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Apple MacBook Air with its M1 chipset buries the competition in AnTuTu benchmark

Nivedita Bangari
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Apple MacBook Air with its M1 chipset buries the competition in AnTuTu benchmark

Apple’s A14 Bionic has taken the lead and is now the world’s fastest mobile processor. With the company’s M1 chipset also creating ripples in the semiconductor market it seems that Apple has some big plans for its silicon manufacturing unit.

In the latest AnTuTu benchmark testing, it was seen that there is one particular Apple device that has the best performance in terms of iOS platform devices. we are talking about the MacBook Air that has utterly destroyed the rankings of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro fourth-generation device. The device is after all powered by the company’s ARM-based M1 SoC. the MacBook Air manages to score a massive 1,119,243 points (+48.19%) while the iPad Pro 4 managed 755,294.

According to sources, AnTuTu has reported that the M1 system was recorded as an iPad Pro running iOS 14.2 but the MacBook Air obviously runs on macOS. Looking at the AnTuTu benchmark and the comparison with the current iOS benchmark leader, it seems that Apple was correct with its decision to switch to the ARM architecture for this powerful new SoC.

The individual specs of the new MacBook Air are also impressive. It has 8 GB of RAM along with 512 GB of storage memory. the individual UX is of +38.66%, MEM being +64.98%, and the GPU at +43.78% finally the CPU is at massive +50.65% scores. All the scores are ahead by a mile of the iPad Pro 4 (6 GB + 128 GB).

Of course, we are not comparing the overall features here, but the difference in the CPU and GPU performance is quite notable. With over 50% performance gain, the CPU part of the M1 SoC makes the impressive A12Z Bionic look practically outdated at this stage.

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Facebook to settle consumer privacy violation suit by paying $650 million dollars to more than a million users

Nivedita Bangari
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Facebook to settle consumer privacy violation suit by paying $650 million dollars to more than a million users

Facebook was involved in a lawsuit that claimed that the social media giant had caused harm to consumer privacy. According to sources, the social media giant was accused of collecting the biometric images using its phot-tagging feature without the consent of the general public. Apparently, the suit was settled with Facebook agreeing to pay $650 million in settlement to the Illinois residents and administration.

But recently Facebook has stated that it will only make payouts to about a quarter of the 6 million Illinois residents. According to the social media giant, the payouts will only be made to those residents that are eligible for the consumer privacy settlement.

According to sources, in the biggest consumer privacy settlement in Facebook’s history; about 1.57 million people will pocket more than $300 each. And about a third of the $650 million worth settlement fund will be set aside for Illinois attorneys and administrative costs.

Considering that the lawsuit was not dragged to court but was instead settled, Facebook managed to save itself from paying a lot more. Out of all the residents involved in the case, not everyone had filed for privacy violations and if the users had taken the company to trial; they could have easily sought damages of as much as $5,000 for each. It was not merely a case of personal privacy violation but also a violation of the Illinois Biometric Privacy Information Act, which is a pretty big deal. So Facebook saved itself from a lot of trouble there folks.

Apparently, it was not easy for Facebook to get out of this situation. According to sources, the company got the U.S. District Judge James Donato on board it added an extra $100 million to the original settlement of $550 million. To add the cherry, Facebook offered that it would ping its users directly through their accounts to alert them of the cash jackpot. And thus the final approval of the deal is scheduled for early in 2021. With the settlement, Facebook surely has to pay the biggest consumer privacy settlement but also will avoid what could have been the biggest blunder in its history.

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Square Enix allows its employees to work permanently on a work-from-home basis

Nivedita Bangari
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Square Enix allows its employees to work permanently on a work-from-home basis

Covid-19 has taken its toll on the entire world. The economy of countries worldwide has been in turmoil and is slowly showing signs of improvements. With companies like Microsoft and Facebook already allowing their employees to work from home, it seems like it is becoming our new norm.

Recently, Square Enix, the studio behind games like the Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Tomb Raider games, has stated that it’ll allow most of its employees to permanently work from home. The policy will come into effect from December 1st. according to sources, the policy will make the employees designated as either “home-based” or “office-based.” According to sources, Square Enix expects 80 percent of its employees to be designated as home-based from December.

The company aims to create a “flexible and diverse working environment, helping employees achieve the optimal work-life balance and bolster productivity.” The policy is design to help the company better adapt in the future, whether it’s to disasters or just new employment models.

The home-based employee will work from home for at least three days a week on average, or vice versa for office-based workers. They are, however, able to change their status every month. Some employees will need to be based in an office, depending on the work they’re doing, Square Enix says.

The company first implemented its work-from-home policy in February in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Then it also introduced other initiatives like staggered working hours and online conferencing. It adds that 80 percent of its employees said they had a positive view of working from home when surveyed.

The company is a major game development firm. It contributes to an expanding list of companies that have pledged to continue to allow their employees to work from home even after it’s no longer necessary on health grounds. 

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Apple’s next 16-inch MacBook will come with an AMD exclusive RDNA 2 GPU

Nivedita Bangari
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Apple’s next 16-inch MacBook will come with an AMD exclusive RDNA 2 GPU

We already know that Apple has a new 16-ich MacBook Pro planned that will be launched soon. But sources claim it won’t be coming with Apple’s very own M1 chipset. Instead, the laptop may have an exciting piece of hardware inside. According to a leaker @TheGalox_, AMD will be delivering mobile RDNA 2 GPUs to Apple, and the GPUs will have no desktop counterparts.

Sources claim that Apple will most likely offer the next 16-inch MacBook Pro with the Radeon RX 6700 and RX 6700 XT. Both cards will build on AMD’s Navi 22 GPUs.This is not the first time we see Apple hog on exclusive chips from its partners, whether it may be AMD or Intel.

The current 16-inch MacBook Pro laptop is powered with the Radeon Pro 5600M. and it is the only notebook that offers that card. Thus it’s not hard to believe that the same case may be followed about the Radeon RX 6700 and RX 6700 XT.

The release date and other spec details of the next 16-inch MacBook Pro have not yet been made public by the company. But there are rumors that it would be launched by the end of December 2020. Many outlets claim that AMD will unveil the RX 6700 and RX 6700 XT desktop versions in January.

Thus we can only guess that the new 16-inch MacBook Pro will most likely be pushed to January 2021. With the launch of Apple’s very own M1 chipset, the company is soaring heights in the Notebook market. With more products lined-up to be launched and its exclusive deal with AMD to be unfolding real soon. It seems that 2021 will see a blast of various Apple products. 

Nokia 2.4 launched in India: Price and Specifications

Anurag Dutta
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Nokia 2.4 launched in India: Price and Specifications

Nokia has finally launched its another budget-friendly entry-level smartphone in India, dubbed as the Nokia 2.4. So, without wasting any time, let’s just get into the specifications of this phone.

The Nokia 2.4 runs on the Android 10 OS and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P22 SoC chipset. Regarding the display, this phone offers a 6.5-inch HD+ (720 x 1600 pixels) waterdrop notch display. This phone has a rear-mounted physical fingerprint scanner just under the rear camera module. As per the company’s statement, the Nokia 2.4 will get all the Android updates for the next 2 years. So, the Android 11 update is coming soon for this phone. Moreover, it is a stock Android smartphone, so no more banned apps will be there. The user will get a clean UI experience.

The Helio P22 chipset of this phone is paired with a single different RAM (3GB) and two different internal storage (32GB/64GB) variants (a dedicated microSD card slot is there as well). Now coming to the camera section, this phone offers a dual rear camera module which includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. For selfies, this phone has a 5MP selfie snapper at the front. This phone is available in three different color variants: Dusk, Fjord, and Charcoal.

In terms of the battery, the Nokia 2.4 is fueled up by a large 4,500mAH battery with the support of just 5W fast charging. Regarding the connectivity features, this phone offers 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS/GLONASS, and a micro USB port for charging. This phone has a dedicated Google Assistant button as well. As per the dimension, this phone measures 165.85mm x 76.30mm x 8.69mm and weighs around 189 grams.

Now coming to the pricing and availability, the Nokia 2.4 is currently up for pre-orders in Indian at an Indian price tag of 10,399 INR (roughly 140 US Dollars). There is no confirmed date on which the ultimate retailing will start.

Microsoft delayed Xbox Series X and S production to get full RDNA 2 features

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Microsoft delayed Xbox Series X and S production to get full RDNA 2 features

To import all the features of RDNA 2, Microsoft started the manufacturing of Xbox Series X and S consoles with a bit of delay. Phil Spencer revealed that information in an interview with The Verge.

Microsoft started the manufacturing of its new console in the late summer, whereas Sony started earlier, without waiting for AMD’s final design of its new GPU architecture. The company said that “Xbox Series X|S are the only next-generation consoles with full hardware support for all the RDNA 2 capabilities”. This features Mesh Shaders, Variable Rate Shading, hardware-accelerated Ray Tracing, and Sample Feedback Streaming. AMD stated that both the PS5 and Xbox are based on RDNA 2 architecture.

Having Variable Rate Shading, the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S is offering a powerful gaming performance and the console is able to render different parts of the game differently. Xbox Series X|S has a slower SSD compared to the PS5, even though the Xbox console loads the game faster than the PS5 with the help of Sampler Feedback Streaming.

Phil also said that Microsoft is going to manufacture a large amount of Xbox Series X compared to the Xbox Series S. On the launch day, Xbox had a record sale and the company is going to restock the console again in the coming weeks.

In, coming Spring, we could see a huge stock availability for Xbox Series S. Spencer says, “Over the long run, in most cases, price wins out,”. Microsoft Xbox Series X and S both are available in India, whereas the PS5 still hasn’t launched in India.

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Clash Royale partners with Jio for a 27-day Gaming Tournament

Raunak Saha
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Clash Royale partners with Jio for a 27-day Gaming Tournament
  • NO REGISTRATION OR PARTICIPATION FEES
  • AMAZING PRIZES TO BE WON
  • TOURNAMENT SEMI-FINAL AND FINALS TO BE STREAMED ON JIOTV
  • TOURNAMENT DATES: 28TH NOVEMBER TO 25TH DECEMBER

Mumbai, 26th November – JioGames is hosting a 27-day Clash Royale tournament, in which the winner will be bestowed the ‘India Ka Gaming Champion’ title.

Clash Royale is a freemium, real-time, multiplayer strategy video game, starring the Royales, your favorite Clash characters, and much, much more. Collect and upgrade dozens of cards featuring the Clash of Clans troops, spells, and defenses you know and love, as well as the Royales: Princes, Knights, Baby Dragons, and more.

JioGames Clash Royale tournament, in collaboration with Supercell, is about competing, testing your skills, and putting your strategic mind at work. The 27-day tournament to be held between 28th November to 25th December appeals to every gamer across different levels of expertise – beginners, amateurs, and pro-gamers.

Participants will need to score maximum wins in ‘1-versus-1 games’ to qualify for the final rounds of the tournament, where winners can WIN BIG CASH PRIZES along with attractive weekly giveaways.

Gamers and enthusiasts can register at https://play.jiogames.com/clashroyale to participate in the tournament. The semi-finals and finals will be streamed on JioTV.

IMPORTANT DATES:
• Registration: 26th Nov – 19th Dec 2020
• Contest starts: 28th Nov 2020
• Tournament Dates & Finals: 21st Dec – 25th Dec 2020

REGISTRATION:
• Register at https://play.jiogames.com/clashroyale
• Registration is open to Jio and non-Jio users
• No registration fees involved

Here are the Golden Glove winners of ISL in the first six seasons

Rishab Chakladar
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Here are the Golden Glove winners of ISL in the first six seasons

Goalkeepers are the backbone of a team. Their performance is very important for the success of their teams.

In this article we will look at all the Golden Glove winners of ISL till date.

Jan Seda (FC Goa, 6 clean sheets, 2014)

FC Goa goalkeeper Jan Seda fails to save the penalty during the penalty shoot out in the 4th Semi Final match of the Hero Indian Super League between FC Goa and Atletico de Kolkata held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, India on the 17th December 2014. Photo by: Shaun Roy/ ISL/ SPORTZPICS

Jan Seda won the Golden Glove award in the inaugural season of ISL. He kept 6 clean sheets in the whole season. He is the second-best golden glove winner in terms of minutes per goal conceded. Jan Seda conceded only 9 goals in that tournament.

Apoula Edel (Chennaiyin FC, 6 clean sheets, 2015)

Former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper came to India in the inaugural season to play for Atletico De Kolkata [now known as ‘ATK Mohun Bagan FC’]. He only featured in 9 games.

In 2015 he joined Chennaiyin FC and kept 6 clean sheets in 13 games.

Amrinder Singh (Mumbai City FC, 5 clean sheets, 2016)

First Indian to win the Golden Glove award in ISL. Amrinder Singh played for Mumbai City FC that season and kept 5 clean sheets in 2016. Though Mumbai City FC failed to qualify for the playoffs Amrinder Singh made his mark in that season and also got his chance in the national team.

Subrata Pal (Jamshedpur FC, 7 clean sheets, 2017-18)

Subrata Pal used to be known as the ‘Spiderman of India’ in his prime. He is one of the greatest goalkeepers in India. He was unstoppable in that season. He kept 7 clean sheets in that season.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC, 7 clean sheets, 2018-19)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s performance in that season helped his team to clinch the title in 2017-18. He kept 7 clean sheets in that season.

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu (Bengaluru FC, 11 clean sheets, 2019-20)

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu is the only goalkeeper to make it to the list for more than 1 time. Last season he has kept a record 11 clean sheets, the highest ever in ISL history.

Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Wednesday

Nivedita Bangari
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Amazon Web Services experienced an outage on Wednesday

Cloud computing is a field that is growing extremely fast, and with the advent of 5G and 6G, the field has seen tremendous development. Among all the cloud service providers, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the most famous. It is the backbone of many websites and apps. However, yesterday the service experienced a multi-hour outage that affected a large portion of the internet. The service has been reportedly fully restored as of 4:18 AM ET today morning.

Among the company’s that reported Amazon’s successful restoration of AWS, Adobe was one of the first to report an all clear. According to sources, the issue has only affected one of its 23 geographic AWS regions. But it was significant enough to take out a large number of internet services.

Many apps, services, and websites have posted on Twitter about how the AWS outage affected them, including 1Password, Acorns, Adobe Spark, Anchor, Autodesk, Capital Gazette, Coinbase, DataCamp, Getaround, Glassdoor, Flickr, iRobot, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pocket, RadioLab, Roku, RSS Podcasting, Tampa Bay Times, Vonage, The Washington Post, and WNYC.

“We have restored all traffic to Kinesis Data Streams via all endpoints, and it is now operating normally. We have also resolved the error rates invoking CloudWatch APIs. We continue to work towards full recovery for IoT SiteWise, and details of the service status are below. All other services are operating normally. We have identified the root cause of the Kinesis Data Streams event and have completed immediate actions to prevent a recurrence,” States Amazon.

AWS is the most widely-used cloud computing services globally, so any issues can cause severe damage to other web services and apps, as evidenced by the number of companies affected by the outage. With the increase in cloud computing, dependency on cloud data centers also increases; thus, it is mandatory to keep them properly maintained.

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Vivo Y1s launched in India, an entry-level smartphone for just Rs. 7,990 (~$108)

Anurag Dutta
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Vivo Y1s launched in India, an entry-level smartphone for just Rs. 7,990 (~$108)

Vivo has launched its entry-level smartphone in the Indian market, dubbed as the Vivo Y1s. This phone has a bigger battery, a large display, and a good processor as well. So, on the basis of its price, the Vivo y1s is definitely a good pick for its buyers. Now let’s go and check out its specifications.

The Vivo Y1s runs the FunTouch OS 10.5 which is based on the Android 10 OS and is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 chipset. Regarding the display, this phone features a 6.22-inch FullView HD+ (720 x 1520 pixels) LCD waterdrop notch display with a screen-to-body ratio of 88.5 percent.

The Helio P35 chipset of this phone is paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage (expandable via an external microSD card). Now coming to the camera specs, this phone offers a 13MP rear camera supported by an LED flash. For the selfies, this phone has a 5MP front camera.

In terms of battery, the Vivo Y1s is fueled up by a decent 4,030mAH battery. This phone has every connectivity feature such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, micro USB, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This phone is available in two different color variants: Aurora Blue and Olive Black.

Regarding the price and availability, this phone is now up for retailing at a price tag of just Rs. 7,990 (~108). But if you purchase this phone through Jio’s lock-in offer, you will get benefitted from a lot of things:

  • It will provide users with perks like Rs 4,550 (~$61) which is beneficial through Rs 249 (~$3.37) or above recharge.
  • 10 percent benefit of up to Rs 799 (~$11).
  • A 90-day Shemaroo OTT subscription for Rs 99 (~$1).
  • A one-time screen replacement through OneAssist at a price tag of Rs 149 (~$2).

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