Google has sent notices to highly-renowned Swiggy and Zomato for gamification. The online food delivery platforms have been using the ongoing IPL 2020 for promotion purposes.
Both the platforms were using sports-based cash-back games on their app. They were therefore given notices citing violation of Play Store policies related to sports betting activities.
Recently, even the Paytm app was briefly delisted from the Play Store for violating Google’s policy dealing with sports-betting.
Google keeping their protocols strict.
Both Zomato and Swiggy have obviously taken their schemes down. Zomato was using the feature Zomato Premier League and Swiggy was running ‘Match Day Mania’ offers during the IPL.
Speaking in an interview, a Zomato spokesperson believes that the notice was ‘unfair’. However, the Gurugram-based company is working on a new scheme this weekend.
“We believe that the notice is unfair, but we are a small company and have already realigned our business strategy to comply with Google’s guidelines,” said the company’s spokesperson. “We will be replacing Zomato Premier League with a more exciting program by this weekend.”
Paytm, on the other hand, had launched a UPI cashback and scratch cards campaign. They objected claiming that even Google regularly runs such scratch card campaigns in India.
“There is a lack of clarity since Google Pay platform is also active and offers cashback,” said an official at one of the firms which received the notice from Google.
Google fired back claiming their offers never violated gambling policies.
“Our policies don’t allow online casinos or support any unregulated gambling apps that facilitate sports betting, including daily fantasy sports in India,” a Google spokesperson had said.
Online platforms have the star of this IPL season. Top 4 sponsors of IPL 2020 are online platforms namely Dream11, Byjus learning app, Amazon and PhonePe. Dream11 has been the highest overall sponsor of the IPL. Recently, even Dream11 was banned or not allowed to use in 6 Indian states.
Microsoft is regular with its updates regarding its Surface devices. It has released fresh updates for its Surface Book 3 and Pro 7. The new updates include a list of fixes and improvements.
Surface Book 3
Surface Book 3’s updates mostly revolve around built-in cameras and to improve power-consumption while using the cameras. the new updates improve CPU performance and overall stability of the system.
Surface Integration Service Device – System devices: 6.94.139.0 Improves system stability.
(Surface Book Base v3 Firmware Update) – no Device Manager notes: 1.60.137.0 Improves integration between system services.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX – Display adapters: 27.21.14.5177 Addresses security updates and improves the graphics performance.
Surface System Aggregator – Firmware: 10.102.139.0 Resolves an issue where the CPU didn’t resume after it had throttled down.
Intel AVStream Camera 2500 – System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Intel Camera – Control Logic -System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor -System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Surface Camera Front – System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
(Surface Camera Front) – no Device Manager notes: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Surface Camera Rear – System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
(Surface Camera Rear) – no Device Manager notes: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Surface Camera IR -System devices: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
(Surface Camera IR) – no Device Manager notes: 42.18362.3.2451 Improves camera experience and power consumption during use.
Surface Pro 7
Surface Pro 7 will also receive the same camera-related updates. The remainder updates are aimed to improve pen support. They are specifically targeted towards Surface Slim Pen which is the companion to Surface Pro X.
Surface Touch Pen Processor – Human Interface Devices: 3.328.137.0 Improves pen inking when the palm is also on the screen.
Surface Integration Service Device – System devices: 6.94.139.0 Improves integration between services.
Surface UEFI – Firmware: 8.124.140.0 Addresses issues related to the automatic brightness adjustment at low brightness.
These updates are available for users of the devices, as long as they’re running Windows 10 version 1903 or newer. It may be possible that not everyone receives updates at the same time. If they don’t show up yet, they should be available sometime soon.
According to a recent tweet from Poco, it is now confirmed that the company will launch its upcoming Poco C3 in India on October 6 at 12 pm (noon) this year. Poco has shared a teaser video in that tweet but did not reveal any of the specifications of the upcoming phone.
Though it is expected that the Poco C3 will be a rebranded version of the Redmi 9C that was originally launched in Malaysia back in June, moreover, we will get some more information about this phone during the Flipkart Live video of the Poco C3 launch on October 2.
If we want to discuss this phone’s specs, then we can take the Redmi 9C as the Poco C3 will be a rebranded version of it (probably). The Redmi 9C runs on the Android 10 OS and is powered by the octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with up to 4GB of RAM. Regarding the display, this phone offers a 6.53-inch HD+ display. This phone also comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and support AI face unlock.
In terms of camera, the Redmi 9C features a triple rear camera setup on its back with a notched selfie snapper at the front. Regarding the battery, this phone is fueled by a 5,000mAH battery with the support of 1W fast charging. Apart from it, this phone has every other connectivity options, like a 3.5mm audio jack, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, and Micro-USB port for charging.
The company has not shared the release date of the Poco C3. In terms of the Redmi 9C, it was originally launched in Malaysia. The retail box also mentioned the RAM and storage variant, color variant, and the price, along with some other details like the SAR value and model number. We hope in the upcoming days, and we’ll come to know more about this upcoming Poco C3.
Regarding the price and availability, the Poco C3 will be launched in the country on October 6 at 12 PM (noon) IST. The company says that this phone will be available via Flipkart. There are a couple of leaked images of a retail box as shared by one of the tipsters.
From those leaks, we can see that the Poco C3 carries a price tag of Rs. 10,990 for the 4GB + 64GB variant in a Matte Black color option. As of now, original pricing and the sale date have not been confirmed by the company.
Upcoming Zen 3 based AMD Ryzen 9 5900X finally spotted – Up to 15% faster in multi-threaded & 25% faster in single-threaded tasks over Ryzen 9 3900X
Having spotted the upcoming Ryzen 7 5800X on the Gaming benchmarks recently, it was kind of expected that more new CPUs would be actually be spotted in the coming days. So, finally, the new 12-core AMD CPU has been spotted by @9550pro, who also found its brother CPU.
The CPU-Z screenshot seen is of an unreleased AMD processor with the 100-000000061-08 number. Also there’s the mention of 12 cores and 24 threads which is indeed the next-gen AMD Ryzen 9 5900X based on Zen 3 architecture.
When it comes single-core performance, the alleged CPU scored around 652.8 points in the single-core test that makes it up to 25% faster than the Ryzen 9 3900X.
Whereas, when multi-threaded performance is to be considered, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X CPU seems to score a total of 9481 points which is almost 15% improvement over the Ryzen 9 3900X.
Overall the numbers are great, considering this is a one-generation upgrade, and although we do not have clock speeds, we can guess this time the flagship AMD CPUs will easily cross the 5GHz barrier as per the improved scores. If this is indeed the Ryzen 9 5900X, then AMD lovers, the next-gen AMD CPUs, do look out for October 8th!
UEFA has revealed all the award winners on Thursday during the Champions League draw.
Robert Lewandowski has been awarded the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award for his outstanding season with Bayern Munich. He guided the team to the continental treble by scoring 55 goals in all competitions.
Let’s take a look at all the other UEFA award winners:
Neuer has been phenomenal at the back for Bayern. Even in the Champions League final, he made some crucial saves to keep Neymar and Mbappe at bay. He won his second continental treble with Bayern.
Many believed that Bayern would find it extremely difficult to find Phillip Lahm’s replacement at right-back. But Kimmich has made the right-back position his own and has drawn comparison to Lahm for his footballing sense. He also sometimes play as a defensive midfielder for his impressive range of passing and awareness.
Although City couldn’t get past Lyon in the quarter-finals, De Bruyne was the sole bright spot of the entire team. On a personal front, he provided 20+ assists in the Premier League equaling Thiery Henry’s record.
After winning the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award, it was obvious that Lewandowski would definitely win the UCL Forward of the Season award as well.
After taking charge of Bayern Munich in the middle of the season and then guiding the team to a continental treble, it deserves special recognition. Flick has done some outstanding work at Bayern. He has made the Bavarians the most dominant team in Europe once again.
PS5, the much anticipated next-gen console will finally be released in November. With Sony already accepting pre-orders of the console a new leak has made its way in our hands.
Apparently, PS5 will have a new DualSense controller which is a first from the company. The leaked images of the console are courtesy of a Brazilian custom controller company called Evzen Elite, based in the southern state of Santa Catarina. The firm shared images of the new PlayStation 5 accessory.
The look and feel of the new controller feel surprisingly cheap and is estimated to be the only US $69.99. this brings about concerns that the company might have cut back on some hardware cost of the device. the triggers to look a lot flimsy.
The fine detail shown on the DualSense is certainly a treat. The textured PlayStation symbols decorating the grips on the side and on the back.
Sony’s last-gen Controller, DualShock 4, didn’t diverge much from its predecessors in terms of design. But the DualShock design just hasn’t changed that much since its first release in 1997.
But Sony improved the controller functionalities with its DualShock 4. Its L2 and R2 buttons are more accessible and “trigger-like”. The controller came with a Share button optimized for the social media age. It included a touchpad that is sometimes handy but is mostly used as a way to more easily access in-game menus.
The DualSense however is Sony’s first official diversion beyond the DualShock series since the release of Sixaxis (which disappointed in more than one way). But the DualSense still pretty much looks like the DualShock series.
But the new controller brings some new features like adaptive triggers, advanced haptic feedback, and also a built-in microphone. It has a new color scheme and the long-awaited addition of a USB-C port.
But the leaked images suggest that it will still feel familiar to anyone who has held a PS4 controller before. It’s still unclear whether the leaked images have deliberately left certain aspects of the controller hidden.
Full details of the accessory will be made public by Sony’s rumored PS5 console teardown by Yasuhiro Ootori, the company’s Engineering Director, in November.
Sony has been long relying on the advantages of having a standard controller design. Its controllers have always been comfortable and instantly recognizable over the years. The company finally offering something different is a seriously big deal.
What a year it has been for all the Bayern Munich players!
From winning the Bundesliga and German Cup to lifting the Champions League, Bayern has been dominant all throughout the season not only in Germany but in the whole of Europe.
The main man behind the success of Bayern’s continental winning 2019-20 season is clearly their Poland striker Robert Lewandowski.
The 32-year-old has now been awarded the UEFA Men’s Player for the Year award. Neuer and De Bruyne were also in the race but Lewandowski was the clear favourite.
Robert Lewandowski is arguably the best No 9 in the world right now. He has been phenomenal in the last few years for Bayern. He has scored 55 goals in all competitions last season while leading Bayern to the continental treble.
This is also the first time that either Ronaldo or Messi wasn’t in the three-player shortlist of the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
But, Lewandowski truly deserves all the recognition after such a terrific season. He may feel that he has been robbed of the Ballon d’Or award after France Football cancelled the 2020 edition due to the pandemic, but somehow he can now console himself after receiving the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award.
OnePlus 8T is in talks all over the tech world for the past few weeks. The phone will be the first T version of the recent OnePlus 8 series of the year. The production has been delayed due to this pandemic situation and the most important news about this phone is that we all know by now OnePlus is not going to provide the Plus version of the latest Snapdragon’s flagship chipset this year in this device.
As per some recent reports we saw that OnePlus 8T will have some peculiar dimensions which turns out that it will be larger in size than any other OnePlus 8 series device in the market.
To give you a comparison with the OnePlus 8, the OnePlus 8T will measure 162.8 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm whereas, the OnePlus 8 measures 160.20×72.90x8mm. As per the tipster, the upcoming smartphone is 9.3mm thick with a camera bump.
OnePlus CEO Pete Lau also claimed that the OnePlus 8T will run smoothly for at least 3 years and adds that this is a problem with many so-called flagship phones. So, he states that this flagship 8T will provide a smooth user experience for at least 3 years.
Regarding the display features, this upcoming flagship handset from OnePlus will have 120Hz of refresh rate whereas the predecessor model has 90Hz of refresh rate. Pete confirmed, “the OnePlus 8T comes with a 6.55-inch, 120Hz fluid display, which is the same size as [the] OnePlus 8” and this is added to provide users “a buttery smooth display experience”.
The phone packs with a quad rear camera setup, which includes- 48MP main sensor alongside a 16MP Ultra-wide lens, 5MP Macro sensor, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone features a hole-punch cutout at the upper left corner on the screen to hole a 32MP front camera for selfie and video call purpose.
The company has also confirmed that it will run on Android 11 out-of-the-box with OxygenOS 11. The phone comes with a decent battery backup of 4,500mAh, which will be supported by 65W of super-fast charging technology.
FC Barcelona have finally confirmed the long-awaited signing of Sergino Dest from Ajax, for a reported upfront fee of €21 million with €5 million in additional variables.
The US international at just 19 years of age, had the pick of his choices with both Bayern Munich and Barcelona both interested in the player. But after interactions with the management of the two clubs, Dest found conviction in joining Barcelona who are now starting a new regime under former player Ronald Koeman.
Dest has signed a five-year contract until 2025, with a buyout clause set at €400 million.
A highly athletic right-back, Dest is equally adept in attack as he is in defence. He is also an excellent passer of the ball often dropping into midfield to recycle possession if required.
It is a known fact that Ajax and Barcelona share closely rooted football styles, which hinges on attacking philosophy revolving around possession. The young defender does not hesitate to bomb down the right flank and ping in crosses of all types which in part led him to get 5 assists in the Eredivisie last season.
Sergino Dest has also taken the No. 2 shirt at Barcelona, after Nelsen Semedo’s departure from the club. It indicates a statement of intent from the defender to be involved with the first team from the very start.
His direct competition comes in the form of Sergi Roberto, although he would be considered a player making his presence felt more often in the midfield. It will certainly be interesting to see what kind of a partnership he forms with Lionel Messi on the right flank, considering how the full-back and winger often share a fruitful relationship in football.
Many Barca fans have said that they are still looking for the perfect replacement of Dani Alves who left the club in 2015. And one can only hope that Dest is that man destined to own up and make that right-back position his own.
IPL is a world-famous league, where new superstars of the cricket world meet and play together as a team every year.
IPL is a league where players of our Indian Domestic Circuits get a chance to show their talent.
IPL 2020
It is the First season of IPL that will be playing in UAE. Betway has ensured to be the best support for IPL 2020.
IPL 2020 is sponsorship by Dream11.
In IPL 2020, Because of the Pandemic, slight changes have happened.
And because of that, Lasith Malinga will not play IPL 2020. His replacement was done by, The Australian fast bowler James Pattinson.
WITHDRAWN PLAYERS WITH REPLACEMENT
Chris Woakes – Anrich Nortje
Harry Gurney – Ali Khan
Jason Roy – Daniel Sams
Kane Richardson – Adam Zampa
IPL is to promote Indian Players but, International players have more fan following than Indian Players.
During the IPL auction, each team gets 85 cr. Budget to buy players.
LET US TALK ABOUT THE TOP MOST TALENTED AND FAMOUS PLAYERS IN IP LWE SHOULD KNOW THAT IN WHICH PLAYER AND TEAM WE SHOULD SPEND ON, SO LET’S HAVE A LOOK
VIRAT KOHLI Virat Kohli is called the world’s best batsman because he plays every format quite perfectly.
Virat Kohli is also the king of IPL. He is on the number 1 position in the list of most runs scored in IPL history.
Virat also topped the making of individual highest runs in a season.
Virat is the most expensive player in IPL. His purchasing price is 17 crore.
Virat is the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore.
SURESH RAINA
Suresh Raina is regarded as Mr IPL because, for the first ten years, Raina was featured in the top ten run-scorers nine times.
Raina is the first Indian cricket player to score a century in all three formats.
Raina is a very reliable left-handed batsman. His name is also in the list of the best fielders of cricket history.
We can’t predict that if Suresh Raina would be playing in 1PL 2020 because he is back in the country due to some personal reasons.
ROHIT SHARMA
Rohit Sharma is also regarded as a Hit Man because Rohit Sharma becomes the 1st batsman to score the highest in the T20 tournament.
In the list of highest runs scored in the IPL, he comes in 3rd position.
Rohit Sharma has won the trophies the most times.
Sharma is the most successful and well-known captain of the IPL.
Rohit Sharma has won trophies four times in the last seven years.
Mumbai Indians have a record of winning trophies every alternate year.
Their winning percentage in the IPL is 59%.
DAVID WARNER
David Warner, left-handed Australian Opener, is the highest foreigner run-scorer in IPL.
David has been the orange cap winner most often.
David also captained his team to become the 2016 IPL Champion.
IPL 2020 will prove to be very special for David.
CHRIS GAYLE
Chris Gayle is known to be the King of T20.
Chris only Plays in Sixes.
In IPL, Chris’s name is in the top list of the individual highest score.
Chris is the most capped player for the West Indies in International Cricket.
Also, he is the first West Indies Player to score the most runs in IPL.
Chris also holds the record for maximum sixes.
In IPL 2020, Chris Gayle will play for the Kings XI Punjab.
MS DHONI
When we are talking about the most talented Player of IPL, how can we miss Mahendra Singh Dhoni!
MS Dhoni has led his team to IPL Playoffs in all the seasons.
Though Dhoni’s winning percentage as a captain is 61% only, he is known as one of the most successful captains of IPL.
Dhoni, with his captaincy, made the super kings lift the IPL title thrice. (in 2010, 2011 and 2018).
There is only one team in the history of IPL that has saved its title, that team is Chennai Super Kings.
Chennai has won the IPL for 2 Consecutive years.
SO, FROM THIS INFORMATION ABOUT IPL, THE PLAYERS, AND THE TEAMS, WE HAVE CONCLUDED THAT;
Both experienced players and young players are equally important in IPL teams.
To buy an international player is also much important for the team so that there will be a balanced side.
Last but not least, whom should you spend on, that is on which player and team.
IPL teams need more quality players than the expensive ones.
Despite this Pandemic, IPL is happening, but with full precautions in medical and technical terms.
Let’s hope and wish that IPL 2020 will be the best season in the IPL history.
