Krafton bans over 70,000 accounts in the final week of 2021

Krafton has announced another wave of bans in Battlegrounds Mobile India. This time around, the developer stated that it banned just over 70,000 accounts in a span of just a week. To be precise, the developers banned 71,116 accounts in the period between December 27, 2021 and January 2, 2022. As has been the case for a while now, the developers have also posted a list of all the accounts that were caught hacking. The list can be accessed via the official BGMI website. 

BGMI vs Hackers

A few weeks back, Krafton announced that it would start doing more than just banning accounts that were associated with hacking. The developers announced that it would start banning the device as well. This should help ensure cheaters won’t simply create a new account and rejoin the game. Once the device has been banned, the offending player will have to not only create a new account but also get a new device as well. 

Hacking has become a pretty major source of concern in BGMI. This was most evident in the period between October 1 and November 10 when the developers claimed to have banned 2,519,692 accounts. At the time, Krafton noted that it was taking four steps to try and curb cheating and will be doubling down on the same. This included the introduction of stronger cheat detection and banning mechanisms. It also stated that while initially, it used to hand out temporary bans for first-time offenders, it will now issue permabans. Further, the developers will now manually verify and ban any account that is used to promote illegal programs among high-rankers in real-time. Finally, it will be working with YouTube to block channels that promote the use of illegal programs. Hopefully, things will be better in the new year and players will be able to enjoy a game without hackers ruining their fun.

Also Read: Here’s What Can Get You Banned In Battlegrounds Mobile India

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Samsung Galaxy S22 AMD GPU officially teased along with design renders

Samsung Galaxy S22 with the RDNA 2 based AMD GPU is on the horizon. The Korean smartphone maker officially teased the smartphone via their official Twitter handle. Samsung will officially reveal the AMD GPU-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 on January 11, 2022. Alongside this official announcement, 91Mobiles have also revealed the official renders of the Samsung Galaxy S22 series. 

Samsung Galaxy S22 AMD GPU And Design Render Details

The Samsung Galaxy S22 will likely launch in two variants - one powered by the flagship Snapdragon chip and the other powered by an Exynos chip. Only the latest Exynos 2200 features the new AMD GPU while Snapdragon’s flagship chip does not. Based on AMD’s RDNA 2 architecture, the Samsung Galaxy S22 is set to bring a new revolution for mobile graphics.

The Exynos-powered Samsung Galaxy S22 series smartphones will only launch in select regions meanwhile the rest of the world will get the Snapdragon-powered model.

Meanwhile, 91Mobiles are teasing Samsung S22’s official design via leaked render. The top of the line Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra features an S-Pen alongside a neatly designed camera array which now looks indistinguishable from the rear panel. Samsung has clearly taken design inspiration from the likes of the A52 and A72 series of smartphones. The smartphone features a 6.8-inch, 120Hz display.

Moving on to the Samsung S22 and S22 Plus and they appear more inline, design-wise, with last year’s model featuring a camera array. The main difference between the two of them could be in terms of size and the type of construction material used. However, this time around the camera array looks and feels thinner than last year’s model. Official specs of the smartphones are not yet available but expect an improvement in battery life, camera, and performance compared to last year’s models. 

Also Read: Samsung Exynos chip powered by RDNA 2 launching on January 11

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Starlink is now sending out government mandated pre-order refunds in India

If you’re one of the few people who’ve pre-ordered Starlink services, we’ve got some bad news for you. The company is in the process of offering refunds to its Indian customers who have pre-ordered the internet service. This follows the direction of the Department of Telecommunications due to the fact that it is not even licensed yet. Gadgets360 has even verified the email. There was no concrete reason given to people who’d preordered the service except that there are several issues that need to be sorted out before the company can start operations. This is a major blow to Starlink as India was seen as one of its most important markets. 

Starlink pre-order now receiving refunds in India

In fact, back in November, we reported that the company has started pre-orders but according to the Indian government, has no permission to actually start running the service in the country. The Indian government has also asked people to stop placing pre-orders and signing up for the service. We also noted that India is currently hovering at around the 65th to 70th place in terms of internet speed rankings. It also only has about 41% of the population connected to the internet. Even though that is a large number globally, it means that more than half of the Indian population does not have easy access to the internet. Starlink could have been an alternative but the company has to play by the rules set by the Indian government. 

As of now, India expects about 200 million people to gain access to the internet in the coming decade. With this hurdle, Starlink looks to be a far-flung option for people looking for accessible internet all over the world. We do hope that Starlink figures out and fixies the issues as the service does sound like a great deal. The company has already registered as an official business in the country but this setback is another hurdle it must overcome. 

Also Read: Elon Musk's Starlink too fast for Indian bureaucracy, will need a license to operate in the country

 

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PUBG: Battlegrounds Teased to Get Surveillance Drones on January 12

PUBG: Battlegrounds will get drones soon. The feature will be rolled out on January 12 when it will switch to free-to-play mode. The new drone feature was teased in a video on Twitter.

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Elon Musk thinks that we could realistically transport humans to Mars in 5 years

Planetary space travel has always been an idea that has lingered in the realm of sci-fi. Sure, we may have set foot on the moon, but that was only once and has never been replicated again. But, with billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos investing heavily in rocket technology, we could potentially experience space exploration in our lifetimes. In a recent interview on the Lex Friedman podcast, Musk talked about a wide range of topics such as AI, technology etc, but one thing that he stated really struck out. He mentioned that we could, in a best-case scenario, transport actual humans to the surface of Mars in about 5 years!

Humans on the surface of Mars in 5 years? 

We currently have 5 rovers on the surface of Mars. Called Sojourner, Spirit and Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance, the rovers have been collecting data and sending back images of the red planet to earth. Technically, we humans already have a presence on Mars, so a future like the show The Expanse isn’t too far off in the future. As of right now, NASA has scheduled the Artemis 3 mission to the moon to launch in 2025, but with the state of the world, as it is, we’re not sure if the proposed launch will be able to stick to the deadline. But, travelling to the moon and to Mars are two very different undertakings. With the difference being, oh about 225 million km. Let that figure sink in. 

We currently do not have the financial means of actually sending actual humans to Mars but according to Musk, if there are no delays or mishaps with the building of his Starship variant, we could see humans leave for Mars in the year 2026. But again, this isn’t as simple as strapping astronauts into a spaceship and letting it rip. The coordination, money, engineering, design, management and logistical systems all have to be ready to undertake a literal 225 million kilometre journey. Well, as the old saying goes, if we never try, we’ll never know. 

Also Read: Space Tourism Just Got It’s Newest Destination: The Moon!

 

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OnePlus 10 Pro design officially revealed with ceramic camera island

The first look of the OnePlus 10 Pro has officially been revealed ahead of its launch on January 11 in China. OnePlus has revealed the OnePlus 10 Pro in two colours: Volcanic Black and Forest Emerald while CEO Pete Lau has detailed the design separately in a blog post over on OnePlus forums. OnePlus 10 and OnePlus 10 Pro are set to launch on January 11 in China and a global launch will be held after a few months.

The highlighting part of the design of the OnePlus 10 Pro is the camera island which is made from mirrored ceramic. While the design of the camera module itself may have left the fanbase divided, ceramic is, without a doubt a very premium material. The ceramic element also has the Hasselblad logo embedded which reflects light. OnePlus claims that the fracture toughness of ceramic is 13 times that of glass which makes it more durable in the long run.

Meet the two stunning color variants of the #OnePlus10Pro - Volcanic Black and Emerald Forest. Which is your favorite?

— OnePlus (@oneplus) January 4, 2022

OnePlus 10 Pro is also confirmed to have three cameras alongside a flash unit. The phone uses a metal frame that effectively merges the ceramic camera module and glass panel on the back.

A microsite for the OnePlus 10 Pro has also gone live but the global launch date is yet to be revealed. Going by the official information, some of the earlier leaks seem to stand true and here’s everything we know about the OnePlus 10 Pro till now.

OnePlus 10 Pro leaked specifications

The OnePlus 10 Pro is rumoured to feature a 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display that offers QHD+ (3216x1440 pixels) resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

The phone has a thickness of 8.7mm as per a previous leak by OnLeaks, and the full dimensions are 163.2 mm x 73.6 mm x 8.7 mm, which is the same as the OnePlus 9 Pro. 

The OnePlus 10 Pro is said to feature three cameras on the back which consists of a 50MP main camera with OIS and laser autofocus, a 48MP ultra-wide camera and an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 3x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie camera. 

The OnePlus 10 Pro will come equipped with a 5,000mAh battery.

Also Read: OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 officially teased to launch in India soon

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OnePlus 9RT 5G and OnePlus Buds Z2 confirmed to launch on January 14 in India

OnePlus 9RT 5G and OnePlus Buds Z2 is now confirmed to launch on January 14 in India. OnePlus 9RT was rumoured to launch in India for quite a while now and the company has finally revealed the official launch date of the 9RT. The OnePlus 9RT debuted in China back in October 2021 as an upgrade to the OnePlus 9R. It launched with Snapdragon 888 and a larger display with an upgraded camera system. Alongside the OnePlus 9RT, the OnePlus Buds Z2 are also set to launch as the company's new Active Noise Cancelling earphones. Here's everything you need to know about the OnePlus 9RT.

The wait is over. A new era begins. OnePlus Winter Edition launch event is coming soon! Keep yourself notified: https://t.co/LGh0Tf3tXR pic.twitter.com/eZg2EqCz36

— OnePlus India (@OnePlus_IN) January 3, 2022

OnePlus has revealed that it is hosting the OnePlus Launch Event Winter Edition on January 15 from 5 PM IST. The OnePlus 9RT and OnePlus Buds Z2 will launch at the event. 

OnePlus 9RT specifications

The OnePlus 9RT features a large 6.62-inch AMOLED display that offers Full HD+ resolution along with support for 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. The display is bigger than both the OnePlus 9 and 9R and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 5. It measures 8.3mm in thickness and weighs 198.5 grams.

It is powered by the Snapdragon 888 chipset with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 660 GPU. This is paired with upto 12GB RAM and 256GB storage options to choose from.

The OnePlus 9RT has a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 16MP ultra-wide camera and a 2MP macro camera. The rear cameras can record in 4K at 60FPS and we also get a 16MP selfie camera tucked away in the punch-hole notch cutout in the top-left corner.

It also has stereo speakers and an in-screen optical fingerprint reader. There is a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging out of the box which OnePlus claims can fully charge the battery in 29 minutes.

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