Halo Infinite to Release in Autumn 2021 on PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X

Halo Infinite release date to be in autumn 2021, Microsoft-owned developer 343 Industries has announced. We have our first look at Halo Infinite multiplayer maps. 343i also revealed that “Craig,” the star of the Halo Infinite meme, will look very different.

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WhatsApp gets Add to Cart option to make shopping much easier: Heres how to use it

WhatsApp is adding a new Add to Cart option that will help facilitate the shopping process on the messaging service. The new feature is an extension of the shopping tools that the Facebook-owned company released in October. With this, users can now add items they want to shop directly to a cart and inquire about them with the business account in a single order. 

Previously, users could only select a single product from a business’s catalogue but the new option allows selection of multiple products and lists them under a single order. After selecting the products, the buyer just needs to message the business to get more details about the items or to simply place the order. 

WhatsApp has announced that it is integrating a new shopping feature to the app as it looks to add more merchants to build its online shopping experience. The Facebook-owned platform had introduced business accounts with more than 175 million on board, which will be further aided by shopping carts feature right before the festive season. 

The new Add to Cart option comes in handy when ordering from a restaurant or a retail store as users will now be able to select multiple products in a single order. It also becomes easier for businesses to keep a track of orders and payments as orders for multiple products will now be listed in a single message. 

WhatsApp has started the global rollout of Carts and all WhatsApp users will receive it in the coming days. Here is how you can use the Add to Cart option to place an order for multiple products.

WhatsApp Add to Cart: How to use?

With the new feature, users can message a business about multiple products they want to purchase. To use the Add to Cart feature, here are the steps to follow.

Select a business on WhatsApp you want to shop from

Tap on the Shopping Button to view the catalogue

Select a product from the catalogue and tap on the Add to Cart button at the bottom of the listing

Go back to the catalogue and select other products that you want to buy

After adding products, add a text and sent the message to the business.

WhatsApp has introduced a host of new features in the last few months such as disappearing messages and WhatsApp Pay. You can read more about those features here. Did you know you could view a WhatsApp user’s status without them finding out? Here’s how.

 

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Cyberpunk 2077: Things to Know Before You Buy

Cyberpunk 2077 is finally coming out on December 10 globally with some regions getting access to it on December 9. The game offers a handy streamer mode that disables copyright music for streamers.

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Halo Infinite has been delayed yet again, will now release in Fall 2021

For all you Xbox Series X owners out there, there’s a bit of bad news on the horizon. It seems that 343 have yet again delayed the release of Halo Infinite on the console. The developer said that the game will now ship in Fall 2021. Originally planned as a launch title for the Series X, Halo Infinite was first pushed back to holiday 2020 and then delayed again to a Fall 2021 release. It seems that a lot of developers have been delaying the release of their games with even Cyberpunk 2077 facing a slew of deals this year. 

To tide Halo fans over, 343 released two new screenshots of the game which you can check out below. Hopefully this washes the bad tase of the Xbox Games Showcase experience, earlier this year. The demo was not received well by fans as most complained about the lack of polish graphically. The most well-known of the lot if the emotionless Brute that because a household meme after that disastrous presentation. 

Although, 343 did address these issues directly in a new blog post with 343 director of art management, Neil Harrison saying, “[T]he reality is that the art and visuals weren't at the bar we hold for Halo - even in a work-in-progress state. Much of the feedback we heard from the community aligned with our own views and work we were already committed to doing around things like indirect lighting, material response, foliage and tree rendering, clouds, level-of-detail transitions, and character fidelity.”  

Ani Shastry, 343 development manager also chimed in saying, "Visual fidelity is a very important goal for Halo Infinite, and the graphics and art teams have been continually aspiring, and working closely with each other, to create the best-looking Halo game ever.”. 

Well, as we wait for Halo Infinite to release next year, we can all breathe a sigh of relief as Cyberpunk 2077 is literally a day away! So, to prepare you guys, here’s everything you need to know about CD Projekt Red’s latest game. 

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Apple drops AirPods Max with spatial audio and dynamic head tracking priced at Rs 59,990

Apple AirPods Max has officially launched as the first wireless over-the-ear headphones by the Cupertino giant after weeks of rumours and speculations. Apple is on a product launching spree since September when it announced the Watch Series 6 and Watch SE which was followed by the new iPhone 12 series in October and Apple M1-powered MacBooks and Mac Mini in November. However, one product that was rumoured to make an appearance all this while, it seems was saved for the last launch, just in time for holidays.

The new over-ear headphones expand the AirPods lineup that already includes two truly-wireless earphones, namely the AirPods and AirPods Pro. The AirPods Max is as premium a headphone as it gets considering its price tag of Rs 59,900 in India. The new headphones feature active noise cancellation, spatial audio and support high-fidelity audio along with adaptive equalization. 

“With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio. The custom acoustic design, combined with powerful H1 chips, and advanced software enable AirPods Max to use computational audio to wirelessly deliver the ultimate personal listening experience,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

Apple AirPods Max pricing and availability

Apple AirPods Max is priced at Rs 59,900 in India and will go on sale starting December 15. The headphones will be available to purchase from Apple India Store Online and Apple Authorised Resellers across India.

Apple AirPods Max features

Being a flagship headphone, the AirPods Max looks strikingly premium with the headband being made from breathable knit mesh atop a stainless steel frame. The mesh design of the headband reduces on-head pressure when using it as it aims to distribute the weight equally. Moreover, the stainless steel headband joins the anodized aluminium cups through extendable arms that can rotate for the most comfortable fit. The AirPods Max weighs 384 grams and is offered in silver, space grey, sky blue, pink, and green colours to choose from.

The ear cushions are made from memory foam and there is a multi-function digital crown for volume and playback control along with answering calls or engaging Siri. There is a dedicated Noise control button that can be used to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency modes. The transparency mode users in-built microphones to allow ambient sounds while continuing the playback so that the user can interact with others when needed.

The AirPods Max features 40-millimetre dynamic drivers that aim to provide a clean and rich audio experience that is consistent across different frequencies. The headphones are equipped with the Apple H1 chip in each earcup and assists in blocking ambient noise and adapt the playback audio for an immersive experience. There is an Adaptive EQ that makes use of the microphones to monitor the audio playback and configure the music frequencies automatically to enhance the overall listening experience. 

The new Apple headphones also support Spatial Audio and are capable of delivering a theatre-like experience for films, TV and audio recorded in 5.1, 7.1 and Dolby Atmos. With this, the AirPods Max uses the gyroscope and accelerometer to detect the motion of a user’s head and adjusts the audio field so that it stays anchored even when moving the head.

The AirPods Max can automatically detect when they are on the user’s head and supports one-tap login across all Apple devices. The headphones are equipped with nine microphones out of which three are used for voice pickup. 

Apple claims that the AirPods Max are capable of offering upto 20 hours of listening on a single charge with ANC enabled. Additionally, the AirPods Max offers around 1.5 hours of listening time on charging it for 5 minutes. Apple provides a Type-C to Lightning connector in the box.

The AirPods Max comes with a Smart Case that can be used for safekeeping the headphones. Once stored in the smart case, the headphones enter an ultra-low-power state for preserving the battery life.

 

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Registrations for the Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest Tournament are now open, prize pool of Rs 20,00,000 offered

Free Fire fans, it’s time to get those trigger fingers ready as Qualcomm has announced its first-ever eSports event in India. Dubbed the Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest Tournament, the aim of this event is to create and nurture budding talent within the ever-growing mobile gaming ecosystem in India. Registrations start today and is open to participants above the age of 12. Players will also be required to form a four-member squad and are welcome to invite their friends or join other teams. You just also have a Garena Free Fire account which is above level 10. You can read more about the terms and conditions of the tournament, here. 

Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest Tournament: Format

A three-month-long tournament, the ‘in-game qualifiers’ will commence once the two-week registration period comes to an end. The in-game qualifiers will take place over a period of 6 days, where squads will be required to play 15 classic matches in the community favourite Bermuda and Kalahari maps. Out of the 15 matches, the top 10 performances will be considered. In a situation where there is a tie, total squad kills, survival time and accuracy, among many other parameters will be considered. A total of 648 teams will progress to the playoffs.  

During the ‘Playoffs’, the 648 teams will be divided into 54 groups. To up the ante and challenge the players, the squads will be subjected to direct single-match eliminations through 3 rounds. Only the top 4 from each group comprising 216 teams will progress to round 2 and be further divided into 18 groups, out of which again, the top 4 from each group made up of 72 top teams will qualify for round 3.

The final playoff round will consist of a total of 18 matches and the teams will be divided into 6 groups. The Top 3 teams from each group will then qualify for the next phase.

The top 18 teams from the playoffs along with 6 invited teams will be allowed to participate in the ‘League Stages’. A grueling four weeks long match schedule will test the perseverance of the teams in a round robin format, where each competitor will in turn face every other competing team. 

The finals will see the top 12 teams compete over two days in the Snapdragon Conquest: Free fire Open 2020 Grand Finale. The squad with the highest cumulative score will be crowned the Free Fire Open 2020 Champions. 

Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest Tournament Prizes

The tournament gives squads a chance to walk away with INR 20,00,000 to the team who comes in first place at the Qualcomm Snapdragon Conquest tournament, INR 8,00,000 for first runners up and INR 5,00,000 for second runners up. There are also prizes up for grabs for reaching the finale. Additionally, individual valor and team effort will also be commended in the grand finale and receive special awards such as:

Team with the highest kills in the Grand Finale - INR 1,00,000  Individual with the highest kills in the Grand Finale - INR 50,000 The Most Valuable Player Award (Fan vote) - INR 50,000 The Most Popular Team Award (Fan vote) - INR 1,00,000 

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Nvidia RTX 3090s worth 3,36,000 stolen from MSI factory in China

PC gamers out there, if you thought you were desperate to get the latest Nvidia RTX 3090 series of GPUs, well, there’s probably an Asian dude somewhere who wants it more than you. And on that note, just last week a ton of RTX 3090 GPUs were stolen from the MSI factory in China. The news first broke on Twitter, with the user @GoFlying8 posting an MSI document that addresses the theft.

MSI Chinese mainland factory was stolen, stolen 40 boxes RTX3090, the total value of 2200000RMB ...... MSI has been officially announced and informed to the police ,Reward of 100000 RMB for reporting effective information. pic.twitter.com/JWw8hOMioG

— 夕惕若厉 (@GoFlying8) December 7, 2020

The good folks over at Ars Technica were kind enough to translate the document and is presented in English below. 

So, apparently, from what we can see, the thieves or thief made off with around $3,36,000 US worth of RTX 3090s. The document doesn’t specify how may GPUs or the total value of the stolen good were. But reports have emerged that state that the theft set the company back by about 2.2 million RMB or about 40 containers of the RTX 3090 GPU! Well, clearly some gamers will resort to corporate theft to actually get their game on. We wonder if the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 has anything to do with this theft? Hmmmm. 

The shortage of the RTX 30 series GPUs have caused a bit of concern in the PC gaming scene and it looks like someone decided that enough was enough and stole around 224 RTX 3090’s.  If you’re interested in the RTX 3090, you should check this out. Or, if you’re more of a console gamer, you can check out our first impressions of the PS5, right here. 

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