Xbox Live Gets Renamed as Xbox Network by Microsoft

Xbox Live has been renamed to Xbox network, 18 years after its launch. Here’s everything you need to know.

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OnePlus 9 series launching today in India: Watch the launch event live here

OnePlus 9 series is set to launch later today in India. The OnePlus 9, OnePlus 9 Pro, OnePlus 9R and OnePlus Watch are confirmed to be unveiled in a few hours from now in a virtual event that will be hosted globally. We have been hearing about the OnePlus 9 phones for quite some time now, and we have an idea as to what can be expected from the next OnePlus smartphones, courtesy of several leaks, rumours and official reveals.

OnePlus 9 series launch: How to watch the launch event live?

OnePlus is hosting a launch event for the OnePlus 9 series later today. The launch event will begin from 7:30 PM IST and will be live-streamed across YouTube and OnePlus’ social media handles. We have embedded the YouTube live stream link below for your convenience, and you can enable the reminder to alert you for when the launch begins.

OnePlus 9 series leaked pricing

The OnePlus 9R could be priced starting at Rs 39,999 while the standard OnePlus 9 could have a starting price of Rs 49,999. The OnePlus 9 Pro is said to be priced starting at Rs 64,999 as per the latest leak. You can read more about it here.

OnePlus 9 series leaked specifications

The OnePlus 9 could feature a 6.55-inch Full HD + display as per the leaks, while the OnePlus 9 Pro features a 6.7-inch QHD + screen. The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and support a 120Hz refresh rate. As for the OnePlus 9R, it is rumoured to feature a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will likely be powered by the Snapdragon 888 processor while the OnePlus 9R is rumoured to launch with Snapdragon 690 processor under the hood.

OnePlus 9 Pro has a quad-camera setup on the back headlined by a 48MP primary camera, a 50MP secondary camera, an 8MP camera and a 2MP camera with OIS support. The OnePlus 9 will likely have triple cameras on the back while the OnePlus 9R could have a 64MP primary camera followed by an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera.

The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are also likely to be equipped with a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out-of-the-box which debuted with the OnePlus 8T in October. The OnePlus 9R is expected to have a slightly larger 5,000mAh battery with fast-charging support out-of-the-box.

Also Read: OnePlus 9 series launching on March 23 in India: Everything we know so far

 

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Telegram extends Voice Chats to channels in a bid to take on Clubhouse

Telegram has announced Voice Chats 2.0 as it expands the audio-only feature to channels in a bid to take on Clubhouse and Twitter Spaces. Telegram first introduced voice chats for groups as part of an update back in December 2020. The same feature is now being extended to channels as well, meaning that users can now host live voice chat sessions like the increasingly popular invite-only Clubhouse app.

Anyone can host Voice Chats in Groups or Channels, where an unlimited number of listeners can tune in to live talks and podcasts – with powerful features like custom titles, audio recording, invite links and more . pic.twitter.com/ma9SmtiXgN

— Telegram Messenger (@telegram) March 22, 2021

Telegram’s Voice Chat 2.0 will let channels and groups host voice chats without any limit on the participants. Admins of channels and groups can now host live voice chats, allowing even public figures to join such chats. Apart from this, the new update also brings in raise hand mechanics, voice chat titles, voice chat recordings and more. 

Telegram Voice Chat 2.0 features

The new update brings voice chats to channels and public groups that users can start by going to any group or channel they are an admin. Once in the group or channel, tap the three-dot icon to bring up options and tap Start Voice Chat to begin the live chat.

The administrators of such channels and groups can also record audio from voice chats. “While some conversations are meant to be temporary, others are worth preserving and passing on. Admins can now record audio from voice chats to save talks and publish them for followers who missed the live event,” Telegram says in a blog post. 

During an ongoing voice chat, listeners can raise their hand if they want to engage in the conversation. Moreover, the participants in the channel or group voice chat will be able to see the user’s bio. 

Additionally, admins can also create invite links both for speakers and listeners in order to reduce the hassle of managing chats. The voice chats can also be given a title if it is a topical channel or group.

Celebrities and public figures can also join a voice chat as their channel without having to worry about their personal account. “For example, the Presidents of Brazil and Turkey could meet for a talk in Pavel Durov's Channel and answer questions from users without the risk of having their chat lists flooded with fan mail,” the company adds.

The new update also brings in the option of cancelling forwarding and resuming voice message playback from where it was left off previously. Furthermore, Android users can now choose between different actions to the swipe-left gesture.

 

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Netflix announces live-action and anime adaptation of Keanu Reeves BRZRKR graphic novel

It seems that Keanu Reeves is everywhere. With the success of the John Wick films, the man has even gone on to star in the controversial Cyberpunk 2077. But, it seems like Reeves isn’t done yet, as news about a Netflix adaptation of BRZRKR, a series he co-wrote, has hit the internet. Variety has reported that a deal has been finalized for a live-action film and an animated series for the platform. The graphic novel is published by BOOM! Studios and will see a 12 issue run of the character.

The book is also co-written by Matt Kindt, who has also authored critically-acclaimed books such as Mind MGMT and even some superhero work for the Valiant imprint. BRZRKR is illustrated by the excellent Ron Garney who has worked on books such as Captain America and even the Incredible Hulk. We’ve read the first issue of the book and can confidently say that it is incredibly entertaining. It also helps that Garney’s pencils really help sell the brutal action. The covers have also been designed by Brazilian artist Rafael Grampa who’s worked on various Marvel Comics over the years. 

Just a summation of the story of BRZRKR, the book tells the tale of an immortal warrior who has been alive for 80,000 years and just wants to die. Dubbed ‘B’, he is a half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the earth for centuries, B may have finally found a refuge – working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, B will be granted the one thing he desires – the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence, and how to end it. The film adaptation of the book will hit Netflix first, followed by an anime series. 

For fans of John Wick and other action films and shows, BRZRKR is right up your alley. And, if that wasn’t enough, we should also be getting a Cyberpunk anime on the platform as well. Also, if you're interested in immortal warriors kicking a ton of butt, you should also check out our feature on the Netflix original, The Old Guard. 

 

 

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OnePlus Watch Cobalt Alloy Edition leaked, Cyberpunk 2077 special edition tipped ahead of launch

OnePlus Watch will launch later today alongside the OnePlus 9 series in India. Ahead of its official launch, the OnePlus Watch has leaked in Cobalt Alloy limited edition colourway with a vegan leather strap. Moreover, the OnePlus Watch is also tipped to launch in a Cyberpunk 2077 special edition that was leaked back in November 2020. OnePlus 9R, OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro will launch today, March 23 at 7:30 PM IST.

As per multiple tweets (1,2,3) by popular tipster Mukul Sharma, the OnePlus Watch will be available in a Cobalt Alloy special edition with a flat display topped with sapphire glass and paired with a vegan leather strap. The OnePlus Watch is rumoured to feature a 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass and features like SpO2 monitoring, workout modes, sleep tracking, heart rate tracking and more.

OnePlus Watch official images. The watch will come in a special Cobalt Limited Edition as well. This one will have a flat display, vegan leather band, sapphire glass and different color. Feel free to retweet.#OnePlus #OnePlusWatch pic.twitter.com/mOfmKrxtha

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 22, 2021

In another leak by Evan Blass on Voice, the tipster reveals that apart from the black and silver colourways for the OnePlus Watch, we will get a Cobalt Alloy and Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Editions as well.

OnePlus Watch leaked features

The OnePlus Watch has been leaked previously and could feature a 1.39-inch HD (454x454 pixels) resolution AMOLED display that has a 2.5D curved glass. The smartwatch has a 46mm dial with an IP68 rating that makes it resistant to dust and water by up to 5ATM. 

From the images leaked online, the OnePlus Watch has a power button and a second button for workout mode. There is a speaker unit onboard along with a microphone. The OnePlus Watch is also said to be equipped with a SpO2 blood-oxygen monitor, real-time heart rate sensor, GPS and more. 

OnePlus has confirmed that the Watch will run on a real-time OS instead of WearOS. It is said to be equipped with a 402mAh battery that could offer up to 5 days of battery life. The smartwatch is rumoured to support Warp Charge that can last for a week by charging it for just 20 minutes.

Also Read: OnePlus 9 series launching on March 23 in India: Everything we know so far

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon featherlight laptop launched in India, priced at Rs 1,19,990

Lenovo has been offering some really good machines under its Yoga series. These laptops pack some powerful internals in an ultra-portable form factor. The latest addition to the series is the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, a featherlight laptop that weighs just 966 grams.

The highlight of the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon is its design and build quality. The laptop is made out of high-strength carbon fiber which makes it super lightweight. Lenovo says they are using the second-generation product of their proprietary fiber material that makes the laptop more durable.

The premium build material extends to the palm rest and the bottom of the laptop which are made out of magnesium alloy. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon comes in only one color variant i.e. the Moon White, and it looks super elegant.

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon Specifications

Moving to the specs, the Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon comes with Intel's EVO branding which means you can expect some snappy performance out of this machine. Intel's 11th gen Core i7 is at the heart of this machine along with Intel Xe graphics. It also packs up to 16GB LPDDR4X dual-channel memory and up to 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD.

The Lenovo Slim 7i Carbon sports a 13.3" QHD display with a resolution of 2560x1600. The panel has a peak brightness of 300nits, and it covers 72% NTSC and up to 100% sRGB colourspace. It also comes with support for Dolby Vision. The laptop's 2x2W speakers are powered by Harmon Kardon, and they are optimized with Dolby Atmos.

With Intel's EVO branding, the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon also supports Wi-Fi 6 for faster and reliable internet connectivity. Lenovo says the laptop packs a 50Whr battery with support for 65W fast charging.

Pricing & Availability

Lenovo has launched the Yoga Slim 7i Carbon in India at Rs 1,19,990. The company will only be selling one variant of the laptop with Intel's Core i7 processor. It will be available to purchase starting March 25 from all Lenovo's online and offline partners. It will be interesting to see how this laptop performs against the competition and whether it makes it into our list of best ultrabooks in the market.

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Vivo X60 series pricing leaked ahead of March 25 India launch

It's no secret that Vivo is launching its X60 series in India on March 25. The new flagship series from Vivo will bring with it three new phones -- the Vivo X60, Vivo X60 Pro, and Vivo X60 Pro+. Ahead of the launch of the X60 series phones in the country, the pricing of the phones has been leaked online.

The leak about the price comes courtesy of Mahesh Telecom. The leak once again confirms that the X60 and X60 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 870 SoC while the Snapdragon 888 SoC will power the X60 Pro+. As for the price, the X60 will be made available in two storage variants, with the 8GB+128GB one priced at Rs 39,990 and the 8GB+256GB one priced at Rs 43,990. The X60 Pro+ with the Snapdragon 888 under the hood will be made available for Rs 69,990 for the 12GB+256GB variant.

Vivo X60 price leak ahead of launch

As for the specifications, apart from the chipsets mentioned above, the Vivo X60 and X60 Pro will likely flaunt 6.56-inch Full HD+ (2376 x 1080 pixels) resolution displays that use an AMOLED panel with a 120Hz high refresh rate and offer HDR10+ playback certification. 

The two phones are expected to only differ when it comes to the cameras, with the Vivo X60 Pro expected to come with a quad-camera set-up on the back consists of a primary 48MP Sony IMX598 image sensor with an f/1.48 aperture and 4-axis optical image stabilization. The secondary lens could be a 13MP secondary ultra-wide-angle camera with a 120-degree field of view followed by a 13MP portrait camera and an 8MP periscope telephoto lens offering 5X optical zoom and up to 60X digital zoom. The Vivo X60 is also expected to feature a similar camera set-up, save for the telephoto camera.  

As for the X60 Pro+, it should also feature the same display as on the other two X60 series phones. Again, the major point of differentiation between the X60 Pro+ and the other two phones will be the cameras, with the X60 Pro+ flaunting a quad-camera setup that has been designed in collaboration with Zeiss optics. The primary lens here will likely be a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.6 aperture and OIS support followed by a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 114-degree field-of-view and gimbal stabilization. 

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