The Apple iPad features a 27.69 cm (10.9”) Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, delivering smooth performance and vibrant visuals. It includes 12MP front and rear cameras, making it versatile for both professional and personal use.
Price: ₹34,900
Lenovo Tab M11
The Lenovo Tab M11 comes with an 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by an Octa-Core processor and includes 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, offering solid performance for everyday tasks and multimedia.
Price: ₹17,998
OnePlus Pad Go
This tablet features a massive 11.35-inch display with 400 nits of brightness and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. With 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, it provides smooth performance and ample space for apps and files.
Price: ₹23,998
Redmi Pad Pro
The Redmi Pad Pro stands out with its 30.7 cm (12.1-inch) display and a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. It includes quad speakers, Wi-Fi 6, and a 10,000mAh battery that supports up to 33.9 days of standby time, ideal for extended use.
Price: ₹21,999
Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite offers a balanced performance with a 26.31 cm (10.4”) TFT display and includes the S-Pen. It runs on Android 12 and is powered by an Octa-Core processor, making it perfect for note-taking and casual browsing.
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is significantly thinner than its predecessor.
The new durable hinge and a “phone first” design approach is based on user feedback.
The device also features a redesigned camera bar.
It appears Google really wants you to know how much work and thought has gone into redesigning the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The second-generation foldable is something Google genuinely seems to be proud of and the company is not shying away from sharing their pride with you.
The company shared a blog post on Google Blog yesterday detailing every thought and engineering that made Pixel 9 Pro Fold possible.
Google redesigned the Pixel 9 Pro Fold and made it thinner. (Image credit – Google Blog).
One of the major highlights of the newly launched foldable is how thinner it is.
The 9 Pro Fold is 1.5 millimetres thinner when closed and 0.7 millimetres when open compared to the first-generation Pixel Fold.
Video (Credit – Google Blog)
“We knew when we made the second one, it had to be thinner,” says Pixel product manager George Hwang.
What worked as a starting point for the current design tweaks and enhancement is insights into how people interacted with the original Pixel Fold.
Most first-generation users, while enjoying the new form factor and tablet-like experience, also want to use their foldable like a regular smartphone.
They want to be able to use their foldable phone close as much as open.
Explaining this, Google’s Director of Industrial Design Claude Zellweger said, “We saw that people were often using it closed.[….] That’s what led us to say, ‘Hey, we need to make this a phone first in terms of design. Our mantra became ‘phone first.’”
Video (Credit – Google Blog)
The “multi-alloy steel, high-strength aluminium alloy-covered ” hinge also played a role in making the device thinner.
Compared to last year, the new hinge is more durable.
Meanwhile, Google has repeatedly asked us to pay attention to the “snap” closing sound:
shhh close ur eyes and imagine the sound 🔊 pic.twitter.com/4rcD7GUOYu
— Made by Google (@madebygoogle) August 29, 2024
The Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s camera bar design also differs from the rest of the series.
The camera bar doesn’t span the entire width.
Instead, its design is closer to that of the Pixel Fold.
Video (Credit – Google Blog)
Google explains that the “double-stacked” camera bar was used to accommodate a larger battery and thinner design while maintaining Pro camera features with “customized optical modules.”
Other custom elements include a thinner haptics driver, a smaller USB-C port, and an upgraded “vapour chamber and graphite thermal spreader” for improved thermal management.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Specs
GENERAL
Sim Type
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim
Yes
Sim Size
Nano+eSim
Device Type
Smartphone
Release Date
September 19, 2024 (Expected)
DESIGN
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
DISPLAY
Type
Color OLED Screen (16M Colors)
Touch
Yes
Size
6.67 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 144 Hz
Aspect Ratio
20.5:9
PPI
~ 512 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio
~ 88.8%
Glass Type
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus
Features
HDR10+, Always-on Display
Notch
Yes, Punch Hole
MEMORY
RAM
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
Storage Type
UFS 4.0
Card Slot
No
CONNECTIVITY
GPRS
Yes
EDGE
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
VoLTE
Yes, Dual Stand-By
Vo5G
Yes
Wifi
Yes, with wifi-hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
USB
Yes, USB-C v3.1
USB Features
USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging
EXTRA
GPS
Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
Magic Eraser19, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+
Video Recording
4K, 1080p
Flash
Yes, Dual LED
Front Camera
Punch Hole 50 MP f/2.2
Front Video Recording
4K, 1080p
TECHNICAL
OS
Android v14
Chipset
Google Tensor G4
CPU
Octa Core Processor
Java
No
Browser
Yes
MULTIMEDIA
Email
Yes
Music
Yes
Video
Yes
FM Radio
No
Document Reader
Yes
BATTERY
Type
Non-Removable Battery
Size
5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery
Fast Charging
Yes, 100W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
Yes, 65W
Reverse Charging
Yes
FAQs
Q1: What are the key features of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold boasts a 6.3-inch external OLED display and an 8-inch internal OLED display.
It is powered by the Tensor G4 processor, has 16GB of RAM, and offers storage options of 256 GB and 512 GB.
The device features a triple rear camera setup with 48MP wide, 10.5MP ultrawide, and 10.8MP telephoto lenses, along with a 10MP front camera.
Q2. How does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s design differ from its predecessor?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is significantly thinner than the original Pixel Fold, with a folded thickness reduced by 1.5mm and an open thickness reduced by 0.7mm.
The design follows a “phone first” philosophy, making it more user-friendly when closed.
It also features a new, more durable hinge and a redesigned camera bar.
Q3. What is the price of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold starts at $1,799 (over INR 1,50,000 approximately) for the 256GB model.
The 512GB model is priced higher, reflecting its increased storage capacity.
Q4. What is new in the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s camera system?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features an improved ultrawide camera with a dedicated macro mode and better low-light performance.
The camera bar design has been adjusted to accommodate a larger battery while maintaining Pro camera features with customized optical modules.
Q5. What new features does the Pixel 9 Pro Fold offer?
Answer. The Pixel 9 Pro Fold includes several new features such as enhanced AI capabilities with Pixel Studio and Add Me, a super thin design, and a brighter main display.
It also supports multitasking with Split Screen and offers an elevated entertainment experience.
YouTube Music’s live lyrics feature is not working properly.
The issue of missing live lyrics and the return of static lyrics is on both Android and iOS apps.
YouTube Music is rolling out a new design for artist pages.
Multiple changes are taking place on YouTube Music as we speak.
To start with, it appears YouTube Music’s Live Lyrics feature is still not working as it should.
It’s been over a year since YouTube rolled out the feature but many users have reported the feature missing in many songs in both Android and iOS apps.
Here’s what we know so far.
YouTube Music users have recently noticed that live lyrics have disappeared from many tracks.
Live lyrics feature issue affects both old and new songs (Image Credit – 9to5Google).
Instead, users have noticed the return of static lyrics on the app.
As per reports, static lyrics impact 13 out of the top 25 songs in the U.S.
Many users online believe this could be part of a broader glitch in the YouTube Music app.
It is also showing smaller fonts with a solid colour background.
Moreover, the sync feature highlighting or auto-scrolling is also missing.
This issue affects both old and new songs. And it is reportedly the same issue with songs from all sources.
Live Lyrics are showing smaller fonts with a solid colour background. (Image Credit – 9to5Google).
The problem is likely due to a server-side issue. It is, however, expected to be resolved soon.
Meanwhile, YouTube Music’s web version never supported live lyrics be begin with.
YouTube Music Artist Page Getting Redesign
The new design makes the layout more compact. (Image Credit – 9to5Google).
YouTube Music is reportedly rolling out a new design for artist pages on both Android and iOS versions of the app.
This update aligns the artist name and subscriber count to the left, introducing a proper pill-shaped button for following the artist.
Features like start radio and shuffle are included across the buttons for better touch functionality.
The new design makes the layout more compact and similar to updates made to the album and playlist pages last year.
The redesign and badge features are being rolled out gradually as server-side updates. (Image Credit – 9to5Google).
Moreover, YouTube Music is introducing a “Badges” feature.
This allows users to track their activity, although most users have yet to receive any badges.
The redesign and badges feature are being rolled out gradually as server-side updates.
Activate Badges, Tap your profile image to find the new section between “Your Recap” and “Paid memberships.”
As of now, it reads “You don’t have any badges yet.”
It gives the user a badge depending on how much they use the YouTube service. (Image Credit – 9to5Google).
This appears to be related to an existing YouTube Premium “perk.”
It gives the user a badge depending on how much they use the YouTube service.
Check the YouTube Music profile page alongside various listening stats for this.
The previous design, introduced in 2019 and updated with Material 3 elements, has now been replaced with this more modern look.
FAQs
Q1. What are the issues with YouTube Music’s live lyrics feature?
Answer. Many YouTube Music users have reported that the live lyrics feature is not working properly, with live lyrics missing from many songs.
Instead, static lyrics have returned, affecting both old and new songs.
This issue is likely due to a server-side problem and is expected to be resolved soon.
Q2. Are the artist pages on YouTube Music changing?
Answer. YouTube Music is rolling out a new design for artist pages on both Android and iOS.
The update aligns the artist name and subscriber count to the left and introduces a pill-shaped follow button.
It also includes better touch functionality for features like start radio and shuffle, making the layout more compact and similar to updates made to album and playlist pages.
Q3: What is the new “Badges” feature on YouTube Music?
Answer, The new “Badges” feature on YouTube Music allows users to track their activity.
This feature is being rolled out gradually as a server-side update and is related to an existing YouTube Premium perk.
Users can find the badges section by tapping their profile image, located between “Your Recap” and “Paid memberships”.
Bluetooth 6.0 introduces Bluetooth Channel Sounding.
It will feature centimetre-level distance accuracy.
It will also enhance Apple’s Find My Network.
The Bluetooth SIG, Bluetooth Special Interest Group, has announced the specifications for the next generation of the technology – “Bluetooth 6.0.”
While it will add a lot of upgrades to the wireless technology, one particular upgrade will improve Apple’s Find My Network feature used for tracking devices.
A report published in BGR has revealed details of every new enhancement of the upcoming wireless protocol.
Bluetooth 6.0 will have an innovative feature named Bluetooth Channel Sounding that will bring “true distance awareness.”
This feature, as per the BGR article description, will unlock “centimetre-level accuracy over considerable distances.”
This means, in simple words, mean upcoming Bluetooth 6.0 will provide the exact distance between devices.
What makes this beneficial for Apple’s Find My Network feature is an improved distance awareness technology will significantly improve the ability of the feature to locate lost devices.
Bluetooth 6.0 also supports larger data frames and lower latency for audio applications. (Image credit – José Adorno for BGR).
Apple’s Find My network is based on Bluetooth and it currently relies on ultra-wideband technology.
The feature uses the Precision Finding feature for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirTag users to measure the distance between two devices accurately.
Moreover, it is also reported that the new Bluetooth Channel Sounding will likely add an extra layer of security for authentication.
This will be useful for digital keys.
Bluetooth 6.0 can also transmit larger data frames and enables lower latency for audio applications.
As of now, there are no updates on timelines of when Apple might be adopting the upcoming Bluetooth 6.0.
However, we can assume at least a year before new devices can come out featuring the just announced wireless protocol.
Bluetooth 6.0 – Features Getting Added To the New Standard
Bluetooth 6.0 to feature Decision-Based Advertising Filtering. (Image Credit – 9to5Mac).
According to the BGR report, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group is also adding the following features to the new standard –
Decision-Based Advertising Filtering: The Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) Extended Advertising feature transmits on both primary and secondary radio channels.
Monitoring Advertisers: Bluetooth LE controller to filter duplicate advertising packets. When active, the host only receives a single advertising packet from each unique device.
ISOAL Enhancement: The Isochronous Adaptation Layer (ISOAL) makes it possible for larger data frames to be transmitted in smaller link-layer packets and ensures the associated timing information that is needed for the correct processing of the data by receivers can be reconstituted.
LL Extended Feature Set: Devices can exchange information about the link-layer features.
FAQs
Q1. What will be the key features of Bluetooth 6.0?
Answer/ Bluetooth 6.0 introduces several new features and improvements such as Bluetooth Channel Sounding, Decision-Based Advertising Filtering, Improved scanning efficiency and Enhanced Security features.
Q2. How does Bluetooth 6.0 improve device connectivity and efficiency?
Answer. Bluetooth 6.0 enhances device connectivity and efficiency through improved data transmission.
The Isochronous Adaptation Layer allows larger data frames to be transmitted in smaller packets, reducing latency and increasing reliability.
Q3. When is Bluetooth 6.0 coming out?
Answer. Bluetooth 6.0 has already been released as of September 2024.
However, it may take some time before we see the first devices with Bluetooth 6.0 support, likely at least a year away.
Rachel Manalo, 18 weeks pregnant, used her Apple Watch’s ECG feature to detect a dangerously high heart rate.
Apple Watch helped in the timely diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia.
Saved both mother and baby.
No matter how one looks at the latest innovation, technology often comes to our rescue when we need it the most.
This time, the Apple Watch has practically saved not one but two lives.
Rachel Manalo, a pregnant woman, believes her Apple Watch saved both her life and her baby’s life.
As reported by ABC News San Diego, at 18 weeks pregnant, Manalo began feeling her heart racing persistently.
Apple Watch ECG feature saves pregnant woman and her baby. (Photo by Blocks Fletcher on Unsplash).
Using the watch’s ECG (electrocardiogram) feature, she discovered her heart rate was 150 bpm for over 40 minutes.
The app urged her to seek medical help.
Soon doctors diagnosed her with ventricular tachycardia—a dangerous condition that could lead to a heart attack.
While speaking to the media, Manalo described how the Apple Watch helped, “I would feel tired, short of breath. […] I click the EKG function on my watch. And then you place your finger on the crown and lay your arm still on the table.”
The ECG result was inconclusive but alarming enough for her to take action.
Her doctor, Dr. Nguyen, explained the severity of the condition, especially during pregnancy.
“That type of heart issue, if not taken care of, can lead to a heart attack. And then you add on that she was pregnant,” said Dr. Nguyen.
Apple Watch helped in the timely diagnosis of ventricular tachycardia.
Nguyen also didn’t miss the opportunity and highlighted the value of wearable health data.
The Doctor stated that information from devices like the Apple Watch can be useful for doctors to assess potential health issues early.
Thanks to the timely diagnosis, Manalo received treatment and had a healthy pregnancy.
It is important to know that the Apple Watch doesn’t replace professional medical care.
However, features such as ECG available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later (excluding SE models), can alert users to potential health problems and encourage them to seek medical advice.
FAQs
Q1. How can I use the ECG feature on my Apple Watch?
Answer. To use the ECG feature on your Apple Watch (Series 4 and later, excluding SE models), open the ECG app and rest your arm on a table.
Place your finger on the Digital Crown and hold still for 30 seconds.
The watch will record your heart’s electrical activity and provide a reading.
Q2. What is Fall Detection, and how do I enable it on my Apple Watch?
Answer. Fall Detection is a safety feature available on Apple Watch Series 4 and later.
It detects hard falls and can automatically call emergency services if you don’t respond to the alert.
To enable it, open the Watch app on your iPhone, go to “Emergency SOS,” and toggle on “Fall Detection.”
Q3. How do I track my workouts using the Apple Watch?
Answer. To track workouts, open the Workout app on your Apple Watch. Select the type of workout you want to track, such as running, cycling, or swimming, and tap “Start.”
The watch will monitor your activity, including metrics like distance, heart rate, and calories burned.
Reports suggest major advertisers like Facebook use Active Listening software.
It captures real-time conversations to pair voice data with behavioural data for targeted ads.
Cox Media Group’s pitch deck reveals details.
Just when you thought online ads couldn’t get any more creepy, it looks like those social mediaapps could be listening to your conversions for targeted ads.
Yes, we don’t like how it sounds but this could be true.
How many times has it happened that you just thought about something and a related ad appears on your phone?
Facebook’s advertising partners confirmed the existence of ‘Active Listening. (Image Credit – Gizmochina).
We all can agree that it happens a lot.
Well, it looks like your phone apps may be indulging in practices that shouldn’t be legal to begin with.
Last week, discourse about online targeted advertising got spookier when Facebook’s alleged Ad partner bragged about “Active listening” to user conversations to show them exactly what they need at the right time.
404 Media, a new independent media company founded by technology journalists Jason Koebler, Emanuel Maiberg, Samantha Cole, and Joseph Cox, recently revealed details on the use of Active Listening software.
According to a report from 404 Media, a leaked pitch deck from Cox Media Group (CMG) reveals the use of AI-driven technology to listen to conversations in real time.
This alleged allows advertisers to pair voice data with behavioural data for targeted ads.
“Advertisers can pair this voice data with behavioural data to target in-market consumers,” the deck reads.
Leaked documents highlight Cox Media Group (CMG) as a key player, though companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon deny involvement in such programs.
Is “Active Listening” Technology Even Legal?
Reports suggest major advertisers like Facebook use Active Listening software.
CMG’s pitch notes the legality of this practice.
The concerns are reportedly mentioned in the pile of terms of service agreements. It enables them to create user profiles for more personalized ads.
“We know what you’re thinking. Is this even legal?” noted a blog post from CMG from November last year.
“It is legal for phones and devices to listen to you. When a new app download or update prompts consumers with a multi-page term of use agreement somewhere in the fine print, Active Listening is often included,” CMG blog concludes.
Tech Companies Deny Using ‘Active Listening’ Technology
It captures real-time conversations to pair voice data with behavioural data for targeted ads.
Meta and Amazon have distanced themselves from these practices.
Meanwhile, Google removed CMG from its Partners Program after being contacted for comment.
A Meta spokesperson reportedly informed the media that CMG was a general partner and not a partner in the program advertised in the deck.
“Meta does not use your phone’s microphone for ads and we’ve been public about this for years. We are reaching out to CMG to get them to clarify that their program is not based on Meta Data,” a Meta spokesperson noted.
FAQs
Q1. What is Active Listening software and how is it used in advertising?
Answer. Active Listening software is an AI-driven technology that listens to real-time conversations, allowing advertisers to pair voice data with behavioural data for targeted ads.
Major tech companies might be using this technology to create more personalized ads.
However, companies like Meta, Google, and Amazon deny involvement in such programs.
Q2. What are the concerns associated with Active Listening software?
Answer. The use of Active Listening software raises concerns that it invades user privacy by collecting voice data without explicit consent.
This issue highlights the need for greater transparency, legality, and consumer awareness in digital advertising.
Q3. Does Meta use active listening?
Answer. “Meta does not use your phone’s microphone for ads and we’ve been public about this for years.
We are reaching out to CMG to get them to clarify that their program is not based on Meta Data,” a Meta spokesperson clarified.
Elon Musk’s X TV App, a new live-streaming app for smart TVs, is now in beta.
Available on multiple platforms.
Offers features like Replay TV, Startover TV, and Free Cloud DVR.
Users need an X account to access the app.
The full release date is yet to be confirmed.
Tech billionaire Elon Musk announced the beta rollout of the X TV app.
The live-streaming app is specifically designed for smart TVs.
It will combine live content with viral videos.
The X TV app beta is now available on several app stores.
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), Musk quoted a post from the engineering team confirming the development.
“TV app beta rolling out,” Musk quoted the original post.
X’s Engineering Team posted a preview of X TV on its X official handle Engineering @XEng.
The team posted, “The X TV app beta is now available on several app stores, with more platforms on the way 📺. Paired with our upcoming Video Tab, this marks a massive leap forward in transforming X into a video-first platform and unlocking new opportunities for creators, advertisers, and our partners.”
TV app beta rolling out
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024
Elon also quotes another post by DogeDesigner @cb_doge with a short video introducing the X TV app. The UX/UI & Graphic Designer at Dogecoin & MyDoge announced that the beta is now available in several app stores. “It’s available on LG, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV, with more integrations coming soon,” it posted.
Beta version of 𝕏 TV is out
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 3, 2024
The app will be available on Google Play, LG’s app store, and Amazon App Store, supporting devices like Amazon Fire TV, LG webOS, Android TV, and Google TV.
Users need an X account to access the app, which offers features like Replay TV (72-hour content storage), Startover TV (restart live shows), and Free Cloud DVR (100 hours of content recording without extra fees with a Free Cloud DVR).
Many users have highlighted significant concerns about user privacy.
However, the app remains in its early stages with a possibility of these issues getting resolved in the future.
There is no official confirmation of X TV’s full release date yet.
However, the platform promises free content for now with upcoming exclusive content, live events, and news.
According to a Fortune report, Elon is positioning the X TV app on similar grounds to Google’s YouTube TV app.
Experts view it as a sign of Musk’s “intent to challenge the popular video-sharing platform.”
Musk is clearly taking a cautious approach with the gradual rollout plans.
The app is promising and aims to become a “digital town square on your TV.”
FAQs
Q1. What is the X TV App?
Answer. X TV is a new live-streaming app launched by Elon Musk, currently in beta.
It combines live content with viral videos and is available on platforms like Google Play, LG’s App Store, and Amazon App Store.
The app supports devices such as Amazon Fire TV, LG webOS, Android TV, and Google TV.
Q2. What features does the X TV app offer?
Answer. The app currently offers free content and promises upcoming exclusive content, live events, and news.
Key features of the X TV app include Replay TV (72-hour content storage), Startover TV (restart live shows), and Free Cloud DVR (100 hours of content recording).
Q3. How can users access X TV?
Answer. Users need an X account to access X TV.
While there are some privacy concerns, the app is still in its early stages, and these issues may be resolved in the future.
The full release date for X TV has yet to be confirmed.
The video games market will reach $473.7 billion by 2027, as per BBC Research.
Best-selling video games in the world in 2024: Minecraft, GTA 5, Tetris and more.
Video games have always been popular but the recent surge has been astounding to witness.
One of the fastest-growing sectors in the entertainment industry, BCC Research projects that the market will reach $473.7 billion by 2027.
The growing accessibility of gaming across multiple platforms and players getting a wide range of experiences with creative gamer developers prepared to above and beyond are some of the reasons why we have seen this surge in the gaming sector.
Moreover, the rise of esports has also transformed the gaming sector.
It has now become a spectator sport, where millions of viewers watch skilled players compete in different virtual arenas.
So, in case you are wondering which are best-selling video games contributing the most to the booming video game sector, we have rounded up a list for you.
Without further ado, here’s a list of the best-selling games in the world:
Position
Rank & Title
Sale Numbers
Initial Release Date
1
Minecraft
300,000,000
November 18, 2011
2
Grand Theft Auto V
200,000,000
September 17, 2013
3
Tetris (EA)
100,000,000
September 12, 2006
4
Wii Sports
82,900,000
November 19, 2006
5
PUBG: Battlegrounds
75,000,000
December 20, 2017
6
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
71,360,000
May 29, 2014
7
Red Dead Redemption 2
65,000,000
October 26, 2018
8
Terraria
58,700,000
May 16, 2011
Minecraft
Minecraft is one of the most popular video games with over 300 million copies sold worldwide.
Genres: Action-adventure game, Nonlinear gameplay
Publisher: Mojang Studios
Series: Minecraft
Platform: Multi-platform
A 2011 sandbox game, Minecraftis one of the most popular video games with over 300 million copies sold worldwide.
It is a unique dynamic three-dimensional gameplay.
Players get to explore a virtual world and extract materials along with craft tools to build structures.
The game is made from blocks that players can transform as per their imagination.
The game has two main modes – survival mode and creative mode.
Based on what mode you choose, you can fight hostile mobs or else even compete against other players.
Grand Theft Auto V
The game was developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, set in the fictional state of San Andreas.
A 2013 action-adventure game, Grand Theft Auto Vis the seventh main entry in the Grand Theft Auto series.
The game was developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.
It is set in the fictional state of San Andreas, based in Southern California.
The single-player follows three protagonists—retired bank robber Michael De Santa (Ned Luke), street gangster Franklin Clinton (Shawn Fonteno), and drug dealer and gunrunner Trevor Philips (Steven Ogg).
The player with these characters commits heists.
Tetris (EA)
The game reached 100 million paid downloads by 2010.
Genres: Video Game, Puzzle Video Game
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Series: Tetris
Platform: Multi-platform
Tetris is an all-time bestseller.
It was a puzzle video game developed by EA Mobile and published by Electronic Arts for iOS, Android, BlackBerry OS, and Windows Phone.
The game reached 100 million paid downloads by 2010.
While was discontinued and rendered inoperative once EA’s license expired in 2020, classic continues to guide various other versions such as Tetris Effect: Connected and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.
Wii Sports
Nintendo’s best-selling video game with close to 83 million copies worldwide.
Genres: Sports Video Game, Action game, Fighting game, Simulation Game
Publisher: Nintendo
Series: Wii
Platform: Wii
Wii Sports is Nintendo’s best-selling video game with close to 83 million copies worldwide.
It has five sports simulations—tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing.
Players get to use the Wii Remote control to replicate real-life sports actions. Apart from the sports simulations, Wii Sports also offers training and fitness modes.
Players can also monitor their progress players’ progress different modes including the sports simulations.
PUBG: Battlegrounds
PUBG is the best-selling game on PC and Xbox One platforms.
Genres: Battle royale game, Shooter Video Game, Massively multiplayer online game, Action-adventure game
Publisher: Krafton
Series: PUBG Universe
Platform: Multi-platform
PUBGis a popular name today even outside of the gaming community.
The game carved the path for the battle royale genre with its massive success.
It is the best-selling game on PC and Xbox One platforms.
It is a last-survivor game that involves up to one hundred players parachuting onto an island.
These players scavenge for gear and weapons and engage in an intense battle.
The game eventually throws in tighter encounters and battle scenes until a player or team emerge victorious.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sales have reached nearly 64 million, which makes it the sixth-best-selling game of all time.
Genres: Racing Video Game, Action game
Publisher: Nintendo
Series: Mario Kart
Platform: Wii U/ Switch
As of June 30, 2023, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe stands out as one of the top-selling games for the Nintendo Switch.
Its total sales have reached nearly 64 million, which makes it the sixth-best-selling game of all time.
Mario Kart 8 involves players choosing characters from the Mario universe and racing in go-kart tracks.
The game has four difficulty levels with different speeds.
Players are allowed to select the challenge level before every race.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 55 million copies by August 2024.
Genre – Action-adventure
Publisher: Rockstar Games
Series: Red Dead
Platform: Multi-platform
The latest edition of Red Dead Redemption 2 has sold over 55 million copies by August 2024.
It is a Rockstar Western epic that provides an immersive experience through first- and third-person perspectives.
It allows players to explore an open interactive world.
The gameplay includes shootouts, robberies, hunting, horseback riding, and interactions with non-player characters.
The game goes one notch above by throwing in moral choices and undertaking deeds where players also get to manage their character’s honour rating.
Terraria
Terraria, a 2D sandbox game, sold 58.7 million copies as of June 2024.
Genres: Action-adventure game, Nonlinear gameplay
Publisher: Re-Logic / 505 Games
Series: NA
Platform: Multi-platform
Terraria is a 2D sandbox game developed by Re-Logic.
For many gamers, this could be a surprising entry on the list of best-selling games.
The game sold 58.7 million copies as of June 2024 to find itself a place in the list of best-selling video games of all time.
Thirty-two million copies of this were sold for PC alone.
First released in 2011 for Windows, it since has been ported to other devices and console platforms.
In Terraria, players get to participate in crafting, building, painting, and combat creatures in a virtual world.
FAQs
Q1. What are some ways to make money in GTA 5?
Answer: In GTA 5, you can make money by completing missions, participating in heists, investing in the stock market, robbing stores, and completing side activities like races and bounty hunting.
Q2. What are the different game modes in Minecraft?
Answer: Minecraft has several game modes: Survival (where players must gather resources and maintain health), Creative (where players have unlimited resources and can fly), Adventure (where players can play custom maps and adventures), and Spectator (where players can fly through blocks and observe the world without interacting).
Q3. What are the different game modes in PUBG?
Answer: PUBG offers several game modes, including Solo, Duo, and Squad, where you can play alone, with a partner, or in a team of up to four players.
There are also various event modes and custom matches with unique rules and objectives.
Q4. How do I access GTA Online?
Answer: To access GTA Online, select the “Online” tab from the pause menu in GTA 5.
You can create a character and join multiplayer sessions with other players to complete missions, participate in races, and engage in various activities.
Q5. How do I switch between characters in GTA 5?
Answer: To switch between characters in GTA 5, hold down the character switch button (default is the D-pad on consoles or the Alt key on PC) and use the right stick or mouse to select the character you want to switch to.
A WHO-commissioned review found no evidence linking mobile phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer.
The review analysed 63 studies from 1994 to 2022.
It examined various cancers and exposures.
Although, the IARC classifies mobile phone radiation as “possibly carcinogenic.”
The WHO has called for continued research.
We have some good news for all mobile phone addicts out there.
Mobile phones are often blamed for a lot of modern-day health problems, but we can cross off brain cancer for now.
Turns out your addiction to your mobile has no link to brain cancer.
A recent review commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO) has found no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer.
The Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (Arpansa) led the review.
The review analyzed 63 studies conducted between 1994 and 2022.
The finding shows that despite the widespread use of mobile devices across the world, there is no significant rise in brain cancer cases to draw any link or conclusions.
The study co-author and professor of cancer epidemiology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, Mark Elwood revealed that the research focused on the effects of radiofrequency energy, used in mobile phones and other devices like televisions and baby monitors.
The WHO has called for continued research.
“None of the major questions studied showed increased risks”, Elwood stated.
He said, “None of the major questions studied showed increased risks.” The review looked at cancers of the brain in adults and children, as well as cancer of the pituitary gland, salivary glands and leukemia and risks linked to mobile phone use, base stations, or transmitters, as well as occupational exposure.
The study looked at brain cancers in both adults and children, as well as cancers of the pituitary and salivary glands and leukaemia.
Moreover, it also studied exposure to mobile phone base stations, transmitters, and occupational exposure.
The recent WHO study finding aligns with earlier studies conducted in similar realms.
The WHO, however, has called for continued research on the long-term health effects of mobile phone radiation.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) currently classifies mobile phone radiation as “possibly carcinogenic” (Class 2B).
This designation means that a potential risk cannot be fully ruled out, though no direct link has been confirmed.
Since the IARC’s last review in 2011, new data has emerged, prompting the advisory group to recommend an urgent re-evaluation of this classification.
A WHO-commissioned review found no evidence linking mobile phone use to an increased risk of brain cancer.
The study results will eventually be part of a broader WHO assessment expected in early 2024.
We can, however, expect more findings and data to emerge.
As for now, the study results should offer some respite to mobile phone users as the present evidence doesn’t indicate a significant health risk.
“We concluded the evidence does not show a link between mobile phones and brain cancer or other head and neck cancers. Even though mobile phone use has skyrocketed, brain tumour rates have remained stable,” said lead author Ken Karipidis in a release. The systematic review, led by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (Arpansa), examined more than 5,000 studies on the subject.
FAQs
Q1. Does mobile phone use increase the risk of brain cancer?
Answer: According to a recent study commissioned by the World Health Organization (WHO), there is no evidence that mobile phone use increases the risk of brain cancer.
The study analyzed 63 studies conducted between 1994 and 2022 and found no significant rise in brain cancer cases linked to mobile phone use.
Q2. What did the WHO recently say about mobile phones?
Answer: The WHO study examined brain cancers in both adults and children, as well as cancers of the pituitary and salivary glands and leukaemia.
The study found no increased risks from these exposures, aligning with earlier studies.
However, the WHO calls for continued research on the long-term health effects of mobile phone radiation.
The capacitive surface is rumoured to be functional for zooming, focusing, and taking pictures. Apple’s cases will integrate the Capture button without a cutout.
Third-party cases are expected to include a dedicated cutout.
Many iPhone 16 rumours have been circulating online for a while now.
Almost every small detail about the upcoming iPhones is already out.
With the launch day approaching, we are still getting new reveals practically every other day.
Recent leaks hint at some significant design tweaks and reveal colour options.
Here’s everything you need to know about the recent rumours.
The iPhone 16 series will get a dedicated Capture button. (Image Source – X).
The dedicated capture button on the iPhone 16 series is one of the biggest design tweaks that we will soon get to see.
And the recent rumour suggests Apple is currently planning an “integrated design” to ensure iPhone 16 cases accommodate the design addition.
Popular leaker Duan Rui suggested on X that Apple’s official iPhone case “won’t have this opening, and it will be made into an integrated design that won’t affect the normal use of the capacitive button.”
The button, as per reports, has been designed to be positioned on the right-hand side of the phones. It is also where the mmWave 5G antenna is located on the iPhone 15.
This unusual position presents a challenge for iPhone case makers.
Now the reports of “integrated design” mean Apple’s cases won’t have a separate cutout for the Capture button.
Instead of the cutout, the cases will accommodate the capture button seamlessly without interfering with the functionality.
However, when it comes to third-party case makers making cases of the iPhone 16 series with a capture button, they will most likely include a dedicated cutout.
As for Apple’s FineWoven cases, there’s no word on whether the company will reintroduce them for the iPhone 16 or not.
Leaked case third-party iPhone 16 case images. (Image Credit – Duan Rui on X).
Speaking of the new capture button, here are some of the functionality expected from the capture button –
Responds to touch and pressure, capture button can perform different tasks based on how the user presses it.
Rumours have also suggested that the button will most likely work similarly to a DSLR camera.
Zoom in and out functionality by swiping left and right on this button.
The button could be used to focus on an image with a light press.
The capture button can start a recording by hard press.
iPhone 16 Series – Possible Colour Variants
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to retain their existing screen sizes.
In other reports, iPhone 16 possible colour variants have been leaked online.
So, here’s what we know so far about iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro colour options.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus colour options-
Leaked images of dummy iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. (Credit – X User).
Blue
Pink
White
Black
Green
iPhone 16 Pro Models colour options-
Leaked dummy iPhone 16 Pro images. (Credit – X User).
Natural Titanium
Desert Titanium
White Titanium
Black Titanium
Meanwhile, 9to5Mac also revealed an image that clearly shows the new gold colour coming to the iPhone 16 Pro lineup this year.
This leaked image identified the natural grey titanium colour, which was in the iPhone 15 Pro before.
New gold titanium iPhone 16 Pro colour as per the 9to5mac exclusive source.
This image shows a more gold-style colour than the dummy unit images, which were more brown than gold.
iPhone 16 Series – All Rumoured Features
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to feature larger displays – Pro – 6.3 inches and Pro Max to 6.9 inches.
iPhone 16 Series – iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max
All iPhone 16 models to get the new A18 Pro chip.
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus to retain their existing screen sizes.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max to feature larger displays – Pro – 6.3 inches and Pro Max to 6.9 inches.
Dedicated “Capture Button.”
Advanced Apple Intelligence capabilities.
Machine learning and AI-driven features.
Substantial camera upgrades
Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place on September 9 at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, September 9.
Apple iPhone 16 Specs
GENERAL
Sim Type
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Dual Sim
Yes
Sim Size
Nano + eSIM
Device Type
Smartphone
Release Date
September 07, 2024 (Expected)
DISPLAY
Type
Color OLED Screen (1B Colors)
Touch
Yes
Size
6.12 inches, 1200 x 2600 pixels, 120 Hz
Aspect Ratio
20:9
PPI
~ 447 PPI
Features
Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously
AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+)
Video
HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG
FM Radio
No
Document Reader
Yes
BATTERY
Type
Non-Removable Battery
Size
3500 mAh, Li-ion Battery
Fast Charging
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W MagSafe
Music Playback Time
100 hours
FAQs
Q1. When and where is the Apple iPhone 16 event taking place?
Answer. The event is scheduled for September 9 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
It will include both an in-person gathering at Apple Park and a virtual experience.
Q2. What products are expected to be unveiled at the event?
Answer. Apple is set to unveil four new iPhones: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Additionally, two new smartwatches, likely the Apple Watch Series 10, will be introduced.
Q3. What new software will be introduced with the iPhone 16 series?
Answer. The iPhone 16 series will debut with iOS 18, which includes new Apple Intelligence tools.
The software update is expected to roll out to users in October.
Q4. What are the new colours Apple introducing for the iPhone 16 Pro?
Answer. Apple is expected to introduce a stunning gold titanium colour for the iPhone 16 Pro, alongside the existing Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium options.
The Apple iPad features a 27.69 cm (10.9”) Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A14 Bionic chip, delivering smooth performance and vibrant visuals. It includes 12MP front and rear cameras, making it versatile for both professional and personal use.
The Lenovo Tab M11 comes with an 11-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It’s powered by an Octa-Core processor and includes 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, offering solid performance for everyday tasks and multimedia.
The Redmi Pad Pro stands out with its 30.7 cm (12.1-inch) display and a 120Hz AdaptiveSync refresh rate. It includes quad speakers, Wi-Fi 6, and a 10,000mAh battery that supports up to 33.9 days of standby time, ideal for extended use.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite offers a balanced performance with a 26.31 cm (10.4”) TFT display and includes the S-Pen. It runs on Android 12 and is powered by an Octa-Core processor, making it perfect for note-taking and casual browsing.
