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Mumbai Marshals crowned Esports Premier League 2021 champions

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Mumbai Marshals emerged as champions in the inaugural edition of the Esports Premier League (ESPL) 2021. The country’s first-ever franchise-based esports league, which witnessed high-octane competition of Free Fire matches, concluded in a nail-biting finale. The mega prize distribution ceremony took place at a New Delhi hotel on August 30 in the presence of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Kalli Purie, Vice Chairperson, India Today Group, as the champions and the runner-ups were handed over the trophies and the cash awards.

After two and a half months of virtual competition, two of the most impressive and skilled teams from the league stage, Bangalore Ballistics and Mumbai Marshals, locked horns in a thrilling grand finale. A neck to neck competition saw the Mumbai team getting past the opposition for the prestigious title. The ESPL season 1 champions, Mumbai Marshals have some top players in its roster including Sagar Patel, Indranil Saha, JayeshYadav, NaitikKhosto and AsjadKhateeb, who also grabbed the Most Valuable Player award. For his impressive show throughout the tournament, Jayesh Yadav aka Mr Jay from Mumbai Marshals, with 74 kills, was named as the player of the tournament along with an award of Rs. 30,000.

“It was like a festival of Esports, playing out in the last couple of months. There was an overwhelming response coming from all over the country. The gamers showcased their A-game and the competition was nothing short of top class. I hope these athletes will further utilise this experience and win medals for the country in the coming time,” said Vishwalok Nath, Director, ESPL.

“We, at ESPL, are committed to revolutionising the Indian Esports ecosystem and we are very proud to announce our next big Esports IP, World Esports Cup. We are thankful to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Mr Manish Sisodia who unveiled the logo of this upcoming championship. We believe this tournament will also help us to contribute in making India a global Esports powerhouse. We are also thankful to all our sponsors and stakeholders for their support and belief. This is just the beginning of a new era,” Nath added.

With more than 100 million video views and one million-plus registrations for the ESPL 2021, eight teams, representing eight cities/states, were finally chosen for the finals at the end of the third round after a highly competitive final stage of the league. The group matches were followed by knockout rounds where 96 teams participated. The eight teams that made it through the knockout finals were assigned one Franchise team each. The list of franchise teams included Mumbai Marshals, Rajasthan Reapers, Bangalore Ballistics, Hyderabad Hydras, Chennai Celestials, Delhi Dukes, Punjab Paladins and Kolkata Kaijus. The tournament saw a massive prize pool of INR 25 lakh with a cash prize award to all the top-8 teams. The Mumbai team took home the major share of Rs 12 lakh from the prize money.

Manish Sisodia, while addressing the ESPL winners and players, said, “Esports now is growing very fast. I am convinced that this “E” sport deserves all the support and recognition. I promise that the Delhi government will encourage Esports in every possible manner. We will be happy to encourage all the initiatives that will help the industry and the sector to grow.”

ESPL 2021, which had Infinix smartphone as the presenting sponsor, was played under the aegis of gamer-centric campaign #ESPLGameSeFame with Tiger Shroff as the inimitable brand ambassador that encouraged players to showcase their top game and get recognised in the industry. The tournament also saw huge response and was streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar, Free Fire official streaming platform Booyah and Malayalam OTT platform Koode alongside official YouTube and Facebook channels of India Today and AajTak and its websites.

Noise announces 5-day special sale on its third anniversary

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Homegrown brand Noise announced a five-day-long sale offering with up to 70% on MRP of the products listed on the Noise website. The website-wide sale is announced to commemorate Noise’s third anniversary. The five-day sale commenced on August 29, 2021 (midnight) and will be applicable until midnight of September 3, 2021. The website is offering a discount on all range of products in the hearable and wearable category.

Over the past years, as Noise’s vision becomes a reality, the brand’s pursuit of success remains focused on its endeavor of making smart technology accessible for all. The homegrown brand has predominantly expanded its smart wearables and audio tech segment during the past months, despite prevalent challenges. Noise has been ranked as India’s No.1 Wearable Watch Brand according to International Data Corporation’s (IDC) latest Monthly Wearable Device Tracker for five quarters. At present, Noise has been leading the market with a total share of 28.6% as per unit shipment. As per the latest research by Counterpoint’s IoT Service, Noise is amongst the top five brands in India’s TWS market.

Gaurav Khatri, CEO, and Co-founder said, “We started our journey with the vision to reinvent India’s notion of connected devices. Within three years, Noise has become India’s one of the most lovable brands. The trust and unwavering support of our consumers have inspired us to introduce several remarkable line-ups of Smart Wearables and Wireless Earphones that have created a significant impact. We are dedicated to integrating technological advancements and continue to provide improved solutions to our customers. The connection with our customers has prospered during an uncertain time and we extend our gratitude for entrusting us to fulfill their technological requirements. We invite all our customers to celebrate this joyous occasion with the anniversary sale on our website. This is just the beginning to achieving a bigger milestone.”

With new product launches in the pipeline, the homegrown connected lifestyle brand is steadily widening its portfolio range. Noise has risen to become the market leader in India in response to the increasing demand for audible and wearable products. Noise has recorded over a 100% increase over the past 30 months, despite the pandemic.

Bluei launches 40W Monster home theater with LED display at Rs 3,499

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Homegrown audio brand Bluei has announced the launch of Monster home theater with an LED display and the remote control feature.

The speaker equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology offers superior sound quality, as per the company. The Bluei Monster comes with state-of-the-art user-friendliness, with intuitively designed buttons for volume adjustment, track change, and play/pause control, thereby making the operation easy and seamless.

The home theater has 40W surround sound and gives a 3D stereo experience. Monster is a wireless home theater with a frequency range of 15 meters so, keep your music pumping wherever you go.

The new home theater comes with unmatched sound quality and attractive designs that allow you to leave your signature at your parties. The speaker offers a built-in FM antenna, dedicated subwoofer volume control, big digital display, Aux/Mic input, USB port as well. The home theater is compatible with your mobile, PC, laptop and PlayStation.

Akhilesh Chopra, Sales Director, Bluei, said, “Bluei Monster is designed for party lovers. Our new product simulates a theatre-like audio experience at home, keeping a special focus on comfort and convenience. Our motive is to cater to every age group and every user. This is the reason we sell our products at a budget price.”

The Bluei Monster home theater is available in Black colour and it retails at Rs 3,499.

Play Magnus Group, Mobile Premier League forge partnership for MPL Indian Chess Tour

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Mobile Premier League (MPL) said it has formed a partnership with Play Magnus Group for hosting MPL Indian Chess Tour in India.

The new MPL Indian Chess Tour will be held next year by Play Magnus Group (PMG), founded by World Champion Magnus Carlsen, in partnership with esports giant MPL.

This tour, which carries a $100,000 prize pot, will be the official circuit for Indian chess players to qualify for and participate in the global Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. It means India will be the only chess nation with its own regional expansion that can guarantee players on the elite tour, which this year carried a dazzling total prize pot of $1.6 million.

Together with MPL, Play Magnus Group aims to bring the tours’ innovative online format to India and encourage new growth in the game across the region.

Already, an impressive seven Indian players have participated in the 2021 season of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour. They included Indian Women’s Champion and number 1 Rated Female Rapid player Humpy Koneru, Grandmaster stars Vidit Gujrathi, Pentala Harikrishna, and Baskaran Adhiban, as well as under-18 prodigies Praggnanandha, Gukesh D, and Arjun Erigaisi.

Andreas Thome, CEO of Play Magnus Group said, “India is a fast-growing market for chess and the MPL Indian Chess Tour is a fantastic opportunity for young Indian players to shine on both this new national circuit and the global Meltwater Champions Chess Tour.”

Sai Srinivas, Co-Founder, and CEO of MPL added, “Our objective at MPL is to grow the esports industry by making it more accessible and inclusive. This partnership with Play Magnus Group furthers our commitment by bringing one of the world’s biggest chess initiatives to India and taking it to the masses.”

“We have a lot of talented players in the country and the MPL Indian Chess Tour will help provide them with a stage to showcase their skills and also give them an opportunity to compete at an international level. We look forward to expanding this association in the future to offer unique gaming experiences to all our MPL users,” he added.

India is undergoing a chess boom, with 49 of the country’s 69 Grandmasters earning their titles since 2010. The future looks strong for Indian chess given the country’s rising number of young stars.

Indian players also make up 25% of the player field at the Julius Baer Challengers Chess Tour, a series of online tournaments launched by PMG along with Chess legends Judit Polgar and Vladimir Kramnik, that spotlights emerging talent and promotes gender equality in Chess. They have won two of three tournaments so far, earning them invitations to the global Meltwater Champions Chess Tour.

The tour will comprise four online tournaments followed by a Final where the winner will be crowned MPL Indian Chess Tour Champion 2022. The matches will be streamed on chess24, chess24india, and MPL’s YouTube and Facebook channels.

MPL will conduct four qualifiers on its platform where each winner will receive entry to each tournament and compete against top Indian GMs in the MPL Indian Chess Tour.

The winner of each tournament will receive an invitation to the multi-million dollar Meltwater Champions Chess Tour and an opportunity to play against the world’s best chess players including World Chess Champion and highest rated player of all time, Magnus Carlsen.

The total prize money for the MPL Indian Chess Tour will be $100,000.

Avadh Shah, Vice President – Esports, MPL said, “The Meltwater Champions Chess Tour has cemented its position as one of the most prestigious chess events in the world and we are excited to partner with Play Magnus Group to bring this to India through the MPL Indian Chess Tour.”

“Chess is one of the top games on MPL and the previous tournaments we have organized have seen lakhs of players compete. We are sure this tour will also be a huge hit among all our gamers and viewers,” he added.

Sunil Kamath, Regional Vice President, APAC at Play Magnus Group added, “We are excited to partner with MPL and bring this exciting tour for our immensely talented Indian chess players. India is the first country to have a domestic circuit of the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour and MPL is our exclusive partner for the same.”

Tech NewsWrap: Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) launched… and more

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Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) launched in India

Amazon India has launched the second generation of Amazon Echo Show 8. The device is an upgrade over the Echo Show 8, which was launched in 2020. The new Echo Show 8 comes with an 8-inch HD screen, an improved 13-megapixel camera and dual stereo speakers for clear, balanced sound. It could be the perfect device for video calling and users can simply start a video call by asking Alexa to call whoever you want to. Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd Gen) will cost you Rs 13,999. However, Amazon is currently selling the device at a discounted price of Rs 11,499 for a limited period.

Dell Alienware X-series, XPS, and G series laptops launched in India

Dell has launched new gaming laptops under its Alienware and G-series lineups, as well as two new XPS machines, in India. The latest Alienware x15 R1 and Alienware x17 R1 were introduced in the Alienware range; the XPS 15 and XPS 17 have in the XPS range, and the Dell G15 in the G-series. The company announced that the Alienware x15 will cost Rs 2,40,990 in India while the Alienware x17 is available at a starting price of Rs 290,990. On the other hand, the Dell XPS 15 is available at a starting price of Rs 2,23,990 in India while the Dell XPS 17 is available at a starting price of Rs 2,64,490.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series is getting one UI 3.1.1

Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 3.1.1 update to its Galaxy S21 series smartphones. The new software brings features like improved user interface, a new bedtime mode, a new accidental touch protection feature, a new weather app, and more. It also brings faster animations and pop-up menus. There is also reportedly a new VoNR (Voice over New Radio) function for T-Mobile users. It also brings an enhanced camera app to the Galaxy S21 series smartphones.

Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Pro launched in India

Xiaomi has expanded its Internet of Things (IoT) portfolio with a new router, security camera and running shoes in India. During its ‘Smarter Living 2022’ event, the company launched the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition, Mi 360 Home Security Camera 2K Pro and Mi Running Shoes. While the Mi Router 4A Gigabit Edition is claimed to deliver HD connectivity and up to 1,167Mbps speeds through a four high-gain antenna design, the Mi 360 Security Camera 2K Pro is created to offer 2K video for a clearer surveillance experience. Alongside, the company also announced the new Mi NoteBook 2021 series, Mi TV 5X series and the Mi Smart Band 6.

OnePlus India offers free battery replacement for OnePlus 3,5, 6 series

OnePlus India is offering a free battery replacement to select models. The company is replacing the batteries of the OnePlus 3, 5, and 6 series in India for free. For the new battery, users will not need to pay a single rupee. However, it will still charge the labor cost for the replacement, which for one user’s OnePlus 5T amounted to Rs 473. The battery replacement offer is a good opportunity for those devices that have aged fairly. Replacing your older models’ battery for free makes total sense if you plan to use your phone for a longer time.

Crossbeats Ignite S3 smartwatch with 1.7-inch screen, Bluetooth calling and stress monitor launched

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Following the recent launch of Orbit series smartwatches, popular audio and wearable brand Crossbeats has now launched Ignite S3, which comes with a square-shaped zinc alloy metal dial, industry leading 1.7-inch high definition screen, supports Bluetooth phone calling, equipped with multiple health related features like stress monitor and women health tracker, and comes in six exciting colour options.

Launched at introductory prices of Rs 4,999 (Normal Strap) and Rs 5,499 (Sports Strap), the Crossbeats Ignite S3 is available for pre-order from August 30 exclusively on the brand’s website crossbeats.com, following which it will be made available on other offline and online platforms such as Amazon.

The Crossbeats Ignite S3 is the first indigenous timepiece that would double up as a stress monitoring device. While many smartwatches come with 24×7 heart rate tracker, the Ignite S3 uses it to accumulate the first set of data. The dedicated heart rate tracker is engineered to check heart rate variability intermittently, which gets processed to come up with a graph suggesting the stress level. This graph can be accessed through a stress management application in the watch as well as a connected smartphone.

“In addition host of health related features like SpO2 monitor, heart rate and blood pressure tracker, we have introduced couple of new features – stress level monitor and women health monitor, which essentially allows usersto track menstrual cycle bymanually managing the calendar,” said Archit Agarwal, Co-founder, Crossbeats.

“The all-metal smartwatch with an elegant dial allows users to quit worrying about accidental drops while its dual themes add to the style quotient,” he added.

The Crossbeats Ignite S3 comes with a rotating crown and a whopping six colour options – Carbon Black, Ice Silver, Sea Green, Sporty Green, Sporty Red and Sporty Grey. The smartwatch, which comes with 12-month warranty, offers 10 sports modes and its motion enabled touch sensors allow maximum response.

WhatsApp users beware! Downloading this mod app may get your account hacked

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Google Play Store has recently removed many apps to secure its platform. But there are still modified versions of many apps on the Play Store, which can infect the user’s device. Now, a new trojan, called Trojan Triada, has been discovered in the modified version of WhatsApp for Android. The malware is capable of downloading a payload that furthers malicious activities on the device without the consent of the user.

As per cyber security firm Kaspersky, one of the most popular WhatsApp mods FMWhatsApp 16.80.0 contains a Trojan Triada virus. Once inside the device, it can download further harmful content. “Our mobile antivirus solution detects this malware as Trojan.AndroidOS.Triada.ef,” said Kaspersky.

What is FMWhatsApp?

As per the report, FMWhatsApp serves in-app ads to monetize its services. In fact, one of its ad libraries contains the Triada Trojan. Hackers or cyber attackers can deploy the Triada trojan onto the device of the user by making use of FMWhatsApp, and once it is deployed, it scans the data stored in the phone and then relays it back to the remote server of the hackers.

Triada Trojan pushes advertisements into the user’s device and forces them to subscribe to random services by making use of saved payment methods. What’s riskier is that it can gather information about the device such as Device IDs, Subscriber IDs, and MAC addresses. This data is then sent to a remote server which can then send a malicious payload to the smartphone. Thereafter, it decrypts the content and launches it for operation.

Researchers have discovered many different types of malware carrying out such activities through FMWhatsApp. There is another malware that can perform multiple functions on an infected device and that is full-screen advertising. It is further added that in addition to signing up for an unwanted paid subscription, users may also lose complete control of their accounts

Kaspersky has warned against downloading such apps. Igor Golovin of Kaspersky suggested to not use unofficial apps. He said, “We have observed how cybercriminals have started to spread malicious files through the ad blocks in such apps. That is why we recommend you only use messenger software downloaded from official app stores. They may lack some additional functions, but they will not install a bunch of malware on your smartphone.”

So, if you are someone who loves to use a modified WhatsApp app, then stay away from version 16.80.0 of FMWhatsApp. Downloading it can get you in trouble. It is advised to use only official versions of applications and install them from reliable platforms such as Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Ultimate Battle announces inaugural edition of All India Esports League

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Online esports platform Ultimate Battle is all set to roll out the inaugural edition of the All India Esports League (AIEL), with registrations starting in next month. The league, which will be played on the Ultimate Battle platform, aims to boost the Indian esports ecosystem and encourage more esports athletes to establish themselves.

As National Sports Day is going to be celebrated this Sunday, August 29, it’s an opportune time to announce our flagship esports tournament, said Ultimate Battle in a statement.

The tournament will witness top esports players from across the country engaging in the thrilling action and playing exciting battle royale games challenges, testing their strategic knowledge and skills. The league boasts a massive total prize pool of Rs 5 lakh.

“The much-anticipated All India Esports league (AIEL) is the flagship tournament of Ultimate Battle which adds to our sustained efforts to create a one-stop platform to facilitate popular games for the esports athletes to play and compete against each other. We have been consistently hosting tournaments on our platform in the past year and the responses have been very good and hence we thought it was the opportune moment for Ultimate Battle to launch the League and connect the players and give them more benefits and opportunities to challenge fellow players,” said Tarun Gupta, Founder, Ultimate Battle.

“The selection of the games is primarily driven by their popularity and community size, along with an objective to engage gamers from all platforms including mobile, PC, and console. The purpose is to build an event where gaming can be celebrated in all its glory,” added Gupta.

The league which will be played over four months will be seeing popular multiplayer battle arena esports games including recently-launched BGMI (Mobile) along with the other prevalent games Free Fire (Mobile), Valorant (PC), FIFA 21 (Console – PS4), and Chess (PC and Mobile) as part of the league.

iQOO kicks off its first ever BGMI tournament with ‘iQOO All Stars Cup’

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Showcasing strong commitment to the esports community in India, iQOO is all set to start its quest to find India’s best BGMI team with the launch of its first gaming IP – “iQOO All Stars Cup”. The event went live on August 26 at 6:00PM and will go on till August 31 on iQOO ESPORTS official YouTube channel.

During six days of intense esports battle, iQOO fans will be able to watch and enjoy the talent and gamesmanship of top 16 BGMI teams in India battling it out to win the tournament. The prize money for the winners is Rs 5,00,000 which will be distributed amongst the top three podium finishers and “Fully Loaded Performer” aka the MVP.

Gagan Arora, Director-Marketing, iQOO, said, “The “iQOO All Starts Cup” is a unique initiative that will help elevate esports in the country. It will act as a platform for potential professional gamers to showcase their best game-streaming talent. We see huge potential in the growing esports space and are committed to empower the next-generation gamers of the country.”

Prior to the launch of ‘iQOO All Stars Cup’, the smartwatch maker had successfully launched #iQOORaidNights with top YouTube streamers—Tanmay Bhatt, Samay Raina and GamerFleet to find India’s next big gaming streamer.

Recently, iQOO also introduced its flagship performance smartphone – the best selling QOO Z3 that features segment best performance, future-ready 5G capabilities, superb camera technology, unmatched smartphone gaming experience and strong hardware specifications for the Gen-Z consumers.

Noise continues to be India’s No.1 Wearable Watch Brand for five consecutive quarters

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Homegrown brand Noise reinforces its position as India’s No.1 Wearable Watch Brand. It has been leading the industry for the past five consecutive quarters with a significant market share according to the latest release by market intelligence firm, International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker, Q2 2021 release with a considerable market share of 28.6% in 2Q21 based on unit shipment. With this, Noise has become India’s first homegrown brand to lead the Wearable Watch category for five consecutive quarters.

Noise has established itself as one of the fastest-growing tech lifestyle companies in the Indian market. Over the past year, it has consistently captured the largest market share in the watch segment. Despite the pandemic, the brand has witnessed an enormous growth trajectory with over 100% growth in the past 30 months. Noise is continuously intensifying its commitment for Noisemakers and Indian customers. Recently, Noise has also announced a partnership with homegrown manufacturing brand Optiemus Electronics to encourage the domestic production of consumer electronics.

Amit Khatri, Co-founder at Noise, said, “The wearable industry is thriving in India especially after the recent surge in the health and fitness awareness among customers. With an evolving market, the appetite for more technologically advanced and feature-packed products increases. As a homegrown brand, our synergies are harmonized with the requirements of Indian customers that help us to tailor our products accordingly. Our customer-centricity is one of the major factors behind Noise being India’s No.1 Wearable Watch Brand in the fifth consecutive quarter. We are elated to continue to dominate the segment. We are delighted that the brands from India hold a stable market consistently.”

Noise has been catering to the developing requests of Noisemakers in India and has risen as the leading brand. The brand has aggressive plans to launch more products in India.

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