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  • Totok Removed by Apple and Google After Caught Spying on Users

    Totok Removed by Apple and Google After Caught Spying on Users

    Popular messaging app ToTok has been removed from the Play Store and App Store after reports emerged it was used the govt. spy tool by the United Arab Emirates.

    According to multiple sources, ToTok has been classified as a foreign spy tool used to collect personal data. The messaging app has the ability to monitor key information about its users, such as conversations, movements, appointments, relationships, appointments, sounds, as well as photos.

    Reports also added that while most of the app’s users are from the United Arab Emirates, it has become extremely popular in the US, especially among teenagers. Before ToTok was removed from online stores, it had already managed to rack up millions of downloads from smartphone users living in North America, the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Meanwhile, the app has already witnessed over 110 million downloads in the US alone.

    Cyber experts believe that the app developer behind the said app has close ties with a cyber intelligence and hacking agency based in Abu Dhabi, which is already under investigation by the FBI. Both Google and Apple have removed the app from their respective app stores.

    Despite the fact that ToTok has been pulled from Play Store and App Store following reports of being used as a government surveillance tool, the app itself has not been shut down. Users of the messaging app can still carry on using the app for the foreseeable future. That said, ToTok will no longer get updates from the two largest applications stores on the planet. Hence, we advise our readers to remove the controversial app from their devices, given the fact ToTok is allegedly considered as a foreign spy tool used to collect personal data by government agencies.

  • Samsung Galaxy S10 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update

    Samsung Galaxy S10 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update

    Samsung has been extensively testing Android 10 for its Galaxy S10 range over the last few weeks. Now, a new report claims that the company has silently pushed the rollout of Android 10 for the Galaxy S10, which appears to be the final build of the update. According to a report by SamMobile, users in Germany are included in the first phase of the rollout.

    The rollout of the stable release with version 2.0 of One UI includes most of the new features available in Android 10. These include system-wide dark theme, new gesture-based navigation, as well as more granular location permissions. Besides, Samsung has also made subtle changes to its One UI skin by improving its Samsung apps, detailed battery usage graph, along with more ways to access one-handed mode.

    The update labeled as G97**XXU3BSKO interestingly includes the December Security patch level, which is yet to arrive on Pixel devices. Besides, the update is merely 140MB in size for users already running Android 10 beta builds.

    You can manually check for the update on any Galaxy S10e, S10, and S10+ if you live in Germany (and maybe elsewhere) by heading over to Settings > Software Update.

    Not to mention, sources also indicate that the update is also rolling out for users currently using the stable version of Android 9 Pie. However, for non-beta users, the update is considerably bigger in size at about 2GB, though the update version number is the same. While Samsung is yet to officially announce Android 10 for its devices, but the rollout should continue with more waves and more markets getting the update.

  • Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Different Sized Iphones in 2020

    Apple Reportedly Planning to Release Different Sized Iphones in 2020

    Apple is reportedly planning to shake things up in 2020. A new report now suggests that the company will offer a smaller and a larger iPhone in 2020, different than those currently available.

    According to a report by Korean publication ETNews, Apple is planning to introduce a smaller 5.4-inch iPhone, a 6.1-inch iPhone model, along with a 6.7-inch iPhone with thinner OLED displays in 2020. The report says that the upcoming 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch model will use a new technology from Samsung that allows manufacturers to build thinner displays and also reduces production costs. Meanwhile, LG will reportedly supply an OLED panel for the 6.1-inch iPhone model.

    Multiple sources in the past have indicated that 2020 is going to be a big year for Apple, as the company plans to shake up the iPhone lineup with two new screen sizes mentioned above. Besides, reports also indicate a redesigned metal frame inspired by the iPhone 4, 5G support, and up to 6GB of RAM.

    Industry experts have also claimed that Apple plans to introduce an iPhone model featuring both Face ID and in-display scanner in 2020. The in-display Touch ID would allow user authentication by placing the finger anywhere on the display. However, it remains unclear whether the handset would arrive in 2020 or 2021.

    Credible Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also suggests that a smaller iPhone in 2020, possibly called the iPhone SE 2. Notably, Kuo’s predictions fall in line with other key sources who’ve also claimed that Apple plans to launch a cheaper iPhone next year in order to boost its share in the mid-tier smartphone market. It’ll be aggressively priced at around $399 and will rival smartphones from the likes of Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi.

    Kuo further notes that it’ll get powered by new A13 Bionic chipset, the company’s top-end chipset that powers the latest iPhone 11 Pro range. The chipset will be paired with 3GB LPDDR4X RAM, also found on the new iPhone 11. He also suggests that the iPhone SE2 will not be a smaller version of the iPhone 11. Instead, the handset’s form factor will be similar to the iPhone 8 making it much more compact than most of the smartphones currently available these days.

  • Twitter Users on Android May Have Had Their Personal Data Compromised

    Twitter Users on Android May Have Had Their Personal Data Compromised

    Twitter and Facebook have announced that personal data of hundreds of users may have been compromised after they used their accounts to log in to certain third-party apps. This includes their names, gender, email addresses, usernames, and possibly their most recent tweets.

    Both companies received a report from security researchers who found that a software development kit called One Audience, allowed third party developers to access personal data.

    “We recently received a report about a malicious mobile software development kit (SDK) maintained by oneAudience. We are informing you about this today because we believe we have a responsibility to inform you of incidents that may impact the safety of your personal data or Twitter account,” Twitter wrote in a blog post on Monday.

    Apps usually ask for access to users’ social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter to offer extra features such as the ability to share achievements and in-game leaderboards. However, apps using this SDK potentially allowed third-party developers to access much more data than users originally intended to.

    The company also notes that it might have been possible for someone to take control of someone else’s Twitter account using this vulnerability, however, no evidence in this regard has been found yet.

    “We think it’s important for people to be aware that this exists out there and that they review the apps that they use to connect to their accounts,” said Lindsay McCallum, a Twitter spokeswoman.

    For now, the vulnerability only seems to affect Twitter users on Android, as no evidence has been found yet that suggests iOS users were also impacted.

    Twitter said it has informed Google and Apple about the vulnerability so that they can take evasive measures. The company also said it will be informing Twitter users impacted by this vulnerability.

  • Mediatek Announces Dimensity 1000 Soc, The Company’s First 5g Chipset

    Mediatek Announces Dimensity 1000 Soc, The Company’s First 5g Chipset

    Reports emerged earlier this year that MediaTek has been working on a 5G system-on-chip(SoC). Now, the company has officially announced the new chipset, dubbed as the Dimesity 1000.

    The new flagship chipset will be equipped to support 90Hz QHD displays, up to 16GB of quad-channel LPDDR4x RAM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, hexa-core AI processor, and download speeds of up to 4.7/2.5 Gbps.

    Besides, the flagship SoC will be the first chipset to come with integrated support for 2G, 3G, 4G, and sub-6 GHz 5G networks. MediaTek also claims that Dimensity 1000 is the world’s first SoC to support 5G dual SIM, as most smartphones overseas are equipped with dual-SIM slots.

    “Our Dimensity series is a culmination of MediaTek’s investment in 5G and positions us as a leader driving 5G development and innovation. Our 5G technology goes head-to-head with anyone in the industry,” said MediaTek President Joe Chen.

    The new chipset appears to be rather capable in the photography department as well. It packs a five-core image signal processor, with support for up to 80MP/24fps in single-lens cameras, and 32MP/16MP in dual-lens cameras. Other key details include support for Wi-Fi 6, AV1 codec, Bluetooth 5.1, along with support for QHD+ screens at 90Hz, and FHD screens at 120Hz.

    MediaTek, however, hasn’t announced any specific smartphones that will come fitted with the new Dimensity 1000 SoC. That said, the company did confirm that the first smartphones powered by this new SoC will be announced in the first quarter of 2020. Meanwhile, users in the US and Europe can expect the first handsets with this chipset in the second half of 2020.

    MediaTek hopes to be the catalyst for 5G adoption with the new Dimesity 1000 SoC, as most 5G smartphones available today are rather expensive. Besides, the company also revealed that it is working on other mid-range 5G chips for next year as well, which again, appears to be a big push towards 5G adoption.

  • Google Increases Bounty for Its Android Security Rewards Program

    Google Increases Bounty for Its Android Security Rewards Program

    Google recently confirmed that the total bounty for its Android Security Rewards program would be expanded, with rewards reaching up to $1.5 million. The company said that if you happen to find a security bug that can compromise the Titan M secure element used in its Pixel 3 handsets, you’ll be rewarded with $1 million.

    Though if you find a bug that can be replicated on specific developer preview versions of Android, you’re entitled to a 50 per cent bonus, implying the total bounty reaches a staggering $1.5 million. Put simply, if you happen to find a security bug that meets these requirements, you’ll be rewarded with one of the biggest bounties in the industry.

    “In 2019 Gartner rated the Pixel 3 with Titan M as having the most ‘strong’ ratings in the built-in security section out of all devices evaluated. This is why we’ve created a dedicated prize to reward researchers for exploits found to circumvent the secure elements protections,” said Jessica Lin from the Android security team in a blog post. “

    Google explained that the bug report must reveal a full chain remote code execution exploit with persistence which compromises the Titan M secure element available on Pixel 3 devices. On the other hand, lock screen bypass and data exfiltration will be rewarded with a maximum of $500,000.

    Launched back in 2015, the Android Security Rewards program is a bug bounty program where white hat hackers receive rewards for finding bugs in Google’s Android OS. The company claims it has paid more than $ 4 million in rewards based on 1800 reports, since the program’s introduction four ago. Besides, Google also added that the company has given away more than $1.5 million in the last 12 months, with top reward this year reaching $161,337.

    “Over 100 participating researchers have received an average reward amount of over $3,800 per finding (46% increase from last year). On average, this means we paid out over $15,000 (20% increase from last year) per researcher!” Lin added.

    It’s also worth noting that the changes in bounty program have already gone live on November 21, 2019. You can find more details about the Android Security Rewards Program rules here.

  • Google Duplex Now Lets You Buy Cinema Tickets in the UK and US

    Google Duplex Now Lets You Buy Cinema Tickets in the UK and US

    Google Duplex, the Google Assistant-powered service, can now be used to book movie tickets on the web. Initially teased during I/O 2019, the service combines the use of Google Assistant and the Duplex AI phone tool with online ticketing operations across 70 exhibitors and services in the UK and US.

    At launch, users get to choose from more than 70 cinemas and ticketing services which include the likes of AMC, Odeon, Movietickets.com, Fandango, and MJR Theatres.

    “Ask the Assistant something like, ‘Hey Google, showtimes for [movie] in Phoenix this weekend. Or, you can do a search for movie times from the Google app on Android,” Google product manager Dan Ritter explained the service in a blog post.

    The software then guides you through the ticket purchase process, with another key factor being payment information which can be saved in the Chrome web browser.

    Users can search or ask Google Assistant to find out movie listings in their vicinity, and once they’ve found what they’re looking for, simply tap the ‘Buy Tickets’ button to start the process. You can then pick your seats, and enter the payment information if stored in the Chrome web browser. The whole idea behind Duplex is to make the process of booking movie tickets, seats, then completing the purchase more efficient and effortless.

    Overall, it appears to be a welcome feature given how clunky the digital marketplace can be, leaving would-be movie ticket buyers often frustrated. The new system will certainly help bridge the gap between search movie tickets online to the final purchase decision.

  • Apple Announces Surprise Event on December 2

    Apple Announces Surprise Event on December 2

    Apple recently confirmed its plans to hold a surprise event on December 2 that will be held in New York City. Going by the invite, it appears the event will be largely focussed on apps and services. “Loved by millions. Created by the best. Join us for an Apple special event honoring our favorite apps and games of 2019,” reads the invite.

    However, many still believe that Apple might also unveil new hardware during this event. With that being said, services have become one of the biggest revenue streams for Apple in the last few years. The company’s revenue from its services unit reached $12.51 billion in the latest quarter, up from $3.69 billion in 2013.

    Therefore, it appears the upcoming event signifies Apple’s renewed focus on services such as apps and games. Besides, Apple usually announces its top apps and games in the App Store for the year in December, hence, it appears the company might’ve held a dedicated event to detail its apps and services.

    Talking about hardware, sources indicate that Apple could also share details about the rumored second-generation iPhone SE at the event. Expected to release in Spring 2020, the upcoming iPhone SE is said to be inspired by the iPhone 8 and is likely to feature a 4.7-inch LCD display, Touch ID, and a single-lens camera.

    However, credible Apple insider Ming Chi-Kuo suggests that it’ll get powered by new A13 Bionic chipset, the company’s top-end chipset that powers the latest iPhone 11 Pro range. The chipset will be paired with 3GB LPDDR4X RAM, also found on the new iPhone 11.

    To recall, Apple surprised everyone with the launch of the iPhone SE at a time when 5-inch smartphones were in vogue. The original iPhone SE was targetted at a specific user base that preferred 4-inch handsets as opposed to giant-sized screens.

    That said, 4-inch smartphones are fast diminishing these days given the widely adopted trend of bezel-free smartphones, allowing manufacturers to fit bigger screens in a compact form factor.

    We’ll bring all the updates from the event on December 2. Until then, stay tuned for the latest updates.

  • Valve Announces New Vr-based Half Life Game, To Be Unveiled This Week

    Valve Announces New Vr-based Half Life Game, To Be Unveiled This Week

    Something to look forward to for fans of Half-Life, as Valve has confirmed that a new VR title for the game is on its way. Dubbed as Half-Life: Alyx, the upcoming VR title will feature Half-Life 2 co-star Alyx Vance.

    The announcement was on the @valvesoftware Twitter account. The tweet confirms that the game’s full reveal will be held this Thursday at 10 am Pacific Time. Meanwhile, key sources suggest that Half-Life: Alyx will be showcased during the game awards on December 12, while it’s slated for a release in March 2020. It will be the first official Half-Life game since the release of Half-Life 2, which was released 12 years ago in 2007.

    All Half-Life titles are considered one of the most influential and critically acclaimed PC games ever made. That said, Valve never finished any of the game’s trilogies. After the release of Half-Life and Half-Life 2, Valve launched Half-Life Episode 1 and Half-Life Episode 2, though never came out with Episode 3. Hence, a return to the franchise is well overdue.

    Not much is know about the game so far, but reports suggest that Half-Life 2: Alyx won’t be a Half-Life 2 sequel. Instead, the game’s storyline will revolve around the period in between the first two Half-Life games, years before the events of Half-Life 2 and before Gordon Freeman’s return to the franchise. Besides, leaks also suggest that it will be a single-player, story-driven experience with 12-16 hours of gameplay, taking place in between the original Half-Life game and Half-Life 2. That said, it’s pretty clear from the title that gamers would play as Alex Vance.

    Are you excited about the next game in the iconic franchise being a VR title coming to Steam? Let us know in the comment section below.

  • Whatsapp Fixes Major Mp4 Security Vulnerability

    Whatsapp Fixes Major Mp4 Security Vulnerability

    WhatsApp has fixed a critical security flaw in the Android and iOS version of its app, which could give hackers access to messages and files stored on a vulnerable device using a specially-crafted MP4 file. WhatsApp confirmed that along with the consumer versions of its app, the issue affects the Enterprise client versions of its app, as well as Business for Android and Business for iOS versions of WhatsApp.

    While reports suggest that the vulnerability hasn’t been exploited so far, as there are no signs of attacks happening in the wild. That said, WhatsApp warns that a successful attack would have led to a denial of service or remote code execution.

    “A stack-based buffer overflow could be triggered in WhatsApp by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to a WhatsApp user. The issue was present in parsing the elementary stream metadata of an MP4 file and could result in a DoS or RCE. This affects Android versions prior to 2.19.274, iOS versions prior to 2.19.100, Enterprise Client versions prior to 2.25.3, Business for Android versions prior to 2.19.104 and Business for iOS versions prior to 2.19.100,” CVE-2019-11931 reads.

    Readers are advised to update to the latest version of WhatsApp to keep themselves protected against this vulnerability.

    Facebook-owned WhatsApp is currently the most popular messaging app on both iOS and Android. According to sources, the service currently has over 1.5 billion active users on all supported platforms.

    The news comes shortly after WhatsApp confirmed that spyware developed by NSO Group was used to target 1400 selected users globally and in India, which included human rights activists and journalists. That said, there’s no indication that the MP4 flaw was used in similar attacks. Besides, the Indian government clearly denied that it purchased or used the spyware in question to target its citizens.

  • Google Stadia to Get 10 More Games at Launch

    Google Stadia to Get 10 More Games at Launch

    Earlier this month, Google announced that only 12 games would launch alongside its cloud-based Stadia game service. Though in what appears to be a sudden turn of events, the search engine giant has added 10 more titles to Google Stadia’s launch lineup. Hence, the service is now ready for launch with a total of 22 games, as opposed to 12 games announced earlier.

    The announcement was made by Google Stadia boss Phil Harrison. The news, however, shouldn’t come as a surprise as Google took some slack when it announced the initial launch lineup. It included a rather bleak lineup of 12 games, though Google will now add 10 more titles to the list with games such as Final Fantasy XV, NBA 2K 15, and Rage 2, to name a few.

    Below Is the Complete Launch Lineup for Google Stadia:

    Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
    Destiny 2: The Collection (free with Stadia Pro subscription)
    Gylt
    Just Dance 2020
    Kine
    Mortal Kombat 11
    Rise of the Tomb Raider
    Red Dead Redemption 2
    Samurai Shodown (free with Stadia Pro subscription)
    Shadow of the Tomb Raider
    Thumper
    Tomb Raider 2013
    Attack on Titan: Final Battle 2
    Farming Simulator 2019
    Final Fantasy XV
    Football Manager 2020
    Grid 2019
    Metro Exodus
    NBA 2K20
    Rage 2
    Trials Rising
    Wolfenstein: Youngblood

    Announced back in March, Google Stadia is slated for a release in November 2019 via a Founder Edition Bundle for $130. This edition includes three months of Stadia Pro which costs $10 a month. It lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps, includes a copy of Destiny 2, offers discounts on all games on Stadia store, as well as access to a collection of free games.

    The service is essentially a streaming platform built to run games without a high-end PC or console. All you need is a Chromecast and television which allows you to access high-resolution games via the cloud

  • Motorola Brings Back the Iconic Moto Razr

    Motorola Brings Back the Iconic Moto Razr

    Motorola has finally unveiled the long-awaited, new-gen Moto Razr smartphone. As expected, the handset brings back memories of the iconic Razr phone, which sold more than 130 million units.

    It features the same clamshell design that pays homage to its iconic past. However, the new-age Razr phone features a flexible OLED screen and state of the art hinge mechanism that allows the phone to shut with both sides perfectly flush, just like the iconic Razr phone we know.

    The handset looks rather familiar when closed, though flip it open and you get all the shenanigans of a modern-day smartphone. The main screen is a 6.2-inch Flex View OLED display, which has a 21:9 CinemaVision aspect ratio. On the outside, there’s touch-enabled Quick View display that lets users interact with notifications, take selfies, play music, use Google Assistant, and more, without having to open the phone.

    And when you flip the phone open, whatever you were viewing on the secondary screen seamlessly transitions to the larger FLEX display. Motorola also stated there is no gap between the two halves of the screen when it is folded.

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    “The Razr uses advanced flexible OLED screen technology and a groundbreaking hinge mechanism that allows the phone to close with both sides perfectly flush. This engineering breakthrough protects the display and creates an even thinner, more compact design,” Motorola said in a statement.

    In the photography department, the handset comes with a single 16MP camera that acts as selfie cam when the device folded, and as a primary camera when its unfolded. The camera also gets AI capabilities and a Night Vuison Mode in order to take better photos in low-light conditions.

    Key specifications of the Moto Razr include an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SoC, coupled with 6GB of RAM, and a 2510mAh battery. The battery also gets 15W fast charging support. The device only supports eSIM cards. Other connectivity options include NFC support, Bluetooth 5.0, W-Fi, 4G LTE, and GPS.

    The new Moto Razr gets a price tag of $1,499.99. It’ll be available to pre-order starting December 26 exclusively via Verizon, and will arrive in offline and online stores on January 9.

  • Apple May Soon Unveil a 16-inch Macbook Pro With Revamped Keyboard Design

    Apple May Soon Unveil a 16-inch Macbook Pro With Revamped Keyboard Design

    There’s been no dearth of reports about the long-rumoured 16-inch MacBook Pro. Now, a new report by Bloomberg suggests that Apple plans to officially unveil the device as early as tomorrow, i.e November 13. In addition, the report also notes that it’ll go on sale this week.

    The upcoming 16-inch MacBook Pro is expected to get the same $2399 price tag as the 15-inch model. The reason for that is because it’s going to fully replace the classic 15-inch MacBook Pro in the MacBook lineup, contrary to earlier rumors that it would be offered as a premium option.

    Apart from its larger 16-inch display, the 16-inch MacBook Pro also marks the debut of a revamped keyboard mechanism, which is designed to be more reliable compared to the butterfly styled keyboards we’ve seen on MacBooks since 2016.

    MacBook users have consistently reported of dropped keystrokes with butterfly switch-based keyboards. The reason being that butterfly keyboards have a tendency to let debris accumulate under the keys which essentially affects normal functioning. With external debris under the keyboard, it usually led to individual keypresses going unregistered or cases of multiple keypresses. Besides, it also led to overheating issues with MacBook keyboards.

    Hence, it appears Apple could finally ditch the butterfly mechanism and employ scissor-switch style keyboards for upcoming MacBook models. The switch to a new keyboard design could improve the typing experience with longer key travel.

    Elsewhere, the report also notes that Apple plans to release the high-end Mac Pro sometime in December.

  • Facebook Working on Fixing Bug That Activates Your Iphone’s Camera

    Facebook Working on Fixing Bug That Activates Your Iphone’s Camera

    Facebook is reportedly working on fixing a bug that automatically activates users’ iPhone camera while using its iOS app. The social networking giant is aware of the bug and has promised to roll out a fix for the same by today.

    The bug was discovered earlier this month when Facebook slang words users started noticing that their iPhone’s camera was automatically activated while viewing photos and videos. Sources suggest that the bug appears to be limited to iOS as no Android user has noticed the glitch so far.

    Users reported that while viewing videos in full screen, the camera was running in the background while scrolling Facebook. The company has acknowledged the issue and says the glitch was introduced while it fixed another bug in version 244 of the Facebook iOS app.

    “We recently discovered that version 244 of the Facebook iOS app would incorrectly launch in landscape mode. In fixing that issue last week in v246 (launched on November 8th) we inadvertently introduced a bug that caused the app to partially navigate to the camera screen adjacent to News Feed when users tapped on photos. We have seen no evidence of photos or videos being uploaded due to this bug. We’re submitting the fix for this to Apple today,” Facebook said in a statement.

    Until the bug fix arrives, users are recommenced to deny camera access for the Facebook app. Facebook’s reputation when it comes to user privacy has taken a hit in recent years. In 2018, a study revealed how Facebook exposed information about nearly 87 million users to a political analysis firm for Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign. It was later found that the data was used for targeted political advertising.

    While earlier this year, a security firm also found out that hundreds of millions of Facebook records were exposed on Amazon cloud servers.

  • Google Stadia Launch Lineup Revealed

    Google Stadia Launch Lineup Revealed

    Google has finally revealed the list of games launching with Google Stadia, the company’s cloud-based streaming platform which launches this month. The company has announced that it plans to offer 12 gaming titles when the platform launches on November 19. These include Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, Destiny 2: The Collection, GYLT, Just Dance 2020, Kine, Mortal Kombat 11, Red Dead Redemption 2, Thumper, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, Rise of the Tomb Raider, Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and Samurai Shodown.

    As you can see from the list above, few of Google Stadia’s launch titles include the likes of Red Dead Redemption 2 and Mortal Kombat 11, which are relatively new titles and have received rave reviews from both experts and gamers.

    Besides, there’s more to come in the coming months. Google has already confirmed a number of titles set to arrive on Google Stadia before the end of the year. These include the likes of Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, Borderlands 3, Darksiders: Genesis, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Farming Simulator 19, Final Fantasy XV, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Grid, Metro Exodus, NBA 2K 2020, Rage 2, Trials Rising and Wolfenstein Youngblood.

    In case you didn’t know, Google Stadia is a streaming platform designed to run games without a high-end PC or console. All you’ll need is a Chromecast and television which allows you to access high-resolution games via the cloud.

    Announced back in March, Google Stadia is slated for a release in November 2019 via a Founder Edition Bundle for $130. This edition includes three months of Stadia Pro which costs $10 a month. It lets you stream games up to 4K HDR at 60fps, includes a copy of Destiny 2, offers discounts on all games on Stadia store, as well as access to a collection of free games.

    Besides, the Founder’s Edition also includes a Buddy Pass which you can gift to a friend for three months. It also includes the exclusive Stadia controller along with Chromecast Ultra.