Among the leading tech giants, Amazon and Apple are creating a team to support the growing number of developing apps and different software for Apple devices.
An agreement was revealed on Monday. Now Amazon is making available the Apple computers through Amazon Web Service; the cloud computing business allows the Apple developers to make and test those apps remotely, rather than buying the machines and maintaining those properly.
This system could assist the developers who are the head of a software and services strategy that is a main important sales driver for Cupertino, Calif. – based Apple.
Initially, in the data centers of Amazon, Apple will be a version of the Mac Mini that has been available for a bit of time. An Amazon Web Service vice president, David Brown, said that the hardware would be updated when Apple will launch that new equipment. Apple revealed a Mac Mini in November, which was powered by an M1 chip it designed, supplanting Intel Corp. chips. Mr. Brown has informed that Amazon has a target to install M1-based Macs early in 2021.
He added, “We’re going to support the Mac operating system and Mac machines-whichever ones customers want access to.”
Amazon evangelist Jeff Barr wrote in a blog post, “Powered by Mac Mini hardware and the AWS Nitro System; you can use Amazon EC2 Mac instances to build, test, package, and sign Xcode applications for the Apple platform including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari.”
December is here and a new month calls for new games on both the Xbox and PlayStation Now front. Microsoft and Sony have both announced their list of new games for Xbox and PlayStation Now, here’s a list of the best games in the offering.
PlayStation
We start off with the new PlayStation Now games which were announced by Sony via a recent tweet.
PlayStation 4 owners have got the chance to play Horizon Zero Dawn many times considering how often it goes on sale but if you have a PlayStation Now subscription, here’s your chance to get a hang of this action-packed game. The game is all about Aloy’s legendary quest in which he unravels the mysteries of a world ruled by deadly Machines, who are now the dominant species. In this third-person action role-playing game, you can use devastating, tactical attacks against unique Machines and rival tribes.
Stranded Deep
This game provides for a test of your survival skills as, after a mysterious plane crash, you are stranded in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. In this open-world adventure, you must do what you can to survive by exploring underwater and on land. You have to stay aware of the dangerous elements and creatures of the pacific as hunger, thirst, and exposure conspire against you.
Broforce
In this multiplayer, you can march into battle as a team of up to four bros to eliminate the forces that threaten our way of life. You can also play head-to-head modes against other players in super destructive deathmatches.
Some of the other games announced by Sony include – Wreckfest: Drive Hard. Die Last., The Surge 2, and Darksiders III. All the games are out on December 1 on the PlayStation Now service.
Xbox
On to the new games Microsoft has revealed which will be added on Xbox Game pass on console and pc.
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Control (Console)
As previously rumoured, Control has been added to the list of new games and will be available from 3 December. In this third-person action-adventure game, you become the Director struggling to regain control of your secretive agency in New York as the city is invaded by an otherworldly threat. You will be challenged to master a combination of supernatural abilities.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (Console & PC)
In this game, the Luminary treads on a dangerous journey to unravel the mystery of his fate with the help of a fascinating cast of supporting characters. This Definitive Edition includes all the previous content in addition to extra scenarios from the acclaimed Dragon Quest XI. The game will drop on 4 December. The additional features in the game include a grand orchestral version of the music, a Japanese audio option as well as the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphic modes.
Call of the Sea (Console & PC)
This Xbox console exclusive is set in the 1930s in the South Pacific. In this otherworldly tale of mystery and love, you play as Norah, an enigmatic woman on the trail of her missing husband’s expedition on a strange but beautiful island in the South Pacific. Call of the Sea is a story-led game with puzzles, where every clue leads you deeper into the secrets you need to unearth.
In addition to these, Xbox users will also be given access to games including Slime Rancher (Console) – December 3, Doom Eternal (PC) – December 3, Monster Sanctuary (Console) – December 8 and Starbound (PC) – December 8, among others.
UEFA Champions League is surely one of the most exciting competitions for football fans. Top teams from all over Europe fight for European glory every year.
Now UEFA is discussing a new format to make it more exciting. The new format will allow 36 teams to fight for glory.
The European Club Association (ECA) is considering the idea of breaking away from UEFA to make a ‘European Super League’. So, UEFA is interested to reform the European Competition of the top clubs.
According to the report of ‘The Times’ on Tuesday, UEFA wants to introduce the ‘Swiss System’ in the league and would see the competition kick-off with one 32 or 36-team division.
Every team will play 10 games, 5 at home and 5 away. All the teams will play against randomly drawn opponents. At the end of 10 matchdays, the top 16 teams will qualify to the ‘Round of 16’.
In the knockout stage, the team, finishing at the top of the table will play against the 16th placed team; the second will play 15th, and so on.
If the format is approved, then it will be followed in 2024. The Premier League clubs will be affected most in this format. Premier League teams could have to drop out of the League Cup and FA Cup replays. It will eventually force the Premier League clubs to drop out from both the tournaments. Otherwise, it will add 4 extra fixtures in total for the English clubs.
Diego Maradona was one of the best footballers in the history of the sport, and it has been about a week since El Pibe de Oro passed away. In the wake of his death, many stories involving the legend have seen the light of day.
According to Mundo Deportivo, the Spanish publication have managed to trace their way to Maradona’s first Barcelona shirt. The story is told by one Luis Ansonera, a friend of the son of Jose Carlos Barrachina.
Barrachina was a player for La Liga club Real Zaragoza between the years of 1976 and 1981. He later signed for Mallorca.
According to a Mundo Deportivo archive, (the publication were in charge of covering the match):
“It goes without saying that all the eyes of Luís Sitjar were focused on Diego Armando Maradona , who became the architect of the game and the evolution of Barcelona.
“However, the sticky marking of Barrachina , a courageous and quarrelsome midfielder who stuck to him like a limpet although it must be recognized that he did not use reprehensible violence, handcuffed a good part of the Argentine’s actions.”
Barrachina recalls:
“I asked him what he wanted to do in Spain, what he expected from his signing, how he was … And he answered me! Maradona was aware of the conversation with me and thus he participated less in the game ”.
The story ends with Maradona asking the young Barrachina for an exchange of shirts after the game was done with. As mentioned by the former player himself, the rest of the teams were flocking Maradona to get his shirt.
However, Maradona was so invested in the conversation with Barrachina that he didn’t concentrate much in the final minutes of the game.
Maradona’s son has asked Barcelona to retire the number 10 shirt in his honour, however, considering the history and the popularity of the shirt, it seems unlikely that anything of the sort will ever happen.
Furthermore, it would take away from the players of the future to add to the prestigious history of the number 10.
Unbeaten streaks in any competition are a great way to truly assert dominance on the rest of the teams in the tournament. However, when that happens in the Champions League, the impact is much more significant. Here, we take a look at some of the longest unbeaten streaks in the top tier of European competition.
3. Barcelona – 16 Games
The legendary Barcelona side of the 2010 era was one of the most fluidly playing teams in the history of the sport. They managed to amass a 16 game unbeaten run in 2010/11 before being usurped by Chelsea.
3. Manchester United – 16 Games
United under Sir Alex Ferguson was one of the most feared teams in all of Europe, but while their current situation may be a joke, it wasn’t so under Fergie. United put together a great run in 1997/98, putting in 16 shifts without defeat, before losing it to Marseille.
3. Bayern Munich – 16 Games*
The Bavarians were unbeaten in 2020 across ALL competitions before eventually losing it to Hoffenheim in the league. The reigning Champions are still unbeaten in their last 16 games and could put together another unbelievable run given their form.
2. Bayern Munich – 19 Games
Once again on the list, the first time Bayern put together an unbeaten run worth mentioning was with the turn of the century. The German giants were unbeaten after a 3-0 loss to Lyon, and their streak was eventually ended by a loss to Real Madrid.
2. Ajax – 19 Games
Once European superpowers, Ajax’s place in the Eredivisie does not do justice to their status as a club. All that said, the 19 game unbeaten run came along with the 1995 Champions League victory.
1. Manchester United – 25 Games
Manchester United celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League Final at the Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia.
Also entering the list for the second time, Manchester United have the longest unbeaten streak in the Champions League with 25 games without defeat. Their run was stretched out over two seasons from 2007 to 2009, reaching two consecutive finals, winning the one against Chelsea but losing to Barcelona a year later.
After Vivo V20 and Vivo V20 SE, Vivo is set to launch its third smartphone, Vivo V20 Pro, under its Vivo V20 smartphone series.
The new smartphone will have a dual selfie camera with a 44 MP primary sensor and an 8 MP ultra-wide-angle lens. One can capture a photo from as close as 2.5cm from the object. Motion Autofocus, Slo-Mo Selfie Video, Super Night Mode, Double Exposure, and Dual View Video are some of the other features of Vivo V20 Pro. The rear panel of the smartphone, which is made of AG Matte Glass, houses a triple camera setup comprising a 64MP primary, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP depth sensor units. The 8MP module also doubles up as a macro camera to let you capture photos from as close as 2.5cm from the object.
It will be available with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage configuration. Consisting of a 4,000 mAh battery, it will also come up with 33W fast charging and 5G connectivity. You can find the company’s tweet below.
The same handset was launched in Thailand in September this year. It has a 6.44-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display. The screen also has an embedded fingerprint reader. This will be used for biometric authentication.
Currently, it is priced at Rs 29,990 or $410. You can purchase the Vivo V20 Pro 5G from Vivo’s online store, Flipkart, Amazon, Reliance Digital, Poorvika Mobile, or any other online and offline retailers. It has already been listed for registrations on Flipkart.
It has a Snapdragon 765G SoC. Yesterday, we informed you about the launch of Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Read about it here. Initially, it will be offered in Midnight Jazz and Sunset Melody colours. The rear panel of V20 Pro 5G will be made of AG Matte Glass. Other than 5G, other connectivity options for the smartphone are 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS/ NavIC.
Vivo, the Chinese manufacturing company, is launching this handset at a time when the government of India is trying to back the domestic manufacturers. With the aid of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Micromax is trying to make a comeback in the mobile manufacturing business. This means more competition for a company like Vivo. India, the second-largest smartphone market in the world, is surely in an exciting time in its smartphone history.
In the Indian audio market, boAt is the leader above all the other brands. According to the recent report, boAt is on top in the case of TWS shipment market share with 18% part. Apart from the audio products, the company is trying to get the same position in other markets like power banks and fitness bands. Recently, at the end of October, boAt entered the smartwatch market with the boAt Watch Storm. After getting positive feedbacks, now the company is preparing to launch its second smartwatch. According to the listing, the name will be boAt Watch Enigma. Here are the details, the listing speakers out to us.
Specs & Features:-
In the very beginning, boAt claims that its upcoming smartwatch will have a sleek design, though that will not affect on features. From the images, we get that the watch has a square body with rounded edges. On the right, there is a knob which is a bit lifted from the surface, probably that is rotatable. The rest of the other details are followed.
1.54-inch Full touch screen color display with Always On feature
24/7 automatic heart-rate monitoring
Blood Oxygen level monitoring
Live weather forecast
Daily activity tracker and eight different sports modes
Smart gesture controlling
raise the hand to wake the watch
shake wrist to click picture or change watch face
long-press the screen to increase the brightness
Music control from the wrist
Meditative breathing guidance
3 ATM waterproofing
Eco mode to save battery
Notification management
Pricing & Availability :-
The boAt Watch Enigma is coming with two strap color options – Black and Gray. Currently, this smartwatch is listed on Amazon Indian page. Though there is no information about the pricing or when it will launch, you can set the launch reminder by clicking on the ‘Notify Me’ button. The page link is given below.
It is safe to say that FIFA 21 has not had the best luck with the fans, especially after the sheer disappointment of its predecessor, FIFA 20. The latest in the FIFA 21 hate news is a lawsuit against developers EA.
The lawsuit against EA was filed in California (surprise, surprise, America is at it again), by the trio of Jason Zajnoc, Danyael Williams and Pranko Lozano accusing EA of “deceptive practices” and “false advertising” to engage more people into its Ultimate Team mode.
It is no secret that EA are money-minded developers and heavily promote the Ultimate Team mode every single year. Their primary income via the mode is through the sale of loot boxes, or the Ultimate Team packs which allow players to choose more real-life characters to play with.
The lawsuit itself reads as follows:
“Unbeknownst to most… EA utilizes technologies like ‘Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment’ and ‘Adaptive Difficulty.’
“These technologies use heuristic prediction and intervention to dictate or even influence outcomes, thereby keeping gamers more engaged.”
The Ultimate Team mode has been labelled as gambling, according to the lawsuit.
An EA representative, when asked about the situation of the lawsuit, defended the company by saying, “We believe the claims are baseless and misrepresent our games.”
This is not the first public attack that EA have had to handle in the last week, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic also taking to Twitter to voice his comments on image rights violations conducted by FIFA.
The Swede accused EA of buying rights that FIFA did not have the authority to sell and teased an investigation into the matter. The player’s agent, Mino Raiola further came out and said that 300 or more players were willing to join Zlatan in the case, with stars like Gareth Bale among the lot.
EA have been accused of scripting their games in older editions by fans a lot of times in the past. However, the company maintains that there are no such mechanisms in place.
Veteran forward Evan Turner will continue his career in NBA as an assistant coach rather than a player. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, he is finalizing a deal to join the Boston Celtics as an assistant coach. He is expected to focus on player development in his role in Boston.
Turner has played for six different franchises in his 10-year long career in the league. He started in Philadelphia with the 76ers after they made him the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. He played as a Sixer for four seasons before being traded to the Indiana Pacers, where he played just half of a season. Then, he went on to suit up for the Boston Celtics from 2014 to 2016. He also played for the Portland Trail Blazers from 2016 to 2019, Atlanta Hawks from 2019 to 2020 and Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020.
Evan Turner will return to Celtics, only as a part of their coaching staff this time.
Image Credits : 247 Sports
Over the duration of his career, he appeared in 705 regular-season games and averaged 9.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists each game. He also appeared in 63 playoff games and averaged 7.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.6 assists during those games.
The 32-year-old was an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and earlier in the year he made it clear that he was looking to continue his career as a player.
Brad Stevens has gotten an experienced player in Turner, on his coaching staff. Image Credits : NBC Sports
In July, via Sports Illustrated, Turner said, “The physical part is all here.” “I’m smooth. I took this time to try and let my body heal up from some nagging injuries that never felt good. The coronavirus brought everything to a halt, but you use lemons to make lemonade and keep situations beneficial. I have grown and gained a lot of positives during this time. I’m looking forward to next season and getting back to a winning team.”
While Turner will not be continuing his career as a player, he will at least be getting back to a winning team as the Boston Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference finals last season, and face high expectations in the upcoming season.
India finally managed a win against Australia in the Third ODI to avoid a series whitewash.
Australia had already clinched the ODI series win by 2-1 but India has finally managed a win by 13 runs in the third ODI to avoid a whitewash in the series.
With India winning the toss at Manuka Oval, Virat Kohli elects to bat first with some changes in the playing 11 with T. Natarajan doing his international debut, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav in place of Mayank Aggarwal, Navdeep Saini, Mohammed Shami and Yuzvendra Chahal.
Source – Times Of India
Shubman Gill Opened for the first time in a three-match ODI along with Shikhar Dhawan. Virat Kohli seemed consistent with a contribution of 63 runs off 78 balls.
Virat Kohli has also broken the record of being the fastest cricketer to score 12,000 ODI runs. The record held by the legend, Sachin Tendulkar earlier. Kohli broke the record in his just 242nd innings with a single off in Sean Abott’s ball in the 13th over.
With a huge contribution of Hardik Pandya scoring 92 runs off 76 balls and Ravindra Jadeja scoring 66 runs off 50 balls which helped India to increase the total run chase. Adding to that the bowling lineup performing much better than earlier with Shardul Thakur picking up Steve Smith, Sean Abbott, and Moises Henriques’s wicket, T. Natarajan taking his first international wicket of Marnus Labuschagne and Ashton Agar and Kuldeep Yadav with Cameron Green’s wicket.
This is what Virat Kohli, India Skipper said after the match: “We were put under the pump in the first and second half of Australia’s innings. Look I think the pitch was much better here in terms of helping the bowlers and that’s why I think the bowlers did well here. We were clinical with the ball and in the field. Hopefully, we take the momentum forward. I would have liked to go on for a bit longer, but it was a great partnership between Pandya and Jadeja. The team needed that kind of a boost. You need those kinds of moments, especially when you play against a team like Australia.”
This win definitely pumped up India’s confidence for the upcoming T20 Series against Australia as this match has provided a space for the potential players to come up with an agreeable strategy.
