Activision Blizzard Workers Call for CEO Bobby Kotick's Departure, Stage Walkout

Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick defended his handling of harassment complaints as a group of workers at the video game company called for his departure.

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Motorola unveils Moto Watch 100 with MotoOS, 14-day battery life, SpO2 sensor and more

Motorola has unveiled a brand new smartwatch. Called the Moto Watch 200, the wearable will initially be available in the US and Canada. It is not yet known if or when it will make its way to India or any other country for that matter.

Motorola Moto Watch 100: Details

The Moto Watch 100 packs a circular LCD display with an aluminium case and silicon band. It also comes with six watch faces that are a mix of analogue and digital styles. It will also come with heart rate monitoring as well as a SpO2 sensor for tracking Blood Oxygen levels. IN terms of sports tracking, the device is said to come with 26 Sports Modes, letting you track those activities. It also offers water resistance up to 5ATM, so sweat or rain should not be much of an issue. 

While Motorola’s smartwatches usually have come with WearOS, this time around, the company has opted to go with their own OS. Called Moto OS, the new operating system is designed to offer a more streamlined experience when it comes with user health and routine. The wearable is currently compatible with Android 5.0 and above, while and iOS will be schedule to release in December this year.

Motorola also claims a 14-day battery life, which is on par with most other wearable devices such as those made by Fitbit. 

Motorola Moto Watch 100: Price and availability

As mentioned earlier, the Moto Watch 100 is currently available in the US and Canada. In the US, the wearable is priced at $99.99 USD, which is roughly Rs 7,400 when directly converted. It is not yet known if or when the device will be made available in other countries. 

Also read: Moto E30 launched with 6.5-inch display, 5000mAh battery and more: All you need to know

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BGMI Lite Could Launch Soon, Players Asked to Weigh in on Official Battlegrounds Mobile India Discord Channel

Battlegrounds Mobile India official Discord channel has posted a poll asking users why they want a BGMI Lite version of the game. Users can pick from options including system constraints, wanting better performance, transferring paid content from PUBG Mobile Lite, and preferring the maps and skins on the Lite version. Krafton is yet to announce any plans for a BGMI Li...

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Facebook working on VR Haptic Gloves bringing us one step closer to the Matrix

The data-hungry mind of Mark Zuckerberg is about to bring us one step closer to the Matrix, albeit a depressing one, through a pair of brand new VR Haptic Gloves. According to the information, these gloves will allow the user to interact with digital objects giving a brand new dimension to Virtual Reality as we know it. 

In an interview with WIRED, Michael Brash and Sean Keller from Meta Reality Labs revealed how they plan to change the world of VR by bringing the element of touch. Currently, the only way to interact with virtual objects is using physical controllers that come with Virtual Reality headsets. But they don’t offer a tactile feel of grabbing an object with your bare hands. Here’s how Facebook’s Meta Lab trying to change that. 

Facebook VR Haptic Gloves To Disrupt The Industry

In its purest form, VR is an illusion. The various controllers with which any VR headset ships help to maintain the said illusion. However, the deception of the virtual world falls flat on its pixelated face when you try to grab a digital object. For many, such an experience also feels disorienting. 

With the help of VR haptic gloves, Mark Zukerberg wants you to feel the sensation of touch in a virtual world. These gloves will help you feel and lift digital objects taking the VR experience to a whole new level. The Facebook VR Haptic Gloves use a combination of soft actuators and an airflow system controller by the World’s first high-speed microfluidic processor. 

These gloves are still nowhere near to replacing the “real” sensation of touch but Keller insists that users don’t require such a high level of sensitivity for an elevated VR experience.

With a combination of sight, sound and touch, we will soon be getting close to a low-pixelated version of the Matrix in the near future. And in case you don’t bother about living in a simulated world, just make sure to drink enough water with your red pill.

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Cryptos to be allowed as assets in India, could be banned as currencies for transactions: Report

In what will come as welcome news for crypto enthusiasts in India, the latest reports suggest the Modi government is set to take a progressive stance on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. As per a report by The Economic Times, India will likely bar the use of cryptocurrencies for transactions or making payments, however, it will allow them to be held as assets like gold. 

As per the report, the government hopes that this approach would serve as a middle ground, that will help it avoid implementing a complete ban of cryptocurrencies in India. The report also adds that this would not mean that the government will actively promote the trading of cryptos as it does not want crypto exchanges to actively attract new investors. This is despite the government wanting to take “progressive and forward-looking” steps towards cryptocurrencies and underlying technologies. 

Could crypto make its way to India legally?

If this indeed ends up being the case, there will be a lot of cheer within the crypto community in the country as key players have already made several attempts to classify cryptos as assets rather than currencies to avoid a ban. 

This information comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired a high-level meeting on Saturday to discuss the future of cryptocurrencies in India. Reports suggest during the meeting, several issues including the fear of how unregulated markets could be used as fronts for "money laundering and terror financing" were discussed. 

The meeting between the government and key stakeholders from the industry also involved conversations around non-transparent and misleading ads that over-promise. According to reports, the government has signalled its intent to stop such ads and introduce strong regulatory steps to govern them.

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Samsung has rolled out One UI 4 on the Galaxy S21

Samsung confirmed yesterday that it has begun rolling out its new UI - the One UI 4. This UI is based on the latest version of Android, which is Android 12. The brand claims that the new UI will offer an elevated customer experience, with more customisation capabilities and enhanced privacy options. The UI is available on Samsung Galaxy S21 devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+ and Galaxy S21 Ultra.

What are the features of the Samsung One UI 4?

The Samsung One UI 4 boasts a range of new features. These include more customisation options that bring a new set of Colour Palettes. The customisation options will allow users to change the look and feel of the menu, buttons, home screen icons,, and background. The smartphone will now sport new widgets and offer a broader variety of emojis, GIFs, and stickers that can be accessed via the keyboard.

The Samsung One UI 4 offers new privacy features such as a new privacy dashboard for settings, alerts when an app attempts to access the camera or microphone, as well as controls for easy monitoring. The update should also extend better support to third-party apps and services so that the user experience is not compromised.

When will other devices receive the Samsung One UI 4 rollout?

While the update is available on the Samsung Galaxy S21 devices, it is expected to roll out to other Samsung phones by the end of the year.

“We are committed to giving everyone access to the best mobile experiences possible, as soon as possible,” said Janghyun Yoon, Executive Vice President and Head of Software Platform Team at Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE official images leak revealing key specifications

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Garena Free Fire: All characters available at 50 discount till November 21

Garena Free Fire has announced that it will be offering all characters at a 50% discount to players. This makes a good time for players to get their hands on some of their favourite characters without spending too much money. However, it should be noted that the offer is only valid for a limited time, so players will have to hurry. The offer is only valid till November 21, 2021.

Garena Free Fire: Characters at 50% off

Due to the very nature of Garena Free Fire, having the right character can make a pretty major difference during a game. Especially if the character's ability compliments the player's play style. To recall, many of the characters in Free Fire come with special abilities. These either offer a passive bonus, while some need to be manually activated. This can give the player an added edge during a match. Finding out which player is the right choice requires a good understanding of the player’s own playstyle, as well as the abilities of each of the characters. It should be noted that the specific details of these abilities may be nerfed or buffed by the developers after an update. This is done in order to ensure that the game remains balanced and free of bugs.

One character that players won’t be able to purchase is Jai. The character, whose likeness was based on Bollywood actor, Hritik Roshan, was removed from the game in July this year. However, players who already owned the character can still use it. Jai is described as a decorated SWAT commander. As one might expect from such a backstory, the character is well versed with weapons and his ability reflects that. Jai has a passive ability called Raging Reload. This ability automatically reloads Jai’s weapon by up to 30% of its capacity when he takes down an opponent. However, this is limited to assault rifles, pistols, SMG and shotguns. This makes Jai quite a good choice for players who are almost constantly pushing opponents and taking on enemies. 

Also read: Garena Free Fire: An Advanced Strategy Guide

 

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