China’s New Under-18 Gaming Rules Undermine Country’s Esports Powerhouse Status

China is the world's biggest esports market with an estimated 5,000-plus teams, but the government's tough new aimed at curbing gaming addiction are set to make careers like Zhang's hard to emulate.

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Ethereum-Based NFT CryptoPunks hits 1 billion in lifetime sales

CryptoPunks hits the $1 billion mark

CryptoPunks is a collection of 10,000 unique collectable characters with proof of ownership stored on the Ethereum blockchain. According to the NFT aggregation site CryptoSlam.io, CryptoPunks has become the second Ethereum – based NFT (non – fungible token) project to hit $1 billion (roughly ₹ 7,400 crores) in lifetime sales. With $637 million (roughly ₹ 4,700 crores) came in the last 4 weeks. In the last 7 days, CryptoPunks topped the chart with sales of over $408 million (roughly ₹ 3,000 crores). CryptoPunks achieved this historical milestone on August 28, 2021.

CryptoPunks becomes the second NFT to hit the milestone

CryptoPunks now ranks only second to Axie Infinity in achieving this historical milestone. Axie Infinity was the Ethereum-based NFT to hit the $1 billion mark on August 8, 2021. Axie Infinity leads the chart with lifetime sales of over $ 1.65 billion (roughly ₹ 12,100 crores). CryptoPunks ranks with lifetime sales of over $ 1.16 billion (roughly ₹ 8,500 crores). 

CryptoPunks is an Ethereum-based NFT

In the world of cryptocurrencies, NFT stands for Non – Fungible Token. It is the unit of data stored on a digital ledger, called a blockchain. The recording of data also acts as proof of ownership. Every data stored on a blockchain is unique. No two data elements are the same. 

CryptoPunks was created by Larva Labs, a software company run by Matt Hall and John Watkinson. Initially, the company created 10,000 punks. According to a report published on CryptoSlate, each Punk is a 24×24 8-bit styled pixel art image that is algorithmically generated to be unique. Matt and John kept 1,000 punks each, and the rest were quickly claimed by Ethereum wallet users. According to Larva Labs, people can buy them from the marketplace that is embedded on the blockchain. 

At the time of writing this article, 1 Ether is trading at ₹ 2,60,000.

 

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Battlegrounds Mobile India Details Its 24-Hour Security System to Ban Cheaters, Hints at Hindi Voice Pack

Battlegrounds Mobile India in its latest fan FAQ post has detailed how it tackles cheaters on the platform. Krafton said the game has a 24-hour security system that automatically bans accounts using illegal programs and also sends notifications to players informing them of real-time sanctions to the cheater. Krafton confirmed that weapon skins are now included in crat...

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Looks like the iPhone 13 series will be new wine in an old bottle

It’s that time of the year again where Apple is gearing to launch the iPhone 13 series which is rumoured to be held on September 14. While Apple is yet to confirm the exact launch date, the key specifications and pricing of the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max have been leaked giving us a brief look at what to expect from the successor to the iPhone 12 lineup.

According to multiple posts by Instagram account Apple Hub, the iPhone 13 series will officially launch on September 14 with a familiar design and upgraded internals. Interestingly, Apple is not cancelling the iPhone 13 Mini as previously rumoured due to low user interest but given the compact form factor, it seems the company is giving it one more shot. Here’s everything you need to know about the leaked specs of the iPhone 13 series.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max leaked specs and price

As per the latest leak, the iPhone 13 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch OLED display that supports a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate. The phone is expected to have a smaller notch cutout for the Face ID 2.0, with the screen supporting an always-on display. 

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is set to be powered by the A15 Bionic chip that also brings in improved 5G connectivity and WiFi 6E support. It is expected to be offered with 128GB/512GB/1TB storage options to choose from.

While the exact camera specs remain under wraps, the leak suggests we will get an f/1.8 aperture ultra-wide camera along with features like ProRes for videos, Portrait mode video and astrophotography. 

It has a 4,352mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and will be available in multiple colours.

The iPhone 13 Pro Max is rumoured to be priced starting at $1099 and will go on sale from September 24.

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro leaked specs and price

The iPhone 13 Pro features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion technology and an always-on display. This one also has a small notch and is powered by the A15 Bionic chip.

It is expected to have the same camera system as the iPhone 13 Pro Max including features like astrophotography and more.

The iPhone 13 Pro has a 3,095mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. It is expected to be available in new colours with 128GB/512GB/1TB storage options to choose from. The iPhone 13 Pro will be priced starting at $999 and could go on sale from September 24.

Apple iPhone 13 leaked specs and price

The iPhone 13 is set to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display that has a smaller notch. It is powered by the A15 Bionic chip and has a repositioned camera system with features like portrait mode for video, astrophotography and more.

It is said to be equipped with a 3,095mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and will be offered 64GB/128GB/256GB storage. The standard iPhone 13 could be priced starting at $799 and could go on sale from September 24.

Apple iPhone 13 Mini leaked specs and price

The smallest iPhone this year, the iPhone 13 Mini features a 5.4-inch OLED display with the same notch cutout and A15 Bionic SoC as the standard iPhone 13. It is expected to be available in new colours with 64GB/128GB/256GB storage options to choose from.

It is expected to have the same cameras as the iPhone 13 and comes equipped with a 2,406mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. 

The leak suggests it will be priced starting at $699 and will go on sale from September 24.

Also Read: Apple will replace iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro with faulty earpiece speakers for free

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Intel NUC X15 is a reference gaming laptop kit powered by an 11th gen Core i7-11800H CPU & RTX 3070 GPU

Intel has released a reference gaming laptop kit called the NUC X15. We're looking at a handful of configurations for this laptop, all powered by the Tiger Lake processors and Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs. We're not entirely sure about the companies that plan on releasing the NUC X15 kit, but we do know all the confirmed specifications of all configurations, via Notebookcheck.

Save for the core specifications, all configurations have dual-SODIMMs, a mechanical keyboard with per-key RGB lighting, and a 16:9 display. You also get a choice to get a QHD display with up to a 165Hz refresh rate. So we're looking at some high-end features here for this laptop kit.

Intel NUC X15 Specifications

Intel NUC X15's entry-level unit comes with a Core i5-11400H and an RTX 3060 GPU. You get an FHD 144Hz panel with this particular laptop. The rest of the configurations come fitted with a Core i7-11800H CPU and an RTX 3070 GPU. For these units, you get to choose between a QHD/165 Hz display or an FHD panel with support for up to 240Hz.

Essentially, all CPUs powering these kits are Intel's new H45 processors. That being said, Intel hasn't mentioned the TGP ratings of the RTX GPUs, so we're not entirely sure if we're looking at the normal Max-P or Max-Q variants of those cards. All units are kept powered by a 94Wh and we're looking at some other noteworthy additions like support for PCIe Gen4 NVMe, Intel Optane memory, Thunderbolt 4, magnesium alloy chassis, and more.

As mentioned earlier, Intel hasn't hinted at any recommended pricing for these reference kits, and it's also hard to tell which OEMs will be willing to carry these kits. It's interesting to see these laptops kits coming directly from Intel to show the kind of performance you can expect out of gaming laptops now. We'll try to get our hands on one of these reference machines, so stay tuned for more info. In the meantime, if you are curious about Intel's NUC lineup, we recently reviewed one of their more powerful machines dubbed the NUC 11 Extreme "Beast Canyon".

Also Read: Intel Arc desktop graphics cards to take on NVIDIA and AMD GPUs

 

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Realme Pad design and display teased ahead of September 9 launch in India

Realme Pad’s design and display features have been revealed ahead of its official launch on September 9 in India. Realme is all set to launch the Realme 8i, Realme 8s, Realme Pad and Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers later this week. As part of its teasers, the company has revealed the design of its much-anticipated tablet, the Realme Pad along with some key display features.

Flipkart has a dedicated page for the Realme Pad which teases the design of the upcoming tablet and reveals some key features. The Realme Pad has a thickness of just 6.9mm which makes it fairly slim and expectedly lightweight. 

Immerse yourself in an #UltraSlimRealFun experience with the stunning display on the #realmePad. Its 26.31cm WUXGA+ Display and ultra slim bezels offer more screen space for enhanced entertainment and productivity. Launching at 12:30 PM, 9th September.https://t.co/tvAcrKFpce pic.twitter.com/c8p6S8jekz

— realme TechLife (@realmeTechLife) September 5, 2021

As for the display, the Flipkart teaser confirms that the Realme Pad features a 10.4-inch WUXGA+ display that offers 2000x1200 pixels resolution. The display has minimal bezels on all sides and has an 82.5% screen-to-body ratio.

Realme has also posted a video on YouTube that teases the upcoming Realme Pad. The tablet in the video is the Gold colour variant and also shows us the rear camera. The tablet is also expected to arrive in a black/grey colour option as well.

The Realme Pad also has a speaker grille and Type-C port at the bottom. It is rumoured to be powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chip with 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB storage along with support for a microSD card. It runs on Android 11 and some form of Realme UI. As per earlier leaks, the Realme Pad could have an 8MP rear camera and another one on the front. The tablet is expected to pack a 7,100mAh battery that likely supports fast charging. 

Realme Cobble and Pocket Bluetooth speakers have also been revealed. The Cobble Bluetooth speaker claims to offer 9 hours of playback time on a single charge and is powered by a 5W dynamic bass driver. It is also IPX5 certified making it resistant to splashes of water. It will be offered in two colours: Electric Blue and Metal Black.

Meanwhile, the Realme Pocket Bluetooth speaker is lightweight measuring just 113 grams and claims to offer upto 6 hours of playback time. It is also IPX5 water-resistant and comes equipped with a 3W bass driver. It will launch in two colours: Desert White and Classic black.

More details about the Realme Pad will be revealed on September 9 which is when it launches officially in India.

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OnePlus 10 series to reportedly not feature significant design upgrades

OnePlus 10 is likely to be the company's new flagship and is set for launch next year. And even though we are month away from the launch of the device, leaks about the device have already started surfacing. According to a new leak by tipster Yogesh Brar, the OnePlus 10 series of smartphones will eventually be launched as a polished version of the OnePlus 9 series. As such, the phone is tipped to come with enhanced specs, but a design similar to the OnePlus 9 series. 

While there is no official information yet, the expectation is that the OnePlus 10 lineup may become official in March next year. Ahead of the launch, we are expected to see more information about the device come in. For now, the leak suggests that the company is also working on new Nord branded smartphones. These will be alongside new accessories that will also launch in October. 

Previously, according to a report by Harish Jonnalagadda of Android Central, OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9 RT sometime in October. As hinted by the name, the phone is expected to be an upgrade over the OnePlus 9R and will be limited to India and China. As per the report, the OnePlus 9 RT will have camera upgrades and will likely be the first phone to run on OxygenOS 12 out-of-the-box.

OnePlus 9T: Expected specs

The OnePlus 9 RT is essentially similar to the OnePlus 9R save for some camera upgrades. The report states that the OnePlus 9 RT will feature the same 6.55-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 870 chip and a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging. The upgrade comes in the form of the 50MP primary camera based on the Sony IMX766 that we recently saw on the Nord 2. 

The rest of the camera sensors are expected to remain the same which includes a 16MP ultra-wide camera, 5MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor. As per the report, the OnePlus 9 RT is also slated to run on OxygenOS 12 that has more in common with Oppo’s ColorOS as a result of both companies merging their Research and Development departments. Having said that, OxygenOS 12 retains all the good features that have made it such a fluid UI including utilities like work-life balance, Zen mode, Scout and Shelf.

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