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East Bengal officially announce the submission of the bid papers to play in ISL

The wait is finally over for the East Bengal FC fans. East Bengal has finally submitted the bid papers to play in ISL this year. The club has officially confirmed the submission of the bid papers by their social handles.

East Bengal tied up with ‘Shree Cement’ as their sponsor. Last week they registered the name of ‘Shree Cement’ as the franchise name to pick up the bid papers.

Earlier this month, FSDL had invited clubs to submit bid papers from Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Ludhiana, Siliguri, and Bhopal to participate in the league for the last one spot this season.

According to reports, this was just the official process to include the Kolkata giant to the league and it was pretty evident that East Bengal FC will be that 11th team of ISL.

This will be the 7th edition of ISL this season. In these 7 seasons, this is the first time there will be two teams from a single city if East Bengal finally joins the league (which is almost sure).

Other Kolkata giant Mohun Bagan FC has already merged with defending champion ATK and will play in ISL this season as ATK Mohun Bagan FC. The addition of both the rival teams will surely increase the excitement level of the league. Now ISL can also witness the legendary rivalry of Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.

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Spotify calls out Apple for abusing its monopolistic powers

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Spotify has accused Apple of abusing its monopolistic power, and unfair practices. The Swedish music streaming app urged regulators around the world that the tech giant’s latest policies stand to threaten the freedom of consumers “to listen, learn, create, and connect”.

This accusation of the streaming firm comes right after Apple’s announcement of its ‘Apple One’ subscription. This will come bundled alongside the Apple Watch Series 6 and 8th gen iPad models.

Why Spotify is unhappy?

The deal stands to pull more music streamers towards Apple. While other streaming services like Spotify stands to lose their customers. The users who will shift towards the ‘Apple One’ subscription will have only one unified bill and other music streaming services will lose most of their value in the market.

The statement released by Spotify states, “Once again, Apple is using its dominant position and unfair practices to disadvantage competitors and deprive consumers by favoring its own services. We call on competition authorities to act urgently to restrict Apple’s anti-competitive behavior, which if left unchecked, will cause irreparable harm to the developer community and threaten our collective freedoms to listen, learn, create, and connect”.

However, the Swedish music streaming firm is nowhere close to Apple. It simply cannot dish out enough features to compete with the tech giant.

Will it affect Apple?

The cry of the company cannot do any harm to Apple as the “Apple One” subscription is available on the devices which are produced by Apple itself.

Apple however is always precise in its claims of marketing and legalizations. The tech giant claims that none of its offerings are in violation of US anti-trust regulations.

Following Spotify’s statement, apple in a press release said, “Customers can discover and enjoy alternatives to every one of Apple’s services. We’re introducing Apple One because it is a great value for customers and a simple way to access the full range of Apple’s subscription services. We’ll be recommending the Apple One plan that saves you the most money based on the subscriptions you already have. It’s perfect for anyone who loves any of our services and wants to get more for less, and it’s especially great for families. Also, select services included in Apple One are available to enjoy on non-Apple devices, and you can cancel anytime”

The iPhone maker has always been the one to play its cards safely and does not hesitate to go on a legal scuffle with its competitors. If Spotify feels threatened by apple’s new policy then the only way for the Swedish streaming to secure its position is to become a one-stop-shop for music streamers.

For this to happen the company has to strike a deal with another streaming giant like Netflix or Amazon. Only then can the streaming firm be of any competition to apple.

Sources: BGR, Beebom

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Bundesliga confirm the new stadiums which will be available in FIFA 21

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EA Sports has always been improving its FIFA series and undoubtedly, in its new FIFA 21 too it will make new additions and improvements over the last one. So, this includes new stadiums as well.

EA Sports has made a huge library when it comes to football stadiums and they have further increased their stadiums for FIFA 21.

The new Bundesliga stadiums which will be available in FIFA 21 are:

  • Stadion An der Alten Försterei: Union Berlin
  • Benteler-Arena: SC Paderborn

FIFA 21 is coming out on 9th October worldwide and it has already created a lot of hype among the fans.

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The new Vivo Y51 launched with Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10 at $220

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Vivo unveiled the Y51 handset back in 2015 with Snapdragon 410 SoC, however, today Vivo has been announced the new Vivo Y51 in Pakistan which is a totally modified version of the old one. We also have got the basic specifications of this handset. So, let’s check out those specifications.

Specifications of Vivo Y51:

The new Vivo Y51 comes with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 665 SoC and runs on Android 10 based Funtouch OS 10, which naturally gives a better performance than the old version of Y51. The SoC is equipped with 4GB RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage, while users can expand the internal capacity up to 256GB via a MicroSD card.

Regarding the display, the phone features a 6.83″ Full HD+ Ace AMOLED with 1080p resolution and has a teardrop notch display, whereas, the old version of the Y51 featured a 5″ display. The new Vivo Y51 has a 90% screen to body resolution and an under-screen fingerprint scanner.

Now enlighten the camera part, the phone comes with a quad rear back camera, includes- 48 megapixels of the primary shooter, alongside an 8MP ultra-wide lens, 2MP macro sensor, and another 2MP depth sensor. The rear camera lenses are aligned in a diamond-shaped plate on the backside. These are joined by an LED flash and further below is a text that reads.’Camera & Music’. On the front, the phone has a teardrop notch on the display to hold a 16MP selfie camera.

Regarding the camera specification, the quad rear camera of this phone is featured Super Night mode for a brighter and clearer picture, and Ultra-stable video mode to minimize the haziness of a video during capture.

The new Vivo Y51 is backed by a decent battery of 4,500mAh with support of 18W charge through a USB Type-C charger.

The new Vivo Y51 comes in three different color variants- Mystic Black, Jazzy Blue, and Dreamy White. The phone is set to be priced at PKR 36,999($220) and is up for pre-order in Pakistan till 18th September, and the sales will be started from 19th September.

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HP launches Omen Spacer Wireless TKL keyboard & Omen Vector Wireless mouse for the lag-free gaming experience

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HP earlier announced its Omen Blast and Omen Frequency Wireless headsets. The company has again expanded its gaming accessory line-up with two additional gaming weaponry.

We are looking at the Omen Space Wireless TKL Keyboard and the Omen Vector Wireless Mouse.

HP Omen Spacer Wireless TKL Keyboard

The wireless keyboard uses warp wireless technology which has over 2.4 GHz frequency band. It is used in order to reduce the latency.

The wireless keyboard also comes with a cable for the keyboard to enhance its flexibility. HP claims that the wireless connection is as fast as any traditional wired keyboard. The Omen Spacer uses Cherry MX Brown switches which have 1ms of response time and has a lifetime of 100 million key-strokes.

Compatibility  Compatible with PCs with available USB port.  
Compatible operating systems  Windows 10; Xbox[3]  
Minimum system requirements  Available USB port  
Dimensions (W X D X H)  14.54 x 5.49 x 1.42 in (keyboard); 14.52 x 4.09 x 0.72 in (palmrest); 11.41 x 0.60 x 0.3 in (extender); 0.78 x 0.61 x 0.31 in (dongle)  
Weight  2.11 lb (keyboard); 0.57 lb (palmrest)  
Warranty  One-year limited warranty.  
What’s in the box  Keyboard; Extender; Cable; Receiver; Palmrest; Product notice; Warranty; Quick Start poster  

HP says the new Omen Spacer Wireless can offer up to six hours of battery with just 5 minutes of charge. While with a full charge, it can easily last up to 75 hours.

HP Vector Wireless Mouse

The Vector Wireless Mouse is primarily designed for right-handed users. It comes with six programmable buttons and can be further customized using the Omen Command Center.

The left and right buttons are reported to have a life-span of 50million clicks each. HP provides the option to use the Vector mouse in both wired and wireless modes. The company claims that with just 30 seconds of charging via USB-C, the mouse can easily last up to an hour of battery life. With a full charge, however, the Vector Mouse could easily last up to 180 hours.

The device comes with a DPI between 100 to 16,000 with a tracking speed of 400 inches per second and 40G acceleration.

Buttons  Programmable 6 buttons  
LED  Custom lighting through OMEN Command Center  
Compatibility  Compatible with PCs with available USB-A port.  
Compatible operating systems  Windows 10 and above; OMEN Command Center software available in Microsoft store  
Minimum system requirements  Available USB-A port  
Dimensions (W X D X H)  5.05 x 2.94 x 1.65 in  
Weight  0.23 lb  
Warranty  One-year limited warranty.  
What’s in the box  Mouse; Dongle; Cable; Extender; Quick Start guide; Product notice; Warranty  

The HP Omen Spacer Wireless TKL keyboard is available for pre-order via hp.com for US$159.99 while the HP Vector Wireless mouse can be purchased now for US$99.99.

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BUNDESLIGA 2020-21 SEASON PREVIEW: Can Rose keep Borussia Monchengladbach at the top?

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The appointment of Marco Rose has ushered Borussia Monchengladbach into a new era. One where they almost snatched the Bundesliga title from the clutches of their adversaries. 

While we can’t single out a singular star player from the team, that is kind of what their style is about. Collectively, Gladbach play some brilliant football and we look at their chances in the 20/21 season here. 

Key Players

  1. Marcus Thuram
  2. Yann Sommer
  3. Stefan Lainer
  4. Alassane Plea

Gladbach boast of a solid defence, organised by Swiss keeper Yann Sommer. His performance between the sticks has been brilliant in the 19/20 season and more of the same is expected to follow this year.

Stefan Lainer is one of the solid barriers in their defence, clearing things out on the right-hand side. On the other side, and into the attacking fold, Marcus Thuram has impressed in his first season and looks set for another great one. 

Rounding things off, Alassane Plea will look to build on his 10 goals and 11 assists last season. Their attack looks unmistakably threatening this time.

Winning Points

Gladbach have plenty of quality and sync with each other. That is one of their greatest strengths. They are defensively solid and can shut out oppositions as well. 

With attackers like Thuram, Plea and captain Stindl, their chances of at least making the top 4 look good. 

Challenges

The main issue here is consistency. The club is good, but often not good enough to be consistent at the top. That is where teams like Bayern really stand out. 

Marco Rose’s biggest challenge has to be ensuring consistent performances from his players against oppositions, big and small. Should they be able to accomplish that, we could be in for quite a surprise this season. 

Transfer Activity

Valentino Lazaro and Hannes Wolf have been signed on a loan deal from Inter and Leipzig respectively. 

Wolf can be played as an attacking midfielder whereas Lazaro functions as a right midfielder or a right back. 

Lazaro has experience of the Bundesliga from his time at Hertha Berlin, along with Wolf. They can add some good quality as well as depth to their squad. 

Predicted Finish: 4th

Although they are a great attacking side and have a considerably solid defence, Gladbach look destined to be the last to ensure Champions League qualification. 

While there is plenty of opportunities for the club to have a surprise stretch at the top, they must ensure consistency in their games if they hope for something big this season. 

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Tottenham Hotspur lead the race for Gareth Bale in shock update

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2020 has been the year of the unexpected. In the latest surprise of the year, Gareth Bale could finally leave the bench at Real Madrid and wear a different white kit on the pitch.

It is one that he is all too familiar with, the white shirt of his former club, Tottenham Hotspur.

According to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is pushing for the club to sign their former player. The Portuguese tactician publicly stated that he tried to land the winger when he was at Real. 

However, Bale arrived just after Jose Mourinho left the Spanish capital. 

Negotiations between the clubs started about 48 hours ago and it seems that personal terms have already been agreed between the player and his former club.

Elsewhere, Gareth Bale’s agent has reportedly confirmed that the transfer is close. While Spurs are hoping for a loan deal, Real are pushing for a permanent transfer.

The player himself has come out and said that he feels unappreciated at Real and would like to play for a team where his talent and contribution is appreciated. 

What better way to gain appreciation than to join a club where you’re already a cult icon? 

The two sides of the coin!

One thing is for sure, Bale will get regular game time should he sign for Spurs. Even if the clubs reach an agreement where Real pay 50% of his wages, he will become the highest-paid Spurs player ahead of Harry Kane, currently at £200,000. 

Bale also has a great amount of experience and quality to bring to the team and his arrival could help Spurs push for a place in the top 4.

However, the 31-year-old is entering the twilight of his career and is also injury prone. 

His career could take a further dip if he finds himself on the sidelines for too long. In addition, his wages will eat up a huge chunk of Spurs’ finances.

Given Daniel Levy’s tendency to not spend much, the move could be a disaster for Spurs or it could also be their best piece of business in years. So, it’s better to take a risk by signing a four-time Champions League winner (not by bench-warming) than regretting about the what-ifs later.

Watch this space for all the latest updates!

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SERIE A 2020-21 SEASON PREVIEW: Can Lazio fight the Big Boys in Italy?

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This other team from Rome almost always has languished in the mid-table or top half places for the past few years. But now, this club led by Simone Inzaghi are a force to reckon with. With some talented and young players in important positions, Lazio have played some beautiful football at times. So considering all of this, where will they end up? 

Transfer Activity

Lazio have so far signed Verdat Muriqi, Gonzalo Escalante and Pepe Reina. All these players are expected to provide backup and in Muriqi’s case, an impact from the bench. They have lost Valon Berisha however, who was a good reserve midfielder option to have. Ricardo Kishna’s departure means they would be looking at a winger as well.

Strength

Without a question, their defensive nous. The way an understanding has been created in the backline between the likes of Senad Lulic, Luiz Felipe and Thomas Strakosha, is fantastic. That reflects in the number as well, with Lazio conceding just 42 goals in 38 games – the best defence in the league. Strakosha also had 14 clean sheets to his name, showing the work the defence puts in for weeks together.

Weakness

The team finds it difficult at times to find the back of the net sometimes. With what can be called a one-dimensional attack, they have relied on Immobile and Milinkovic-Savic far too many times to bail them out and get the wins. A lack of inventiveness on the final third of the pitch can affect Lazio, in that regard.

Key Player

It is hard to see beyond talismanic striker Ciro Immobile. The enigmatic forward scored 30 goals in 38 leagues last season. Alert and sharp with his decision-making, Immobile has performed consistently for Lazio over the last few seasons. Expect him to be up there leading the charge for the Serie A Golden Boot as well. 

Predicted Table Finish

6th Place: With neck-to-neck competition in the league, Lazio will get their opportunity to push for Champions’ League football. But the unnecessary dropping of points and seeing out games as draws means the team will most likely finish in the Europa League places.

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Xiaomi announces Smarter Living 2021 event, will be held on 29th Sep

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There is no doubt Xiaomi is expanding its portfolio to various electronics as well as non-electronics products, apart from the smartphone segment. As one of the parts of this journey, Xiaomi, every year organizes a Smarter Living event in India to showcase its new IoT devices. Though 2020 is a tough year for every company, Xiaomi is committed to its tradition. As a result, it announces the upcoming ‘Smarter Living 2021’ event scheduled for 29th September at 12 noon.

Firstly, I want to inform you, Xiaomi already listed a smart band on both its Indian website as well as the Amazon India page and this will launch during the Smarter Living 2021 event. There is a high chance, this product could be the Mi Band 5. Coming to its details later. In the event banner, along with this smart band, some other things are also spotted. Here those are –

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  • Smart bulb in the letter S
  • Table or chair in the letter M
  • The smart band in the A
  • Smart speakers in the letter T and R
  • Watch with a round face in V
  • A pair of shoes in N
  • Cycle in G

Although, we don’t know what exactly the two ladies and the dog are doing in R and L. Most probably chilling out their life with Xiaomi products. 😜

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Now, entering the smart band part. It’s listed on Mi India and Amazon India website with the title ‘get in the zone’. As per the listing, the smart band will have a bigger and brighter display along with longer battery life and an improved charging facility. Apart from these, a personal health assistant and five sports modes including Yoga will also in it. I already mentioned, all these are indicating to the Indian launch of Mi Band 5. In case you don’t aware of Mi Band 5, visit here for all details.

For now, you can set a reminder for the launch of this smart band, scheduled for 29th September. The link is given below.

Link: https://amzn.to/3c7w3Jc

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Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 could grab the opportunity to test Apple’s A14 Bionic

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Yesterday’s main highlight obviously was the launch of the new Apple Silicon aka A14 Bionic chips based on TSMC’s 5nm process that can deliver industry-leading performance. Even though we thought Apple would compare its chip’s performance against its predecessor A13 Bionic, however, it did compare to the A12.

Apple announced it’s new A14 chip will be almost 40% faster than A12 Bionic in CPU performance using ARM cores for their architecture which is the same used by Qualcomm as well. In this regard, when the Cupertino giant did not actually bother to mention the performance difference against A13 Bionic, this raises concern that is the new A14 Bionic a huge improvement from last gen?

Well, according to tipster @UniverseIce, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 875 could actually be stronger than A14 Bionic. The Snapdragon 875 will also use the 5nm process however, it will be using Samsung’s fabrication process rather than TSMC’s.

Even is there’s a huge difference in performance for this or not, Ice Universe believes that the new Snapdragon 875 has indeed a ‘great opportunity’ to beat the A14 Bionic this year, yes it can happen because Snapdragon 865 was able to compete with A13 Bionic already.

So, if you were thinking Qualcomm cannot give “Apple-like” performance, you are wrong because the new SoCs from Qualcomm or Apple will use ARM Cortex-X1 Super Core that should give a 30% increase in performance as well.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 875 will come with a “1+3+4” triple cluster architecture which suggests that there will be one super core + three large cores + four energy-efficient cores. Probably, the configuration will consist 1 x high performance Cortex-X1 core + 3 x Cortex-A78 cores + 4 x energy-efficient Cortex-A55 cores.

All in all, the performance competition is indeed taking a new level and now it will be interesting to see how the upcoming Snapdragon 875 stacks up against mighty Apple.

via Wccftech

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