How to watch OnePlus TV launch live today: Features, expected pricing and more

OnePlus will launch their new range of televisions later today in an online-only event that will be live-streamed on OnePlus’ official social media handles. The company is expected to announce three new TVs in India which will mark its entry into the affordable television segment of India. Some of the key features of the new OnePlus TVs has been revealed by the company confirming that there are three new TVs that OnePlus is bringing to the market.

OnePlus TV launch event: How to watch the live stream

OnePlus TV launch event is scheduled to start from 7 PM IST on July 2 and the company is live streaming the whole event on their official Twitter and YouTube account. You can visit the Twitter broadcast for OnePlus TV launch here and we’ve embedded the YouTube live streaming video below.

OnePlus TV features

OnePlus has confirmed that it is launching three new TVs in India starting from the affordable segment with a 32-inch HD-ready TV, followed by 43-inch Full HD TV and a 55-inch 4K UHD TV. The upcoming televisions will have a nearly bezel-less display with over 95 per cent screen-to-body ratio, measuring just 6.9mm at its thickest point. The new TVs are expected to come with HD, Full HD and 4K UHD resolution panels with support for Dolby Vision and 93 per cent DCI-P3 colour gamut.

As the OnePlus Q1 series of TVs were powered by OxygenPlay, the company’s own UI for televisions, we expect the new TVs to run on the same OS with an option to switch between OxygenPlay and Android TV. The new TVs are also expected to feature a carbon-fibre design on the back as has been seen with the previous iterations.

OnePlus TV expected prices

OnePlus has previously teased that the new lineup for their TVs starts at Rs 1X,999, Rs 2X,999 and goes up to Rs 4X,999 for the 4K variant. This indicates that the new OnePlus TVs could be priced starting below Rs 19,999 for the HD-ready model, Rs 29,999 for the Full HD model and Rs 49,999 for the 4K UHD option. Having said that, you can pre-book the upcoming OnePlus TVs on Amazon India. As a complimentary offer, everyone who pre-orders the upcoming OnePlus TVs will be eligible to get a 2-year extended warranty.

 

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Sony celebrates 10 years of Playstation Plus with 3 free games in July

Its been 10 years since the debut of the Playstation Plus service and to commemorate the occasion, Sony is giving away 3 free games. These 3 games are free for the month of July, so if you own a Playstation 4 and have a PlayStation Plus subscription, you can download these 3 games right now. The games include Rise of the Tomb Raider, NBA 2K20 and Erica. Although these games are mul-platform games, the fact is that you’re getting 3 games for free. 

Rise of the Tomb Raider was essentially the second game in the reboot of the long-standing franchise which brought Lara Croft to the next generation of consoles. The game has you taking control of the Croft as she jumps, rolls, shoots, climbs and sneaks her way through gorgeous and intricate levels. The game’s story follows Lara Croft as she seeks to discover the lost and mythical city of Kitezh in Siberia. It’ definitely a game that you’ll want to check out. 

What can be said about NBA 2K20? The game is a straight-up basketball game, so if you enjoy shooting a few hoops and are interested in basketball then you’ll definitely want to download it. The last game on the list is Erica, a Playstation 4 exclusive. The game is a sort of visual adventure where you use the Dualshock controller to make decisions and such. 

Speaking of the Sony Playstation, Sony is offering a $50,000 bounty to report critical PlayStation 4 bugs. You can read more about that here. You can also check out how the Sony PlayStation 5 compares to the Xbox Series X, right here. Sony has also said that the PS5 will be 100 times faster than the PS4. If you’re interested in finding out more, check the story out, here. 

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The Indian alternatives to TikTok that are just as good or even better

While the creators on the video sharing platform are cribbing about the sudden loss of their side hustles, the banning of Chinese apps over data mining concerns has opened up an opportunity for Indian developers to cash in on. These creators are moving on to Instagram, or waiting for the rumoured short video platform from Google. However, there are plenty of Indian alternatives to pick from too. The developers are moving fast, and these are the apps that are topping the charts on the stores right now. Most of these apps have been around for some time now, and are very well tuned with the local demands and requirements. One of the strong points of these apps is that they are localised, and most of them are available in Bengali, Tamil, Kannada, Gujarati, Hindi, Marathi, Odiya, Punjabi, Telugu and Malayalam apart from English. If the list says the apps are available in ten languages, these are those ten languages. 

Chingari

Chingari is suddenly rocketing up the charts, with over 5,000,000 installs in just a few weeks. For the most part, it is just an endless stream of videos. You can login to follow creators to create a custom feed. Most of the content seems to be oriented towards dance or music, and only the very occasional joke video. In terms of content, Chingari is the platform that is the least like TokTok. Men are painfully underrepresented in the platform, and you have to scroll for days before finding a video with one on this platform. The videos are not as diverse as TikTok, at least not yet.In terms of video editing, the app offers little functionality apart from the ability to add background music to your videos, and cutting a video down to size. The idea is that you use a third party app to edit the videos, and just upload it on this platform. In keeping with the hot trends that have emerged during the lockdown, the app also allows you to play Bingo and Quiz with prize money. Chingari does not have an integrated Ludo feature… at the time of writing. It is a barebones and glitchy app, but makes the list considering the insane popularity. This app is available in ten local languages. 

Chingari Official website  iOS | Android

Roposo

Roposo has been around for more than two years now, and actually has matured as a platform and is quite differentiated. It has more than 50,000,000 installs across both platforms. Initially, Roposo started off as an Indian alternative to Instagram, focusing more on fashion and lifestyle content, but with plenty of videos for all kinds of audiences from foodies to tech enthusiasts. However it has pivoted after the advent of TikTok and moved to the humorous content and dance videos that the users of TikTok will be familiar with. The content is organised in channels, such as comedy, dance, quotes, and technology. The last used to be called Tech, but is now called Digi, and that should give you an idea of how the app has changed over the years. The hero feature of the app is the ability to download videos that you like, for repeated viewing. If there is a single Indian app that can give an experience most similar to what TikTok offers, it is Roposo. There are plenty of channels The app is available in ten local languages apart from English. The app comes fully integrated with powerful video editing tools, and at the same time is easy to use with a simple interface. There are a range of filters and GIF stickers to choose from, options for slow motion and time lapse, and a whole bunch of lighting tweaks. The app is also smooth, does not have a glitchy interface, and is the best designed app on this list. 

Roposo official website iOS | Android 

Mitron

Mitro for some reason has a user interface that mimics Netflix, and has a wide variety of content, similar to what you could see on TikTok when it was still available. This is video platform with endless scrolling, with content organised into four bins, Following, Trending and Latest. The major problem with the app is just that the videos do not show up, and you might just be scrolling through blank space. The load times for the videos are a little longer, as the app seems to load the entire video even when showing the thumbnails. The scrolling is slow, and the videos do not show up instantly even on fast internet connections. So this is very much a spotty user experience. The interface is a little on the clumsy side, and is full of glitches. While browsing the videos can be something of a pain, the editing part is surprisingly well done. This part of the application is smooth, is not glitchy, and is pretty powerful at the same time. The video editing features are just right for what you would expect from the app. overlay captions, emojis and stickers. There are options to chop the videos down to size, a bunch of filters, the ability to slap on stickers or captions, and a slow motion effect. You can also add a custom background sound to the videos before uploading. Although the official website does not contain a link to the App Store, the app is actually available on both major platforms. 

Mitron official website iOS | Android

ShareChat

The USP of sharechat is that it is completely dedicated to localisation, with the app available in Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri, Assamese and Urdu apart from the ten languages that the other apps are available in. There is no English version at all. This is not a primarily video app, and includes all kinds of content, including images and even sound clips. There are channels that get shuffled around keeping up with the times, for example, there is one right now dedicated to the ongoing pandemic. There is also a news channel, and even one dedicated to WhatsApp forwards. There is a video channel for just videos, and understandable the content is thoroughly local. There are absolutely no video editing features, and the only option is to upload videos that you have already edited using third party apps. This is about as barebones as it gets, but still there is a wealth of content. Users can download videos for offline viewing, and even share all the content directly through WhatsApp. The really great thing about the app is that it works just as well on web browsers, and even on the smartphone, you do not really have to install the app at all. 

Sharechat website iOS | Android

 

 

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Death Stranding for PC will support NVIDIA DLSS 20 at launch

Death Stranding, the Hideo Kojima game which was a PlayStation 4 exclusive since its launch on November 8, 2019, will finally come to the PC on July 14. Nvidia has announced that Death Stranding for PC will launch with DLSS 2.0 support when it finally becomes available. Death Stranding was originally slated to arrive on Steam and Epic Games Store on June 2 but had been pushed back to July 14.

Nvidia boasts that Deep Learning Super Sampling version 2.0 is capable of delivering native resolution image quality using just half the number of pixels. It employs new temporal accumulation techniques for sharper image details and improved stability from frame to frame. This is achieved by Nvidia training their deep neural network on thousands of high-resolution images at very low framerates. Based on the learning from this process, the AI can then take low-resolution images from the game engine as input and high-resolution visuals out of them. These high-res images are in turn compared with an original ultra high-quality 16K reference image. The difference between the two is fed back into the system so that the neural network can continue on improving the output of the image. This trained algorithm is then delivered to RTX-GPUs via the GeForce Game Ready drivers that Nvidia pushes out every now and then.

“Death Stranding already has the reputation of being a visual stunner, but NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 helps make the PC debut something special. The extra performance NVIDIA DLSS 2.0 delivers in Death Stranding allows gamers to unlock the vast graphical potential of the PC platform by increasing the graphics settings and resolution, delivering on the vision we have for the game.” - Akio Sakamoto, CTO KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS. Nvidia is claiming that with DLSS 2.0 enabled, users can expect 100+ FPS at 1440p or a smooth 60+ FPS at 4K on all GeForce RTX GPUs. For the uninitiated, DLSS only works on GPUs with Tensor Cores, which happen to be the RTX-series cards from Nvidia.

Death Stranding will be available on both Steam and Epic Game Store starting July 14, 2020.

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PUBG Mobile Season 14 Official Trailer Leaked, Shows New Player and Vehicle Skins: Report

PUBG Mobile is due to get its next season and it seems like the trailer for Season 14 has leaked. A short video was shared by a YouTuber is said to be the trailer for the upcoming season. The YouTuber also states that the upcoming season will be called ‘Spark the Fame’.

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Logitech launches G502 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse

Logitech India today announced the launch of the Logitech G502 Lightspeed, a wireless version of the G502 Hero mouse. The G502 Lightspeed retains all the features that made the G502 Hero a popular choice amongst gamers while accommodating some improvements and new features. The Logitech G502 Lightspeed is available Amazon India’s website for a maximum retail price of Rs 14,995. After adding new headphones to its G-series lineup, the company is now adding a new mouse to its portfolio, hopefully, with new keyboards to follow.

Logitech G502 Lightspeed: Features and what’s new

The G502 Lightspeed essentially looks just like the G502 Hero, but with the cable removed. The two mice share the same dimensions and even the same curvature, but they do have notable differences. The first one is the weight. The new G502 Lightspeed is 7 grams lighter than its wired counterpart, weighing 114 grams, which includes the weight of the built-in battery. Logitech says that they utilized thinner walls for the construction of the mouse to be able to reduce the weight, despite adding wireless capabilities and a battery. We asked Dhiraj Soni, Category & Marketing Head, Logitech, whether the thinner walls would compromise the structural integrity of the mouse. He assured us that the mouse has been rigorously tested for durability but was not able to share any drop or structural stress test data.

The other new feature that is packed into the Logitech G502 Lightspeed is PowerPlay, Logitech’s proprietary wireless charging technology. The underside of the mouse has a removable puck, which also acts as the charging conduit for wireless charging, but also doubles up as a cover for the storage space provided to store the wireless receiver. Given that PowerPlay is a proprietary Logitech technology, you would need a compatible mat from Logitech in order to actually charge the mouse wirelessly. PowerPlay mats are not yet available in India, but the company, Soni says, is contemplating whether to bring them to the country. The underside of the mouse also now has a new housing for accommodating additional weights. The Logitech G502 Lightspeed comes with 16 grams of total additional weights, broken up into 4 weights of 2 grams each and 2 weights of 4 grams each. The Logitech G502 Hero comes with 5 weights weighing 3.6 grams each.

In terms of the basic features, the Logitech G502 Lightspeed houses the company’s Hero sensor with a resolution of 16,000 DPI and a polling rate as fast as 1ms. The mouse has 11 fully programmable buttons (using the G-Hub software) along with two independent RGB zones; one being the G logo and the other the battery indicator. The mouse is rated to last 48 hours of continuous gameplay with default lighting and up to 60 hours with the lighting turned off.

Logitech G502 Lightspeed: Availability and Pricing

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed has launched in India not only a year later than most international countries, but also comes with a relatively steep price tag. Regarding the delayed launch, Soni said that while the international markets may have got the G502 Lightspeed last year, Logitech has been working on increasing the awareness around wireless gaming mice in India. He adds that the company had been pushing the G304, G603 and G604 in India for the last year, in order to evolve the market to the point where the G502 Lightspeed would be acceptable as a viable option. With regards to pricing, Soni noted that for Logitech’s G-series portfolio, its actually the mid to high-tier devices that have been more popular amongst gamers. Soni further added that the company does have a “starter e-gamer” pack with devices such as the G102, G304 (mice) and the G213 (keyboard), devices which have also started gaining popularity. Soni attributes this to the growth in the number of people who are getting into PC gaming. You can also check out our list of best gaming mice for PCs in case you're looking for alternatives.

Warranty and Repairs

Over the last few years, a multitude of forums across the internet is full of posts by users complaining of Logitech G series keyboards developing chatter, and mice buttons failing far too early into their lives. We asked Soni what customers in India should be doing in such a case. He said that Logitech has a very robust service set up in India and that the starting point for any customer with a faulty device should be to contact their customer care or take the device to the service centre. When asked whether the service centre would repair or replace the faulty device, Soni said that depending on the warranty status, the device would be either serviced or replaced. However, when we called Logitech service centres in Delhi to ask about out-of-warranty repairs for a G-series gaming keyboard, they all confirmed that the company does not accept any out of warranty devices. This is because the service centres do not perform repairs, but instead, only replace the faulty devices. The G502 Lightspeed does come with a 2-year warranty, so if you buy one, getting a replacement within that period shouldn’t be a problem. However, it is perplexing that Logitech would not offer repairs on out-of-warranty products, given how expensive some of these peripherals are.

The Logitech G502 Lightspeed joins the G604, G603 and G304 wireless mice, sitting at the very of the performance ladder. The Logitech G502 Hero which has the same 16,000 DPI sensor and the same ultra-fast 1ms polling rate costs almost 1/3 on Amazon in comparison to its wireless counterpart. The premium here seems to be for the wireless capabilities, a lighter form-factor and even wireless charging. If you're wondering if a wireless mouse is right for you, here's a guide on choosing the right wireless mouse.

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Shinco launches 43-inch 4K HDR TV at Rs 20,999

Shinco has launched a 43-inch TV in India. The Tv is priced at Rs 20,999 and brings with it features like a Quad-Core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and runs on the certified Android 9.0 platform. The TV also comes with its own UI called UNIWALL. The TV is currently available and those interested can check it out on Amazon. Shinco is an Indian brand and its TVs are made in India.  

Arjun Bajaaj, Founder of Shinco says, “Shinco TV’s have been categorised as one of the best selling Indian Brands on Amazon India, and it has been a delightful journey since the launch of our first product in 2018 and now we have added a new product to our 4K 43-inch (109 cm) S43UQLS product family, We are aiming to offer our customers best technology at an affordable price with our manufacturing unit at Greater Noida, India.”

Shinco S43UQLS 43-inch 4K HDR TV specifications and features

Coming to the specifications of the TV, the Shinco 43-inch TV is a 4K TV with support for HDR 10. For sound, the TV has an output of 20W. The TV is powered by an A55 quad-core processor coupled with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage. For connectivity, the TV has 3 HDMI ports and 2 USB ports. It can connect to the internet using Wi-Fi and Ethernet and also supports Bluetooth connectivity. Coming to the UI, the TV runs on the company's Uniwall UI which is based on certified Android AOSP. The UI gives users access to apps like Hotstar, Zee5, Sony Liv, Voot, Sun NXT, Jio Cinema, Eros Now, Hungama Play, Alt Balaji, Movie Box, Bloomberg Quint, and more. It also claims to have a “Content Discovery Engine” in which you can search for anything around the app by just entering the keyword on your TV. 

Shinco S43UQLS 43-inch 4K HDR TV price and availability

The 43-inch Shinco S43UQLS 43-inch 4K HDR TV is priced at Rs 20,999 and is available on Amazon.  

In other TV news, Thomson has launched a 43-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch TV in India. The TVs bring with them a 4K resolution and support for HDR and Dolby Vision. You can read more about the Thomson TV here. 

It looks like Compaq, a well-known brand in the laptop and PC space will make its debut in India in the TV space with the launch of multiple models on July 15. You can read more about the Compaq TVs here.

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