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Soon stream Xbox games via affordable Microsoft dongle
A Microsoft spokesperson told Windows Central that the existing version of 'Keystone' needs a little more time to bake before going live. "Our vision for Xbox Cloud Gaming is unwavering, our goal is to enable people to play the games they want, on the devices they want, anywhere they want. As announced last year, we've been working on a game-streaming device, codename Keystone, that could be connected to any TV or monitor without the need for a console," a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement.
Sony to up PS5 production, expand its games portfolio
Japanese tech giant Sony is prepping on raising the production of its PlayStation 5 (PS5) gaming console along with expanding its games portfolio as well. The announcement arrives as the issues with the supply chain subsides, reports GizmoChina.
Hero Electronix's Qubo enters auto tech, unveils new dash cam
Hero Electronix's consumer technology brand Qubo on Friday announced that it has ventured into the auto-tech space with the launch of a new product -- Qubo Smart Dash Cam. Priced at Rs 4,290, the all-new Qubo Dash Cam comes with a user-friendly mobile application on both iOS and android platforms and is available across various online and offline channels.
Sony PSVR 2 likely to have at least 20 games at launch
According to Engadget, PlayStation VR2 (PSVR 2) may not have a release date yet, but Sony has big plans for it. At an investor briefing, the company revealed that there will be at least 20 "major" PSVR 2 games available at the jump. There will be a blend of first- and third-party titles, the report said.
Android apps on Windows 11 coming to 5 new countries
Currently only available in the US, WSA will launch in France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the UK before the end of the year, reports XDA Developers. The WSA was announced right alongside Windows 11 during an event on June 24, 2021, but it did not officially launch until earlier this year.
Apple raises starting salary for retail workers amid unionisation push
The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple is increasing the hourly rate for retail workers from $20 to $22 per hour and some regions will start higher. The tech giant is also increasing starting salaries amid rising inflation, a tight labour market and unionisation pushes, the report mentioned.
OPPO F21 Pro a smashing hit with users, secures 68% overall growth
The company said that the device was well received across the country, with the top 10 markets contributing more than 55 per cent to the sales of the device. These include cities like Ahmedabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Jaipur, and Kolkata among others.
Instagram launches new '1 Minute Music' tracks for Reels in India
The company said that the new platform offers a set of music tracks and videos for use on Reels and Stories and it includes music from 200 artists across the country. "Music is a catalyst for trends on Instagram today. In fact, Reels is becoming the platform for people to discover music and artists too," Paras Sharma, Director, Content and Community Partnerships, Facebook India (Meta), said in a statement.
Sony plans to release half of games on PC, Mobile by 2025
A chart shown during the presentation, on annual investor day, suggested that this would be a major increase from its releases this year, when around a quarter of the company's releases will be on PC and mobile, with the remainder split between its PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles, reports The Verge.
Huawei CEO India approaches Delhi High Court challenging LOC against him
On May 1, Xiongwei was stopped at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi as there was the LOC against him issued by the Income Tax department. He was set to attend an official meeting of his company in Bangkok. Directing the I-T department to file its response within a month, the court asked why the LOC against the petitioner shouldn't be quashed.
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