In a rather unexpected announcement by Aston Villa, Chelsea’s Ross Barkley has joined the club on a season-long loan for the remainder of the 20/21 season.
With the likes of Mason Mount, Kai Havertz and Ruben Loftus-Cheek battling it out for minutes in the number 10 role, one of the attacking midfielders had to make way.
And Barkley is the one who has moved to Villa Park in search of minutes on the pitch. The former Everton man swapped his Everton blue for a Chelsea blue in January of 2018.
Barkley has since gone on to play for Chelsea 86 times, and has scored, and set up 11 goals across all of his official appearances.
While those aren’t spectacular numbers, Barkley has struggled to establish himself as an undisputed starter in the Chelsea lineup.
His talent is undeniable, and the England-international will certainly be a valuable addition to Dean Smith’s Aston Villa, who have managed to keep hold of their star playmaker Jack Grealish as well.
With Barkley among their ranks, the midlands club could be set for an impressive season in the Premier League following their narrow relegation escape.
Arguably, Barkley has been better coming off the bench for Chelsea than starting games for them. The 26-year-old scored vital goals to lead Chelsea to silverware and can now apply his skills for Villa.
With another name departing the stacked Chelsea midfield, the Blues can begin a realistic pursuit of their long-rumoured target, Declan Rice.
Although their former academy product is not as sharp in attack, he could provide some great support to the backline.
The World’s most marketable athletes’ list has been powered by Nielsen’s athlete marketability assessment methodology, called the Influencer Selection and Measurement Framework.
To develop this year’s list of the World’s 50 Most Marketable Athletes, Nielsen analysed over 6,000 athletes from 21 sports, taking into consideration reach, relevance, resonance, and return against objectives.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 most marketable athletes in the world in 2020:
Credits: Adidas’ twitter
10. Paulo Dybala
Sports: Football Nationality: Argentina Age: 26
Athlete Influencer Score: 100
Reach: 38 Relevance: 6 Resonance: 18 Return: 38
9. Mohamed Salah
Sports: Football Nationality: Egypt Age: 28
Athlete Influencer Score: 103
Reach: 44 Relevance: 6 Resonance: 16 Return: 37
Rohit Sharma of India raises his bat after scoring a hundred during the 2nd ODI between India and the West Indies held at the ACA-VDCA Stadium, Visakhapatnam on the 18th December 2019.
Photo by Vipin Pawar / Sportzpics for BCCI
8. Rohit Sharma
Sports: Cricket Nationality: India Age: 33
Athlete Influencer Score: 103
Reach: 42 Relevance: 10 Resonance: 18 Return: 33
7. Khabib Nurmagomedov
Sports: MMA Nationality: Russia Age: 32
Athlete Influencer Score: 106
Reach: 43 Relevance: 5 Resonance: 33 Return: 25
6. Neymar Jr
Sports: Football Nationality: Brazil Age: 28
Athlete Influencer Score: 107
Reach: 50 Relevance: 3 Resonance: 21 Return: 22
5. Bianca Andreescu
Sports: Tennis Nationality: Canada Age: 20
Athlete Influencer Score: 107
Reach: 30 Relevance: 48 Resonance: 11 Return: 18
Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli raise his bat after winning the match against West Indies during the first T20 international cricket match of a three-match series between India and West Indies at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on December 6, 2019. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM / AFP) / —-IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE – STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE—–
A year ago Google teased the dark mode for the Maps and now finally after a year Google Maps has started receiving the dark mode with the new update marked 10.51.1.
The traces of dark mode was found in version 10.50 but the recently updated version 10.51.1 has a fully fledge dark mode which is gradually rolling out to the Android users.
The feature was reported several Reddit users who said that they started getting dark mode this week and when turned on the maps themselves turn into some dark shade of gray with colored text for locations tag and buttons and the search bar has a slightly darker shade of gray.
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Just like other Google android applications, Maps also gives you the option to select between the dark mode or default theme and gets the new appearance menu from where you select between Light theme, Dark theme, or default to your device theme which sets the theme according to your device’s theme.
There has been an automatic toggle for dark mode from long time but that was only limited to the navigation which switches on after sun is set or if you’re going through some tunnel.
It’s quite surprising to see that the whole dark overhaul took Google this much time since they already had the dark mode for navigation which could have served as a mold for the new theme but still Google knows the best and there would be definitely some work behind the change since Maps is hugely used applications and millions of people use it daily for navigation.
Chances are that you might not be able to experience it now since it has been rolling out to few select users for now randomly through the server-side itself as several users on Maps 10.51.1 reported that they are unable to find the new option so maybe it will be rolled out to mass users within next few days.
Last week Chinese electronics giant Oppo confirmed its arrival in the Television segment and also that the first Oppo branded TV will be launching in October and now the company shared a first look at the front of the TV in a teaser video shared on social media platform Weibo.
The video which was shared by the Vivo was originally recorded in 8K but it was remastered into 4K 120fps so that it could be played on the upcoming Oppo TV which points that the Oppo TV will be sporting a 4K panel with a refresh rate of 120fps.
Further, the video shows that there will be very minimal bezels with a little thicker larger bottom chin donning OPPO branding and there’s a popup camera just like Honor and Huawei TVs.
Popular Weibo leakster Digital Chat Station claims that the Oppo TV will be available in two display sizes of 55-inch and 65-inch and the panel will be a 4K one featuring Quantum Dot technology. It also claims that the sound will be tuned by a famous Danish audio brand and Digital Chat Station might be referring to Bang&Olufsen as Oppo and B&O has already collaborated on a headphone previously so chances are high that this Danish audio brand is B&O.
Also, a leaked 3C certification suggests that there will be two models of Oppo TV with ten model numbers in each variant, and two remote controls with model number RC-001D and BRC-004A were also spotted on the Bluetooth SIG database.
Apart from this much is not known about the upcoming OPPO TVs but we know that these TVs are being manufactured TPV Display Technology (Xiamen) Co. Ltd from the leaked 3C listing. Well, Xiamen is an Original Design Manufacturer for several brands and is known for handling the manufacturing business for Envision, AoC, and TV business of Philips.
Vivo has now officially confirmed that the Vivo V20 series will launch in Indian very soon. The company has posted a short teaser video on the twitter handle about the phone’s imminent launch in India. Not only this but also a promotional page of the upcoming Vivo V20 was also spotted on the Flipkart. That’s why we are almost confirmed that we are going to get the V20 series very soon in the Indian market. It is expected that this is series will be available exclusively on the e-commerce platforms of India.
Earlier it was reported that the Vivo V20 series is expected to be launched in the country on October 12. This series will include three smartphone models: Vivo V20, Vivo V20 SE, and Vivo V20 Pro. Among them, the Vivo V20 SE and the Vivo V20 Pro has already been launched in Malaysia and Thailand (respectively) earlier this month. As of now, not many details have been revealed about the Vivo V20 series.
According to the short teaser video tweeted by Vivo, the smartphones of this series will feature the ultra-slim design. The cover photo also highlights a glimpse of the upcoming series, offering its three expected color options – black, white, and a blue-purple gradient hue. Other than that, the Vivo V20 series will feature an impressive camera module as per the listing on the Vivo India website. That’s all we can assume right now about the series. The Vivo V20 has also been listed on Flipkart. however, t doesn’t reveal any details on the launch date or the pricing in India.
According to some reports, Samsung may launch its Galaxy W21 foldable smartphone in China. It will be the first generation foldable smartphone of the Galaxy W21 series of Samsung. As of now, the company has not shared any of the specifications of this upcoming phone. As it will be a foldable phone, we can assume that this phone will come with some of the premium specifications which includes dual AMOLED displays. Moreover, the OEM has proceeded to launch the W20 (predecessor of the W21) in this line’s primary market, China. This upcoming phone is expected to feature the 5G connectivity and different rear panels as well.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 is reportedly the successor of the Galaxy W20, whose model number is SM-W2020. The model number of W21 is Sm-W2021. By this information, we can say that W21 will be the successor and Galaxy W21 will be the product name. Now, let’s get into some of the expected specifications of this upcoming Galaxy W21.
Regarding the specifications, the Galaxy W21 may feature a folding tablet with a 7.6-inch main AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This phone is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup on its back. We are not quite sure about the battery capacity of this upcoming phone, but it is rated for a maximum charging rate of 25 watts (W). There might be some kind of elaboration on its specs so as to set it apart from a typical Galaxy Z Fold2.
Now coming to the pricing, there is no single official information shared by the company. If we check it, predecessor, the Galaxy W20 started at 19999 yuan (US$2936) on its launch. So, it is quite obvious that the next generation may be no cheaper.
The highly-renowned Dream11 Fantasy game is now banned or not allowed in 6 states of India.
Dream11 Fantasy game is now not allowed in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh State government banned all online gaming platforms in the state. However, Andhra Pradesh is not the only state where Fantasy fans can’t participate in the paid contests of Dream11.
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The 6 states where Dream11 fantasy game has been banned or not allowed
Andhra Pradesh
Assam
Odisha
Telangana
Nagaland
Sikkim
According to Dream11’s own declaration along with Andhra Pradesh, fans in Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim will not be able to participate in Dream11 and online gaming on other fantasy platforms.
“Due to recent changes to the Gaming Act in the State of Andhra Pradesh, users from Andhra Pradesh will not be able to join paid contests on Dream11.”
“The laws in Assam, Odisha, Telangana, Nagaland, and Sikkim are unclear on games of skills that may be played for a fee. Hence, residents of these states are also not permitted to play pay-to-play formats of any online games”, declares Dream11 on its official website.
Dream11 making huge leaps in the cricketing and online platform industry
Dream11 is making big strides in the market this year. The fantasy sports platform first made a huge breakthrough by becoming the title sponsors of the IPL 2020.
They then became co-presenting partners of on-air broadcast and took many team sponsorships. Dream11 are also the co-presenting partner of Disney+ Hotstar for the LIVE streaming of IPL 2020.
Dream11 was started by Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth in 2008. In just over a decade, it has turned not only the biggest mobile gaming platforms in the country but has also emerged as one of the biggest cricket advertisers in the world. It also became the highest overall spender of the IPL 2020.
The company’s total investment in the league is set to cross the whooping figure of 500 crores. They first bought title sponsorship of the league for 222 crores. Their commitment as a co-presenting partner with IPL live broadcast will be another 120-130 crores. They have also confirmed sponsorship deals with six franchises of IPL 2020. All put together, the figure is expected to touch 500 crores.
Manchester City have completed the signing of Benfica centre-back Ruben Dias. The former Premier League Champions announced the signing of the defender on Tuesday, in the wake of their most embarrassing defeat under Pep Guardiola.
Following the 5-2 thrashing of City in their own backyard, the Sky Blues have invested heavily in trying to replace Vincent Kompany after a gap of one year following the Belgian’s departure.
The Benfica academy graduate has signed a six-year deal with City and will see his contract run through to the other side of the decade.
The newly signed centre-back will wear the number 3 jersey at the club, as confirmed by City’s official Twitter handle.
Dias has made 137 appearances for Benfica and now seeks to strengthen Guardiola’s side. The 23-year-old could be the perfect partner to Aymeric Laporte, who is only 26 himself.
Should the two manage to click at the back, City could be in contention for having the best defence in the league alongside defending champions, Liverpool.
Since it is frowned upon to play a left-footed centre back on the right-hand side, Guardiola’s new man fits the bill. The Portuguese international is a right-footed centre back, is good in the air, and is a wall in one on one situations.
In a separate announcement, involving both the clubs in context, Nicolas Otamendi has moved in the other direction. The former Porto man moved to arch-rivals Benfica for a reported fee of €15 million.
Dias becomes City’s third signing of the summer transfer window after Ferran Torres and Nathan Ake.
“Their success speaks for itself. They have been the dominant team in England over the last few years, playing an attacking brand of football which I feel suits my own game.”
“It is really exciting to be part of such a talented squad and to play for a world-class manager like Pep Guardiola, who has a proven track record of developing young players like myself.”, Dias said after joining City.
For working daily on computers, laptops, and even on a tablet, we require a separate keyboard. Still, we need keyboards that are versatile to support all devices and give you a great typing experience?
Keyboards and accessories have been Logitech’s main USP for a long time now, and I was looking for one keyboard that can pair easily with my laptop, phone, and even my tablet, to provide me a good typing experience.
To my surprise, I found out the Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard on Amazon as one of the best-sellers. Instantly, this unique keyboard struck into my mind, and I bought it as I am into typing a lot, and here’s my review of it after using it around a month now:
Specifications
WIRELESS BLUETOOTH MULTI-DEVICE KEYBOARD: A wireless desk keyboard for your computer, tablet, and smartphone
EASY-SWITCH DIAL: Just turn the dial of the Logitech K480 keyboard to switch typing between 3 connected Bluetooth wireless devices
A FAMILIAR KEYBOARD LAYOUT: You will find all the shortcut keys you use the most, whether you’re typing on a PC or Mac computer or an Android smartphone or tablet or iPhone or iPad
INTEGRATED CRADLE: A cradle to hold your phone or tablet at just the right angle for you to read while you type. Fits most phones and tablets up to 10.5 mm (0.4 inches) thick and 258 mm (10 inches) wide
COMPATIBLE DEVICES – PC: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10; Mac: Mac OS X or later; Chrome OS; iPad or iPhone: iOS 5 or later; Android tablet or smartphone: Android 3.2 or later
WARRANTY: 1 Year limited hardware warranty.
In the Box
Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard, 2 AAA batteries (pre-installed), and some user documents
Design
Overall, the Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard is very compact but heavy, weighing about 821 g. The major upgrade from the previous K380 is the inclusion of an easy-switch dial, overall the design, the keys are almost similar, but with the new integrated cradle, you can hold any tablet or phone to sync your device and start writing quickly.
Most of the phones and tablets up to 10.5 mm thick and 258 mm wide will easily fit into the cradle. I used my tab or smartphones and quickly enjoyed writing on them with this fantastic keyboard. Overall, the comfortable design and layout make typing faster and convenient; it’s easily portable and can be paired instantly with any device.
Switches & Easy-Switch dial
The switches are very comfortable and have enough key travel for easy & smooth typing experience, which is expected when buying a Logitech keyboard. The best thing about this keyboard is the Easy-Switch dial that easily lets you switch typing between three connected Bluetooth wireless devices.
You’ll find a familiar keyboard layout along with shortcut keys for all OS, including Windows, Mac, or Chrome OS, and there’s even support for Android and iOS mobile devices. You can store up to 3 devices, and connect one at a time by rotating the dial, provided your device has Bluetooth support.
Connectivity
As this is a Bluetooth keyboard, connectivity is a big concern for many, so you will be pleased to know that this is the easiest thing for me by far. Yes, pairing with your device is very easy, turn on the keyboard, point the Easy-Switch dial, and you can choose if your device is Windows or Android, else if its Mac or iOS, you get two switches on the right.
Press the one, which is your device, and you can easily see the keyboard available on your Bluetooth pair list. Just tap on it, and you will get a code which you have to type on the keyboard and press enter; that’s it, your keyboard is paired and saved for that 1, 2, or 3 dials, and you can set up to three devices at a time.
So, next time, just switch on the keyboard and rotate the dial, instantly the keyboard connects with your device. Obviously, your smartphone or tab has to be strong enough to give you a good typing experience, like budget centric smartphones with crappy SoCs and even old Bluetooth versions can actually hurt the seamless typing experience.
Battery Life & Overall experience
The keyboard comes with 2 AAA Duracell batteries pre-installed and is said to last about two years. Well, I cannot wait for that much to test; however, I faced no latency or pairing issues due to the battery, and like many other Logitech products, this one’s quality also is excellent.
If I had to sum up my typing experience, then it would a seamless typing experience in a compact keyboard that I have never seen to be such handy. I have enjoyed typing with it on a smartphone, laptop, tablet, and any device that I have connected to this keyboard have worked great.
The essential travel and comfortable keycaps are a real treat on this budget keyboard. However, it is about 800 grams, makes it a bit heavy, but overall the Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard is a must if you are looking for a versatile keyboard.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Comfortable typing experience
Cross compatible with any device
Easy pairing & no connectivity issues
Integrated cradle to house your smartphone or tablet
Long Battery life
Cons
Bit heavy on hands
Too compact, so num keys are missing
The Logitech K480 Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard is available on Amazon in two color variants: Black with green highlights and White with grey highlights.
Buy the Black variant from here, Buy the White variant from here.
Lionel Messi had sent shockwaves among all the football fans when he sent a burofax to the Barcelona board wanting to terminate his contract and leave the club for free.
Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu wasn’t ready to let the Argentine leave at any cost. He wouldn’t accept any transfer fee other than his 700 million release clause. Messi chose to remain at the club for at least this season rather than dragging Barcelona to the court.
The Blaugranas played their first LaLiga match in the weekend beating Villarreal by 4-0. Ansu Fati scored two quick goals in the early minutes before earning a penalty, which Lionel Messi successfully converted. The last goal of the match was an own goal by a Villarreal defender.
BARCELONA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 27: Lionel Messi and Ansu Fati of FC Barcelona celebrate their team’s fourth goal during the La Liga Santander match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Camp Nou on September 27, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. Football Stadiums around Europe remain empty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in fixtures being played behind closed doors. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi has now broken the silence and has urged everyone to unite for Barcelona.
Messi said in an interview with Sport: “After so many disagreements, I would like to bring an end to everything. We all have to be united and assume that the best is yet to come.”
“I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make FC Barcelona better and stronger.”
“Uniting passion with excitement and motivation will be the only way to achieve our objectives, always united and rowing in the same direction.”
“I wanted to send a message to all the socios and fans that follow us. If at any moment, any of them were annoyed by something that I said or did, let there be no doubts that anything I did was always with the club’s best interests in mind.”
It seems Lionel Messi wants to push all the off-field matters behind the back of his head and focus on this new season. He would definitely like to add some more silverware in his trophy cabinet this season.
