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Call of Duty: Back Ops 6, the next instalment in Activision’s popular first-person shooter franchise, will be available on Xbox Game Pass at launch, Microsoft confirmed Tuesday. All Game Pass subscribers will be able to play the game on day one. The confirmation came days after reports claimed that the Xbox parent was planning to put the next Call of Duty on its game subscription service.Microsoft has bet big on Xbox Game Pass, bringing all its first-party titles to the service at launch. That strategy has, however, cost Xbox in sales of its exclusive games. Bringing Call of Duty, one…

HMD Barbie Flip Phone was first announced at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona in February, building upon the hype generated by Margot Robbie-starring film. While the handset is scheduled to launch on August 28, there is little known about it. However, it has been reportedly spotted on a Chinese certification website ahead of its global debut, hinting at several of its specifications as well as the highly anticipated design. It is said to flaunt the iconic pink colour scheme from Barbie.HMD Flip Phone Design, Specifications (Expected)According to a MySmartPrice report, the HMD Flip Phone was spotted on China’s TENAA…

Asus, like several other original equipment manufacturers, has its eyes firmly set on India. The Taiwanese firm has made inroads in the Indian PC market, traditionally dominated by HP, Dell, and Lenovo, and has climbed up to the second spot in the consumer segment in the country. While it is early days for the company here, with its local manufacturing effort in its first year, Asus’ plans for India, which boasts a lucrative and growing personal computer market, remain ambitious.“Right now, it’s just at the starting point,” said Peter Chang, General Manager for the APAC region at Asus. Chang spoke…

Sony has announced a State of Play games showcase, slated for Thursday, May 30. The live broadcast, which begins at 3pm PT / 6pm ET (or Friday, 3:30am IST), will feature updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles. The show will also provide a glimpse at Sony’s slate of first-party games arriving later this year. The last State of Play showcase aired on February 6, where Square Enix took a deep dive into Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.What to expect from State of PlayThe showcase will be over 30 minutes-long and will feature 14 PS5 and PS VR2 games. Sony has…

Samsung Galaxy S24 was launched in India in January with a starting price tag of Rs. 79,999. Now, the flagship smartphone is available for purchase at a discounted price as part of a limited-period Independence Day offer. Samsung is offering no-cost EMI options for customers as well. This offer will be valid till next week. The Galaxy S24 has a triple rear camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.Samsung Galaxy S24 Price in IndiaThe South Korean brand has slashed the prices of Galaxy S24 by Rs. 12,000 in India. As part…

Asus Vivobook S 15 was launched by the company last month at its “Next Level. AI Incredible.” event, and the company’s first Copilot+ PC is now available for purchase as one of the first consumer laptops to be equipped with advanced Windows AI features and powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X Elite chipset. The device also sports an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, and is claimed to offer up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge.Asus Vivobook S 15 (2024, Copilot+) price, availabilityThe Asus Vivobook S 15 (S5507) pricing starts at $1,299 (roughly Rs. 1,08,400) for…

Samsung announced a new programme on Wednesday that will focus on knowledge sharing of its advanced smartphone repairing skills to its service centres located globally. As a part of the programme, the South Korean tech giant is sending company experts to different countries to teach new skills when it comes to repairing devices. Last month, the tech giant sent an instructor specialising in Galaxy smartphones to India to help the employees learn these techniques. In the future, the company also plans to expand this expertise to smart TVs as well.Samsung Announces New Programme to Improve Smartphone RepairabilityIn a press release…

Sony held its State of Play showcase early Friday, where it made several new announcements on upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games. The PlayStation parent provided updates on some already announced games and came out with a few new reveals. As rumoured, Team Asobi is working on Astro Bot, a sequel to Astro’s Playroom that is set to arrive later this year on PS5. The showcase also featured new trailers for live service shooter Concorde and horror titles Until Dawn and Silent Hill 2.State of Play kicked off the summer season of video games industry showcase events, where major publishers…

Vivo Y58 5G was launched in India in June this year. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC and packs a 6,000mAh battery with 44W fast charging support. It is equipped with a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an IP64-rated build for dust and splash resistance. The handset is available in the country in a single RAM and storage configuration via both online and offline platforms. Now, Vivo has announced a price cut for the smartphone.Vivo Y58 5G New Price in India, AvailabilityThe Vivo Y58 5G is now priced in India at Rs. 18,499 for its sole 8GB…

Asus ROG Ally X was launched globally at Computex 2024 on Sunday. The company first teased its successor to the Asus ROG Ally in April, while its features and specifications surfaced online days before its debut. The handheld gaming PC is powered by Windows 11 and is said to pack significant upgrades over its preceding model, the standout of which is a larger battery. In terms of hardware, it gets a 120Hz display, 24GB LPDDR5 RAM, and an 80Wh battery.Asus ROG Ally X price, availabilityThe Asus ROG Ally X is available for pre-order and starts at $799 (roughly Rs. 66,000).…