Microsoft Faces Full EU Antitrust Investigation Into $69 Billion Bid to Acquire Activision Blizzard

Microsoft will face a full EU probe into the publisher's $69 billion (roughly Rs. 5,62,500 crore) bid to acquire Activision Blizzard, after regulators warned about the deal's impact on competition on the markets for the distribution of console and PC video games. Meanwhile, Microsoft has stated that it would work with the EU antitrust watchdog to address valid market...

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PS5 India Restock: PlayStation 5 Horizon Forbidden West Bundle Pre-Orders Reportedly to Go Live on November 11

PS5 is reportedly getting restocked in India on Friday, November 11. As per games analyst Rishi Alwani, Sony has confirmed pre-orders for the next-gen PlayStation 5 console in India, though it is limited to a Horizon Forbidden West bundle. After the recent PS5 price hike, the PS5 Digital Edition HFW bundle costs Rs. 48,490, while the disc version bundle is priced at R...

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Noise Two Bluetooth headphones launched in India with 50-hour runtime: Full specs, price, and availability details

Homegrown brand Noise on Tuesday launched 'Noise Two' wireless headphones as a step towards expanding its wireless BT headphones that come equipped with a 50-hour playtime.

Priced at Rs 1,499, the headphones come in three exciting colours - bold black, calm white and serene blue, which will be available for purchase from today on the company's official site and other online platforms, according to an official report.

"We at Noise, believe in creating products for every use case. This is where the new launch comes into the picture. In our endeavour to strengthen wireless headphones portfolio, we are delighted to announce Noise Two, designed for the ones looking to own innovative Bluetooth headphones for a power-packed audio experience," Amit Khatri, Co-Founder of Noise, said in a statement.

Equipped with Dual pairing, the headphones are easy to use and pair, making them the ideal companion for users on the go.

With four play modes and IPX5 water resistance, the gadget is ideal for those who lead active lifestyles. The lightweight design and padding add to the overall ease of use and make them an ideal addition to your everyday wardrobe, the report added.

Moreover, with its built-in speaker and microphone, Bluetooth 5.3 supports a quick and reliable connection and provides an uninterrupted and seamless BT calling experience.

(Except for the headline and cover image, the rest of this IANS article is un-edited)

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Xiaomi 13 Pro leak suggests a similar design to the Xiaomi 12S Ultra: Everything we know

Xiaomi will likely launch its next-gen flagship smartphone Xiaomi 13 Pro before the November end. The company is yet to announce the official date for the launch. However, ahead of the release, we have already got a live image of the upcoming phone, spilling the expected specifications as well as the look of the phone. Now, a new report has shared its renders and some more specs. OnLeaks and Zoutons have partnered to release renders of the forthcoming flagship, showing the phone off from all sides. 

According to the leaks, the Xiaomi 13 Pro could have 163.0 x 74.6, 8.8mm (11.8mm if you include the camera bump) dimensions. For the unintiated, these are also roughly the dimensions of the previous model Xiaomi 12 Pro, except that this new model is slightly thicker and slimmer than the 12S Ultra. 

In addition, the report suggests the new Pro model would feature a smaller display than its predecessor, 6.65" from the previous 6.73", and the display could  have curved sides with a central selfie camera placement and an under-display fingerprint reader.

According to the rumors, Xiaomi 13 Pro is set to launch on December 30 in the Chinese market and will be the first smartphone to feature the next-gen new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Meanwhile, Qualcomm will launch its next-gen chipset between November 14- November 17, and the company claims that the new chipset will be a game changer in the Android market from 2023.

Coming back to the phone, it will likely feature the same 1" IMX989 sensor as the 12S Ultra. On the camera front, the details suggested that it would pack a massive 50MP sensor, with Ultra wide and telephoto cameras (both 50MP). However, the sensor size and focal length still need to be discovered. The price for the model in India will be ₹66,800, which converts roughly to $815/€815.

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Activision Blizzard could release a Call of Duty title next year: Report

Call of Duty, the popular first-person shooter franchise, could launch its "next full premium release in the blockbuster annual series" next year, i.e., in 2023. It was reported earlier this year that Activision Blizzard would delay its annual entry for 2023. Nevertheless, it seems good news for the Call of Duty franchise fans, as they will most likely get a new title next year. 

 

Activision Blizzard’s earnings report suggests the company has got big plans for fans 

 

 

As per a report by The Verge citing Activision Blizzard's third-quarter earnings published on November 7, 2022, Microsoft's acquisition of the company is expected to close by June 30, 2023. The studio plans to release Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 on November 16 and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile in the third quarter, with a full release scheduled for 2023. 

Adding to this, the official company document reads, "Activision is looking forward to building on its current momentum in 2023, with plans for next year including the most robust Call of Duty live operations to date and next full premium release in the blockbuster annual series, and even more engaging free-to-play experiences across platforms."

However, Bloomberg reported earlier that due to the poor response to Call of Duty: Vanguard, released in 2021, the company won't launch another title in 2023. Bloomberg also reported that the studio was considering changing its annual release schedule. It is important to highlight that Activision Blizzard still needs to confirm that they will release a new title next year. 

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Apple iPhone 11 is on sale Available for 23,490 on Flipkart

Flipkart often comes up with exciting discounts on many tech products like smartphones, laptops, etc. Recently, the ecommerce platform offered the iPhone 13 Mini at a discounted price of Rs. Rs. 54,990 instead of the original cost of Rs. 64,900. Now, the iPhone 11 has got a massive price drop. Mind you, this is one of the few iPhone models that Apple discontinued this year.

  iPhone 11 specifications and price details: 

 

Apple launched the iPhone 11 series in September 2019. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display. Apple's A15 Bionic chipset powers the smartphone. It features an 18 W adapter with fast charging capability. The handset offers a dual camera setup comprising 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP wide cameras, with f/2.4 and f/1.8 aperture. At the front, the smartphone comes with a 12MP camera with f/2.2 aperture for selfies. Moreover, the phone's camera provides a 120-degree field of view. In addition, the Apple iPhone 11 offers water resistance to 2 meters for up to 30 minutes. The smartphone's base variant, 64GB, was launched at the starting price of Rs. 64,900. Apple offers six color variants in the iPhone 11 series, Black, Green, Purple, Red, White, and Yellow.

Flipkart is offering the phone at a discounted price of ₹40,990, and buyers exchanging their older phones will get an additional discount of Rs. 17,500, bringing down the cost of the smartphone to Rs. 23,490. In addition, buyers using a Flipkart Axis Bank credit card for the transaction can get an extra 5% cash back on the purchase. Furthermore, one can also opt for easy EMI options starting ₹3,681 per month. However, note that the said offer is available on the 64GB model of the device. In addition, the e-commerce platform is also offering Byju's three live classes worth ₹999 as a freebie. 

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Sales Pass $1 Billion Within First 10 Days

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has crossed $1 billion (about Rs. 8,201 crore) in worldwide sales within the first 10 days since its October 28 launch. The record was previously held by 2012’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II, which managed the same sales figure within 15 days of launch. Activision’s latest marquee shooter has also recorded 200 million hours of playtime ...

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