Cristiano Ronaldo marked his return to football in the most CR7 way possible against Spezia in Serie A. The Portuguese came on from the bench for Paulo Dybala, and it took him only three minutes to find the back of the net.
Assisted by an in-form Alvaro Morata, who managed to pick Ronaldo out in the box, the keeper was completely beaten by Ronaldo and he put Juve in the lead right around the hour mark.
The second goal scored by Ronaldo was from the penalty spot after a brilliant turn by Chiesa was cut short by Bartolomei. There was little to debate about the decision as the ref pointed right to the spot.
Cristiano scored a confident penalty to seal the match for the visitors and pushed the reigning Serie A Champions into the top four.
It would’ve been a crazy story if he managed to score a hat-trick in his return from COVID, but knowing the extent of Ronaldo’s thirst for glory, you can bet it was on his mind.
While it hasn’t been the start that Juventus were hoping for in the Serie A, they are still unbeaten in the league. Their 2-0 defeat to Barcelona at home is still the only blemish in Andrea Pirlo’s managerial record, as the Binaconeri have drawn on various occasions.
Although 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic leads the Serie A scoring charts with 7 goals in 6 games, Cristiano Ronaldo is close behind with 5 goals in the league.
The man has proved his critics wrong every single time he has been about to be written off from the narrative. The fact that he is 35 makes no difference to the impact that the sensational forward makes on the pitch every time he plays.
Juventus will he hoping to snatch back their top spot in the league from Milan, as they face Lazio away from home next.
East Bengal are one of the most historic Asian football clubs. They used to play in the I-League until last season. But from this season, East Bengal along with their city rivals Mohun Bagan, who merged with ATK will play in the top division of Indian football, Indian Super League (ISL).
Shree Cement has invested in East Bengal and now the Kolkata club, SC East Bengal will be making their debut in ISL on 27th November, interestingly against their arch-rivals Mohun Bagan (ATK Mohun Bagan).
As the ISL 2020-21 season is nearing, SC East Bengal have now revealed their jerseys for the upcoming season.
Mohun Bagan has merged with a successful ISL entity, ATK so it seems they will be more comfortable in adapting to the new league. Although East Bengal are entirely new in ISL, they have done some good work in recruitment from signing Robbie Fowler as the head coach to signing some talented foreigners and domestic players.
It will be an interesting season with two big Kolkata clubs playing and enhancing the league with their history.
Finally, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has been launched in China. This phone is the result of the collaboration of the OnePlus 8T and the game developer CD Projekt Red. The Cyberpunk 2077 is nothing but an upcoming action role-playing video game that is scheduled to get launched on December 10, 2020. So, OnePlus has just signed a partnership with the video game developer company CD Projekt for this combined limited edition OnePlus 8T. It is basically a combined version of the OnePlus 8T and the Cyberpunk 2077 gaming theme. In this edition, the design of the phone has definitely changed a bit. So let’s just go for a detailed explanation of the design, specifications, and pricing of this phone.
First of all, let’s talk about the rear panel of this phone. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition has quite a fancy and interesting backside with the branding of Cyberpunk 2077 just beside the rear camera module. Other than this, if we look down the rear panel there also we find a branding of the game. Overall it is a pretty good and tech-fascinated design with a black carbon finish on the back that is flanked by two glossy panels. You will also get a pre-loaded theme with this phone regarding this upcoming game. This is the only difference you can find if you compare it to the regular variant of the OnePlus 8T.
Let’s talk about the specifications now. The OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition runs the OxygenOS 11, which is based on the Android 11 OS and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC chipset. This phone offers a 6.55-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) AMOLED hole-punch display with a refresh rate of 120Hz.
In this edition, the Snapdragon 865 SoC is paired with only a 12GB LPDDR4X RAM/256GB storage variant. In terms of camera, this phone comes with a quad rear camera setup which includes a 48MP (f/1.75) primary sensor, a 16MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide sensor, a 2MP Monochromatic, and a 5MP macro sensor (supported by dual-LED flash). For the selfies, this phone offers a 16MP (f/2.4) selfie shooter at the front, inside the hole-punch.
Regarding the battery, this phone is fueled by a 4,500mAH battery with the support of a massive 65W warp charging through a USB-C. Apart from it, this phone has every other connectivity option, like 5G, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and USB Type-C port for charging. The retail box of this phone comes with black and yellow text and inside the box, you will find a map of Night City, the setting for Cyberpunk 2077 the game.
Coming to the pricing and availability, the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition is available in a 12GB/256GB variant at a price tag of around CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 44,500). In China, this phone is already up for pre-order now and will go on sale from November 11 this year. As of now, nothing is confirmed regarding the global availability of this phone, including the Indian market.
As per some recent statistics regarding the sales of the smartphones manufacturers globally, there is a huge comeback of Realme in the third quarter of the year 2020. Xiaomi has managed to acquire the third position globally instead of Apple. Starting from the year, not many things have been by the side of those smartphone manufacturers. The main reason is obviously the COVID-19. That’s why at the first quarter of this year, like most of the smartphone companies, Realme has also faced some losses in the worldwide market. But they have made a big comeback in the third quarter of 2020.
Realme has acquired 7th position as per the Counterpoint Research report of 3Q2020. If we talk about the growth of this company, it is 132% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) growth and 45% year-on-year (YoY) growth. As per the recent report, Realme has reached 50 million of its product sales in the shortest period of time, which is a record itself. As per the recent data, this brand has completed the shipment of 14.8 million in the third quarter of 2020, which is a serious push-up to its success. Before this, Samsung had taken 10 quarters to reach this milestone and now the Realme has broken the record and completed it within 9 months. As per the other companies, Xiaomi and Vivo took 12 quarters, Apple took 13, and Huawei took 14 Qs.
Credit: Counterpoint
As per the Counterpoint, this success of Realme represents, “the strongest growth momentum among major global OEMs”.
Research Analyst Abhilash Kumar also said, “Realme grew to become one of the top 5, or even top 3, brands in its key markets, including India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Philippines, and some other Southeast Asian countries”
Realme’s slogan “Dare to leap” definitely justifies this kind of performance by the company. Another big reason for this kind of success is that Realme has a comparatively bigger market in South-east Asian countries, such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and especially India. For a various range of pocket-friendly products and with the help of a huge population in India, this company has achieved the impossible. In those countries, the OEM becomes the third and fifth in their respective smartphone markets.
BCCI finally has got the kit sponsor for the Indian Cricket Team for the tour of Australia. The Indian team will be sponsored by the fantasy platform, Mobile Premier League (MPL).
The IPL season is in full swing, however, we also have to keep an eye on the big picture – International Cricket!
The Indian team will finally be seen in blue colours post-IPL as they fly to Australia in November. Team India hasn’t been in action for a long time as a series against South Africa was cancelled due to circumstances arising out of the pandemic.
MPL would the sponsor for the next three years!
The BCCI and MPL have signed a three-year deal for team India’s kit sponsorship. The deal is from November 2020 to December 2023 and will see the board earn Rs 65 lakh per game over the three-year period.
Speaking to an Apex Council member of the board confirmed and explained the details of the new kit deal with MPL.
“Yes, we have signed a deal with MPL that is effective from November 2020 till December 2023. The kit sponsorship amount is Rs 65 lakh per match while merchandising is Rs 3 crore per year for the three-year period. With that royalty will be 10 percent of net sales per season,” the Apex Council member said.
The fresh bids were allowed after Nike wasn’t keen to continue the existing deal and wanted a deduction keeping the pandemic in mind.
It’s a good time for online fantasy sports platforms like MPL and online platforms in general. Dream11 being the official sponsor for IPL 2020 made it clear that the Indian populace is interested in fantasy platforms.
India’s tour of Australia will begin on November 27 with the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The team will leave for Australia directly from Dubai.
EA Sports has officially announced that it will be launching the new season of FIFA Mobile on 2nd November worldwide. The previous season of FIFA Mobile has already been reset.
As we head towards the launch of FIFA Mobile 21, there’s confusion regarding the launch time. So to clear all your doubts we provide you with the approximate launch time in your time zones.
If you’re from India, then your time zone is UTC+5:30, so approximately FIFA Mobile 21 will launch at 1:30 am on 3rd November.
And, if you’re from other countries, then check out your time zone based launch time from the above list.
In this new season of FIFA Mobile, EA have made improvements to the features, gameplay, and content of each Season, while maintaining everything that the users love about the game. While a new Season gives you the opportunity to build a new squad, the ability to play with your Legacy team will still be available.
With the surge of video conferencing during a pandemic, SocioRAC, a technology startup that is working in the areas of knowledge management has introduced a new feature of video conferencing with end-end-to encryption in its HyLyt app. HyLyt App unifies information management and business collaboration on a single platform. In addition to managing data, users can take advantage of virtual events, meetings with internal employees & external stakeholders. It is a one-stop platform for employees & companies to take advantage of this feature. This feature is available for both paid & free users that can access through Android, iOS, web, etc
With inbuilt video conferencing, the companies need not buy additional subscriptions, say bye-bye to email or notification clutter. Most importantly one can log in from multiple devices simultaneously and get the benefit of automatic scheduling for all participants. This feature is invite-Only participation along with detailed call logs that are provided to the users.
In the words of Rajat Singhania, Founder – SocioRAC, “India is one of the countries which is contributing a major role in the growth of the video conferencing market during this pandemic situation. India’s video conferencing market was valued at nearly $400 Mn at the end of 2019. In India, User-friendliness is the topmost factor in choosing video conferencing apps followed by App performance and others.”
He further added that Video Conferencing has gained traction during Covid 19. With future work being remote, enterprises are considering video conferencing as an ultimate solution to connect with remote workers, customers, and employees. We are seeing increasing usage in every area of administration such as recruitment, doctor consultation, govt administration, live streaming etc. This made us introduce this added feature at the right time which would increase our reach & user base.
As per DataLabs analysis, Indian businesses are less likely to keep their software and tech platforms updated, which can be seen in the rising number of cybersecurity and data theft incidents in India. India is a very price-sensitive country and always looks for free products, whereas good security is a major cost component in the development of video conferencing apps, so secure apps are less likely to be free.
About SocioRAC
Established in 2017, SocioRAC (Brand) is a technology startup working in the area of Information Management. SocioRAC aims to generate 2.5 billion man-hours of additional productive time by 2025 thus leveraging digital technology to help enterprises to manage their digital data overload. Based in Vadodara, SocioRAC is building tech products & solutions catering to enterprises that plan to increase productivity, manage businesses, increase collaboration, save money & time. The company is the brainchild of Rajat Singhania who is an alumnus of St. Columba’s School, Delhi and Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) with more than 30 years of working in the areas of technology.
The festival of Diwali has been elaborately celebrated across India for centuries now. Although lighting diyas and lamps is the typical tradition of this evergreen festival, the gifting trend on this auspicious occasion has really been picking up steam in the past few years. Celebrating Diwali by exchanging gifts allows you to express your love for your near and dear ones, nurturing your relationship with them and keeping the spark alive.
With the festive season just around the corner, many of you might be looking for the perfect gifting options to present to your family, friends or partner. Since the pandemic is still at large, you might be wondering what to select as presents and where to find them easily. One such ideal and timeless gifting option can be gadgets. Always popular in demand and never losing their importance, gadgets are something that will certainly be cherished and appreciated by everyone. With advanced technology and latest designs, fashionable gadgets as gifts will always be welcomed. Apart from being modish, the utility aspect of wireless gadgets can never be undermined.
Festive time celebration is incomplete without music. So, this Diwali gift your loved ones high-quality wireless Bluetooth earphones which can come in handy for various purposes – be it for work, for the gym, for watching movies, while travelling or just for leisurely listening. And a good pair of earphones will never go out of style.
Here we have vetted a list of noteworthy wireless Bluetooth earphones that you can surprise your family and friends with:
1. Hammer Pulse Smart Watch
Make your loved ones’ Diwali special with this gift as we know how special they are for you. This watch can be their true workout buddy as it uses the latest temperature sensor to measure body temperature 24/7, keeping them aware of the same. It supports heart & blood pressure monitoring to know the exact state of the body. In addition, it has got a crystal-clear HD display and comes with an in-built information push that notifies you about calls, text messages, Facebook and other functions. The smartwatch acts as your personal wrist trainer which will vibrate synchronously and you can see the information by raising your hand. Lastly, the sleep tracking feature helps to rejuvenate your soul and charges your body with the Multiple Sports Mode to keep you super active. Plug it once and relax for a week as the battery power lasts for an entire week.
It is designed to respond to the growing demand for high resolution audio. This has a dual mic with one mic dedicated for talking and the other mic for noise cancellation. Blaupunkt has figured out music and talking with equal ease, thus naming it Pro Plus after this feature. Embedded with the latest technology, IPX7, it is sweat-proof and water-proof. This means you can exercise without having to worry about perspiring heavily and enjoy music in the rain without worrying about the device conking off. What really makes it a smart gifting choice is its battery capacity. With 70mah in each ear coupled with a 740mah battery case, you practically can’t ask for anything more. Use it with a standby time of 120 hours and playtime of 36 hours. You also get full touch controls which let you control operations such as listening to music and answering calls without having to take your phone out of your pocket.
Price – 5,999/-
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3. Thomson Boombox BBX03 Wireless Speakers
It gives you all the volume and thumps you like when it comes to technology. In addition to the standard Bluetooth, USB, AUX, Micro SD and Mic port list, you’ll also find FM Radio that lets you dance to your favorite tunes. Good foundation, impeccable sound quality, sturdy design with LCD display and karaoke mode enabled via a wired mic are the key features that set this audio powerhouse apart. With impressive looks, it also has the potential for a playtime of up to 5 hours. A complete remote feature with an equalizer that helps you to fine tune the pitch.
It offers a playback time of up to 5 hours in earbuds & 25 hours in charging case and earbuds get charged to 100% in 1.5 hours. It has Bluetooth v5.0 with a range of 10m and is compatible with Android & iOS. It comes with a Sports friendly design with Touch Controls. It has IPX7 marked water & sweat resistance.
Price – 1,999/-
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5. Hammer Blue Airflow Bluetooth Earbuds
It is a lightweight, high performance and technologically advanced earbuds. These earbuds are ergonomically designed to be super comfortable for all-day use and come with wireless V5.0 TWS Bluetooth, giving high-speed data transfer and stable performance, along with low battery consumption. Hammer believes in style and makes sure to deliver the best-in-class products with chic looks and design. They work to effortlessly combine comfort, durability, and performance in every product.
Price – 1,499/-
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While this year has been quite unusual, the hope and joy that Diwali gifting brings are still the same. Wish your family and friends immense love and light with these unique gift options and make their Diwali memorable.
We hope you find just the gift that leaves your loved ones in awe!
While the Manchester City men’s team might be stuttering a little in their football campaign, the women’s team showed their credentials by winning the 2019/20 FA Cup against Everton at the Wembley Stadium.
Although the score was tied 1-1 at the end of normal time, City went on to score two goals in extra time and seal the trophy with a final scoreline of 3-1. For the Sky Blues, Sam Mewis, Georgina Stanway and Janine Beckine scored the goals while for Everton, the solitary goal came from Valerie Gauvin.
The match started on a pretty high octane note with City leading the charge and creating most of the chances. But, they were unable to carve out a significant goal out with Mewis hitting a few shots on target.
However, it did come from her feet just before half-time and opened the scoring to make it 1-0. But, as the second half started, it was Everton who came out all guns blazing. And eventually, they had the prize for their effort, when Valerie Gauvin scored a sterling goal and equalized to make it 1-1.
Eventually, there were a few chances for the taking at both ends, both the conversion was not to be there in normal time. However, with a few signs of fatigue in the Everton team combined with City’s experience of playing in a few finals, the Sky Blues found a way twice in the final 10 minutes to secure the cup with an emphatic 3-1 victory.
It is to be noted that Man City Women had an absolutely fantastic run on the road to the final. It started off with a 3-2 derby win over rivals Manchester United, which was followed up by a 10-0 thrashing of Ipswich Town. They then went onto win 2-1 against Leicester City but, the key moments came in the semifinal against Arsenal with a 2-1 win.
And starting as favourites in the grand final, they completely lived up to the billing and won their third FA Cup title, having previously won it in 2017 and 2019.
Donny Van De Beek’s performance against RB Leipzig again caught the eye of Manchester United fans. Manchester United won against the Bundesliga leader, RB Leipzig in the midweek’s UEFA Champions League tie.
Donny Van De Beek joined Manchester United from Ajax in last summer. After joining the Red Devils, he has not got enough game time to show his full potential. But he showed his presence and became influential every time he was on the field. He scored in his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace after coming on as a substitute.
Donny van de Beek has had just 64 minutes of Premier League action this season but has been on the pitch when #mufc have scored five of their nine goals #mulive [bbc]
Manchester United fans and some legends want him to play more. But United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not in a mood to change his plans. He always admitted that Donny Van De Beek is one of the most influential players of the squad and his presence in the team is equally important.
Solskjaer put him in starting XI in the UCL tie against RB Leipzig. He has covered the second-highest distance in that match after Fred. “Donny is a fantastic boy. You see the work he puts down.”, Ole said after the match.
There are some interesting statistics to follow as well. Manchester United has scored 5 of their 9 Premier League goals when Donny Van De Beek was on the pitch. It suggests how Van De Beek helps in the team’s overall performance.
The Dutch midfielder is an excellent passer and a tidy midfielder who barely loses possession. He can be the missing puzzle for Solskjaer to claim a trophy this season.
