Fortnite Creator Epic Games Gets $250 Million Investment From Sony

Epic Games, the creator of the popular video game "Fortnite", said on Thursday it had received a $250 million investment from Japan's Sony for a minority stake in the company.

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Crash Bandicoot Comes to Mobiles With Endless Runner on iOS and Android

Crash Bandicoot, one of the most beloved classic video game characters, now gets his own endless runner on iOS and Android. The game has been developed by Candy Crush creators King.

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Xiaomi Mi TV Stick unboxing reaffirms everything we know about the device

The Xiaomi Mi TV stick is undoubtedly the company’s worst kept secret. The device which has been making the rounds of the internet for some time now has finally been unboxed. In the unboxing images, we get to see the contents of the box, the packaging along with how different it is in form factor to the Fire TV Stick. 

The leaked unboxing image comes from Twitter user @Muritzy. The packaging of the device is quite minimalistic and it contains a remote control, power plug, USB cable and the stick itself. As per the leaked image, the device does have a dual-tone colour - glossy black and matte black. The package also very clearly indicates that it is the 1080p variant of the stick. 

[ #Tistory ]MiTV Stick (MDZ-24-AA) & 15.6inch 휴대용 모니터 unpacking https://t.co/3OyNVSoe8F

— muritzy@gmail.com (@Muritzy) July 9, 2020

One thing to note is that the Mi TV Stick does not come with an HDMI extender, something we do get with the Fire TV Stick. This extender is always a boon as the Fire TV Stick is quite thick and can obstruct other HDMI ports. In terms of its dimensions, it looks like the Mi TV Stick is smaller than the Fire TV stick. The Mi TV Stick also comes with a remote control that is exactly the same as the one we saw on the Mi Box 4K (review). 

The leaked images are also accompanied by a video showing the UI of the Mi TV Stick. It runs on Android 9 out of the box, the same we saw on the Mi Box 4K and also has the March 2020 security patch. It is capable of outputting at a maximum of 1080p 60fps. The UI is very reminiscent of what we saw with the Mi Box 4K. 

Xiaomi Mi TV Stick Price

Recently it was leaked that the Mi Box 4K will cost as much as a Chromecast, which is roughly Rs 3499. If the device launches in India, then this pricing is on par with what the Chromecast sells for and a little cheaper than the 1080p Fire TV Stick. There is no new information on the 4K variant of the Mi TV Stick. You can read about the leaked specifications of the Mi TV Stick 4K here.

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Xiaomi announces Rs 2,000 price drop on Redmi K20 Pro base variant in India

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro has received a promotional price drop in India for the base variant and anyone will be able to purchase the phone at reduced price till July 13. The new price of the Redmi K20 Pro is already live on Amazon India, Flipkart and Mi India store, Xiaomi has announced.

The Redmi K20 Pro now starts at Rs 24,999 in India for the 6GB RAM variant with 128GB storage. This variant was earlier selling for Rs 26,999 but due to the GST hike on smartphones back in April, the prices of phones were increased. Do keep in mind though that this is a limited-time price drop and will only be available until July 13. Nevertheless, this new price means that the Redmi K20 Pro can now be purchased starting at Rs 24,999 which is Rs 3,000 down from the launch price of Rs 27,999.

Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro specifications

The Redmi K20 Pro features a 6.39-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and with minimal bezels on all sides. The screen is topped by a layer of Gorilla Glass 5 and is certified for HDR10 playback. There’s an in-display fingerprint sensor embedded into the display for faster unlock.

It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip with an octa-core processor and Adreno 640 GPU paired with upto 8GB RAM and 256GB storage to choose from. It runs on Android 9 based MIUI 11 out-of-the-box.

The phone comes with a triple camera setup on the back which consists of a primary 48MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP telephoto lens with 2X optical zoom and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle camera. There is a front-facing 20MP camera housed within a pop-up mechanism on top for selfies. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at upto 60FPS and slow-motion videos in 1080p at 960FPS.

The K20 Pro is powered by 4,000mAh battery with support for 27W fast charging out-of-the-box.

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Sony reveals PS5 box design and it looks very familiar

Sony has given gamers a “ sneak peek at what PS5 games will look like when you see them on store shelves starting this holiday”. The company did this by revealing the design and box art for one of the consoles launch window titles, Spider-Man Miles Morales. The box looks very reminiscent of the PS4 box with the difference being on top which houses the logo. On the PS4, we had the blue case with a white PS4 logo up top but this time around the top has a white stripe with a black PS5 logo reminiscent of the PS5 console design.

A sneak peek at what PS5 games will look like when you see them on store shelves starting this holiday: https://t.co/i2ByEdWYRS pic.twitter.com/TmB4FzFMJZ

— PlayStation (@PlayStation) July 9, 2020

On the spine, the blue and white PS4 logo is also replaced with the same white and black PS5 logo which will distinctly separate the PS5 games and PS4 games on store shelves and in your personal collection as well. Since the PS5 is backwards compatible with the PS4, it is likely that you will retain your current PS4 library and show it off. In terms of dimensions, it looks like the box will be the same. Below is a look at the box art for PS4 games, so you can draw a clear reference. 

The PS5 is slated to launch in Holiday 2020 and Sony held an event last month to show off the console design. You can check out the PS5 design and how it compares to the Xbox Series X design here. There is no information available about the PS5 pricing, but the console has been listed on Flipkart and Amazon in India and interested gamers can register to get notified on updates about the console. When the PS4 launched internationally, it came to India 2 months after its international launch, so we can expect the same timeline for the upcoming console. You can read more about the PS5 specs and how it compares to the Series X here. 

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Lava Z61 Pro with 2GB RAM, 8MP rear camera launched in India at Rs 5,774

Indian smartphone manufacturer, Lava has announced a brand new smartphone under its Z-series. Called the Lava Z61 Pro, the smartphone is an upgraded version of the Z61 smartphones that was launched a while back. 

Lava Z61 Specifications

The Lava Z61 Pro packs a 5.45-inch HD+ display with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Powering the smartphone is an unnamed 1.6GHz octa-core SoC that is paired with 2GB RAM. the smartphone offers 16GB of storage, that can be extended by up to 128GB. In terms of optics, the Lava Z61 Pro packs a single 8MP rear camera, while at the front is a 5MP unit. Other camera features include Portrait Mode, Burst mode, Panorama, built-in filters, Beauty Mode, HDR and night mode. It also offers a face unlock features that are said to unlock the phone in 0.6 seconds. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone features Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi, GPS, dual-SIM, OTG support and a micro USB port.

Tejinder Singh, Head- Product, Lava International said in a statement, “As an Indian brand, we want to bring product propositions for every segment of the society. The Lava Z61 Pro is a truly ‘Made in India’ smartphone. It offers not just a seamless performance but also a very attractive look in the entry-level segment. It is the perfect phone to meet your entertainment needs and make you feel #ProudlyIndian.”

Lava Z61 Price and availability

The Lava Z61 Pro is priced at Rs 5,774. The device will be available in two gradient finishes, namely Midnight Blue and Amber Red.

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Canon EOS R5 and EOS R6 with IBIS launched in India

Canon India has today announced two long rumoured mirrorless cameras, the EOS R5 and the EOS R6. The EOS R5 is the resolution focussed mirrorless camera while the R6 is more focussed towards speed. Both, however, bring a host of impressive new features and improvements over Canon’s current mirrorless camera lineup.

Canon EOS R5 Specifications

The Canon EOS R5 houses a 45 megapixel full-frame sensor, which besides offering the megapixel count towards photos, also enabled 8K video recording. This makes the EOS R5 the first mirrorless camera to offer such high resolution video capture, a feature that was introduced on the Canon 1DX MarkIII, another world-first. The 8K video can be captured at upto 29.9fps, uncropped and will be recorded in camera, thanks to the provision of a CFExpress slot, alongside a UHS-II SD Card slot. In terms of stills, the EOS R5 can shoot at up to 12 fps with AF tracking when using the mechanical shutter and the burst rate increases to 20fps when using the electronic shutter. The camera also offers 100x100 AF point coverage, with 1053 points available in automatic AF selection mode while there are 5940 AF-points available during manual selection.The other notable feature of the EOS R5 is the introduction of 5-axis in-body image stabilisation (IBIS) which is effective up to 8 stops, another world-first. The EOS R5 body is composed out of magnesium alloy and comes with extensive dust and weather sealing, something that’s bound to please a lot of potential customers.

Canon EOS R6 Specifications

The Canon EOS R6 is equipped with a 20.2 megapixel full-frame sensor that Canon says has been inherited from the Canon EOS 1DX MarkIII. While the sensor might have been inherited from the 1D series, what users won’t get is 8K video capture. Instead, Canon brings 4K, 4:2:2 10-bit internal recording to the EOS R6, which offers enough resolution and colour information for content creators to start dabbling with high resolution HDR video. To meet th demands of the ultra high resolution and data heavy video stream, the Canon EOS R6 is equipped with dual UHS-II SD card slots. Currently, the fastest read/write speeds supported by SD cards is up to 300MB/s and around 260MB/s. When it comes to photos, the EOS R6 has the same burst rate as the EOS R5; that is 12fps with the mechanical shutter and 20 fps with th electronic shutter, with AF tracking enabled. Unlike the EOS R5, the EOS R6 doesn’t use magnesium alloy for its construction, instead turning to polycarbonate instead. You still get extensive weather and dust sealing though. Thankfully, you also get the 8-stop IBIS system. There's also the same 100x100 AF area coverage of the sensor with the same 1053 AF points available during automatic selction and a whopping 6072 points available during manual selection.

Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R6 Price and Availability

The Canon EOS R5 is going to be priced at Rs 339,995 while the EOS R6 will sport an MRP of Rs 215,995. Both prices are for the body only and include taxes. As of now, Canon India says the cameras are expected to be available from August, joining Canon's EOS R and EOS RP.

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