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Best Free Realistic Third Person Games for PCs, Laptops
There are a plethora of video game categories, but a few equal the control offered by third-person games. These are games where players operate the main character, who is able to move freely. Gamers explore a map or world and complete their quest. Third-person games have produced some of the industry's greatest successes.
The third-person gaming genre has some of the finest 3D games ever created. These games are deserving of attention for their unique perspectives. Whether a gamer likes third-person or first-person perspectives, the games will empower him, allowing him to control their fascinating narratives.
Top 10 Free Realistic Third Person Games for PCs in 2021
Ghost Recon Wildlands
Tom Clancy's other blockbuster, Ghost Recon Wildlands, introduced two major modifications to the raw Ghost Recon series. For starters, it was the first game of the series to provide an open environment. The interface returns to a contemporary setting rather than focusing on a futuristic one. It was also found in the Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter.
Although the two modifications have split fans, one thing that cannot be disputed is how stunning the open world is, with magnificent graphics that make the game a pleasure to explore and look at.
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Mass Effect: Andromeda
It will not be overwhelming to say that the launch of Mass Effect: Andromeda was nothing short of catastrophic. When the game got released, it was riddled with problems and malfunctions, which infuriated the franchise's many hard-core fans. The storyline of the game was also criticized, with many players claiming they had no connection to any of the characters.
While the bugs were intolerable, it's fair to argue that a large portion of the game was unjustly condemned as a result of the unreasonable expectations put on it. Though Mass Effect: Andromeda falls short of the legendary Mass Effect 2, it deserves a place on our list for featuring the series' finest combat and the franchise's first open environment.
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Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Pandemic Studios created Mercenaries 2: World in Flames, which is a thrilling action game featuring an abundance of weapons and vehicles to wield, similar to the Just Cause series.
Walton becomes title sponsor of Big 2021 grand finale
Walton has become the title sponsor of the grand finale of the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (Big 2021).
A tripartite agreement was signed among Walton, Idea Project and Windmill Advertising in the capital Wednesday.
Abul Kalam Ahsanul Azad, the national consultant of Idea Project, Liakat Ali, deputy managing director of Walton DG-Tech Industries, Sabbir Rahman Tamim, managing director and chief executive officer of Windmill Advertising, signed the agreement.
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On the occasion of the birth centenary of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Idea Project of the ICT division arranged the competition on a virtual platform for startups and innovators.
The competition welcomed more than 7,000 startups from all over the country and 255 startups from abroad. Of them, 75 local startups were selected in two rounds.
Thirty-six startups will be selected as the winners in the final round of the competition. Each startup will receive a grant of Tk10 lakh. And the best of them in the grand finale will get the special award of "Bangabandhu Innovation Grant 2021 (Big)" and the prize of $1 lakh.
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Bioscope, MyGP users can enjoy T20 World Cup live through Rabbithole
Rabbithole, the authorised digital broadcaster of the ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup 2021 from Bangladesh, is providing the opportunity to enjoy all the matches live.
The OTT platform has partnered with Grameenphone to bring all the matches live to the screen.
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With this partnership deal, Rabbithole broadcast will be available on Bioscope and MyGP app during the T20 World Cup and can be accessed through purchasing specific data and combo packs.
M Salahuddin Chowdhury, managing director, ASM Rafiq Ullah, chief executive officer, Ziauddin Adil, co-founder of Rabbithole; Solaiman Alam, chief digital and strategy officer of Grameenphone, Talal Reza Chowdhury, head of corporate strategy, and Shamiur Rahman Khan, general manager for strategic sourcing, were present at the signing ceremony recently held in the capital.
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Rabbithole started its journey in 2017 by broadcasting all matches of the Bangladesh Cricket team live. Since 2018, it has been streaming all types of live matches through its app, YouTube channel Rabbitholebd Sports and portal Rabbithole.com.
Bioscope is Grameenphone's flagship entertainment platform; MyGP is the telecom operator's one-stop app designed to connect customers to what matters most.
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Google Pixel 5a 5G What's Special About It?
Undoubtedly Google is the top search enginer in the world. But in the realm of phone industry, Google has many tough competitors. Though claining exorbitant prices, Google phones got reputations for their stunning performances. Google's Pixel 5a 5G was released on August 26, 2021. It was first marketed in Japan and the US. Since its release, Pixel 5a 5G has been in the middle of gossip among phone lovers all around the world. In design and performance, the phone shares some similarities to its ancestor Pixel 4a 5G. Let's see what does it offer.
Google Pixel 5a 5G Full Review
Design
The Google Pixel 5 is the only phone in a span of a long time to implement a metal back. The industry has become more glass-oriented in recent years to allow for improved signal transmission. The metal cover all around the sides creates an all-in-one style that is also uncommon today. The metal can endure much more resistance to harm, whether from everyday wear, hit and tear, or severe drops.
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The metal has a matte surface, giving it a more polycarbonate-like feel than conventional aluminum frames. Its material is intriguing yet unappealing. Not to mention, it provided us with a more secure hold on the phone.
Not every element of the tiny format is flawlessly designed. For instance, the metal-lock button and volume adjuster on the right of the phone protrudes slightly from the body. It requires a little more effort to press these buttons.
Display
The front of the phone is dominated by a 6.34-inch OLED display with a hole punch. The resolution is 2,400 by 1,080 pixels, with a density of 413ppi. Color fidelity is superb, with a high contrast ratio and dark, inky blacks. The viewing aspects are good, and the display is bright enough to use outside. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
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Pixel 5a 5G will dishearten the users with its poor refresh rate. While surfing the internet or app library the users might experience stuttering associated with its 60Hz display.
Rear Lenses
The Pixel 5a has the same excellent camera module as the costlier Pixel 5. There are two cameras on the phone's rear side. Its main sensor features a 12.2MP (f/1.7)lens. It has useful features like autofocus with dual-phase detection, optical and electronic image stabilization. The 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens offers a field of view of 107 degrees but lacks OIS and EIS.
As expected, the Pixel 5a's pictures are similar to its predecessor Pixel 5. While the Pixel 5a lacks high-resolution sensors, it comfortably outperforms its midrange rivals and gives flagships a run for their money.
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The 12.2MP main sensor works well in all lighting situations. The Pixel 5a produces clear pictures with great depth of field in the daytime. The texture is lush, and the color accuracy is flawless.
The rear lens's video recording rate is limited to 240 frames per second in 1080p and 60 frames per second in 4K.
Front Lens
The 8MP front lens has an aperture of f/2.0. The front camera works well in almost all lighting conditions. Selfies are clear and accurate in terms of color and exposure. In portrait mode, depth mapping work is appreciable.
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Performance, Software, UI
The Pixel 5A 5G operates through a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 7nm SoC. This device is supported by 6GB of RAM. The storage capacity is 128GB, with about 111GB of storage accessibility out of the box. This phone has no microSD card slot.
The performance of the Pixel 5a is quite impressive. It is capable of handling whatever job is thrown at it. When multitasking with hundreds of Chrome windows open, apps launch instantly, and there is no latency. Even Night Mode pictures that took a bit of time to process on the Pixel 4a 5G run easily on the 5a.
The Pixel 5a excels in gaming. During testing, this phone showed no problems while playing Genshin Impact and Alto's Odyssey for a few hours. Both games loaded fast, with no latency or missed frames.
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The Pixel 5A does share the same Snapdragon mobile platform, storage and RAM as the Pixel 5.
Battery and Charger
The 5A battery is the biggest Pixel battery yet at 4,685mAh. It lasted almost 12 hours before shutting down in our battery drain test, streaming HD movies over Wi-Fi at maximum brightness. The battery would probably survive for a day without charging if the phone is used more sparingly.
A rapid charging 18W charger is included in the package. Wireless charging isn't included, which is a bummer.
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Price in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, the phone is available unofficially. The powerful 4GB, 64GB model is unofficially priced at BDT 55,000 in the local market. 1 INR = 1 BDT is the exchange rate used here.
Bottom Line
The Google Pixel 5a 5G phone can be a fantastic upper-midrange option that is well worthy of a good name. It boasts a standard processor, sharp OLED display, long battery life, and good camera features.
In fact, it's difficult to find significant flaws in the Pixel 5a. Though this Google phone lacks wireless charging and a high refresh rate display, it runs well and has the same sturdy build quality as the more costly Google Pixel 5. Users who are looking for a 5G phone with exceptional performance for the price, can consider Google Pixel 5A.
Grameenphone launches Bangladesh cricket team jersey campaign
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 knocking at the door, Grameenphone has launched an official jersey (replica) campaign.
Under this campaign, Grameenphone users can recharge Tk207 using the MyGP app or the telecom operator's website and win a replica of the official jersey of the national cricket team.
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The activity will run from October 14-17. Within this period, Grameenphone will reward the first customer every minute from 10am to 10pm who recharges the specific amount.
The name of the winner will be announced by Grameenphone within 72 hours after the campaign closure, followed by the delivery of the jerseys within 15 working days, according to a media statement.
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Huawei for building greener 5G networks
To adapt to the rapid growth of data traffic, the mobile industry will need to keep pursuing innovations in power supply, distribution, use, and management, and build greener 5G networks with higher performance and lower energy consumption, said Ryan Ding, Huawei's executive director.
He was delivering the keynote speech titled "Green 5G Networks for a Low-Carbon Future," on the second day of Global Mobile Broadband Forum 2021 in Dubai.
In countries where 5G is developing faster, operators who have invested heavily in 5G have seen remarkable returns, Ryan said. But he stressed that operators would realise business value only when the 5G user penetration rate is high enough.
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When the 5G user penetration rate reaches a threshold of 20%, Ryan said, rapid development of 5G will follow.
In countries such as China, South Korea, and Kuwait, operators were quick to provide continuous nationwide coverage, giving users a consistent experience. They also offer flexible service packages, which delivers a win-win result for both users and themselves.
Also, these operators are providing a gigabit experience – a tangible improvement over 4G – to accelerate user migration and network evolution. In these countries, the 5G user penetration rate has exceeded the 20% threshold, triggering a positive cycle of user growth, business returns, and network construction.
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High-quality 5G networks will drive the rapid growth of mobile data traffic. It is estimated that the average data traffic per user per month will reach 600GB by 2030.
If the energy efficiency of existing networks remains unchanged, the energy consumption of wireless networks will increase by more than tenfold. Ryan said to cut the ICT industry's greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent, operators will need to pursue ongoing innovations in power supply, distribution, use, and management to build greener 5G networks with higher performance and lower energy consumption.
Huawei already deployed low-carbon site solutions in more than 100 countries, including Saudi Arabia, Greece, Pakistan, and Switzerland, helping operators reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 million tons, he added.
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3G, 4G mobile internet services ‘suspended’ in Bangladesh
Cellphone users are largely unable to use the internet through mobile data as mobile internet speeds in the country have been awfully slow since Friday morning.
Contacted, mobile operators told the UNB correspondent that the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has directed them through a notice to keep the 3G and 4G mobile data services suspended across the country from Friday 5am until further direction.
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As UNB sought his comments, Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar said the 3G and 4G mobile internet services have been suspended due to some technical glitches. “The services will go back to normal as soon as the issues are fixed,” he added.
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Vivo launches gaming programme at all service centres
Global smartphone brand vivo has launched a designated gaming programme at all of its service centres in Bangladesh to keep customers entertained while repairs are underway.
Customers can choose from a wide array of games and fun activities to participate in till their devices are fixed by vivo's technicians.
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Vivo launched the new programme in July 2021. Upon entering any vivo service centre in Bangladesh, customers can now choose from a range of highly compelling games and toys, such as the Rubik's Cube, the Russian Block Game Console, and other video games.
Users may also take the games to the resting room for an easy-going, joyful experience.
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"We strive to make the entire smartphone experience meaningful and special for our customers, right from the purchase to the after-sales service. With the launch of the gaming programme at our service centres, we aim to enhance the customer experience by ensuring they stay carefree and have a good time," Reasat Ahmed, assistant manager of vivo Bangladesh, said.
XR services, B2B market, low-carbon development to drive 5G growth: Huawei
Extended Reality (XR) services, the B2B market, and low-carbon development will drive the next stage of 5G growth, Huawei's Rotating Chairman Ken Hu said at the company's 12th annual Global Mobile Broadband Forum in Dubai Wednesday.
There are now 176 commercial 5G networks around the globe, serving more than 500 million subscribers. In the consumer space, average 5G download speeds are roughly 10 times greater than 4G, which has fueled broader adoption of applications like VR and 360-degree broadcasting.
In the enterprise space, there are already 10,000 projects exploring B2B applications of 5G (5GtoB) around the world. 5G applications in industries like manufacturing, mining, and ports have already passed the trial and are being replicated at scale.
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While progress has been steady, there are still some areas for improvement. "Right now, more than half of these 10,000 5GtoB projects are in China. We have a huge number of use cases already, but we need to build more sustainable business cases," Ken said.
He went on to speak of broader changes that will have a long-term impact on the ICT industry, including accelerated digital transformation caused by the pandemic, how cloud and AI have become must-haves for all organisations, and how the world is taking climate change more seriously. "These trends provide many opportunities for our industry," he said. "But they also create some challenges. There are a few things we can do to get ready."
First, the industry needs to get networks, devices, and content ready for explosive growth in XR. To support a smooth cloud-based XR experience, networks need to provide download speeds faster than 4.6 Gbit/s with latency no greater than 10 milliseconds.
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On the device side, lowering barriers to headset adoption is critical to reaching a tipping point in virtual reality, one of the key technologies in the XR repertoire of AR, VR, and MR. "To reach [this tipping point], we have to make improvements to both headsets and content. For headsets, people want devices that are smaller, lighter, and more affordable," Hu said.
Second, telecom operators need to enhance their networks and develop new capabilities to get ready for 5GtoB. A strong network is a key to 5G applications for industrial use, so operators need to keep making improvements to network capabilities such as uplink, positioning, and sensing. As industrial scenarios are much more complex than consumer scenarios, O&M can be a real challenge.
So, Huawei is developing autonomous networks that bring intelligence to all aspects of 5G networks, from planning and construction to maintenance and optimisation, according to a media statement.
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In addition to providing connectivity, operators can also serve as cloud service providers, systems integrators, and more and develop the requisite capabilities. To drive broader adoption of 5G in industries, developing industry-specific telecoms standards is also important.
Huawei brings four upgrades to CloudCampus 3.0 Solution
Chinese telecom giant Huawei recently announced four upgrades to its CloudCampus 3.0 Solution at Huawei Connect 2021 to bolster experience-centric campus networks and enable the enterprises to reap benefits of growing digitalisation.
Huawei has come up with four upgrades – all-new Wi-Fi 6 APs, "Solar System" campus switches, enterprise-class "cloud on-ramp" converged gateways and intelligent operations and maintenance (O&M) practices – that will define its CloudCampus 3.0 Solution.
The company also gave an overview of the future-proof Wi-Fi 6 advanced technology framework for wireless production networks.
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Cutting-edge network technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT), wireless, cloud and artificial intelligence (AI), and enhanced campus networks are playing significant roles in expediting digital transformation.
Huawei's CloudCampus 3.0 Solution is equipped with new features in four aspects – wireless, wired, WAN interconnection, and intelligent O&M.
"In the era where all things are getting connected intelligently, ubiquitous high-quality connections are crucial to enterprises’ business intelligence and also foundational for their digital services," said Li Xing, president of the campus network domain at Huawei's Data Communication Product Line.
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The three unique wireless capabilities – dynamic-zoom smart antenna, AI roaming, and intelligent multimedia scheduling – empower enterprises to build a fully wireless network that delivers a continuous experience, according to a media release.
Another upgrade is Huawei's "Solar System" Solution, which will help enterprises build a fully wireless network for intelligent buildings. All-new NetEngine AR6710 gateway will ensure fast, secure, and reliable cloud access.
Huawei also integrated a large number of AI capabilities into its iMaster NCE to improve campus network O&M efficiency and enhance experience throughout the entire lifecycle.
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In the past few years, Wi-Fi 6 has gained popularity in enterprise markets. But it still cannot fully meet the demands for ultra-low latency of less than 10 ms.
To solve this problem, Huawei went beyond Wi-Fi 6 and launched a future-proof Wi-Fi 6 advanced technology framework, extending Wi-Fi from enterprise workplaces into production environments.