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Huawei to launch its Harmony OS Android rival on smartphones in 2021

September 10, 2020
(Reuters) — Huawei plans to introduce its Harmony operating system, seen as the company’s best bet to replace Google’s Android mobile operating system, on smartphones next year, the head of its consumer business group said on Thursday. Richard Yu made the comments at the company’s annual developers conference in the southern Chinese city of Dongguan. He also said that the company had a 2.0…
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Xbox Game Pass for PC is doubling its price next week

September 10, 2020
Alongside an influx of next-gen console news, Microsoft also confirmed today that it will raise its pricing for Xbox Game Pass for PC from $4.99 per month to $9.99 a month starting on September 17th. Existing members on the introductory price will still pay the same rate…
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Twitch brings custom esports competitions to streamers in closed beta

September 10, 2020
Twitch and esports go together like a dusting of salt on top of a chocolate chip cookie: the sweetness of victory etc., tempered by the saltiness of defeat. Today, Twitch launches Versus — a suite of competitive tools that will let creators on the site organize and manage their own tournaments — which promises to bring those agonies and ecstasies to any streamer who feels like pubstomping…
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Sensor Tower: PUBG Mobile players have spent over $3.5 billion

September 10, 2020
PUBG Mobile players have spent over $3.5 billion on the battle royale game, according to market analyst Sensor Tower, with the most recent $500 million coming over the last 72 days. The mobile version of PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) — the game that made the…
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GameStop considers installment plans for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

September 10, 2020
GameStop wants to make it easier for you to buy a new console this holiday, even if you don’t have the cash in your pocket. The company is considering a plan to launch multiple alternative payment models this month, according to internal documents provided to GamesBeat. These payment options include layaway, installment plans, and rent-to-own. GameStop confirmed the plans during its quarterly…
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Nikon Will Unveil Z-Mount 50mm f/1.2 and 14-24mm f/2.8 Lenses Next Week

September 10, 2020
Next week is shaping up to be a big week. Not only is Sony going to announce a “new concept” camera—likely the rumored Sony a7C—but it seems Nikon is planning to release not one, but two much-anticipated Z-mount lenses. The news comes from the folks over at Nikon Rumors, who are reporting that both the NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S and the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S will be officially announced next…
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