Garena Free Fire OB27 patch now live, adds new characters, weapon and more

Garena Free Fire’s OB27 patch is now live. The theme for the new patch is boxing and is called K.O. Night. The update will include a full in-game reskin, a special interface and multiple activities and rewards. The story behind K.O. Night follows two survivors, Laura and Rafael, a pair of ex-lovers who split up after discovering they belonged to two opposing factions. They then have to face each other for K.O. Night, a premier fighting tournament. As always, the male and female boxer bundles worn by Laura and Rafael are available to players.

Garena Free Fire OB27 patch: Activities

As mentioned before, there will be a full in-game reskin as well as a special interface available to players. There will also be daily missions, peak-day activities, login and friend call-back bonuses. Players can also collect belts, which can then be exchanged for exclusive K.O. Night-themed rewards.

Garena Free Fire OB27 patch: What’s New

The OB27 patch will introduce two new characters in the game. This includes Xyane and Maro. Xyane is an extreme sports aficionado and her special ability is called Xtreme Encounter. This temporarily gives the player an additional 80HP and increases her damage to Gloo Walls and shields. The boost lasts for 10 seconds.

Maro is a falconer who does damage at range. The character comes with an ability called Falcon Fervor that increases damage done at range. Further, as the distance increases, the damage inflicted increases as well. 

There is also a new weapon called the Kord. This is a new LMG added to the game. The weapon offers a base damage of 35 and a magazine size of 80. It also supports the new Machine Gun Mode, which has been added to all LMGs. You can learn more about that in the next section.  

Garena Free Fire OB27 patch: Gameplay changes

As mentioned earlier, Garena has added a new Machine Gun Mode. This mode is activated when the player crouches down when using the weapon. When it’s on, LMGs get certain buffs to their attributes. The M60 and Kord get a boost to their fire rate, while the M249 get a damage increase. 

Besides this, certain weapons, and characters have been buffed or nerfed in order to improve game balance. You can learn more about those changes here.

Garena Free Fire OB27 patch: Return of Bermuda Remastered

As reported earlier, the new Bermuda Remastered map returns to the game, This time around, the map will be available permanently. The remastered version of the map features new locations as well as newer versions of existing ones. You can learn more about the new map here.

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Cyberpunk 2077 Gets Long List of Fixes, Stability Improvements With Hotfix 1.21

Cyberpunk 2077 gets Hotfix 1.21 which is the first hotfix after Patch 1.2 that was released at the end of March. The hotfix several issues that were still affecting players and also improves overall stability.

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Sony launches 32-inch HD ready Android TV with built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant priced at Rs 30,990

Sony has launched the 32-inch W830 Android Smart TV in India. The TV is an HD ready TV running on the Android TV UI giving you access to the Play Store. The TV also comes with a voice-enabled remote control giving you access to the Google Assistant. This is Sony’s first 32-inch Android Smart TV in India.

Sony W830 Android TV features and specifications

As we’ve mentioned above, the Sony W830 TV runs on the Android TV UI. With the Android TV UI, users get access to the Play Store giving you the convenience of popular streaming services from the comfort of the TV. The TV supports Chromecast letting you enjoy wirelessly stream content from your smartphone to the TV. The TV also comes with a voice-enabled remote control letting you access the Google Assistant.

The Sony 32-inch Android TV also comes with X-Protection PRO ensuring the TV has dust and humidity protection. The TV has also passed “Sony's lightning tests, meaning your TV is safeguarded from lightning strikes and power surges”. 

The Sony W830 has an HD ready resolution of 1366 x 768. It has direct backlighting. For connectivity, the TV has three HDMI 1.4 ports and two USB ports. It also supports HDMI ARC. The TV also supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2. The TV also has a headphone out and digital audio output. It also has an AV port. For audio, the TV has 20W of sound output. The TV has 16GB of storage.

Sony W830 Android TV price and availability

The Sony W830 32-inch Android TV is priced at Rs 30,990 and is available across all Sony Centers, major electronic stores and e-commerce portals in India from 15th April 2021.

Sony recently launched the X80J running on the all-new Google TV UI. you can learn more about the TV here.

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Realme 8 5G key specifications revealed ahead of global launch on April 21

Realme 8 5G key specifications have been revealed in the heads up to the global launch which is scheduled for April 21 in Thailand. Realme has been teasing the launch of the 5G variant of the Realme 8 in India as well and a microsite has gone live both on the Realme India website and on Flipkart. Realme's microsite has confirmed that the upcoming Realme 8 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G processor that was launched earlier this week in India. With this, Realme 8 5G will become one of the first Dimensity 700 powered phones to arrive in India.

The official Instagram page of Realme Thailand has also revealed some key features of the Realme 8 in a bid to get the ball rolling for the April 21 announcement. The Realme 8 is now confirmed to feature a 6.5-inch display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. The display, which is likely to be a Full HD LCD panel is also confirmed to feature a punch-hole notch cutout in the top-left corner. 

The Realme 8 5G also has a side-mounted fingerprint reader. The company has also confirmed that the phone measures 8.5 millimetres in thickness and weighs 185 grams. Realme has not officially revealed the launch date of the Realme 8 in India just yet, however, the Flipkart listing indicates that the company will announce more details on April 16. There are also speculations that the Realme 8 5G could be based on the Realme V13 5G which was launched in March in China.

Realme V13 5G specifications

The Realme V13 5G features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a punch-hole cutout on the top-left corner and the phone measures 8.5 millimetres in thickness and weighs 185 grams. This is in line with the company’s teaser for the Realme 8 5G.

Moreover, the V13 is also powered by the Dimensity 700 processor with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 GPU. This is paired with 8GB RAM and upto 256GB of UFS 2.1 storage options to choose from. It will likely run on Android 11 based Realme UI 2.0 out-of-the-box.

The Realme V13 has triple cameras on the back that consists of a primary 48MP camera with an f/1.8 aperture, 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is an 8MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout.

The Realme V13 is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging out of the box.

 

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Samsung launches 4K and 8K neo QLED TV in India starting at Rs 99,990

Samsung has launched its Neo QLED range of TVs in India. The TVs are available in 4K and 8K resolution options with screen sizes starting at 50-inches going up to 85-inches. The TVs are up for pre-order.

Consumers who pre-book select Neo QLED TVs can avail of offers such as complimentary Galaxy Tab S7+, Galaxy Tab S6 Lite LTE, cashback of up to Rs 20,000 and EMIs starting as low as Rs 1,990 from April 15-30, 2021. 

“Staying indoors most of the time has altered television consumption patterns. Consumers today prefer buying large-screen premium TVs that not only lend a distinguished style statement to their living spaces but also offer a great viewing experience. With Neo QLED TVs, the next generation of QLED TVs, we are delivering breakthrough enhancements that allow consumers to unlock the full power of immersive TV viewing. The role of the TV in our lives has grown—and in 2021, Samsung continues to redefine the role of TV around the needs and passions of consumers,” said Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

Samsung Neo QLED QN900A Specifications

The Samsung Neo QLED QN900A is available in 85-inch screen size only. Being an 8K TV it has a resolution of 7680 x 4320. The TV supports HDR 10, HSR 10+, HLG but does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has 80W of sound output with a 6.2.2Ch setup. The TV runs on Samsung’s Tizen operating system and comes with all popular streaming services built-in. The TV also supports Google Assistant and Alexa. 

The Samsung QN900A also supports HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM. It also supports gaming at 4K 120Hz along with FreeSync Premium Pro. For connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, LAN port, Optical port, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. 

 Samsung Neo QLED QN900A Price and availability

The 85-inch 8K Samsung Neo QLED QN900A is priced at Rs 13,49,990 and will be available for pre-booking starting April 15.  

Samsung Neo QLED QN800A Specifications and features

The Samsung Neo QLED QN800A is available in 65 and 75-inch screen sizes. Being an 8K TV it has a resolution of 7680 x 4320. The TV supports HDR 10, HSR 10+, HLG but does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has 70W of sound output with a 4.2.2Ch setup. The TV runs on Samsung’s Tizen operating system and comes with all popular streaming services built-in. The TV also supports Google Assistant and Alexa. 

The Samsung QN800A also supports HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM. It also supports gaming at 4K 120Hz along with FreeSync Premium Pro. For connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, LAN port, Optical port, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 6. 

 Samsung Neo QLED QN800A Price

The 65-inch 8K Samsung Neo QLED QN800A is priced at Rs 3,89,990 while the price for the 75-inch variant currently isnt listed on the Samsung website. 

Samsung Neo QLED Q90A Specifications and features

The Samsung Neo QLED Q90A a 4K QLED TV and is available in 50, 55, 65 and 85-inch screen sizes. Being a 4K TV it has a resolution of 3840 x 2160. The TV supports HDR 10, HSR 10+, HLG but does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has 60W of sound output with a 4.2.2Ch setup. The TV runs on Samsung’s Tizen operating system and comes with all popular streaming services built-in. The TV also supports Google Assistant and Alexa. 

The Samsung Q90A also supports HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM. It also supports gaming at 4K 120Hz along with FreeSync Premium Pro. For connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, LAN port, Optical port, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5. 

 Samsung Neo QLED Q90A Price

There is no pricing available for the 50-inch and 85-inch variants of the Q90A but the 55-inch variant is priced at Rs 1,75,990. The 65 variant of the TV are priced at Rs 2,49,990.

Samsung Neo QLED Q85A Specifications and features

The Samsung Neo QLED Q85A a 4K QLED TV and is available in 65 and 75-inch screen sizes. Being a 4K TV it has a resolution of 3840 x 2160. The TV supports HDR 10, HSR 10+, HLG but does not support Dolby Vision. The TV has 60W of sound output with a 2.2.2Ch setup. The TV runs on Samsung’s Tizen operating system and comes with all popular streaming services built-in. The TV also supports Google Assistant and Alexa. 

The Samsung Q90A also supports HDMI 2.1 features like ALLM. It also supports gaming at 4K 120Hz along with FreeSync Premium Pro. For connectivity, the TV has 4 HDMI ports, 3 USB ports, LAN port, Optical port, Bluetooth 5.2 and Wi-Fi 5. 

 Samsung Neo QLED Q85A Price

There is no information available about the pricing of the Q85A TVs.

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You can now backup PS5 games to an external USB storage drive

The PS5 (review) comes with a mere 825GB of storage of which 667GB is available to store games. If you install a handful of games, you will easily run out of storage. While the PS5 has an M.2 slot for expandable storage, it is currently inactive. Information circulating the internet suggested Sony would unlock the M.2 drive in the summer of 2021, but there is no official word on the same. 

However, there is some good news for those that want to back up their PS5 games to an external drive - now you can. Sony has taken to the PlayStation Blog to announce the feature. The PlayStation Blog reads, “With this feature, you can now transfer your PS5 games to USB extended storage from your console’s internal storage. It’s a great way to extend the storage capabilities of your PS5 console, and you can seamlessly copy your PS5 games back to the console’s internal storage when you’re ready to play. It is faster to reinstall PS5 games from USB extended storage than to re-download or copy them from a disc”. 

The blog goes on to say, “Because PS5 games are designed to take advantage of the console’s ultra-high-speed SSD, PS5 titles can’t be played from USB extended storage. PS5 titles also cannot be directly downloaded to USB extended storage. However, games that you transfer or copy back to internal storage will automatically update when applicable. In addition, you can select which game modes you want to install (such as campaign or multiplayer) for select titles that support the option”.

This means that while you can backup games to an external hard drive, you cannot download the updates to those games unless you transfer the game back to the internal SSD. You also cannot play the games directly from the USB drive. 

A USB 3 hard drive with a minimum of 250GB, 8 TB maximum capacity can be used as external storage on the PS5. While PS5 games can only be backed up on an external drive, PS4 games can be downloaded directly to an external drive and played from there. This feature has been available on the PS5 since launch. 

The PS5 launched in India back in February 2021 and the console has been out of stock after its first batch sold out in a matter of seconds. Rumours circulating the internet suggest an April PS5 restock for India, but there is no information available about when the console will be back in stock. 

If you are one of the fortunate few that has a PS5, then you can check out our list of games releasing in April worth checking out for the console here.

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Xiaomi is launching the 75-inch Mi QLED TV alongside the Mi 11 Ultra and Mi 11X in India on April 23

Xiaomi has taken to Twitter to announce the launch of the Mi QLED TV Q1 75-inch in India. There is no information on pricing, but it looks like it could be the same 75-inch QLED TV we saw launch back in February. 

Internationally the Mi TV Q1 75-inch is priced at EUR 1,299 which translates to roughly Rs 1,17,000 approx. directly converted. It isn’t clear if the TV will be priced above Rs 1,00,000 in India considering the competitive nature of Xiaomi’s pricing of TVs. We will only know the price when Xiaomi unveils the TV on April 23. 

Xiaomi isn’t new to the QLED TV game as it launched the 55-inch Q1 (review) back in December 2020. The highlight of the TV in addition to the QLED backlighting was the inclusion of all three HDMI 2.1 ports to give users access to ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode). The TV also supports eARC for lossless audio. The 75-inch TV that launched internationally has only one HDMI 2.1 port so it will be interesting to see if the same happens here. 

Another thing to note is the design of the TV. The international variant launched with a unique looking stand that supports the TV from the centre. This is a departure from that standard two feet design we have come to expect from Xiaomi TVs. The remote control that comes with the international variant of the 75-inch Mi QLED TV also looks different when compared to the minimalistic remote we have seen Xiaomi offer with TVs in India. Once again, it isn't clear if Xiaomi will launch this new remote control in India. 

Xiaomi 75-inch Mi QLED TV price and availability

As mentioned above, internationally the Mi TV Q1 75-inch is priced at EUR 1,299 which translates to roughly Rs 1,17,000 approx. directly converted. This makes the Mi QLED TV considerably more expensive than what customers expect. But then again, the most expensive component of a TV is the display. The larger the display, the more expensive it is to produce. 

Just to put things into perspective, The 75-inch Kodak LED-backlit TV is priced at about Rs 1,00,000. 75-inch TVs from Sony, Samsung LG and more prominent brands will cost you upwards of Rs 2,00,000. Xiaomi has a history of launched devices at competitive prices and it will be interesting to see the price at which the Mi QLED TV 75-inch launches in India.

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