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Samsung working on new chipset to beat Apple A14 Bionic’s performance

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Samsung recently launched its latest flagship smartphones in the Galaxy S-series, which includes the Galaxy S21, S21 Plus, and S21 Ultra. All three devices are powered by the company’s new Exynos 2100 chipset or the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, depending on the region of availability.

Although the Samsung Exynos 2100 is a big improvement over the company’s Exynos 990, the chipset still lags behind when compared to the Apple A14 Bionic chipset that powers the Apple iPhone 12 lineup.

According to some media reports, the South Korean giant is working on a new chipset with an aim to beat the performance of the Apple A14 Bionic. Further, it is also being said that this new smartphone chipset could be launched in the first half of this year.

The Samsung Exynos 2100 SoC is comparable to the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset when it comes to CPU test, however, it lags behind in terms of GPU performance.

As per earlier reports, the company is working with AMD for enhancing the graphics performance on its upcoming Exynos chips. The early performance results are also impressive and put the chipset ahead of Apple A14 by a significant margin.

With the suggested timeline for launch being somewhere in the second quarter of this year, Samsung seems to be on a path to change the launch schedule of its chipsets. As the fate of the Galaxy Note series remains unclear, it will be interesting to see what device becomes the first one to be powered by this new upcoming chipset from Samsung.

Apple working on an AR Headset which will be powerful and expensive: Report

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A new report has suggested that Apple is working on a new headset, which will also be the forerunner to the company’s eventual AR Glasses. Sources close to the matter have stated that the company is already working on this AR headset.

According to a Bloomberg report, the new headset will be an expensive and “niche” predecessor to the company’s more ambitious augmented reality products that will arrive in the future. While the Cupertino based giant has been rumored to be working on such a headset, the sources have claimed that the company is facing several hurdles in its development at the moment. This headset would also be the first new major product line since the Apple Watch.

As per the report, Apple is currently facing difficulties in development and only expects modest sales of its new product. The device will lean more towards virtual reality, for the purpose of gaming, watching videos, and even communication. So, we can expect it to only have limited augmented reality capabilities. For those unaware, VR is basically displaying 3D digitally rendered environments, while AR overlays images and information over a view of the real world.

Unfortunately, the report also mentions that this Apple product might be more expensive than most of the current market competitors. While a headset from is rival can cost between 300 to 900 US Dollars, the sources have claimed that the Apple product will be far more expensive and that the company only expects to sell one headset per day per retail store as its price could reach up to the 5,999 US Dollars Mac Pro desktop computer.

The headset is codenamed N301 and is currently in the late prototype stage in development. So, Apple has no finalized plans for a possible launch. Furthermore, the AR Glasses from the company is codenamed N421 and is in the early stage known as “architecture” at the moment. This implies that the company is working on ironing out the technology that will be used in the product. Thus, it is still too early to provide any concrete statements. So stay tuned for more updates.

Vi partners with MFine to facilitate easy, app based medical consultation for its users

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An Indian telecom operator Vi has forged a strategic partnership with MFine, India’s first AI-powered healthcare platform that connects patients with doctors from trusted hospital chains on instant chat and video consultation.

Through the MFine app, Vi customers can select a doctor from a reputed and trusted hospital with whom they wish to consult. Patients can directly chat or video consult with doctors to get prescriptions and/or routine care. The MFine app also allows patients to upload images, past medical records, and prescriptions. More than 4000 doctors, including some of India’s top doctors from over 600 reputed hospitals practice across 35 specialties on MFine.

Avneesh Khosla, Chief Marketing Officer, Vi said, “Our partnership with MFine is a part of Vi ’s endeavor to bring differentiated and holistic digital solutions to our customers. We strive to equip them for a better tomorrow by offering unique propositions across learning & upskilling, health & wellness etc. This partnership addresses the changing requirements of today’s digital society enabling individuals to get a range of benefits and value-adds. It enables Vi customers to access the finest in healthcare services offered by 600 partner hospitals, 4000 doctors across 30 specialties, in India, from within the safe confines of their home. One of the key pillars of VIL’s business strategy is to drive partnerships and digital revenue streams, across segments and we strongly believe that partnerships like this will help us drive more value for our customers and offer growth opportunities for the business.”

Arjun Choudhary, Chief Business Officer and Founding Member, MFine said, “The new realities of healthcare delivery in a post-COVID-19 world will necessitate the continued use of telemedicine to support social distancing and maximize healthcare resources. We are very excited to partner with Vi and look forward to working together to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone in need. By diminishing the impact of distance and time, and using the power of mobile technology, MFine is helping users connect with doctors and specialists from all over the country. In the last 6 months, we have observed that patients who never used telemedicine earlier are now consulting with specialists from across India and the power of mobile has helped people from over 1000 towns and villages get access to top doctors in the country”.

Netflix ‘Shuffle Play’ feature to go live in 2021

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Streaming giant Netflix is gearing up to officially introduce the “Shuffle Play” feature in the first half of this year.

According to some media reports, the company was found testing the feature which displays content based on viewing history last year. Thus the feature helps users to to see the most relevant content for them instead of being at a loss to pick content from Netflix’s home screen.

As per the reports, Netflix announced its plan to make the widespread launch of the feature as part of the company’s fourth quarter results announced this week.

Explaining the rationale behind the decision to launch “shuffle play” feature, the company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer Greg Peters said that sometimes users come to the service “and they’re not really sure what they want to watch.”

“It’s really working for us where our members can basically indicate to us that they just want to skip browsing entirely, click one button and we’ll pick a title for them just to instantly play,” Peters said.

“And that’s a great mechanism that’s worked quite well for members in that situation.”

However, it is still not clear what the feature will be officially called when it goes live.

Yellow Class launches app, bolsters digital access to live kids’ extracurricular classes

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Edtech startup Yellow Class has launched its app with the same name. It’ll bolster access to a wide range of digital learning programs to the kids interested in hobby classes. Being a mobile-first company, it aims to provide a seamless and superior experience to its users through its app.

Parents of young children constantly look for unique opportunities that could contribute to their kids’ growth outside the school ecosystem. The ongoing pandemic has massively accelerated the adoption of online classes among kids, especially young kids. Thus, the Yellow Class app intends to help young parents impart new skills and introduce a plethora of hobbies to their kids digitally.

Anshul Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder, Yellow Class, said, “We are really excited to launch the app. We have been witnessing massive adoption of our users and we are constantly trying to improve their experience of the class. And the app launch is a big step in that direction. We have inched closer towards our goal to make it the easiest way for a mother to introduce new skills to her kids.”

Unlike offline solutions, Yellow Class focuses on providing inexpensive and more structured solutions to parents. With the Yellow Class app, the kids between the age of 2 and 12 years can learn, explore and discover through various live hobby classes such as dance, storytelling, story writing, vocabulary, painting, drawing, art and craft, flameless cooking, and many more. Furthermore, it serves as a supportive ecosystem where parents will be able to get the right guidance and solutions (online classes, programs, contests, etc.) to achieve their objectives.

The newly-launched app boasts state-of-the-art usability that promotes simple digital interaction and easy navigation for parents. The simple user interface of the app helps parents with relevant information related to class timings, instructors, topics, etc. within a single click. The classes on the platform are available for free to the registered users.

In the near future, Yellow Class also plans to add a new feature of digital diary for kids where they can upload and save their artwork and notes. It also plans to promote kids’ engagement in the community by adding more interactive features.

Overseas brands KBEAR, TRI debut on The Audio Store with 5 new Hi-Fi IEMs

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Well-known amongst audio enthusiasts, overseas brand KBEAR (KB EAR) has officially stepped into India by launching five new audiophile-grade in-ear monitors (IEMs), including one from its sub-brand TRI. The five new IEMs – KBEAR KS2, Lark, Believe, Diamond and TRI Starsea will be exclusively available on The Audio Store. The IEMs sport unique, yet comfortable designs, with modular cables, all made using high-grade materials housing professionally-tuned drivers for a superior audio delivery.

KBEAR Believe

The KBEAR Believe uses Japanese-imported pure beryllium diaphragms. These are lighter, more rigid, and feature a superior performance over common diaphragms such as titanium crystal, nanometer, polymer, and others. The 9mm drivers use N52 neodymium iron boron strong magnets with up to 92.8% increased magnetic flux that helps for a stronger dynamic response, better transient performance, and easier driving. The diaphragms require extremely high front and rear chamber pressures and Believe uses precisely calculated and adjusted balanced pressure chambers ensuring natural and flexible audio without any distortion.

The KBEAR Believe is carefully crafted using an aerospace-grade high-strength aluminium alloy chamber to effectively suppress resonance, enhance sound cohesion. The resin-coated shell uses volcanic ash carbon fibre with rich texture and layering makes these IEMs shine with richness. Lastly, the IEM is equipped with four strands of 40-core 6N Furukawa single crystal copper Litz structure detachable 2-pin cable(without Mic) with a Gold-plated 3.5mm audio jack to effectively improve the sound purity for a comprehensive improvement.

The KBEAR Believe IEM is available in Black with Bluecolour with 2 pairs of foam ear tips, 6 pairs of silicone ear tips and leather carry case, and priced at Rs 17,990 with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

KBEAR Diamond

The KBEAR Diamond professional IEM uses an innovative high-speed DLC (diamond-like carbon) coated 9mm dynamic driver inside a premium AL alloy housing with a carbon fibre faceplate. DLC is highly appreciated in the earphone industry due to its features such as high hardness, high elastic modulus, low friction factor, wear resistance and good vacuum friction characteristics. These drivers are special and achieve excellent fidelity, frequency characteristics and low distortion featuring high speed, organic tone, and an exquisite resolution. Complimenting the DLC drivers are its detachable 1.2-metre (2-pin, 0.75mm, 5N) 8-core silver plated high-quality soft and supple curl-free cable (without Mic) offering low impedance braided.

The KBEAR Diamond IEM is available with 2 pairs of foam ear tips, 6 pairs of silicone ear tips and a carry case, and priced at Rs 9,490 with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

KBEAR Lark

The KBEAR Lark Dual features a customised 30095 Balanced Armature (BA) and 10mm dynamic driver (DA) for rich details and excellent bass delivery. The Lark sports a superior and balanced sound signature with solid deep bass, clear mid-range and beautiful high frequencies. The shell is made using a high-quality Zinc alloy with an imported resin, and an Aluminum alloy vocal cavity. This unique combination of different materials and the wide range of colour options display a modern and eye-catching, fashionable earphones. Featuring a highly ergonomic design, the KBEAR Lark has a snug fit that can isolate up to 26db of ambient noise. And the KBEAR Lark has an upgraded cable with a slot protection design to effectively protect the pins and avoid breakage, thus extending its service life. The 1.2-metre 4-core silver-plated cable (with mic) features a 3.5mm L-type Gold-plated audio ensuring superior connectivity with zero compromises to audio performance.

The KBEAR Lark IEM is available in Gray colour with 3 pairs of silicone ear tips and a carry case, and priced at Rs 3,990 with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

KBEAR KS2

Using a single Balanced Armature (BA) and 10mm Composite Diaphragm (PU+biological diaphragm) Dynamic Driver (DD), the KBEAR KS2 manages to deliver a powerful low-frequency response and transparent and mellow midrange performance creating a wide sound field and shocking sound quality. This BA-DD combination using electronic frequency division processing gives full play to its performance to achieve an accurate and delicate performance. Specially customised moving iron units effectively help to improve the vocal resolution and the mid-frequency density is perfectly balanced for a mellow sound. Additionally, the high-frequency is very transparent and smooth, thus delivering richer instrument details.

Using an imported high-density PC material for its internal shell, the KBEAR KS2 suppresses and diffuses the reflection of sound waves so that the overall sound is more warm and charming. The exterior is crafted using a translucent resin material for added beauty. Lastly, the 2-pin 4-strand (0.78mm, 6N OFC) high-quality cable (with mic, L-curve Gold-plated 3.5mm jack) not only adds to the audio quality but also helps reduce signal transmission loss.

The KBEAR KS2 Dual Driver (1DD+1BA) IEM with mic is available in Black colour with 2 pairs of silicone ear tips and priced at Rs 3,990 with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

TRI Starsea

The Audio Store also debuts TRI – a sub-brand by KBEAR with the introduction of the Starsea IEM. The TRI Starsea features four customized tuning modes that utilises its entire electronic frequency division technology equipped with a tuning switch. This design allows you to realise different sound needs by simply changing the tuning modes – bass, vocals, pure tone and balanced tuning.TRI has independently developed the ‘TRI-HI-A’– an extremely high-frequency composite silicon crystal BA driver that combines Knowles ED-29689 to present a wide extension range. The twin BA and 8mm DD driver combo along with an independent sound tube and an electronic frequency divider achieve smooth and natural sound expression and richer and clearer sound quality.

The TRI Starsea earphone shell is made using a skin-friendly German-imported resin, designed to be gentle and comfortable with your skin. The acoustic structure is elaborately designed to effectively reduce unnecessary sound reflections and better adjust the air pressure balance of the front and rear cavities. And lastly, a 0.78mm 2-pin detachable (8-strand, Silver-plated, without mic) cable helps with high-quality audio signal transfers apart from offering future upgradability.

The TRI Starsea Triple Driver (1DD+2BA) IEM is available with 2 pairs of foam ear tips, 8 pairs of silicone ear tips and a carry case, and priced at Rs 12,990 with a standard industry warranty of 1 year.

Get your hands on OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G & Enco X as sale starts today across India

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The Chinese smartphone maker, OPPO, today announced the sale of their recently launched devices, the videography expert, OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G smartphone, and Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling earphones starting from today i.e 22nd January 2021 – 12 am onwards. Both the devices will be available across all offline stores as well as on Flipkart in India.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G comes in two colour variants – Astral Blue and Starry Black, powered by India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset and an industry first AI Highlight Video feature. The phone is priced at Rs 35,990. The Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling earphones are priced at INR 9,990 which provides audio tuning by Dynaudio. It will be available in two elegant colours, Black and White.

Power-packed with offers, the new OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is available with lucrative schemes like Cashback offers, Exchange Bonus, No-Cost EMI, Complete Damage Protection, and much more.

On the first three days of the sale, customers can purchase the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G offline at a 10% cashback applicable with HDFC Bank CC/DC EMI Transactions, ICICI Bank CC/DC EMI transactions as well as one EMI cashback offer from IDFC First Bank. Customers paying through PayTm will get 11% Instant Cashback in their PayTm wallet. The smartphone is also available with attractive Zero Down payment EMI schemes from Bajaj Finserv, Home Credit, HDB Financial Services, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, TVS Credit, and Zest money.

Flat Rs 2500 cashback is also applicable on Bank of Baroda CC (Credit Card) EMI Transaction, Federal Bank DC (Debit Card) EMI Transaction & Zest Money. Existing OPPO customers can also avail exclusive offers like Extended warranty, Special EMI schemes, and upgrade bonus up to Rs 1500 on the purchase of OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G.

While purchasing online on Flipkart, customers can get 10% cashback up to Rs 3500 applicable with Bank CC/DC EMI Transactions and No cost EMI up to 12 months. Moreover, through online and offline purchase, there is a bundling offer of Rs 1000 available for Enco X True Wireless Noise Cancelling earphones.

Additionally, OPPO India is providing 120 GB of cloud storage space for 12 months which is applicable from the date of purchase. This free storage can be used together with paid storage and will last for 12 months. The cloud service will be activated after the consumer gets free storage.

OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G comes with impeccable features at Rs 35,990. OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G carries forward the legacy of the Reno series to empower users to ‘Live the Infinite’. The device is backed by India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset, industry first AI Highlight Video, industry first Reno Glow design, 3D Borderless Sense Screen and a host of features. It offers an ultra-slim body equivalent to the thickness of a pen, with a 7.6mm thickness and a weight of only 173g. The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G boasts a massive 4350mAh battery and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge that can charge up to 100% in as little as 30 minutes and provide up to 4 hours of video playback with just 5 minutes of charge.

Gamezop: A multi-game platform that helps increase engagement and drive revenues

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It is a business’s responsibility to engage potential buyers. There isn’t a simpler way of saying this. Jeff Bezos rightly says that a customer is like a guest invited to a party: one can’t expect one’s guests to engage themselves; good hosts engage their guests better than average hosts and earn a reputation. Earning a reputation is nothing but building a brand.

At the risk of stating the obvious, being on the customer’s smartphone as an app is the closest a business can be to the customer. Once a business gains that coveted spot on the smartphone, the battle for keeping the spot begins. This is where adding engaging games that work within apps can do wonders.

Why are so many non-gaming apps adding games?

Statistics for user retention on apps are brutal. Across all categories of apps, users are spoilt for choice, and if you are an app developer it is imperative that you make your offering sticky. Building stickiness, however, is easier said than done. User-friendly onboarding, strong value proposition, sleak interface, and heavy-duty performance are necessary but insufficient conditions. Users want more. To fill this gap, a lot of apps undertake massive burns, offering heavy discounts or cashbacks to users. These practices often turn out to be unsustainable and fail to build loyalty.

This is the reason why innovative apps are increasing their functionalities to serve more number of use cases for their target audiences. WeChat and GoJek are great examples of such “super apps” with a host of functionalities. Closer to home, the only thing in common between the apps of Amazon, MX Player, ixigo, Meesho, and PhonePe is a section for games. These games are built on HTML5 and launch within these apps, just like videos work on a social media scroll. Not just them but thousands of popular apps around the world are adding HTML5 games to increase retention and revenue.

How much time does it take to add games? Is there any visible difference?

HTML5 games are unique in three ways: they work within apps, they don’t increase the size of the app, and they work offline. Quality HTML5 games within an app can increase time spent by 15-40% from the first day. This is where Gamezop can help. Gamezop has worked on easing the process of integrating HTML5 games within apps for almost five years and has over 2,000 partner apps. Integrating Gamezop on an app is a 30-minute process and. Every month over 40 million users visit Gamezop through its partner apps.

Each partnering app creates a section for games, tapping which launches Gamezop webpage within the app. While on Gamezop, users can play over 270 globally popular games instantly.

What are the commercials? Does Gamezop charge anything?

Gamezop doesn’t charge apps anything. In fact, it pays them a recurring monthly fee for this integration. Gamezop monetizes with high-paying video ads within its games (eCPM is as high as $3 in India!) and shares 50% of the revenue with partner apps. Most of Gamezop’s partner apps earn several lakh rupees every month from this revenue-sharing model.

Key takeaways:

  • As an app developer, one see brutal uninstall rates
  • In addition to a strong value proposition, apps need to offer something extra
  • In-app games developed on HTML5 work really well to build stickiness
  • Gamezop provides high-quality HTML5 games to over 2,000 popular apps globally
  • Gamezop also pays a monthly fee to apps for this integration

Logitech is raising the bar for the Video Conferencing Industry

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Logitech today is raising the bar on the video conferencing industry with a next generation portfolio of appliance and PC-based solutions that work with today’s leading video conferencing services such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

The new Logitech Rally Bar, purpose-built for mid-sized rooms, and Logitech Rally Bar Mini for small rooms, transform meetings with cinema-quality video and crisp, clear audio in an all-in-one design. Rounding out large meeting rooms, the new Logitech RoomMate is a computing appliance that allows customers to run video conferencing services on Logitech conference cams like Rally Plus without a PC or Mac. Now, you can dramatically simplify setup, management, and use of video conferencing equipment for radically better meetings in today’s hybrid and rapidly evolving work environments.

Scott Wharton, general manager and vice president, Logitech Video Collaboration said, “We’ve always methodically focused on what customers want, and that’s products with premium quality at a reasonable price. From ease of use and manageability, to bringing scale to businesses, we want to make products bigger and better, while reducing complexity. Our goal is to put video in every meeting space in the world. In order to do that, we need to make it easy, simple and cost-effective, which is what we believe we’ve achieved with this new portfolio of products.”

As video conferencing continues to become an integral part of every business, Logitech’s latest portfolio sets a new precedent for truly flexible room solutions. You can run supported video conferencing applications natively on Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini, like Microsoft Teams and Zoom, or connect them via USB to virtually any room PC or Mac. You can even BYOD (bring your own device), which allows you to plug in your laptop and run your chosen video service. Logitech’s new portfolio will also support other popular video conferencing services such as GoTo, Pexip and RingCentral.

From a second camera on the video bars dedicated to AI and room analytics, to extensible audio coverage with Rally Mic Pods, businesses now have scalable solutions that are both incredibly versatile and simple to use. With Logitech’s next generation portfolio, organizations can now ensure that every meeting room, no matter the size or deployment model, can keep every employee, including those tuning in remotely, connected without missing a beat.

Tomer Mekhty, vice president, global IT operations, ServiceNow said, “Our team has had the opportunity to use Logitech Rally Bar, and we were impressed with its performance. From the improved video and audio performance to the quick and easy install, Rally Bar is an ideal solution for our modern, connected meeting rooms.”

Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini particularly shine when it comes to performance and include these noteworthy features:

Brilliant optics at resolutions up to 4K: Feel like you’re meeting in person, but from anywhere, with smooth motorized pan and tilt in a video bar form factor and razor sharp optics up to 4K. Rally Bar boasts lossless image quality up to 5X optical zoom, which will be digitally enhanced up to 15X total zoom.

Every voice is heard clearly: Thanks to advanced audio engineering, both video bars feature ultra low distortion speakers delivering crystal clear, room-filling sound to every corner of the room. An adaptive beamforming mic array picks up voices at every seat with outstanding conversational clarity, focusing on the active talker and auto-leveling louder and softer voices while suppressing unwanted noise. Plus, a patented anti-vibration suspension system minimizes speaker vibrations that can travel through walls, stands, and tables so you can hear and be heard with outstanding clarity.

Stunning design: Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini feature sleek, rounded edges for an elegant, minimalistic look. Featuring recycled polyester fabric on the speakers, both video bars are available in Graphite or White to seamlessly complement the aesthetic of modern conference rooms.

Super smart with built in AI: Both video bars come equipped with Logitech RightSense technology and AI Viewfinder, a second camera dedicated to computer vision. The camera detects human figures and processes where they are in real-time, enhancing the precision of Logitech RightSight auto-framing and camera control so meeting participants are always in focus, whether they are late joining or moving about.

Incredibly simple to set up, manage and monitor: Beyond versatile, all-in-one design, Rally Bar and Rally Bar Mini come with exceptional cable management and flexible mounting options that ensure easy, confident installs with minimal footprint. Setup takes minutes out of the box and you can easily monitor and manage the video bars from one single platform using Logitech Sync or your preferred device management dashboard. Plus, get insights into how your conference rooms are being used with metrics like people count, especially important for room occupancy limits in the hybrid workplace.

Rog Showdown – A series of online tournaments is back in 2021

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After an overwhelming success of the ROG Showdown in 2020, ASUS ROG, today announced the second leg of ROG Showdown – a series of online tournaments organized by ROG which primarily focuses on the gaming enthusiasts.

ROG Showdown encourages gamers to #StayAtHome through the global pandemic and enables them with opportunities to test their mettle by pitching their skills against opponents of similar or greater skills through captivating tournaments.

The second edition of ROG Showdown will commence on 29th January 2021. The participants will get a chance to choose from a series of tournaments amongst the most popular games including Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, PUBG PC, Valorant, League of Legends (LOL), Valorant League. The winning teams will also get a chance to win a cash prize of Rs 50,000 in the Valorant League during Q1 of 2021.

Arnold Su, Business Head, Consumer and Gaming PC, System Business Group, ASUS India said “The year 2020 has been exceptional and has presented us with unprecedented challenges. While it has been a difficult year for all of us, we at Asus India, have turned this around as an opportunity for our young gaming community to have more exciting and meaningful experiences through a series of gaming tournaments during the first edition of ROG Showdown. We are grateful for the extensive participation as well as overwhelming popularity the campaign has garnered which led us to bring to you the second edition of the tournament, we aim to encourage more and more players to develop their skills at par with the global gaming ecosystem, enhance gaming tactics, learn from fellow players and create a collaborative gaming environment.”

Anticipating a swift rise of the e-Sports industry in India during the pandemic, the Republic of Gamers (ROG) organized ROG Showdown in three phases, last year. The First Edition of the ROG Showdown saw close to 7000 participants take part in the tournament. The event welcomed multiple professional e-Sports teams from India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka to participate in a tournament-style competition across multiple games. The first edition of ROG Showdown concluded in December 2020 with multiple winners in respective tournaments and leagues and won up to Rs 560,000 prize pool.

ROG Showdown has received international recognition and the tournament has garnered approximately 1M audience base digitally.