Cyberpunk 2077 Players Are Getting Refunds Due to Bug-Infested Gameplay: Report

Cyberpunk 2077 has been fraught with bugs since its release. Players took to Twitter to vent their frustration over the highly-anticipated game and its many performance issues. As per user posts on Reddit, customers can get a refund for their digital edition purchases through official channels.

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Apple iPad 9th Gen rumoured to have a bigger display and a cheaper starting price

Apple is rumoured to launch the iPad 8th Gen's (launched in 2020) successor early next year. A new leak claims that Apple will be selling the next iteration of its entry-level iPad at a cheaper price than the current model. The iPad 8th Gen starts at $329 in the US and Rs 29,900 in India.

As per a tweet from leaker Tron (@cozyplanes), next year's iPad will have a larger 10.5-inch display with Touch ID embedded in the home button at the bottom. Apple A13 Bionic chipset will power it, the chipset found on iPhone 11 series, with 4GB of RAM. He also mentions that the new iPad will be thinner, lighter and more affordable at $299 (approx. Rs 22,000), $30 cheaper than the 2020 model.

10.5" iPad with A13 chip coming early 2021 - 10.5" Retina display - A13 Bionic chip - 4GB RAM - thinner, lighter design - Home button w/ Touch ID - Starting at $299

— Tron (@cozyplanes) December 13, 2020

While the design is rumoured to be thin and light, it's safe to assume that it could have thick bezels like the existing model as it's rumoured to have the home button. The 2020 model is available in two variants – 32GB and 128GB. In India iPad 8th Gen starts at Rs 29,900 for the 32GB variant with Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi + Cellular model starts from Rs 41,900. So, the $299 price tag likely for a 32GB Wi-Fi variant. 

A few features that are not leaked but are an easy guess include support for Apple Pencil, Smart Keyboard and other iPad accessories. An LTE variant for 4G SIM cards should also be on the cards. 

If the leak turns out to be accurate, the major upgrades in the upcoming iPad will be a 0.3-inch bigger screen, a more powerful and power-efficient A13 Bionic chipset, a slimmer and lighter form factor. The iPad 8th Gen 2020 was launched in September 2020 alongside the new iPad Air. So, it's too early to jump at conclusions, and we advise you to take these details with a pinch of salt. 

The iPad 8th Gen has got fair reviews, and if the leaks are accurate, the next generation might make things even better for consumers. All of the above-mentioned features at a lesser price would make for a good deal.

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Nokia PureBook X14 with 10th gen Core i5 launched at Rs 59,990 in India

Nokia PureBook X14 has officially launched in India by Flipkart and marks the company’s foray into the laptop segment in India. The PureBook X14 was teased by Flipkart for quite some time and now the e-commerce giant has collaborated with Nokia for manufacturing and distribution of the laptop under the Nokia license. 

The PureBook X14 is a thin and light notebook that is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5 processor and weighs 1.1 kilograms. There were reportedly as many as nine laptops spotted receiving the BIS certification so it seems like the company will be introducing other models in the future.

“Launching the Nokia brand into this new product category is a testament to our successful collaboration with Flipkart. We are excited to offer consumers in India a Nokia branded laptop which brings innovation to address a gap in the market, as well as the style, performance and reliability that the Nokia brand is known for,” said Vipul Mehrotra, Vice President at Nokia Brand Partnerships.

Nokia PureBook X14 price and availability

Nokia PureBook X14 is priced at Rs 59,990 and will be available to pre-order from December 18 on Flipkart. The laptop is available in a single SKU with a matte black finish and the press release states that the price tag of Rs 59,990 is a special launch price. There is no info on the duration of the special launch price or the price of the laptop after the special price period ends. Currently, the listing on Flipkart shows the laptop priced at Rs 90,000 but it is likely a placeholder and should be updated ahead of pre-bookings. The company has not revealed the exact date of the sale yet.

Nokia PureBook X14 specifications and features

The Nokia PureBook X14 features a 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with support for Dolby Vision for enhancing the video quality. The laptop has 4.8 millimetres thin bezels on sides and offers up to 178-degree viewing angle.

The laptop has a magnesium-aluminium alloy body with a matte black finish. It weighs 1.1 kilograms and has a thickness of 16.8 millimetres.

Nokia’s laptop is powered by the 10th generation Intel Core i5-10210U processor and is paired with 8GB DDR4 RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The memory can be expanded by up to 16GB with Intel UHD graphics. It runs on Windows 10 Home edition out-of-the-box.

The I/O ports on the PureBook X14 include two USB 3.1, single Type-C and USB 2.0 ports along with an HDMI port, Ethernet port and headphone jack. It also features an HD IR Webcam that supports Windows Hello to unlock the laptop with ease.

Additionally, the X14 has a backlit keyboard offering 1.4 millimetres key travel. The PureBook X14 is fitted with a 46.7 WHr battery and claims to offer up to 8 hours of battery life on a single charge with a 65W adapter.

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Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition, realme Watch S Pro launching on December 23

VP & CEO Realme India, Europe & North America, Madhav Sheth has taken to Twitter to announce the launch of new IoT products which will launch on December 23 at 12:30 PM India Time. You can catch the launch live on Realme’s social platforms including YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. In his tweet, Madhav says, “I had promised you guys that #realme will be much more than a smartphone brand for you. It will be an integral part of your Tech-Lifestyle & here I am presenting to you our latest offerings - #MeetTheProTrendsetters #realmeWatchSseries. Launching on 23rd Dec, 12:30PM IST”.

Realme is expected to launch the Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition, realme Watch S and S Pro at the event. While the Realme Buds Air Pro are currently available, it looks like we could see the launch of the Master Edition of the TWS. 

 

I had promised you guys that #realme will be much more than a smartphone brand for you. It will be an integral part of your Tech-Lifestyle & here I am presenting to you our latest offerings - #MeetTheProTrendsetters #realmeWatchSseries. Launching on 23rd Dec, 12:30PM IST. pic.twitter.com/gpgojnPjjm

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) December 13, 2020

 

Coming to the Realme Watch S Pro, the wearable is speculated to have a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with features such as step tracking, calorie measurement, heart rate monitoring and more. It is also expected to house a 420mAh battery. 

Coming to the Realme Watch S, it launched in Pakistan some time ago for PKR 14,999 (about Rs. 6,900 approx. directly converted). The device is also available in Europe.  Coming to the specifications of the Realme Watch S, it has a 1.3-inch display with a 360x360-pixel resolution. It also has a peak brightness of 600 nits. You can check out all the features and specifications of the Realme Watch S here. 

Coming back to Madhav’s tweet he says, “I had promised you guys that #realme will be much more than a smartphone brand for you”. In addition to smartphones, Realme does have quite a widespread product portfolio. The brand has three smart TVs - 32-inch, 43-inch (review) and 55-inch (review) screen sizes, and a soundbar. The brand also offers a range of personal audio products from Bluetooth IEM’s top TWS. It also offers a smartwatch, home security camera and smart plugs, along with accessories like power banks and backpacks.

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The Xiaomi Mi 11 could launch as early as December 29: Report

Just a few weeks ago we reported that the Xiaomi Mi 11 could be launching as early as January 2021. The Mi 10 lineup was announced in February, earlier this year. Recently, the protective case for Mi 11 Pro leaked, showing the camera design of the new phone. But if an exclusive report by gizmochina is to be believed, the Mi 11 could be launching ever earlier, namely, December 29. As per the report, the source who relayed the info does not know if it’ll be a global or China launch. 

In fact, the Mi 11 could be the first smartphone in the market with a Snapdragon 888 flagship processor. The rumoured camera specifications show that it could have a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, and a 12MP telephoto lens, while the fourth lens could be a depth sensor. Previous leaks showed that the phone could feature a 120-Hz screen along with a 2K resolution display with a punch-hole camera for selfies. Xiaomi has already announced that it will be coming with the new Snapdragon 888 SoC flagship chipset and it is also being reported that the phone will also come with the new 120W fast charging technology that the company had revealed earlier this year. 

In other Xiaomi news, the Redmi 9 Power design’s has been leaked ahead of its launch in India on December 17. You can read more about that story here. 

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Cyberpunk 2077 team to receive full bonuses despite games buggy and unoptimized release

So, Cyberpunk 2077 is finally out and well, let’s just say it’s no Witcher 3. The PS4 version seems to be running between 720p and 900p and in busy sequences like driving or large outdoor areas, the game even drops to the low 20s in terms of frame rates. Which essentially renders the game almost unplayable. And the PC version hasn't been spared of bugs and unoptimized performance as well. To say that it’s been a rocky launch would be an understatement. 

This is not to say that the game is bad, far from it. When it runs smoothly, Cyberpunk 2077 is a technological marvel in terms of visuals. The game is just straight up beautiful to look at. Plus the story ain’t half bad either. So it’s a decent bit of good news to hear that the team behind the game will be receiving their bonuses as per an earlier promise by the developers. The team was told that they would receive bonus pay based on how well the game was received. And it looks like CDPR are not backing down on their word. 

In an email to the team, Adam Badowski, studio head and creative director for Cyberpunk 2077 said, “We initially had a bonus system that was focused on the game's ratings and the release date, but after consideration, we believe that measure is simply not fair under the circumstances.".  

So, at least the team behind the game has a good ending to the story. But, for PlayStation and PC users, there is a hotfix for Cyberpunk 2077 that is out right now and hopefully that will fix performance issues and bugs for a ton of users. 

 

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Google has added 50 or so Augmented Reality animals to Search

Back in July, we reported that Google ARCore had partnered with Universal to bring dinosaurs from Jurassic Park that were projected on a flat surface. Google has also added animations and effects like roaring and stomping to make it more immersive. SUers could check out dinosaurs like Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Triceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Ankylosaurus, Dilophosaurus, Pteranodon, and Parasaurolophus, using AR. 

Google has gone one step further and added 50 new animals to the AR search. These little cute critters will now interact with you using AR. Animals such as a red panda, chipmunk, cow, zebra, pig, hamster and many more can now be projected in your home using AR. 

Hip(po), hip(po), hooray!

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