Call of Duty: Warzone has experienced a severe glitch that prompted developers Infinity Ward to remove all vehicles from the game briefly. The glitch reportedly crashes the game’s servers when a vehicle is taken to a specific point in the map. It would cause the match to end abruptly as all the players get kicked out of the server.
In response to the glitch, Infinity Ward announced an update that will “remove all vehicles from Warzone” on all platforms. However, no timeline is set for the return of any vehicle to the game. Here is the original announcement tweet.
A playlist update is rolling out now across all platforms! This update temporarily removes all vehicles from #Warzone.
Infinity Ward received a lot of flak for the glitch. The bug in question didn’t provide a player any advantage but made playing the game frustrating for all players. Many accomplished players in the Warzone community had their say about the glitch without showing how to execute it. Popular YouTuber Dr. Disrespect said he actually liked the game in absence of vehicles.
More issues with Warzone
It comes after another frustrating bug in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone. This earlier bug would turn a player’s weapon into a black cube. This, in turn, would make it impossible to see your opponents or enjoy the game in general.
Since its release in March 2020, Warzone has received a mixed opinion from the fanbase. The players have massively appreciated the gameplay mechanics and Warzone’s role in the lore of the Call of Duty franchise. However, long-running glitches and in-game bugs despite huge updates have disappointed the fanbase.
While the removal of vehicles will affect the gameplay, this shouldn’t be a lasting issue. With Warzone set to be a part of the upcoming title Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, these issues should be solved soon.
Electric vehicles still face doubts regarding their viability as a mainstream mode of transport. Yet, they continue to expand to a wide variety of applications and industries. But Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has his doubts about EVs in the field of heavy-duty transport vehicles.
In his blog, Gates discussed that EVs are the ideal solution for traveling short distances. But they cannot be a practical solution for replacing heavy-duty vehicles in the transport industry. This, in turn, makes innovations such as the Tesla Semi an innately flawed concept for Gates.
“The problem is that batteries are big and heavy. The more weight you’re trying to move, the more batteries you need to power the vehicle. But the more batteries you use, the more weight you add—and the more power you need. Even with big breakthroughs in battery technology, electric vehicles will probably never be a practical solution for things like 18-wheelers, cargo ships, and passenger jets. Electricity works when you need to cover short distances, but we need a different solution for heavy, long-haul vehicles.” – Bill Gates
Bill Gate’s alternative to EVs
However, while Gates has his doubts surrounding EVs, he does see an alternative path for eco-friendly long haul travel. The Microsoft co-founder places his faith in biofuels as an alternative where EVs cannot make the cut. But he admits that the switch to biofuels is going to be a long journey. With biofuels and electrofuels still being up to 7 times more expensive than fossil fuels, more research and innovation is needed.
While Gates didn’t mention Tesla directly at any point, his remarks do suggest his doubts over the Tesla Semi as the future of long haul transport.
However, Gates’ opinion will get tested soon as Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed his plans to expand the production volume of the Tesla Semi. It indicates that the finalized build of Semi will reach or even surpass the already astonishing specs of the EV.
We saw many smartphone manufacturers release new phones in the recent past. POCO also had unveiled the POCOM2 Pro in India back in July. POCO is now ready to unveil and launch the stripped-down version of the POCO M2 Pro, the POCO M2, on September 8th in India. It has already been teasing the ‘key’ features of the device over the past few days. Apart from POCO M2, the company is also launching its new POCO X3 smartphone globally.
POCO M2 Specifications
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Xiaomi’s POCO M2 may run the company’s latest Android skin, MIUI 12, based on Android 10. The phone will feature a Full HD+ display with a water-drop notch to house the selfie camera. Currently, we don’t have the details of the available storage options as there is no official word on this but, the phone is confirmed to come with a 6GB RAM. However, there is a possibility that POCO M2 may come with a 4GB RAM variant as well. Obviously, the phone will also have the usual connectivity features like dual SIM support, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi connectivity, and GPS.
As per the Flipkart listing, POCO M2 will feature a quad-camera setup. However, there is no information about the camera resolution as of now. Also, the company boasts a big battery with a capacity of 5,000mAh.
Expected Price & Availablity
In India, the base variant of the POCO M2 is expected to launch under ₹10,000. Other storage options/variants may have a different price tag. According to the company, POCO M2 is the most affordable phone in the 6GB RAM category.
POCO M2 will go on sale on Flipkart and is already available on the e-commerce website. The phone will go on sale following its launch on Tuesday.
In August, Realme also launched the Realme C15 in India. If the POCO M2 is made available for around ₹10,000, Realme C15 will be a big rival for the new offering from POCO.
Samsung Galaxy devices have seen several leaks during the last 24 hours. These leaks range from UI designs to battery ratings and device specifications. Here is a compilation of the most intriguing Samsung leaks in the market.
Samsung S21 battery rating released by certification party
While Samsung S20 is still a new device in the market, rumors for the next flagship model in Samsung S21 have already begun stirring. Amongst these rumors, some concrete leaks have surfaced regarding Galaxy S21 through the Chinese 3C Certification board.
These leaks were surrounding the battery size for Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21+. Both devices are expected to house batteries by reputed Chinese manufacturer Ningde Amperex Technology Ltd.
The website claims that the Samsung Galaxy S21 (EB-BG991ABY) will contain a Lithium-ion battery rated at 3880 mAh. It is a slight downgrade from the 4000 mAh used for the Samsung Galaxy S20. However, the Samsung Galaxy S21 (EB-BG996ABY) will hold a battery rated at 4660 mAh, compared to the 4500 mAh used in Galaxy S20+.
Complete Samsung S20 FE specs leaked
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is expected to hit the stores across the world in October 2020. While the official spec reveals are yet to happen, all the specifications for the Galaxy S20 FE have leaked.
As reported here by u/leakspinner on Slashleaks.com, the Galaxy S20 FE will be a 6.5-inch model. The device will feature a 2400×1080 sAMOLED display with the screen having a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone will feature an Exynos 990 processor for the 4G variant, while the 5G counterpart will have Snapdragon 865.
The device will house 6GB RAM and 128 GB ROM with a battery rated at 4500 mAh. The rear camera is said to be rated at 12MP (f/1.8) + 12MP (f/2.2) + 8MP (f/2.0), while the front camera will be 32MP (f/2.0). With dimensions of 159.8×74.5×8.4mm, the device is expected to weigh in at 190g.
Reports claiming Surface Duo-like UI for upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold S
While Microsoft has been working on Surface Duo with a planned release in 2021, the tech giant expects to face stiff competition. The competition discussed here comes in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold S.
Based on reports by SamMobile, rumor has it that the Galaxy Z Fold S will feature a 360-degree screen identical to the Surface Duo. This screen will allow the device to be bent both inwards and outwards. However, unlike Microsoft, Samsung will incorporate a single flexible screen in their device rather than separate panes of glass.
With more spec upgrades expected from Samsung in a quest to dominate the folding phone market, it will be interesting to see if Microsoft would gain any edge against its competitor.
The Epic Games VS Apple Inc lawsuit saga has seen new developments today. As Apple began retaliating against Epic’s app store policy breach, Epic requested the US legislature for legal immunity for the duration of the lawsuit. Further, Epic has requested that their publisher account is brought back to the app store, allowing players to download their apps.
Today we asked the Court to stop Apple’s retaliation against Epic for daring to challenge its unlawful restrictions while our antitrust case proceeds. This is a necessary step to free consumers and developers from Apple’s costly, anti-competitive control. https://t.co/r2XxhitjMp
The court has temporarily prevented Apple from blocking Epic’s publisher account as the lawsuit is still in its early stages. The order aims to prevent issues for developers using the Unreal Engine and saving Epic from excessive losses for the duration of this lawsuit.
Apple maintains its stance as being legally right for its retaliation surrounding the breach of contract. However, the tech giant has faced massive public backlash after Epic’s campaign for more freedom for developers on Apple devices.
What is Epic Games’ lawsuit?
The saga began when Epic Games allowed Fortnite players on iOS devices to make in-app purchases through its official website. It was because Apple imposes a hefty 30% fee on all in-app purchases. Usually, the developers charge this extra fee from the customers. However, Epic attempted to give players a choice by incorporating this new optional payment method.
With this move, Epic allowed players to make in-app purchases at a 20% discount while keeping the extra 10% for itself. But this was a clear violation of Apple’s app store policy. The contract that every publisher has to sign when selling their app on iOS specifies that no payment method should bypass the app store for in-app purchases.
Hence, Apple removed Fortnite from the app store, citing a breach of contract that guarded the tech giant’s interests. Epic saw this move as “anti-competitive” and “monopolistic” before opening a lawsuit against Apple in the court of law. Further, Epic has retaliated against Apple in the court of public opinion with its Apple parody-ad and #FreeFortnite campaign.
What’s next in the Epic VS Apple Saga?
Most of the general society sees Epic’s move as a way to fight back against excessive app store taxes. Some see it as a way to earn more through in-app purchases. However, when studied carefully, the lawsuit might indicate Epic’s desire to launch a mobile app store as a competitor for Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store.
This was initially reported by YouTube channel Game Theory, who went through the 60+ page long lawsuit that Epic filed against Apple. Here is the entire video which explores the lawsuit and Epic’s marketing strategy.
Apple already faces lawsuits surrounding anti-competitive practices in the USA, Europe, Japan, Russia and South Korea. Further, Epic has garnered massive support across various industries for its lawsuit. In conclusion, Apple seems doomed regarding its App Store policies. But there is no way we will see this saga end without some more twists.
It is quite normal to feel like pulling out your old Nintendo DS and play all your favorite games. But what if there’s even a smarter way of experiencing those vintage games once again? Sounds cool, right? Well, you can actually play your favorite NDS games right on your smartphone with no hassle. All you need to do is get the best Nintendo DS emulators for Android, and that’s it.
But again, you will find hundreds of such options if you look out for them randomly. So, here we have put together the top Nintendo DS Emulators that will provide you the best ever experience on your Android phone.
Additionally, these emulators also offer a much enhanced graphical display along with tons of other features that take your gaming to the next level.
Top 6 Best Nintendo DS emulators for Android
Here are the best emulators that will help you get a similar experience of the Nintendo DS games directly on your Android device. Each of them comes with their own specialty, so make sure you make the perfect pick for yourself:
1. RetroArch
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RetroArch is an all-in-one Nintendo DS emulator. It allows you to do versatile gaming on the platform, even other than the DS ones. With its NetPlay feature, you can further enjoy multi-player gaming, load game cheats, remap controls, and many more.
Although it features a complex UI that is specially built for the experienced ones, you can still lay your hands on it. Even if it takes a while to learn the basics, it is worth it.
However, you might sometimes encounter sudden drops in its FPS, but it is quite occasional. In fact, a few changes in the settings section must fix this issue. Apart from this, RetroArch lets you view the database for every game.
This is another Nintendo DS emulator that you can download for free from the link below. It features stunning graphics and visualization and supports a wide range of features to improve your gaming. Although it works fine, users have still reported sudden crashes.
Also, it runs a bit slower even on the high-end phones, but you can see regular improvements with this emulator, which makes it a good DS emulator.
NDS4droid is an open-source platform that doesn’t violate GPL. Moreover, the emulator also comes with support for OUYA console gaming, sound, and save feature as well. Hence, it assures the best gaming experience.
Drastic DS Emulator is probably one of the most famous Nintendo emulators out there. It comes at a price of $5, but looking at the experience it provides, it is worth it. The Drastic emulator comes with various gameplay options, stunning graphics, several customizations, and a sleek user interface. It even allows you to save your games on the Google Cloud.
The emulator lets you change the screen resolution, alter the dimensions, and features enhanced graphics for the best experience.
In addition, it comes with support for an external controller that suits your device. Plus, you get a complete database full of cheat codes, fast-forward feature, and save game progress feature.
The NDS Emulator lets you play your favorite Nintendo DS games right on your phone or tablet. It works great with any Android phone. Just make sure your device has Android 6.0 or above. One of its greatest advantages is it supports both .nds and .zip files. Hence, you can play a wide range of DS games right on your Android smartphone.
The emulator is extremely crafted and optimized for Android, so you will have a much smoother experience. Another noble thing is it supports no adware, which allows you to do premium gaming with the NDS emulator.
Furthermore, it lets you connect with an external controller to polish your mobile gaming.
Next, we have the MegaNDS, another cool emulator to play all your favorite DS games. This emulator supports most of the Nintendo DS games without much of a technical issue.
Moreover, it supports multiple file formats, which include .zip, .rar, .nds, and .7z, which further increases the option for you. Apart from that, it also supports a separate database for cheat codes too.
MegaNDS is highly compatible with most of the Android devices. And with the new generation phones, you will get a superb speed, performance, and lag-free experience.
In the end, we have the SuperNDS Emulator, which is very specific to its job. It features a super-cool interface, which makes it easy to use. Although it contains adware, that should not interrupt throughout your gameplay.
Other than this, SuperNDS has been reported multiple times for crashing issues. Well, it mostly happens due to a loaded RAM, so freeing up your RAM must resolve the problem.
Besides, the emulator allows you to play both in landscape and portrait mode. It keeps receiving frequent updates. Thus, you can see new improvements and features on a regular basis.
Well, it is pretty much common with us to miss our old stuff. And the all-time favorite Nintendo DS games exactly comes under this category. So, all these DS emulators for Android will let you recall the same fun and experience on your Android smartphones.
Moreover, they will provide you with much better exposure to enhance your gaming. Hence, feel free to share your thoughts on these best NDS emulators. Also, tell us which emulator do you use for playing the DS games on your Android phone.
The technology with which the users can share the content from their phones to the TV screens has changed the way people experience mobile content. Samsung has now made all of the content sharing features available to its users through the “Mobile View” features in its latest TV offerings. There are a series of features that let you share content on a larger screen. Features like Tap View, Multi View, Music Wall, My Album, and Smart View will completely change the outdoor viewing experience of users now.
Tap View – Make Your Mobile Screen as Big as Your TV
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Samsung has introduced a new feature called Tap View with which you can enjoy mobile content on a large TV screen with a single tap. With this feature, you can enjoy the content on a TV screen without even having to connect to a Wi-Fi network. To project your mobile screen on a TV, you need to gently touch the top or side of your TV screen with your phone. The same feature called Tap Sound lets you make the sound bigger with Samsung soundbars3.
To activate both the features, launch the SmartThings app on your smartphone and turn on the Tap View and Tap Sound features from the menu. Then, tap your smartphone on the top or side of your TV screen gently.
Multi View – Multi-Task With Two Screens on One TV
With Multi View feature, you can display your smartphone screen on your television while still watching the TV in split-screen. You can divide your TV screen into multiple views and do many more things on the same display. This feature gives you the ability to multitask by dividing the TV display into many screens.
Music Wall – Take Your Music Experience to the Next Level
Now you can even enhance the sensory experience of listening to your favorite music with the Music Wall feature. When you play the music from your smartphone on your TV, Music Wall creates a visual spectrum for the music on your TV screen. This feature automatically creates the visuals depending on the type of music. If you’re playing classical music, the visualized motion resembles like flowing water, and, if there’s some exciting electronic music, the visuals are more energetic.
My Album – Sharing Memories Through Photos
Another feature called My Album is available in 2020 models of Samsung TVs, which let you upload and display photos on your TV quickly. Now you can export the pictures directly from the Gallery app to your TV screen. To use the feature, go to your phone gallery and select the pic you want to see on your TV. Now, press the Share button and then select the ‘View pictures on TV’ option. Your photos will now display on the large TV screen.
Smart View – Connecting Your Smartphone and TV
One another way to display the content from your mobile device on your TV is using the “Smart View” feature. Now you can connect your Samsung mobile devices to Samsung smart TVs or Chromecast devices wirelessly. To use the feature, first swipe down from the top of your smartphone screen twice. It will open the Quick Setup panel in which you’ll see the Smart View icon. Press the icon to select the device you want to connect to. The mobile content will start displaying on your television automatically.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is an upcoming title in the extensive Call of Duty franchise. The initial announcement for the game took place on August 26th, 2020, with the release of its campaign trailer. The multiplayer mode for the game is going to release on September 9th.
However, the alpha footage for the popular shooter’s multiplayer mode has leaked on the internet. The leak occurred when Twitch streamer DouguisRaw accidentally streamed around 7 minutes of the unreleased game on the platform.
A four-minute clip of this stream quickly found its way to other social platforms. While Activision was quick to take down the footage from YouTube and Twitch, the leaked clips are yet present on Reddit forums. You can watch the entire four-minute clip here.
With the official release still days away, the leak provides some great insight into Activision’s plans for the series. The footage featured the 6v6 VIP Escort game mode. As we follow DougisRaw during the match, we get introduced to a new map located in Miami.
The five classes featuring in the clip were Pointman, Double Agent, Fire Support, Grenadier, and Stealth Ops. The weapons have five attachment slots along with a weapon level progression akin to Call of Duty Warzone.
Player loadout featured slots for a Field upgrade, lethal equipment, and tactical equipment. Another slot featured in the loadout was for ‘Wildcards’. These allow players to modify their loadout for better customization.
The two factions in this clip are CIA and DGI. These VIP Escort matches end when either side wins four rounds in total. The footage featured two such Wildcards.
The first, named ‘Perk Greed’, allowed players to use two perks per slot. The second allegedly provided double lethal and tactical grenades, being labeled ‘Danger Close’.
The multiplayer maps start with a quick cinematic cutscene, similar to how players exit a van at the start of this clip. Each game concludes with a series of clips showing the ‘Best Play’ of the match.
Microsoft announces the schedule for Microsoft Ignite, an annual conference for developers and IT professionals hosted by the tech giant. The event will be held digitally from September 22nd to September 24th, 2020.
Ignite offers a platform for people across the world to connect with the leading minds in the technology domain. This year will mark the first instance of this digital conference to be organized on a digital platform. Microsoft cited lingering COVID concerns as the reason behind the change.
All you need to know about Microsoft Ignite 2020
The event will begin at 8 AM PDT/ 3 PM UTC on September 22nd, 2020. The stream will run for 48 hours, with a variety of experiences, such as Key Segments and Digital Breakout Sessions available for the attendees.
Further, participants will get the opportunity to tune in to Live Q&A, Connection Zone, and Learning Zone. To get a comprehensive schedule of the Microsoft Ignite event, visit the event page here.
The event is free for anyone to join across the world. The registrations for the event are now open. Interested people can register for the event here on the official Microsoft Ignite event page.
Microsoft is accepting submission from registered participants in the form of photos, GIFs, and videos to broadcast during the digital event. Attendees can share a 30-second clip showcasing a trick, talent, or simple message. Another segment calls for the submission of photos and GIFs of things that make working from home easier for the people. To know more or submit your media for the event, visit here.
YouTube is adding a new Create button / ‘+’ icon in the bottom navigation bar on the YouTube for Android app in India. The UI change is live for many users with the YouTube app 15.30+ version. According to YouTubeIndia, the feature will roll-out completely this week for Android users in India and later on in iOS. The company has shifted and changed the position of different icons and features. It has highlighted the new Create button to make it easier for users to create videos on their mobile devices. To use the feature, you need to tap the Create icon in the middle of the bottom navigation bar and upload new videos or go live.
Changes in The YouTube App
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You should know that this is not a new feature from YouTube. The Create feature already existed and was accessible through the camcorder button in the top bar on the YouTube app. YouTube has just changed the icon and shifted it’s position to the bottom navigation bar.
To accommodate the create button, the company has removed the notification button from the bottom navigation bar and has moved it to the top navigation bar. The subscription button lies now at the vacant space. And the create button holds the position of the subscription button in the middle.
Create Button is Not Available For Everyone
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I couldn’t see the changes on my phone despite having the latest available version of YouTube, which is 15.35.41. Google may be enabling the feature through server-side changes, that is why some users can see the new UI, and some still have the old one. Google may be planning to create an in-app TikTok-like short video service ‘Shorts,’ which is already in rumors to launch by the end of this year.
As we already said, there is no introduction of any new feature. Since the change is only in the repositioning of buttons, you won’t be able to see changes in the core functionality of YouTube. Currently, YouTube is rolling out the UI changes in YouTube for Android in India only. However, the company says it will expand the changes globally and add the create button to iOS as well.
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