Microsoft Faces a Major Challenge in Cleaning Up Activision Blizzard's Culture

The success of Microsoft’s biggest deal ever rides on rehabilitating Activision Blizzard’s culture, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella declared after announcing the $68.7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,10,990 crore) transaction.

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Twitter, Counter-Strike, Roblox, Trello, Twitch Faced Outages; Some GTA 5 Users Also Reporting Problems

Twitter, Counter-Strike, Roblox, Twitch, and others faced outages on Friday. Twitter Support confirmed the issue and announced its fix. Separately, some user reports on Downdetector are indicating problems with Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V or GTA 5) that appear to be still live in some parts of the world.

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WWE 2K22 Release Date Set for March, to Star Rey Mysterio on Cover

WWE 2K22 will release on March 11 and feature Superstar Rey Mysterio as the cover star of both the Standard and Deluxe Edition. The much-awaited title will also feature a Career Showcase for Rey Mysterio, who is celebrating his 20th anniversary with WWE. WWE 2K22 will bring back the iconic GM Mode after 15 years, while the title will see the debut of a new MyFACTION m...

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Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2022: Best deals and offers on budget mobiles

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale 2022 is ending today and we are listing down some great last-minute deals on budget phones that you can still benefit from on amazon.in. The Great Republic Day Sale 2022 on Amazon India began on January 16 (for Prime members) and will end at 11:59:59 on January 20, that is tonight. So if you or someone you know is looking to buy a budget smartphone, here are some of the best deals and offers you can still avail of until midnight.

You will need an SBI Credit Card to get the phone at the best buy price as Amazon is offering upto Rs 1,750 off for SBI Credit cardholders.

Redmi 9A at Rs 6,999

The Redmi 9A features a 6.53-inch HD+ display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G25 chipset. The phone has a 13MP camera on the back that can also record in 1080p and on the front you get a 5MP selfie camera. The Redmi 9A has a 5,000mAh battery that offers a 10W charging speed.

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Realme Narzo 50i at Rs 6,999

The Realme Narzo 50i has a 6.5-inch HD+ (1600x720 pixels) resolution display with a waterdrop notch cutout for the 8MP selfie camera. The phone is powered by an octa-core processor and is paired with upto 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. It runs on Android 11 based Realme UI. It has an 8MP primary camera on the back and a 5MP selfie camera up front. It comes equipped with a 5,000mAh battery and supports reverse charging.

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Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 at Rs 10,799

The Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 is powered by the Exynos 9611 octa-core chipset and features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ (2340x1080 pixels) resolution. It has a waterdrop notch cutout for the 20MP selfie camera. On the back, it has a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera and a 5MP depth sensor. The Galaxy M21 2021 is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W charging.

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Redmi Note 10 Lite at Rs 12,499

The Redmi Note 10 Lite has a glass back and features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display that is topped with Gorilla Glass 5. It is powered by the Snapdragon 720G chipset and has a quad-camera setup on the back. There is a 48MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get a 16MP selfie camera. There is a 5,020mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

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Redmi Note 10T at Rs 12,749

The Redmi Note 10T features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with support for a 90Hz refresh rate and a layer of Gorilla Glass 3. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip with an octa-core CPU. It has triple cameras on the back headlined by a 48MP camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There is an 8MP selfie camera as well. The phone is equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W charging.

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Also Read: Best deals and offers on mid-range mobile phones during Great Republic Day Sale 2022

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Microsoft's $68.7-Billion Purchase of Activision Blizzard Could Shake Up Gaming

Microsoft stunned the gaming industry when it announced this week it would buy game publisher Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion (roughly Rs. 5,10,990 crore), a deal that would immediately make it a larger video-game company than Nintendo.

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iPhone SE 5G launch could be delayed because Apple just started its LCD display production

It's official folks! Well, sort of. The Apple iPhone SE 5G launch is hit with another delay according to a new report. The upcoming affordable iPhone is probably looking at a delayed launch date either in April or May of this year. We saw a slew of iPhone SE 5G leaks in the last couple of months. Initially, everyone thought that the iPhone SE 5G would be called the iPhone SE 3 and feature a notch-less display with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 

That rumour was quickly debunked as later it became clear that the iPhone SE 3 will just be a 5G iteration of the already available iPhone SE 2020 with a few performance changes. The iPhone SE 5G launch was initially supposed to take place during Apple’s March event. However, due to the current pandemic and a few supply chain issues that probably followed with it, Apple iPhone SE 5G launch could shift to the month of April-May. 

iPhone SE 5G Launch Delayed

According to Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultant, the Apple iPhone SE 5G launch delay is due to production issues. In their report, they detailed that the LCD displays meant to be used in iPhone SE 5G production only started manufacturing earlier this month. Putting the iPhone SE 5G launch somewhere between April and March. Earlier Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicted that Apple will host its event sometime between March and April.    Despite featuring no major design changes, the iPhone SE 5G is still a highly anticipated smartphone. It is well-built, will feature 5G in addition to performance upgrades thanks to the A15 Bionic SoC and improvements in photography courtesy of a better 12MP rear lens. Most people don’t have a major complaint with the iPhone SE 2020 either, except for its battery life and it is highly likely that we will see improvement in that department as well. Additionally, its small form factor is something a lot of consumers prefer as well. 

I am crossing my fingers and hoping it's the last delay for the iPhone SE 5G because I can’t wait to get my hands on one. 

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Sony launches HT-A9 home theater system and HT-A7000 Soundbar in India starting at Rs 1,70,980

Sony has launched the HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 soundbar in India. Both systems are very unique and cater to different requirements. The HT-A9 has four individual units that offer a 7.1.4 channel output. These four individual units do not need to be placed symmetrically to give the user a surround sound experience. They calibrate to the room based on the position you keep them in, which is quite cool. 

On the other hand, the Sony HT-A7000 is a traditional soundbar and just like the Sony HT-Z9F (review) is modular in nature which means you can pick up the soundbar and subwoofer first and add the rear speakers later on to enhance your surround sound experience. 

In terms of features, both the systems offer a lot of similar features, so let's run through those first before delving into the specifics of each. To begin with, both the Sony HT-A9 and the Sony HT-A7000 offer users support for both DTS-X virtual surround sound and Dolby Atmos. Both also support Sony’s 360 Spatial Sound Mapping Technology and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio. Both also support HDMI passthrough with support for HDMI 2.1. This means that if you have a PS5 and an Xbox Series X and a limited number of HDMI 2.1 ports on the TV, then you can connect your console to the soundbar itself to take advantage of features like 4K 120Hz support. 

When connected to select Sony BRAVIA TVs, both the HT-A9 and the HT-A7000 support BRAVIA Acoustic Centre Sync. This means that the TV is used as the centre channel for the speakers to add a level of immersion to the content consumption experience. Both also support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi along with support for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Let's dive into the specifics of each system. 

Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System

The Sony HT-A9 is a uniquely versatile system when it comes to where the speakers can be placed in a room. There is no need to rearrange the room to suit the position of the speakers. In fact, the 4 individual units do not need to be placed at the same height or at a particular distance from each other for the optimal experience.  According to Sony, “with Sound Field Optimization, the A9 uses dual microphones in each speaker to ingeniously measure their relative height and position, allowing the system to generate twelve phantom speakers that completely encircle the room in immersive spatial sound. To activate Sound Field Optimization all you need are a few clicks on the remote and in just a few seconds it's auto-calibrated. The four speakers connect wirelessly so there are no cables running across the living room”. 

When it comes to the design, the HT-A9 features Sony’s Omnidirectional Block Design. Each unit has a cylindrical shape with a flat back making it easy to wall mount the unit if needed. 

Users can also add the optional SA-SW5 or the SA-SW3 subwoofer to the system for a more immersive experience. 

When it comes to specifications, the Sony HT-A9 will give users a 7.1.4 channel setup with 504W of power output. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI eARC connectivity along with an HDMI 2.1 pass-through port. It also has an optical port. For audio formats, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, LPCM 2ch, LPCM fs(48kHz).

Sony HT-A7000 Home Theater System

Moving over to the Sony HT-A7000, this has a more traditional soundbar design and users can choose to pair it with either the SA-SW5 or the SA-SW3 subwoofer. Users also have the option of the SA-RS3S rear surround speakers to add to the immersion. The A-7000 gives users a 7.1.2 channel surround sound experience. The soundbar itself has up-firing drivers and side-firing beam tweeters to add to the surround effects. How effectively this works in the average room where you may have a door or a glass window is something we will tell you in our review. 

Coming to the specifications, the HT-A7000 is a 7.1.2 channel with 500 W of power output. For connectivity, it has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, HDMI eARC connectivity along with an HDMI 2.1 pass-through port. It also has an optical port. For audio formats, it supports Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Dual mono, LPCM 2ch, LPCM fs(48kHz).

Sony HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 Soundbar price and availability

Both the HT-A9 home theatre system and HT-A7000 Soundbar are available starting today, January 20, 2022. As for pricing, the Sony HT-A9 with the SW3 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,70,980. The HT-A9 with the more powerful SW5 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,97,980.

Moving over to the Sony HT-A7000, paired with the SW3 subwoofer, it is priced at Rs 1,50,980, while the HT-A7000 paired with the more powerful SW5 subwoofer is priced at Rs 1,77,980.

The SA-RS3S surround speakers are priced at Rs 30,990.

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