. The soundbar has three 10W tweeters and each satellite speaker has one 10W tweeter.  The soundbar itself has three 2.25-inch drivers and each satellite speaker has one 3-inch driver. 

Motorola AmphisoundX 80W soundbar home theatre is priced at Rs 7,999.

Motorola AmphisoundX 160W Specifications and Price

The Motorola AmphisoundX 160W is also a soundbar system but lacks the surround satellite speaker that comes with the 80W system. It has 160W of sound output and supports Bluetooth 4.2. In the box, customers get 1 soundbar, subwoofer, wall mount kit, remote control, optical cable, RCA TV cable, user manual, 2 power cables. It is a 2.1 setup and the subwoofer is wireless. It also has an LED display. In addition to Bluetooth, the system also supports HDMI ARC, optical, USB and Aux input. The subwoofer that comes with the system has a 6.5-inch driver. The soundbar itself has four 3-inch drivers. 

Motorola AmphisoundX 160W soundbar is priced at Rs 10,999.

Motorola AmphisoundX 150W Specifications and Price

Motorola AmphisoundX 150W distinguishes itself from its siblings as it is a traditional home theatre in a box. It comes with 5 satellite speakers along with a subwoofer. It supports Bluetooth 5. In addition to Bluetooth, the system also supports HDMI, optical audio, USB port, Aux port and also supports FM radio. The subwoofer has an 8-inch driver and the satellite speakers have 3-inch drivers in them. Users can also wall-mount the satellite speakers. It also has an LED display on the subwoofer. Users also have the option of the default 5.1 channels or can switch to 2.1 channel with Pro Logic. In the box, customers get 1 subwoofer, AUX cable, remote control, FM cable, user manual, 5 satellite speakers. 

The Motorola AmphisoundX 150W is priced at Rs 10,999.

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