Non-Airtel users can now access Airtel Xstream content for Rs 499

If you are not an Airtel subscriber and are looking to get access to Airtel Xstream services, then there is good news for you. You can now access Airtel Xstream content, but there is a catch. You can only do so on an Android device or a Fire TV Stick (review) or a Chromecast. The subscription service is priced at Rs 499 for non Airtel Subscribers. 

How to download Airtel Xstream on Fire TV Stick for non-Airtel subscribers

If you are not an Airtel Subscriber, you can still get access to the app and content on the Fire TV Stick. 

To start with, download the Airtel Xstream app on the Fire TV Stick.  Open the app and use your mobile number to get an OTP. Enter the OTP. You can subscribe by paying Rs 499 from your preferred method.

Airtel was one of the first service providers to come up with a DTH box, running on Android, giving you the best of traditional TV and a smart Android TV experience. You can learn more about the Airtel Android TV box here. Airtel also has its own streaming dongles, the Airtel Xstream Stick and Airtel Xstream box running on Android. You can learn more about them here. 

We have also seen Tata Sky give users the benefit of a smart Android box and traditional TV viewing in the form of the Tata Sky Binge Plus set-top-box. You can check out our review of the Tata Sky Binge Plus box here.  

If you are looking to get a broadband connection and are fortunate enough to have more than one service provider in your area, you can check out our comparison of all unlimited broadband plans here.

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Xiaomi Mi 11 is the first Snapdragon 888 phone confirmed to launch on December 28

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is slated to be the first phone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor that was unveiled earlier this month. The company has confirmed the launch of the Mi 11 on December 28 in China. It was previously speculated that the Mi 11 series could launch before the end of 2020 and rightly so, the launch event has been scheduled for December 28 at 7:30 PM local time (5 PM IST).

Xiaomi has shared a poster on Weibo that reveals the launch date and time for the upcoming Mi 11 series. Since we are just days away from the launch of the first flagship powered by the Snapdragon 888, we can expect Xiaomi to start teasing some key features about the upcoming lineup. The Mi 11 is rumoured to be joined by the Mi 11 Pro at launch.

During the announcement for the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, many smartphone makers revealed their plans to be the first to put out a phone powered by the latest processor in the market. Some of these companies include Xiaomi, Realme, Oppo and more. Now it seems like Xiaomi wants to be the first to claim the title for announcing the world’s first Snapdragon 888-powered smartphone, something that it reserves for the beginning of the year. 

Having said that, we are hearing rumours that a lot of companies may announce their new flagship phones powered by the new processor earlier than expected. As per a previous report, OnePlus may launch the OnePlus 9 series sometime in mid-March 2021.

The Mi 11 could have a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera but overall will likely have trimmed down features. The Mi 11 Pro is rumoured to feature a QHD+ display that supports 120Hz refresh rate. It could have a 50MP primary camera along with a 12MP telephoto camera but there is no information on the other cameras.

The Mi 10 Pro is Xiaomi’s flagship smartphone for 2020, but it did not launch in India. It has a premium finish with a large display that curves on the sides along with minimal bezels on top and bottom. The Mi 11 Pro has quad cameras on the back with a 108MP primary camera, two telephoto cameras and a 20MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 50W fast charging and 30W fast wireless charging.

We expect to know more about the Mi 11 and Mi 11 Pro as we near the official launch date on December 28. 

 

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Cyberpunk 2077 save file could get corrupted if it exceeds 8MB in size

The internet is flooded with the hilarious bugs and the crazy, broken physics of the buggy Cyberpunk 2077 since its release. Developer CD Projekt Red has already issued two hotfixes to shore up some bugs in the game. But, a new issue that is not at all hilarious is that some players are reporting that save files are being corrupt after exceeding a certain file size limit.

As spotted by EuroGamer, if your Cyberpunk 2077 save file is corrupted, you will see this prompt when you try to load the game:

There is no clear clue as to what might be causing the save files to be corrupt but if the file size exceeds 8MB, it seems that the save file becomes corrupt. There are a lot of people on CD Projekt Red’s forum page reporting the same.

In a GoG support document, CD Projekt Red says that corrupted files cannot be recovered quoting: “unfortunately the save is damaged and can’t be recovered.” As per this document, if you have been investing a lot of play time into the game or collected a lot of items resulting in the save file size to be larger than 8MB, you might be in trouble. Any gamer would be disappointed to have their save file corrupt in a game that is literally littered with stuff to pick up and exceed the 8MB threshold.

In the GoG document, the company says: “The save file size limit might be increased in one of the future patches, but the corrupted files will remain that way.” but even after increasing the limit size in the future, the current files would be rendered useless making it a no-brainer to wait till a patch solves the problem. 

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— Cyberpunk 2077 (@CyberpunkGame) December 14, 2020

A moderator on CD Projekt forums has provided some suggestions to recover your saved progress. The studio has promised two major updates in January and February. Maybe the company will make the changes in these in the upcoming patches or release one sooner so that the progress of the player is not lost in between.  

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Microsoft is developing its own ARM chips to power Surface devices and Data Centers

Following Apple's footsteps, Microsoft is now designing its own ARM chips for servers and Surface devices as reported by Bloomberg. The CPUs will be used in Microsoft’s Azure cloud services based on ARM as reported in the post by Bloomberg. The tech giant is also on the lookout for designing a custom chip for Surface devices based on ARM architecture.

Currently, the data centers and server infrastructure is led by Intel-based x86 CPU as well as Microsoft uses it to exclusively power the Azure Cloud servers. Even the current Surface devices are powered by Intel processors. Although Microsoft has worked with Nvidia, Qualcomm, and AMD to power its Surface devices like Surface Laptop 3 and Surface Pro X to show a shift move from Intel.

The concept of ARM chips is not a new segment for Microsoft as they have previously worked with Qualcomm on the SQ1 processor for the Surface Pro X and then released an SQ2 couple of months later as a refresh to the previous version. The company had augmented Qualcomm to custom design the chip for the Surface Device. While these chips were manufactured by Qualcomm the new chips from Microsoft are to be engineered and designed solely by Microsoft.

A move for server-side applications to ARM from Microsoft is a significant change particularly for Intel, as Intel has been dominating the server space with almost 90 percent share of the market. The news from Microsoft plunged Intel’s stock by upto 6.3 percent on the day of the announcement.

Surface devices are still a smaller scale of market for CPUs in the PC industry, the report on this decision would still be a blow to Intel, as Apple has already announced their own M1 chips for Macs based on ARM as a move to shift from Intel for better performance and power consumption. AMD is also hyping up their own EPYC processors for server market with a higher core count than Intel competing in the industry. “Because silicon is a foundational building block for technology, we’re continuing to invest in our own capabilities in areas like design, manufacturing and tools, while also fostering and strengthening partnerships with a wide range of chip providers,” said Microsoft spokesperson Frank Shaw in a statement to TheVerge.

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HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 with AMD Ryzen processors launched in India: Price, specifications and availability

HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 has officially launched in India as a notebook designed keeping in mind the needs of business users. This means that the PreBook 635 is capable of offering a strong performance along with security and connectivity features. The HP ProBook 635 is powered by AMD Ryzen 4000-series processors with Vega graphics and makes it one of the lightest AMD-based business notebooks weighing in under 1 kilogram.

“The HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 is a mobile powerhouse designed to meet the demands of multi-task, multi-place workdays by combining effortless connectivity, integrated security and powerful performance in an ultra-light form factor,” said Vickram Bedi, Senior Director (Personal Systems) at HP India.

HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 price and availability

The HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 is priced starting at Rs 74,999 and will be available to purchase from HP India Store, according to the press release sent to the media. However, on the website, the ProBook 635 Aero G7 is listed for pre-orders on the HP website starting at Rs 1,03,840.

We have reached out to HP for clarification on the prices but the price on the website will likely get updated soon.

HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 features

The HP ProBook 635 Aero G7 features a 13.3-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) resolution anti-glare display and offers 1000 nits peak brightness. The notebook is made from magnesium alloy with narrow bezels on the sides, measuring just 4.28 millimetres. The top bezel is home to a webcam that can be disabled physically along with the Sure View Reflect that consists of a copper-tinted reflective privacy screen to allow users to work discreetly.

The ProBook 635 is powered by AMD Ryzen 5-4500U processor and is paired with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The second variant of the ProBook 635 is powered by the AMD Ryzen 7-4700U processor with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD storage. The notebook supports AMD Pro Technologies that enable users to upgrade storage by upto 1TB and upto 32GB RAM. Both variants have integrated Radeon Vega graphics. 

HP claims that the ProBook 635 Aero G7 has been tested in the harshest of conditions and has passed 19 military standard tests. HP also claims that the laptop can withstand upto 1,000 cycles of disinfection with household wipes. Moreover, the ProBook 635 Aero 7 has been developed keeping in mind environmental sustainability which is why over 62% parts on this laptop are made from recycled material including the keyboard keycaps that are made from 50% recycled DVDs and the keyboard deck and chassis made from 90% recycled magnesium.

 

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Realme Watch S Pro leaked in its entirety ahead of December 23 India launch

Realme Watch S Pro is set to make its debut on December 23 in India alongside the Realme Watch S and Realme Buds Air Pro Master Edition. Ahead of its launch, a new leak has left little to the imagination when it comes to the Watch S Pro. Meanwhile, the Realme Watch S has already launched globally making its debut in Pakistan in November. 

A tweet posted by popular leakster Mukul Sharma has revealed most of the specifications and features of the upcoming smartwatch from Realme. As per the tweet, the Watch S Pro features an AMOLED screen and is certified by 5ATM standards making it resistant to water. It is also equipped with a blood oxygen monitor and a heart rate sensor.

Here are the specifications and features of the Realme Watch S Pro.#realme #RealmeWatchSPro pic.twitter.com/l7sbUtLRUv

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) December 18, 2020

The new leak is also in line with some features teased by the company in the heads up to the launch. Realme had teased the Watch S Pro during IFA 2020 that was held in Berlin in September.

Realme Watch S Pro leaked features

The Watch S Pro is slated to feature a 1.39-inch round-dial with an AMOLED screen. It has a stainless steel build with removable silicone straps and weighs 63.5 grams. It is also certified with 5ATM water resistance standards making it resistant to water ingress for upto 50 meters underwater. The smartwatch is also expected to offer 14-day battery life from its 420mAh cell and also had a power-saving mode to extend the battery life by a few days.

Realme Watch S Pro is also equipped with a blood oxygen monitor and a heart rate sensor that tracks heart-rate in real-time. The smartwatch is expected to have preset modes and the leak indicates that it has 15 sports modes and a swimming mode among others. 

Some additional features offered by the Watch S Pro includes music playback control, camera control, find phone, meditation mode, quick settings, stopwatch and more. The smartwatch is expected to be compatible with Android 5.0 and above devices with support for iOS 9 and above coming at a later date.

As for the Realme Watch S, it features a 1.3-inch LCD round touchscreen that has a layer of Gorilla Glass for added protection. Unlike the Watch S Pro, the Watch S has an aluminium build with a plastic back and is IP68 rated which makes it unsuitable for taking it to swim. The Watch S has the same SpO2 blood oxygen monitor and heart rate sensor and provides detailed reports regularly. The Watch S offers 15 days of battery life on a single charge and supports more than 100 watch faces.

More details about the Realme Watch S Pro including its price will be revealed on December 23 during the official launch. 

 

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Garena Free Fire announces partnership with One-Punch Man

Garena has confirmed that it will bring content from the popular Manga and Anime series, One-Punch Man over to the game. The series’ protagonist is a supremely overpowered hero who can defeat most enemies with a single punch.    “We’re excited to welcome one of Japan’s most iconic heroes into the Free Fire universe. We’re always looking to create novel, in-game content infused with influences from across the world and believe that our partnership with One-Punch Man will offer our global community of players even more opportunities to battle in style,” said Harold Teo, Free Fire Producer at Garena.

It is not yet known if characters from the Manga/Anime will make an appearance in Free Fire. All we know is that costumes based on the character will be available in the online store along with in-game items and collectables.  

Garena’s most recent partnership saw the addition of Cristiano Ronaldo as an in-game character in Free Fire. The new character, Chrono is based on his likeness and gives players the ability to use his unique power, Time Warp. This encases the character in a force field that not only protects the player from damage, but also increases movement speed. The new character was made available to players from December 19. You can learn more about the character here.

Besides the new character, the new OB25 update also rolled out this month and introduced a bunch of new features and additions. The biggest of which was the addition of Vector Akimbo. Players can now pick up two Vectors and use them in single or dual-wield action. When dual-wielding, the range and accuracy of the weapon is reduced, but the fire rate is increased by quite a bit, making it a devastating weapon in close range. 

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